"Until recently, I was convinced that even with the distorted perceptions being created, I could be a strong contributor to your efforts and success.; "But in politics, especially during the seasons of a political campaign, perceptions that can be effectively dealt with at other times can be -- and will be -- converted into real political negatives. White House Chief of Staff John Sununu resigned Tuesday saying he did not want to be a "political burden" to President Bush during his 1992 re-election campaign. Bush's son, George, informed Sununu last Wednesday that he was becoming a liability. The conversation was reported in the press Tuesday and many political strategists saw the leak as a public signal to Sununu that he should resign. Bush praised Sununu saying, "He has taken a lot of hard shots that would have landed on my chin." Hide Caption 7 of 11 Photos:Photos: Political career of
White House Chief of Staff John Sununu resigned Tuesday saying he did not want to be a "political burden" to President Bush during his 1992 re-election campaign. Bush's son, George, informed Sununu last Wednesday that he was becoming a liability. The conversation was reported in the press Tuesday and many political strategists saw the leak as a public signal to Sununu that he should resign. Bush praised Sununu saying, "He has taken a lot of hard shots that would have landed on my chin." Hide Caption 7 of 11 Photos:Photos: Political career of