Awww Rats...
I had reported earlier (here) that Bernard Kerik was being chosen by President Bush as Cheif of Homeland Security. Now, it seems that Mr. Kerrik has backed out of the deal.
MyWay/AP has the story:
bq.
Kerik Withdraws His Name for DHS Chief
Former New York Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik, President Bush's choice to be homeland security secretary, has withdrawn his name from consideration, the White House announced late Friday.
bq. Presidential press secretary Scott McClellan, in a conference call to news organizations, revealed that Kerik had withdrawn "for personal reasons."
bq. "The president respects his decision and wishes the commissioner and his wife, Hala, well," McClellan said in a statement.
Damn -- He would have been
perfect for the job...
Posted by DaveH at December 10, 2004 8:32 PM