31 Democrats ask Gonzales to step aside (from Abramoff investigation)

[sabra]

http://www.oregonlive.com/newsflash/washington/index.ssf?/base/politics-9/114010286788990.xml&storylist=washington

31 Democrats ask Gonzales to step aside

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thirty-one Senate Democrats on Thursday asked Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to remove himself from the investigation into the Jack Abramoff scandal, saying the lobbyist's dealings with President Bush and others in the administration should compel Gonzales to step aside.

"FBI officials have said the Abramoff investigation 'involves systemic corruption within the highest levels of government,' " the Democrats wrote in a letter to Gonzales. "In light of your previous service as White House Counsel and your close connection to many Administration officials, the appearance of conflict looms large."

New questions have arisen about Abramoff's ties to the White House since a photo emerged over the weekend showing Abramoff with Bush. The White House would not release the photo or any others that Bush had taken with Abramoff.

Bush has said that he, like all presidents, is frequently photographed with people at various events and that Abramoff is not a personal friend.

[yourout]

1. Fat Chance....

Who would help whitewash this if Gonzales recused himself?

[Jackpine Radical]

2. Doesn't that mean about 16 DIDN'T sign on?

We need to find out who they are & let them know we're peeved with them.

[KoKo]

8. Typical M$M article...doesn't want to call out names......Keep the folks

in the dark on both sides.

[shugah]

3. i'm sure alberto will acquiesce

:eyes:

[rodeodance]

4. when sap runs in January in Northern Wisconsin!

[stop the bleeding]

5. yep n/t

[lonestarnot]

6. Get off the boat Gonzales!

[acmavm]

7. This is a PERFECT example of the type of important story that is going

unnoticed because of Fuddgate.