Slate’s Daniel Gross on what the White House dislikes about the Treasury Secretary
The dissatisfaction with Snow stems from the fact that he doesn’t seem to convince enough Americans that it’s raining when they’re getting pissed on.
Hat tip: Kevin Drum
Along similar lines: during 2004, Bush frequently described himself at rallies as being there to “fertilize the grassroots”. Think about what that means literally, and you’ll realize it’s the perfect metaphor for his entire administration.