Before New CIA Chief Is Nominated, Top Republicans Says They're Against Choice...

That's what they want.

Associated Press NEDRA PICKLER May 7, 2006 at 11:39 AM
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A leading Republican came out against the front-runner for CIA director, Gen. Michael Hayden, saying Sunday the spy agency should not have military leadership during a turbulent time among intelligence agencies.

Members of the Senate committee that would consider President Bush's nominee also expressed reservations, saying the CIA is a civilian agency and putting Hayden atop it would concentrate too much power in the military for intelligence matters.

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Bush CIA Pick, Domestic Spying Proponenthttp://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/050606A.shtmlGeneral Michael V. Hayden, who senior administration officials said Friday was the likely choice of President Bush to head the Central Intelligence Agency, has a stellar resume for leading NSA warrantless spying and has long been admired at the White House.