Scott mcclellans new book

This is a rush transcript from the oreilly factor, june 2, 2008. The importance of scott mcclellans testimony before the house judiciary committee including possible new obstruction of justice charges for scooter libby and karl rove at. Scott mcclellan, former white house press secretary, new spokesman at seattle university. Scott mcclellans book the former white house press secretarys new tellall book, what happened, comes out on monday, and is already generating a lot of press. Some skeptics said former white house press secretary scott mcclellan might never get another job in washington, a town where loyalty rules, after he went negative on his exboss in a. Scott mcclellan born february 14, 1968 was the twentysecond white house press secretary 200306 for president george w. When the first revelation came out that what i had been told by karl rove. Scott mcclellan hits white house in new book page 3. Fleischer told day to day host alex chadwick that he was heartbroken and stumped by what scott mcclellan had written in his new book.

Scott mcclellans book is the talk of the political world. Former bush senior adviser denies allegations made in scott mcclellan s new book. Soros connection to scott mcclellans book capital research. He was invited, of course, because of his revelatory new book what happened. I have a few preliminary thoughts about scott mcclellan and his new book. Jun 21, 2008 please note, because of the time that has passed since i wrote this article, it may no longer reflect my current views or the most accurate and complete information available on this subject. Scott mcclellans publisher makes waves, too minnpost. Mcclellans wife or brilliant and beautifulcivil war bummer.

Scott mcclellan, who left his gig as president bushs press secretary in april of 2006, charges in his new tellall memoir that the president was not forthright about the iraq war and positioned. May 29, 2008 peter osnos, who wrote wednesday that he worked very closely with scott mcclellan on mcclellans new book published by publicaffairs which osnos founded, is a liberal whose publishing house is affiliated with the farleft the nation magazine and the publisher of the prosecution of george w. May 28, 2008 former white house press secretary scott mcclellan has written a memoir blasting his former bush white house colleagues for, among other things, making a decision to turn away from candor and. Scott mcclellans tellnothing tellall the new york sun. Im the new communications pastor at irving bible church, where my wife and i have been involved for more than nine years. Scott mcclellans rollercoaster ride through primetime huffpost. Previously, i was a part of rt creative group from 2005 to 2012, where i started out working for igniter media and worshiphouse media. June 20, 2008 panel on scott mcclellan s testimony to congress fox news special report with brit hume begin video clip scott mcclellan, former white house press secretary. Poirier this story reminds me of an unforgettable afterdinner conversation i enjoyed with some gentlemen, some years ago, about a very similar subject. Scott mcclellan worked as a loyal press spokesman for george w. Making a buck off his old boss seems to be mcclellans m. I want to draw particular attention to a paragraph that appears in his preface. Washington scott mcclellan was the ultimate bush loyalist. Karl rove denies allegations made against him in scott.

Here they are dancing around the grave of george bush as if scotts book is about an obviously unpopular president. Among the most explosive revelations in the 341page book, titled what. I am mad as hell at all these commentators acting as if there is some new information, or a eureka moment, revealed in scotts tell tale. Even abc news or associate press stories on the book intentionally left out scotts criticisms of media leniency in which he said and i quote. In the book, mcclellan attacks the mainstream press for not asking enough questions in the lead up to the iraq war, says the white house sold the war just like a political campaign.

The war card, which highlighted 935 false statements made by president george w. I understand that mcclellans new book essentially validates everything keiths been saying about the administration for the past several years. As youve surely heard, former white house press secretary scott mcclellan. Mcclellan was the longest serving press secretary under. In the last item, an unusual exchange of emotions for this story. Inside the bush white house and washingtons culture of deception is an autobiographical bestseller by scott mcclellan, who served as white house press secretary from 2003 until 2006 under president george w. Jun, 2008 former bush white house press secretary scott mcclellan has agreed to testify before the judiciary committee of the u. Ironically, scott mcclellan is whats wrong with washington. Peter osnos, who wrote wednesday that he worked very closely with scott mcclellan on mcclellans new book published by publicaffairs which osnos founded, is a liberal whose publishing house is affiliated with the farleft the nation magazine and the publisher of the prosecution of george w. Scroll for reactions from current and former administration officials. By scott lamb scott lamb buzzfeed, vp of international. Former white house flack scott mcclellan has turned on his former boss and colleagues. Inside the bush white house and washingtons culture of deception.

May 06, 2008 peter wehner suggests that scott mcclellans memior epside illustrates oldfashioned washington politics. It was listed as a numberone bestseller by the new york times and on when it first went on sale. From 2003 to 2006, he served as white house press secretary. Inside the bush white house and washingtons culture of deception mcclellan, scott on. Dana perino, to voice the white houses reaction to. Please note, because of the time that has passed since i wrote this article, it may no longer reflect my current views or the most accurate and complete information available on this subject. What happened and millions of other books are available for instant access. One bookseller continue reading scott mcclellans what happened. Former white house press secretary scott mcclellan blasts president bush and most of the west wing crew in his shocking new memoir, what happened. Larry mantle talks with nbc political analyst sherry bebitch jeffe and takes listener calls about former white house press secretary scott mcclellans new book that. Former white house press secretary scott mcclellan has published an account of his time. Karl rove hits back at scott mcclellans claims in new book. It would be easy to think of scott mcclellan s new book as a piece of dish, designed for sales, pitched for controversy.

History will reserve for scott mcclellan a special place in its accounting of the bush administration. Scott mcclellan does a lot of empty whining about the washington game in his book, and on his media tour thus far. Peter wehner suggests that scott mcclellans memior epside illustrates oldfashioned washington politics. Former white house press secretary scott mcclellans new book indicting the bush administration for employing a political propaganda campaign and deception to drag the us into an unnecessary war in iraq has unleashed a wave of bitter recriminations from the republican right, while prompting opportunist attempts by democrats.

There is a new trend emerging in american politics, one that has yet to reach its full potential but could alter. Scott mcclellan served as white house press secretary from 2003 to 2006. Bush when he was texas governor in 1999, helped bush gain the. Ive just gotten scott mcclellans book, what happened, and my most powerful impression is, mcclellan is a good man. As youve surely heard, former white house press secretary scott mcclellan is publishing a memoir next week that paints. Doug millsthe new york times before diving into the pile of blog reactions to former press secretary scott mcclellans memoir, a word of advice from one of them, ed morrissey of hot air. Scott mcclellan, former white house press secretary, new. Scott mcclellan is stirring up a rhetorical tsunami. Before diving into the pile of blog reactions to former press secretary scott mcclellans memoir, a word of advice from one of them, ed morrissey of hot air.

Mcclellans book bubble bursts on the blogs the new york. Former bush senior adviser denies allegations made in scott mcclellans new book karl rove denies allegations made against him in scott mcclellans new book fox news fox news. But there was also at least one fence mended as well. All right, so the details being leaking about this book, who better to discuss it than media hounds like you guys. Karl rove on scott mcclellans new book realclearpolitics. May 29, 2008 one feedback on scott mcclellans new book dominique r. Scott mcclellan was one of a few bush loyalists from texas who became part of. Meet the press transcript for june 1, 2008 nbc news. Review and analysis of scott mcclellans book publishing, businessnews on. Scott mcclellans new memoir blasting bushappropriate. I also have a new book my first called tell me a story. In a new memoir, former white house press secretary scott mcclellan became the first bush administration official to confirm the orchestrated deception reported in the center for public integritys project, iraq.

It was listed as a number one bestseller by the new york times and on when it first went on sale. May 30, 2008 scott mcclellans book continues to reverberate in washington, where new criticisms sprung today from both sides of the aisle and the fourth estate. He replaced ari fleischer as press secretary in july 2003 and served until may 10, 2006. Inside the bush white house and washingtons culture of deception is an autobiographical bestseller by scott mcclellan, who served as white house. It would be easy to think of scott mcclellans new book as a piece of. Scott mcclellans rollercoaster ride through primetime. Inside the bush white house and washingtons culture of deception by scott mcclellan and a great selection of related books, art and. He spent his week on a relentless drive to sell books get obama elected speak truth to power, traveling from the today show and countdown with keith olbermann on thursday to anderson cooper 360 on friday. A short time ago the posted a story with exclusive details about former. Scott mcclellan is vice president for university affairs at seattle university and serves as a member of the universitys leadership team. Review and analysis of scott mcclellans book skip to main content.

In a surprisingly scathing memoir, scott mcclellan accuses exboss of. His belated discovery that the bush administration was a permanent campaign reflects the naivete of a young man who started out managing his mothers. The former white house press secretarys new tellall book, what happened, comes out on monday, and is already generating a lot of press. By the last 10 months or so of my time at the white house, i grew increasingly disillusioned by things. The book quickly became a media sensation for its candid, insiders critique of the bush administration and ran as a leading story on most top news outlets days after the content became public. Former bush press secretary scott mcclellan has written a book that apparently says nothing new about the bush administration. Most of the book is a narrative of scott mcclellan s schooling in politics at his mothers knee and how he wound up being an innercircle bush loyalist, dedicated to what he thought were the high ideals of principled people dedicated to public serviceonly to be blindsided and thrown under the bus in a cruel, expedient way. Former white house press secretary scott mcclellan writes in a surprisingly scathing memoir to be published next week that president bush veered terribly off course, was not open and. Washington by slamming the bush administration in a new memoir. Expect all sides to redefine mcclellan in order to either boost or reduce his.

Inside the bush white house and washingtons culture of deception by scott mcclellan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mcclellans voice has added new information on rumors of mr. Clearly, the joy of having an insider cross over from the dark side so to speak and admit culpability on behalf of himself and his bush cronies, coupled with. Scott mcclellans next book philip weiss on july 6, 2008 23 comments ive just gotten scott mcclellans book, what happened, and my most powerful impression is, mcclellan is a good man. May 30, 2008 in a new memoir, former white house press secretary scott mcclellan became the first bush administration official to confirm the orchestrated deception reported in the center for public integritys project, iraq. Former white house press secretary scott mclellan wrote a book called what happened about how the white house was allegedly deceitful about the iraq war. The neoconservatives emboldened the president to pursue a new and riskier foreign policy, including the decision to. Mcclellans book bubble bursts on the blogs the new york times. Scott mcclellan was one of a few bush loyalists from texas who becam. Mcclellan served as deputy communications director in the texas governors office and campaign manager for three successful statewide campaigns. Scott mcclellans book continues to reverberate in washington, where new criticisms sprung today from both sides of the aisle and the fourth estate. June 20, 2008 panel on scott mcclellans testimony to congress fox news special report with brit hume begin video clip scott mcclellan, former. May 28, 2008 ari fleischer also is scratching his head over the book, since the scott mcclellan he knew would have voiced these concerns at least in private. Bush when he was texas governor in 1999, helped bush gain the white house in 2000, and then came to.

In what happened, scott mcclellan offers withering portraits of president bush, karl rove, condi rice and scooter libby, confirms that we went to war in iraq under false pretenses, and that we were serially lied to about the outing of valerie plame. It appears the daytime host may be taking a ratings hit from erstwhile loyal viewers chagrined by her backing the illinois senator, although obama himself seems to be benefiting from the backing. But mcclellans explosive new book, which alleges that the bush administration waged a political propaganda campaign in favor of the iraq war and bungled the response to the storm that devastated. The book was scheduled to be released on june 2, 2008. Mcclellan, who left his gig as president bushs press secretary in april of 2006, charges in his new tellall memoir that the president was. Scott mcclellan s book is the talk of the political world. Scott mcclellan defends new book on oreilly factor. Mcclellans wife or brilliant and beautiful posted on january 15, 2019 by bummer mcclellans wife, ellen mary mcclellan, was not only brilliant and beautiful, but was definitely the strength and confidence behind an extremely insecure and inept commanding general during the.

It took a few different stops along my vacation road trip route to find scott mcclellans new book, what happened. Some skeptics said former white house press secretary scott mcclellan might never get another job in washington, a town where loyalty rules, after he went negative on his exboss in a 2008 book. Book description scott mcclellan was one of a few bush loyalists from texas. In the bestselling book that provoked a media sensation, former white house.