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Fat Lady Warming Up for Gonzo

By Big Tent Democrat, Section Law Related
Posted on Mon Mar 19, 2007 at 07:37:01 PM EST
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From Politico:

Republican officials operating at the behest of the White House have begun seeking a possible successor to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, whose support among GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill has collapsed, according to party sources familiar with the discussions.

As Craig Crawford said on Olberman, this is akin to getting the paint out for changing the name on the parking space.

The end is nigh.

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    Fat Lady Warming Up for Gonzo | 14 comments (14 topical)

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    Couldn't happen to (5.00 / 2) (#1)
    by Edger on Mon Mar 19, 2007 at 08:03:36 PM EST
    a nicer guy. When your biggest achievement in life is that you are nobody without George Bush there isn't a whole lot left to say....

    Alberto who?

    There is something here though (5.00 / 2) (#2)
    by Edger on Mon Mar 19, 2007 at 08:26:32 PM EST
    Gonzo evaporated rather quickly for one reason. He made George's judgement look bad. It's George who should be gone. He's accountable for nominating Gonzo in the first place, but the rethugs have to play the blame game and will never take responsibility for themselves. They need scapegoats.

    Fitz's investigation took Libby for his lies, but with Gonzo they are starting to feed on each other. What an apt nickname.

    One by one. Karma is coming after George.

    This is awful! (5.00 / 2) (#3)
    by LarryInNYC on Mon Mar 19, 2007 at 08:29:31 PM EST
    I really hope A.G. A.G. stays around for at least a few more weeks.  With enemies like him who needs friends?

    Lots more where Gonzo came from (5.00 / 1) (#4)
    by Edger on Mon Mar 19, 2007 at 08:42:14 PM EST
    I hope Bush tries to wave executive privilege in Judiciary's face.

    Leahy yesterday:
    "I do not believe in this `We'll have a private briefing for you where we'll tell you everything,' and they don't," Mr. Leahy said on "This Week" on ABC, adding: "I want testimony under oath. I am sick and tired of getting half-truths on this."


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    It's about freakin' time (5.00 / 1) (#5)
    by TexDem on Mon Mar 19, 2007 at 09:48:12 PM EST
    I know they can't look too eager but...

    I'm slow to anger too, but watch out.

    I want to see Leahy pissed.

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    We'll see what the documents say... (none / 0) (#6)
    by cal11 voter on Mon Mar 19, 2007 at 10:43:15 PM EST
    and what is the political fallout.  Tomorrow Fielding is supposed to respond.  Should be an interesting day.

    heh. (none / 0) (#7)
    by Compound F on Tue Mar 20, 2007 at 02:14:57 AM EST
    can't wait for the fall.

    No performance today. Bush is sticking... (none / 0) (#8)
    by cal11 voter on Tue Mar 20, 2007 at 09:55:57 AM EST
    with Gonzales.

    Sounds to me like (5.00 / 1) (#9)
    by Edger on Tue Mar 20, 2007 at 10:11:58 AM EST
    Bush is talking him into quitting, and doesn't want the responsibility of firing him.

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    We'll see what Fielding does today. (5.00 / 1) (#14)
    by cal11 voter on Tue Mar 20, 2007 at 01:06:03 PM EST
    I think the White House will lead on setting the tone here.

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    Has anybody else noticed (none / 0) (#10)
    by peacrevol on Tue Mar 20, 2007 at 10:43:13 AM EST
    that people who are appointed by Bush dont seem to stick around very long? Coincidence? I'm like Columbo, I dont believe in coincidences...

    nice thread title by the way. I like that. Fat Lady Warming Up...b/c it's not over till the fat lady sings (from captain obvious)

    Well, (none / 0) (#12)
    by peacrevol on Tue Mar 20, 2007 at 11:52:39 AM EST
    I'm not sure I'd let him appoint me. I'd try my luck in, I dont know, the basket weaving business or something. It cant be that bad. Wicker...psh...I got that :)

    Nice link by the way (none / 0) (#13)
    by peacrevol on Tue Mar 20, 2007 at 11:54:40 AM EST
    Kinda looks like the preznit a little bit doesnt it. That little "oh $4!t"/confused look.

    Heh! (none / 0) (#15)
    by Edger on Tue Mar 20, 2007 at 01:08:37 PM EST


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