Presidential candidate Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), stumping in South Carolina on Monday, characterized Donald Rumsfeld as one of the “worst Secretaries of Defense in history.” Responding Tuesday to questions, White House spokesman Tony Snow was both dismissive and supportive. He said McCain simply “holds a different view” of Rumsfeld, whom the White House believes was “enormously consequential and effective.” Still, Snow ensured he ruffled no McCain feathers, praising the Senator’s “strong support” on President Bush’s new Iraq program. Snow said of McCain, he “has been an eloquent voice and a reliable leader.”
The Air Force’s plans for its portion of joint all-domain command and control have taken a major step forward. The service awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, multiple-award contract worth up to $950 million to 27 companies. The IDIQ deal will give 27 contractors the opportunity to compete for work…