White House calls for Snow to whiten its image

One of Fox News' most personable personalities to take over as Press Secretary at the Whie House. This from the Washington Post:

Fox News commentator Tony Snow was named White House press secretary today after top officials assured him that he would be not just a spokesman but an active participant in administration policy debates, people familiar with the discussions said.

A former director of speechwriting for President Bush's father, Snow views himself as well positioned to ease the tensions between this White House and the press corps because he understands both politics and journalism, said the sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the appointment had not been officially confirmed, although an announcement is expected today. Read it all here: Tony Snow to Be White House Press Secretary

Mark Alexander