King George Pressured to Add an "Adult" to His Staff -->>>

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Sources: Bush pressed to bulk up staff
Friends suggest changes needed to counter missteps

From Dana Bash
CNN Washington Bureau
Wednesday, March 15, 2006; Posted: 11:33 a.m. EST (16:33 GMT)

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A move is afoot among some friends and confidantes of President Bush to persuade him to bring in at least one seasoned Republican veteran to help his struggling staff, CNN has learned.

According to two sources involved in the discussions, some veteran Republicans have been quietly trying to convince White House chief of staff Andy Card to bring in at least one "adult," like a former senator or another "experienced hand," to help him reach out to congressional leaders, troubleshoot and, in the words of one source, "just be in the loop and give advice."

The sources spoke on condition of anonymity.

Despite a series of White House missteps in recent weeks, the sources said, Bush does not appear to have an appetite for a staff shakeup, something some Bush allies have said for months is overdue.

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