Fran Townsend Quits

George O Well · #1 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 12:40 PM

"WASHINGTON - Fran Townsend, the leading White House-based terrorism adviser who gave public updates on the extent of the threat to U.S. security, is stepping down after 4 1/2 years." -MSNBC

>>>Why would Townsend quit on Bush with only a year to go?

Teak · #2 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by George O Well

"WASHINGTON - Fran Townsend, the leading White House-based terrorism adviser who gave public updates on the extent of the threat to U.S. security, is stepping down after 4 1/2 years." -MSNBC

>>>Why would Townsend quit on Bush with only a year to go?

Probably to either get a head start looking for, or to take another job. Duh.

rob · #3 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George O Well

"WASHINGTON - Fran Townsend, the leading White House-based terrorism adviser who gave public updates on the extent of the threat to U.S. security, is stepping down after 4 1/2 years." -MSNBC

>>>Why would Townsend quit on Bush with only a year to go?

A better job?

George O Well · #4 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Teak

Probably to either get a head start looking for, or to take another job. Duh.

>>>Do you think the leading White House anti-terrorism expert actually has to read the classifieds on Sunday to find a job? Or visit the local JobCorp? Or go through job training at the local community college? C'mon, gimme a break. Duh!

George O Well · #5 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 05:23 PM

"A better job?"

>>>Shehyaa - where's SHE going to find a better job?

rob · #6 (**permalink**) 11-20-2007, 03:29 PM

Ok, you have ruled out job hunting, so why did she resign?