I predict this stealth candidate for AG

[cali]

George Terwilliger. Never heard of him right? According to many sources, the WH now has a list of 5 and he's on it. Terwilliger was the number 2 in the JD under bush1, and a former U.S. Attorney in VT. He was also on the legal team for georgie in 2000. More here:

http://www.boston.com/news/local/vermont/articles/2007/08/29/former_vermont_prosecutor_eyed_for_attorney_general/

[Solly Mack]

1. He was hinted at the other day as a possible choice

and Yes...I've heard of him.

[cali]

2. I think it's down to Clement or Terwilliger

Olsen and Chertoff wouldn't stand a chance. Schumer seems to want Clement. I heard him this morning on NPR praising him alsmost lavishly.

[Solly Mack]

3. Terwilliger is someone (like Gates) who smooths things over

Not fixes or repairs...just smooths. So at this stage, he's the smart choice for Bush Inc...depending on their end game plan. I'm inclined to think he fits into that game plan best.

Terwilliger helped to smooth over BCCI for Poppy....

[cali]

4. Yep. And he is likely to

be confirmable. That's got to be a huge factor for the WH.

[Solly Mack]

6. We need a thread dedicated to Terwilliger and BCCI /Selection 2000

to put out there in one post for people.

I'm betting Octafish and blm have lots of info on him as well.

I thought about doing it but I had surgery on Tuesday and I'm still on pain meds...no telling how it would come out sounding. :)

[deacon]

5. This needs to be done by consensus. GW can't pick the new AG.

It will be a waste of time.

[cali]

7. He's floating names

that's the way they come to concensus. The WH is also going to holding talks with JC members.