From MSNBC:
The Bush administration is seriously considering nominating John Lehman, businessman, former Navy secretary and current 9/11 commissioner, to replace George Tenet as director of the Central Intelligence Agency, NBC News has learned from multiple sources at the White House, the State Department and on Capitol Hill.
The nomination of Lehman, who is being viewed as the leading candidate, could come as soon as Thursday, in an attempt to deflect attention from a Senate Intelligence Committee report on the agency, a report expected to be highly critical. The official release of the report has been delayed because ranking Democratic member, Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W. Va.) has other commitments.
Lehman, who was known as a reformer during his Navy days but who is not popular at the CIA, would be acceptable to most Republicans on the Hill — in sharp contrast to Rep. Porter Goss, the Republican chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, who was roundly rejected by leaders of the committee when his name was leaked last week.
Matt's Chat
I like Lehman for this position WAY more than Porter Goss...Mark's Remarks
Since this commissioner is one of the two or three who do not politicize tragedy for personal and political gain, I think he would do an excellent job. Unlike some party's choices for high office, this man brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.And just what are Jay Rockefeller's other commitments? Writing up more hate memo strategies, trying to politicize more intel and tragedy for the sake of power grabbing over serving the nation?
