Rumor--but take it with a grain of salt

[WI_DEM]

I have a friend who works with the RNC, yes he is a repuke, but we are friends anyway--but he is very realistic about the current political situation and in an e-mail told me that he has heard from "good sources" that if Bush's situation doesn't improve in the next month or so that a change in the political team will be forthcoming--with Karl Rove either out or demoted and that old reliable repuke man for all seasons, Jim Baker, in.

I don't know if this would likely happen but it would be hilarious.

[DoctorMyEyes]

1. They always go to Baker

when things look bleak for the BFEE. This would not be the least bit surprising.

[CrispyQ]

3. Please tell this newbie what BFEE is. Thanks. ...nt

[RoyGBiv]

5. Bush Family Evil Empire n/t

[bloodyjack]

9. D'oh

[bloodyjack]

7. though am a relative newbie

BFEE = Bush Family Evil Empire

[sundancekid]

22. PNR, welcome to DU

:hi:

[ithacan]

18. Baker is representing Saudis against 9/11 families

that would be great.

Baker is representing the Saudi government in suits brought by 9/11 families.

The symbolism alone makes Baker perfect.

He is one slick evil bastard though.

[ChompySnack]

2. It may have to happen

if and when Rove gets frog marched out of the White House for outing Valerie Plame.

[RoyGBiv]

4. That seems about right...

Bush would change is "political team" because that affects him personally.

[Justice]

6. Bio On James Baker -- He is 74 Years Old!

If you mean Baker for president - not gonna happen.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Baker

[WI_DEM]

12. no

the mastermind running the campaign.

[PfNJ]

16. beat me by a few seconds, WI_DEM.....n/t

[sundancekid]

23. just like Baker did for Poppy 41, and then Mama Bush ...

is reported to have never spoken with him again, since: like mama like son, no forgiveness -- one election lost, and you're done

[Justice]

24. Thanks.

I realized that after I posted -

[PfNJ]

15. they mean.....

Baker as an adviser, hence Rove being demoted.....

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

8. Rove was already demoted...

...when "World's Greatest Mom" Karen Hughes was brought back into the picture.

[Robroy]

10. Yuk!!

That bastard almost single-handedly delivered Florida to Bush in 2000. He's a force to be reckoned with.

[Justice]

13. You Are So Right, But

Democrats are not going to sit down and take it from Baker.

He might be beloved by republicans for delivering Florida to Bush, but he is hated more by democrats for doing so.

[fertilizeonarbusto]

14. true, but

I remember in August of '92 they made him quit as Secretary of State to manage Poppy's floundering campaign. He was underwhelming, as he generally is when he doesn't have five judges in his pocket.

[Webster Green]

26. The Fixer......"The votes have been counted and recounted"

I hate that mofo!

[Kadie]

11. James Baker aka The Cleaner

They just can't seem to do anything without bringing him into the picture.

[chimpymustgo]

17. But didn't Chimpy blame Uncle Jim for Daddy's loss to Clinton?

Felt he hadn't fought hard enough? But they do turn to the Velvet Hammer when the chips are down.

[RafterMan]

19. Baker is formidable

but I don't think he'll be able to turn this ship around.

Bush is toast.

[mitchum]

20. Calling in Tom Hagen to help out Fredo, eh?

Highly likely

[chimpymustgo]

25. OMG - Fredo! Mitchum - the post of the day!

Very nicely done.

[KittyWampus]

21. This Is A TERRIFIC Rumor To Spread Around!!!

wish you'd posted this in GD forum :)

[drfemoe]

27. okay . well at least

Kerry retracted his plan to put Baker in charge of the ME >>

http://www.johnkerry.com/pressroom/clips/news_2004_0301h.html
<snip>
John Kerry met privately with 50 Jewish leaders yesterday amid concerns about whom he would pick as a Mideast envoy and his stand on Israel's security, sources said.

The Democratic front-runner assured the group that, contrary to a speech he gave in December, he wouldn't seek out former President Jimmy Carter or former Secretary of State James Baker as his envoys, sources said.
<snip>

Baker already has an office at the whitehouse >>

http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=18513
<snip>
And Baker has just opened a new office ... at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This is a White House first: the first time a lobbyist for the oil industry will have a desk right next to the President's. Baker's job, to "restructure" Iraq's debt. How lucky for his clients in Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom claims $30.7 billion due from Iraq.
<snip>

[salonghorn70]

28. Baker

Regardless of what you think of him, he is a very quality person to be heading the campaign. I have all the respect in the world for him when it comes down to the strategy of the campaign. He is not a light weight.

[Auntie Bush]

30. He would be good for Bush and bad for us.

Another lying, crooked, greedy, conniving Republican.

[MoonRiver]

29. Lol! Bring it on!

Baker is NO improvement. :D

[in_cog_ni_to]

31. Ah Yes, the bigot.....James Baker.

They can kiss the Jewish vote good bye if this happens. He also orchestrated the Florida debacle. THAT is still fresh in our minds. I think bringing Baker into this is EXACTLY what the chimp should do. He'll put the final nail in his coffin. Go ahead chimpy, you asshole!