Schnur

It seems like I spent all day trying to sort out conflicting versions of the "what happened to Jon Schnur?" story, which has been a question of some interest at the EWA conference this year.

First came the story that he had been asked to be Chief of Staff but had withdrawn. This from a reliable source who didn't want to be named. Then another version came through saying that Schnur was actually never offered the job. Also from a knowledgeable insider who wouldn't talk without anonymity. Drama! Last but not least -- who cares? I know -- came the compromise / consensus version: Schnur was asked to do the job, vetted and cleared, but then withdrew before he was formally offered the job, which is the last step in this particular dance.

Yes, being "asked" to do the job is different from "offered" the job. Gotta love Washington.