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Misdiagnosing the problem

Brad Setser | Apr 3, 2006

Rumors of John Snow's departure from the Treasury have been old news for over a year.  In some ways, it is rather amazing that John Snow hasn't walked out already.   It sometimes seems like every major Republican financial executive in New York has already been offered his job ...

The White House seems to think the problem with Snow is that he cannot communicate about the economy:

... White House and Republican officials are not so diplomatic. "You've got an economic team that can't communicate about the economy. You've had two terrible secretaries. He's seen as really bad," an official said.

Some might say the problem isn't entirely one of communication.   The product ain't so great either. 


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