President Bush Abandons Bid To Keep Bolton At U.N.

Sign of the times...

AP: Bush accepts Bolton's U.N. resignation

Unable to win Senate confirmation, U.N. Ambassador John Bolton will step down when his temporary appointment expires within weeks, the White House said Monday...

...Critics have questioned Bolton's brusque style and whether he could be an effective public servant who could help bring reform to the U.N...

...Bush planned to meet with Bolton and his wife later Monday in the Oval Office.

Bush said he accepted Bolton's decision with deep regret...

...In a letter to Bush, dated last Friday, Bolton offered no reason for his decision. "After careful consideration, I have concluded that my service in your administration should end when the current recess appoint expires," Bolton wrote.

It's gonna be a busy week, I bet.

[PS- The National Review recommends as his replacement... Rick Santorum. You can't make this shit up.]