Cynthia

Private message.
Cynthia has dramatically increased her attacks on me in recent days--I've had
"warnings" from a number of people.
She's openly saying that I have no Hill experience, she has attacked my use
of outside consultants, she has challenged my handling of the BLM/Forest
Service issue.
Today I heard about a message she sent to someone outside the company,
"suggesting" to them that they never meet with me alone, but always have
Chris Long present, and further that any communications with me in the future
copy Scott and Donald. In short, she's now trying to undercut my authority
not just inside the office, but outside the office as well.
I've requested a meeting Thursday morning with Joe and Cynthia. My strategy
will be to say to Cynthia "if there's anything you want to say to me, now is
the time," and to turn to Joe and say "You supervise both of us and I
appreciate your being here to help us sort this out."
But my patience is wearing very, very thin.