The political fight over John Bolton, Bush’s pick for U.N. Ambassador, is not over yet. Yesterday, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved his nomination without recommendation — a rare move that reflects how Bolton’s famously blunt and undiplomatic behavior has failed to win the hearts of minds of moderate Republicans.
Now the vote moves onto the Senate floor where many expect a fierce fight and more partisan debate. Despite more stories of his bad behavior and willingness to “interpret” intelligence to fit his political views, the White House is showing no signs of backing down. President Bush is making it clear he will do whatever it takes to win the battle over Bolton.
Guests:
Constanze Stelzenmueller, Germany Marshall Fund
Catherine Bertini, former UN Undersecretary-General for Management and former Executive Director for the United Nation’s World Food Program
Elaine Shannon, Time Magazine Correspondent.