WTF Is It Now?!?

Republicans 'fear the worst' of a White House without presi adviser Rove
"Ah!"
- Homer Simpson.

The president's brother, Florida Gov. Jeb! Bush, calls Mr. Rove "invaluable to the misadministration." Others say his combination of brains, conservative commitment, and a quarter-century relationship with Preznit Partypants would make it harder to replace him than any other senior administration official. Still others say he is a "Nixonesque" figure without an "ethical compass." A grotesque asshat. A venal, flatulent boor with a penchant for vacuum-cleaner attachments and small rodents. A ...

{:: smack! :: - Ed.}

The White House declined requests for an interview with Mr. Rove.

The evolution of Mr. Bush's statements on the CIA leak case indicate how loath he is to lose the man he has described as his political "architect." Early on in the controversy over the disclosure of Ms. Plame's identity, the president vowed to fire anyone involved. Later, after testimony implicating Mr. Rove became public, Mr. Bush expressed a looser standard, saying he would remove aides who committed crimes. Last week, amid speculation that Mr. Rove might face charges from special prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald, Mr. Bush wouldn't say whether he would remove an aide under indictment.

- the Wall Street Journal.