Reply #27: This is news to me. I don't mean that sarcastically...

[liberalla]

but I remember everybody speaking derisively of him last year when he moderated one of the Presidential debates. He really gave bush softball questions and no follow-ups. Everybody was talking about how friendly they were -- they play golf together, etc. (I think Bob's brother is supposed to be very close with bush.)

When Rather left as anchor I was VERY disappointed that Schieffer was the temporary replacement (though it made sense that if they (CBS) were trying to placate and appease the WH, they would put in someone 'friendly' to bush & gang). I really hoped his 'temp' gig wouldn't become permanent.

I have to admit I saw FTN one or two weeks ago and was impressed by his closing thought at that time. While I didn't see this week's show, I am impressed again by what I'm reading here. BUT! I am SO surprised because his being chummy with bush, I thought he would try to protect him or go 'easy' on him.

I hope he keeps at it the way he is!