Analysis: Bush's CIA Pick Latest Slammed (misjudged resistance)

Funny that's the same thing he said about Goss:

Beware the recess appointment... avoids all that messy question answering, and no way does the junta want Hayden up for a tough hearing.

http://glenngreenwald.blogspot.com/2006/05/helpful-democrats-run-to-bushs-rescue.html

Monday, May 08, 2006

Helpful Democrats run to Bush's rescue

Numerous Republicans have strongly objected to the president's nomination of Gen. Michael Hayden to be CIA Director, so it's a good thing there are Democrats around like the always-accommodating Dianne Feinstein to help the President out:

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California -- who sits on the Senate Intelligence Committee -- said she has no objections to Hayden's nomination. "I think the most important thing is that the individual be a competent, qualified, intelligent professional, and Mike Hayden is all of those things."

She said that while she supports a civilian leader of the CIA, "I don't know a civilian that's really as well-connected and competent in the present stage of intelligence in America, and I think that's relevant."

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But fortunately for the President, Democratic Rep. Jane Harman is having none of it, as the CNN reports:

Rep. Jane Harman, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, warned against making the wiretapping the focus of hearings.
"His confirmation should not be about whether you're for or against the NSA program," said Harman, D-California. "It should be about whether he's the best man to transform the CIA into the premier clandestine service for the 21st century.

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