Politico: White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel dubbed it "a big mistake." Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said the moment begged for "a better PR adviser." Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby called for heads to roll. It was Sunday morning, and once again, BP was struggling to get a grip on its image. The newest firestorm was touched off when the company's CEO, Tony Hayward, was photographed attending a yacht race off the southern coast of England. His yacht, Bob, was in the competition.