After Appearing In Anti-Bush Ad, Batiste Asked To Step Down As CBS Consultant

Retired Army Maj. Gen. John Batiste “has been asked to leave” his position as CBS News consultant “due to his participation in an ad criticizing President Bush,” the Public Eye blog reports.

CBS News Vice President, Standards and Special Projects Linda Mason said Batiste’s appearance in the ad marked a violation of CBS News standards, in which “we ask that people not be involved in advocacy…”