Alternate Reality

Living in an alternate universe must be catchy at the White House. From Reuters:

"Despite the support of a strong bipartisan majority of senators, Ambassador Bolton's confirmation was blocked by a Democrat filibuster, and this is a clear example of the breakdown in the Senate confirmation process," [White House Spokeswoman Dana] Perino said.

Umm, that never happened. Lincoln Chafee nixed him in committee. At least Reuters didn't challenge Perino's revision of history, we wouldn't want any truth getting out to the people in America. Best just to play stenographer.

Bolton Bolting

John Bolton has resigned as ambassador to the UN. Bolton, who will never be able to be confirmed by the Senate, will step down when his term expires in January.

I'm guessing that the timing of this is so Bush can push through a recess appointment over the holidays.

No Class

In response to a question posed by David Kurtz over at Talking Points Memo, I don't think anyone replaces John Bolton as ambassador to the UN. I think Bolton will receive another recess appointment, as will Robert Gates and that whole slate of radical judges recently nominated by President Bush.

In fact, I really don't believe a single nominee for any post will go through the confirmation process for the duration of this administration. I could be wrong, and I hope I am, but that is the way I see it.