Top White House position now seen as career suicide

[workinclasszero]

Top White House position now seen as ‘career suicide’
05/31/17 08:40 AM By Steve Benen

White House Communications Director Mike Dubke announced yesterday that he’s stepping down from his post after just three months on the job. There’s been some discussion about whether the longtime Republican media strategist jumped ship or was pushed, but either way, there’s now a vacancy in a key office on Donald Trump’s presidential team.

The question is whether anyone will want it.

I noted yesterday that Trump World may find it challenging to replace Dubke, and after reading this BuzzFeed piece, it looks like I may have understated matters. BuzzFeed spoke with 20 Republican communicators and operatives, “many of whom have worked on Capitol Hill and in presidential campaigns,” and none of whom seemed eager to apply.

“Hell no!” said one Republican — one of the most common type of responses BuzzFeed News got from operatives. “That would be career suicide.” […]

“That’s like asking someone who just witnessed a horrific bungee jumping accident whether they would like to go next,” one Republican source responded in a text message. “It would be only a few months on the job before tapping out the ‘I want to spend more time with family’ email,” another said.

One operative whose spouse works in the Trump administration dissolved into laughter upon being asked if they would want the role.

“Sorry, I’m sorry,” the source said between stifled laughter. “Oh, you’re being serious? Oh my god, I’m crying of laughter, why would anyone in their right mind want to be his communications director?”

http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/top-white-house-position-now-seen-career-suicide

[lapfog_1]

1. This guy might be available

Doubt he wants the job however.

[Txbluedog]

3. Sorry, no go too Jewish looking for Trump and his ilk

[PJMcK]

8. Besides...

...Toby Ziegler is competent and he's a LIBERAL!

[Iggo]

10. You can't just say "Jewish." You have to use the code words "New York Values."

[Txbluedog]

12. Look at my post history today...

I do not feel like being PC or using "code" today

[Iggo]

13. Wink and a nod to a West Wing episode featuring the character in your post.

[winstars]

14. that was a joke I believe... A bit of humor here at DU goes a long way, in times like this....

[Txbluedog]

2. I'm sure Hannity would take the job

[PJMcK]

9. I don't think so

I know you were joking but the Communications Director is a behind-the-scenes position for the most part. Hannity is such a camera whore that he wouldn't want a job that has so many administrative requirements.

[workinclasszero]

16. Yeah he doesn't have a good rep to lose

A purveyor of fake news and murder conspiracies, families of the dead be damned, and a stone cold right wing liar.

Yeah Hannity would be a perfect fit for the job alright!

[gratuitous]

21. He might be updating his resume right this moment

He seems to have the requisite lack of what most folks would recognize as morality or conscience, so a high dive into an empty pool might be just the right career move.

[Txbluedog]

23. Updating his resune?

Remember Trump does not like to read

[Dale Neiburg]

4. That was what puzzled me about Gorsuch

Even 2+ months ago things had progressed to the point that I would never have accepted any appointment/nomination linking me to this administration. The best Gorsuch can expect now is to be remembered for life as the justice nominated by a traitor.

[Txbluedog]

11. Gorsuch is a conservative

To him a fellow conservative (or conservative wannabe) can NEVER be a traitor.

[Hortensis]

22. Dale, think about it. Gorsuch is now completely independent

of the executive and legislative branches, of the Republican Party, of the plutocrats who made sure he was on the list the Heritage Society provided rump. He's hugely powerful.

No matter how outraged we are at this government now, time passes and how this guy got on the court won't even be mentioned in most discussions of the legacy he builds. After all, how often is Joe Biden mentioned in discussing Clarence Thomas?

That said, he managed to convince those occult powers that he wouldn't be moving even somewhat left, as most conservatives elevated to the court have. So I'm with you in that it's scary likely he'll never do anything to encourage people like us to forgive how he got there.

Welcome to DU, btw.

[underpants]

5. Across the administration

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029139280#post1

[forgotmylogin]

6. He's got a communication director.

It's called Twitter.

[safeinOhio]

7. Sara Palin

No future anyway.

[Neema]

15. Well, they do speak the same language.

Not a language that resembles English so much as a collection of grunts mixed with one syllable superlatives.

[workinclasszero]

17. Another appropriate choice

for BLOTUS 45!

[ProfessorGAC]

24. Well, They'd Be Worried About A Short Tenure For This Position

But with her, they know she's going to quit in 6 months anyway. It's what she does.

[dalton99a]

18. You're either a traitor or an incorrigible liar

if you have that type of job on your resume

[tblue37]

19. Lie down with dogs, rise up with fleas. nt

[workinclasszero]

20. Exactly

Who wants to lie down with the white house dog?

The suckers rep will suffer by association for sure!