Quote: "Capt. Sullenberger on the other hand quite naturally claimed his right to assume control in a potentially desastrous situation (I do not want to imply that his F/O wouldn't have been able to the same!). We all know the outcome."
Yes, but he had no choice. Once the second engine failed, the A320 they were flying was in the Emergency Electrical Configuration and only the left hand screens were powered. Not really a right, just Airbus design philosophy..