[parthian shot]

I bet at this point that Powell wishes that he had kept his mouth shut. His possibility for a cabinet position may not be looking as sure as it did days ago. He really disgraced himself, bad! I appreciate his service, but he betrayed the men and administrations that had been so good to him!!

[Harry Wurzbach]

I bet at this point that Powell wishes that he had kept his mouth shut. His possibility for a cabinet position may not be looking as sure as it did days ago. He really disgraced himself, bad! I appreciate his service, but he betrayed the men and administrations that had been so good to him!!

What department? Defense? I would hope McCain could convince Gates to stay on for a while. Lieberman at State would seem likely, though personally I'd like to see him stay in the Senate and caucus with the GOP. Hell, Specter's to the left of him.