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UPI Washington. In an unprecedented election-year appointment, President Bush has appointed ex-Van Halen vocalist David Lee Roth to a new post in the department of state, the bush administration announced Thursday.
The new post, whimsically named "Toastmaster General" is in charge of what the White House is calling "attitude, swagger, humor, and keeping it real".
In light of recent broken relationships with former allies around the globe, the present administration chose to try a new approach. The president himself is quoted as saying, "Everybody likes partying with this guy."
Democratic leaders have shot back with accusations that the timing of this appointment is purely for political gain and is merely an election year stunt.
The Kerry campaign was reached and commented that they felt the idea of a Toatmaster General needed to be handled more sensitively.
"It is typical of the Bush administration to choose to do things in an 'in your face' manner," stated Kerry. "We would use diplomacy in picking such a representative. Someone less offensive such as Barry Manilow, Sammy Hagar, or Stevie Wonder.
Edward Van Halen, Roth's former bandmate, is reportedly seeking the position of evidence clerk for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
The new post, whimsically named "Toastmaster General" is in charge of what the White House is calling "attitude, swagger, humor, and keeping it real".
In light of recent broken relationships with former allies around the globe, the present administration chose to try a new approach. The president himself is quoted as saying, "Everybody likes partying with this guy."
Democratic leaders have shot back with accusations that the timing of this appointment is purely for political gain and is merely an election year stunt.
The Kerry campaign was reached and commented that they felt the idea of a Toatmaster General needed to be handled more sensitively.
"It is typical of the Bush administration to choose to do things in an 'in your face' manner," stated Kerry. "We would use diplomacy in picking such a representative. Someone less offensive such as Barry Manilow, Sammy Hagar, or Stevie Wonder.
Edward Van Halen, Roth's former bandmate, is reportedly seeking the position of evidence clerk for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
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