McClellan referred questions of Roves continued WH employment to his lawyer

[NNN0LHI]

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/10/20051028-14.html

Q Is Mr. Rove's status the same? I mean, the reports say that he remains under investigation. He was not indicted today. Is there anything --

MR. McCLELLAN: Anything -- go ahead.

Q Any change in his status? Has he talked to the President about the continuing investigation?

MR. McCLELLAN: Are you talking about change in his legal status? Is that what you're -- I mean, it's --

Q Does he still -- he still works here, correct?

MR. McCLELLAN: That would be a question to direct to his personal attorney.

Q No, but he still works here, right?

MR. McCLELLAN: I saw his personal attorney put out a statement earlier today. But, yes, he has been here doing his work.


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[niyad]

1. wouldn't the question be better put to the boy king? why would rove's

lawyer be the one to answer that question? unless, of course, the man really has been indicted or something, and only his attorney speaks for him.

[NNN0LHI]

2. McClellan's job is to speak for the president

Sounds like any question about Rove is to be referred to Roves lawyer from here on out.

Don

[emulatorloo]

3. fascinating -- good catch n/t

[napi21]

4. Scotty's afraid to tell you if its raining or not!

He's scared! With everybody's words being parsed, I'll be surprised if he continues to say good afternoon to everyone!

[Kingofalldems]

5. His security clearance should have been revoked by now