John Sununu , the abrasive White House Chief of Staff , is concerned that the many people he has insulted or slighted are enjoying his recent travails and asking how long he will last in his job . ; But the incident raises questions about Sununu's judgment because it came only a few weeks after reports of his use of government jets for personal and political purposes.; Besides triggering a spate of unflattering attention, those reports prompted a new, more-restrictive White House travel policy that required Sununu to get advance approval for his flights. Sununu 's brusque style has alienated Republicans and Democrats alike . The latest flap over his using a presidential limousine to go to a stamp auction in New York raises no legal question , but makes Democrats question , his judgment . President Bush said that Sununu 's job was safe but Presidential spokesman Marlin Fitzwater made it clear that Bush directed Sununu to make no more embarrassing trips .
John Sununu , the abrasive White House Chief of Staff , is concerned that the many people he has insulted or slighted are enjoying his recent travails and asking how long he will last in his job . Sununu 's brusque style has alienated Republicans and Democrats alike . The latest flap over his using a presidential limousine to go to a stamp auction in New York raises no legal question , but makes Democrats question , his judgment . President Bush said that Sununu 's job was safe but Presidential spokesman Marlin Fitzwater made it clear that Bush directed Sununu to make no more embarrassing trips .