Bush , President John Sununu 's chief of staff, is a combative, conservative Republican . Although his brusque style rubs some people the wrong way the brainy former New Hampshire governor is now given credit for acting as a detached broker in policy debates. This represents a striking change from the administration's opening months when many wondered if the chief of staff would survive. " Many political analysts believe Sununu has moderated his brash style, but he insists that it is Washington that has changed. Nevertheless, some Republicans and Democrats alike believe that Sununu with his combative style may still be accumulating too many enemies for his own good.
Bush , President John Sununu 's chief of staff, is a combative, conservative Republican . Although his brusque style rubs some people the wrong way the brainy former New Hampshire governor is now given credit for acting as a detached broker in policy debates. This represents a striking change from the administration's opening months when many wondered if the chief of staff would survive. Many political analysts believe Sununu has moderated his brash style, but he insists that it is Washington that has changed. Nevertheless, some Republicans and Democrats alike believe that Sununu with his combative style may still be accumulating too many enemies for his own good.