Director of National Intelligence Candidates

The Drudge Report ^ | December 8, 2004 | Matt Drudge

[Bluegrass Conservative]

The following is posted on Drudge right now:

Names of people being vetted by the White House for the new position of Director of National Intelligence:

DCI Porter Goss

Gov Tom Kean

General Michael Hayden

John Lehman

Sen. Joe Lieberman

Rep Pete Hoekstra

Rep Jane Harman...

[So Cal Rocket]

Jane Harman???? Give me a break!

[pookie18]

Don't know Hayden...so I'd go with Goss, Lehman or Lieberman.

[Bluegrass Conservative]

Just to bring you up to speed on Hayden:

Director, National Security Agency Chief, Central Security Service Biography Lieutenant General Michael V. Hayden United States Air Force Lieutenant General Michael V. Hayden, USAF, is the Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service (NSA/CSS), Fort George G. Meade, MD. As the Director of NSA and Chief of CSS, he is responsible for a combat support agency of the Department of Defense with military and civilian personnel stationed worldwide.

General Hayden entered active duty in 1969 after earning a bachelor's degree in history in 1967 and a master's degree in modern American history in 1969, both from Duquesne University. He is a distinguished graduate of the Reserve Officer Training Corps program. The General has served as Commander of the Air Intelligence Agency and Director of the Joint Command and Control Warfare Center, both headquartered at Kelly Air Force Base, TX. He has also served in senior staff positions in the Pentagon; Headquarters U.S. European Command, Stuttgart, Germany; the National Security Council, Washington, DC; and the U.S. Embassy in the People's Republic of Bulgaria. Prior to his current assignment, the General served as Deputy Chief of Staff for United Nations Command and U.S. Forces Korea, Yongsan Army Garrison.

[pookie18]

Thanks...I'm impressed...just added him to my list.

[marty60]

NONE of the above. Goss has his hands full cleaning out the CIA

[Bluegrass Conservative]

So who do you suggest then?

[Preachin']

At least Jamie Gorelick's name is not on the list.

[marty60]

Frankly, I really don't trust any of the usual suspects at this point. This is a very critical position. Our very survival could depend on who is appointed. I hope Bush thinks long and hard on his choice, and he/she gets a background check that rivals the inquisition.

[marty60]

HUMMMM pretty impressive. Now the question is: Does he have political aspirations outside the military?

[marty60]

Yes, thankfully

[Bluegrass Conservative]

How are these folks the "usual suspects"? I had heard Senator Lieberman's name mentioned as Secretary of State, but it was never really a serious candidacy. And, of course, Porter Goss was recently appointed to be Director of the CIA, but it seems that position and this one would have similiarities. Other than that, it is the first time I have heard any of these other folks names mentioned for an appointed position.

[Bluegrass Conservative]

That I don't know. However, being the military man he is, it may just be a case of, "My Commander-In-Chief asked me to serve. How could I say no?"

[Reader of news]

If President Bush appoints Joe Lieberman, the rats will lose a seat in the Senate - I think the CT governor is Republican.

[marty60]

I'm just burnt out from this election. Lieberman would probaly be fine. I just don't think that political types should have this position. But, that is to much to hope for.

[Bluegrass Conservative]

True enough, but they don't lose it for long. I don't see an appointed Republican being able to hold onto that Senate seat in the 2006 election, when it is regularly scheduled. The seat in the Senate would not make much of a difference in the two years until that point. The Republicans have a clear majority. However, that seat wouldn't get us to the magic number of 60 to be fillibuster-proof either. So, I don't think the Democrats would really pressure Lieberman to stay in the Senate if he wished to go into the administration.

The only Republican in CT that would have a chance at retaining the Senate seat in 2006 would be Chris Shays, but I seriously doubt he could do it either.

[Beckwith]

Surely you jest.

[hobbes1]

I like Harman as a choice. Makes the President Look good. Raises her profile among the Dems, (in a way diminsihing Hillary a tad) and then when things go wrong...lol, no problem cutting her loose....lol

[Bluegrass Conservative]

Then why not Hayden or Lehman? They're definitely not the "political types".

[WatchOutForSnakes]

Is that the best we can come up with? Hopefully this list isn't right. If it is I'd have to go with Hayden simply because I don't think they would want to pull a double switch with Goss and have to name another CIA director. As for Kean and Lehman?? Give me a break.

Where is Rudy on this list? Has he already told them no thanks?