21-03-11 Two Bush officials in running to be next head of FBIPeople familiar with the search for a new FBI director say two officials who worked for President George W. Bush have a realistic chance of being asked to head the bureau.James Comey and Kenneth Wainstein served in sensitive national security-related posts in the Bush administration.That could make for interesting Senate confirmation hearings if President Barack Obama selects one of them to succeed FBI Director Robert Mueller,whose 10-year term expires Sept.4.The people familiar with the selection process say the service of Comey and Wainstein as political appointees under a Republican is a key factor in their being considered.The Obama administration faces an expanded Republican minority in the Senate with votes to block any nominee who draws united opposition. |
