This is classic. Of course, Rove wouldn't want to step on a p.r. stunt by actually conferring with local officials. Because for the Bush team, it's all about politics:
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said Thursday he was blindsided by President Bush's announcement of new details on a purported 2002 hijacking plot aimed at a downtown skyscraper, and described communication with the White House as "nonexistent."Nothing about the White House should amaze anyone anymore.
"I'm amazed that the president would make this (announcement) on national TV and not inform us of these details through the appropriate channels," the mayor told The Associated Press. "I don't expect a call from the president - but somebody."
