While most would agree that Rove cannot be replaced, would the White House nonetheless look to a particular individual to step-up if Rove were indicted? There has been a lot of buzz around Washington that former RNC Chair Ed Gillespie would be just such an individual. However, my same source is close to Gillespie and says that isn't happening.
“I’m certain he will not remain in the White House, nor will he return after the Miers nomination process is complete. He made a financial sacrifice to run the RNC. The partners in his new contract made an exception to allow him to temporarily return to the White House to assist in the Miers nomination. But his contract won’t allow him to remain at the White House. Besides, he is anxious to get back to the private sector.”
