The AG Bush Needs: He can't always get what he wants, but he can get what he needs

[DeepModem Mom]

WP: The AG Bush Needs
By Dan Froomkin
Special to washingtonpost.com
Tuesday, September 18, 2007

President Bush is prioritizing.

It used to be he could install pretty much anyone he wanted pretty much anywhere in the federal government.

When it came to top jobs, that typically meant loyal, compliant members of his inner circle. They not only shared his views on issues across the board -- but they weren't going to exhibit any of that pesky independence thing.

In today's political climate, however, Bush has come to realize that he can't always get what he wants. But if he plots cleverly enough, he can get what he needs.

In a new attorney general, what Bush needs is someone who will support the radical and unprecedented expansion of executive power that has become the hallmark of his administration.

Michael B. Mukasey fits the bill....

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/blog/2007/09/18/BL2007091800944.html?hpid=opinionsbox1

[Vilis Veritas]

1. There is no person Bush could recommend that

I would feel comfortable with as AG. They should all be denied. The process should stall until Shrub leaves.

What would be worse, A Year without an AG or a Year with a Shrub AG?

Peace.

[spag68]

2. I don't kmow

GWB maybe this is a better pick then you think Besides he's from Pgh. so maybe we have a shot, to get some things done right,

[MarianJack]

3. One Likely Thing is...

...that in the future the label "bush appointee" will be a synonym for "incompetent yes-man" & "boob".

[baldguy]

4. What he needs is a swift kick in the pants

And a Special Prosecutor

[Demeter]

5. AMEN!

Actually, it's gonna take more than one Special Prosecutor to wade though the Bush swamp and get all the alligators. And Bush deserves an all-expense paid trip to the Hague as a reward for his years of meritorious service (to his cronies).