When Pres. Bush got snippy last month with Sen.-Elect Jim Webb in an exchange about Webb’s son, who is serving in Iraq, it turns out that Bush had been briefed that Webb’s son had recently escaped a fatal attack, and was warned to treat the subject sensitively:
Not only did Bush know about it, he was specifically briefed on the incident before meeting with Webb, and was cautioned to be extra sensitive in speaking with Webb about his son.
Maybe he was drunk.
Here’s a transcript, via Trish’s post on Nov. 29, from the exchange at a White House reception for new members of Congress, on November 29:
BUSH: How’s your boy?
WEBB: I’d like to get them out of Iraq, Mr. President.
BUSH: That’s not what I asked you. How’s your boy?
WEBB: That’s between me and my boy, Mr. President.
Bush Knew Webb’s Son Had Almost Been Killed
When Pres. Bush got snippy last month with Sen.-Elect Jim Webb in an exchange about Webb’s son, who is serving in Iraq, it turns out that Bush had been briefed that Webb’s son recently escaped a fatal attack, and was warned to treat the subject sensi…