Bush nominee to replace Gonzales draws praise

[Lone_Star_Dem]

Source: Reuters

By Thomas Ferraro and Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush on Monday nominated Michael Mukasey, a retired federal judge and law-and-order conservative, to replace beleaguered Alberto Gonzales as U.S. attorney general.

The 66-year-old Mukasey drew quick praise from a number of Democrats as well as Republicans, suggesting he may win relatively easy confirmation in a Democratic-led Senate that has been sharply divided over administration terrorism policies that some said violated civil liberties.

As a U.S. District Court judge in New York for 18 years, Mukasey presided over a number of high-profile cases, including the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center for which he received praise from a federal appeals court.

"Judge Mukasey is clear-eyed about the threat our nation faces," Bush said in introducing him at the White House. "I urge the Senate to confirm Judge Mukasey promptly."

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, a Vermont Democrat who has clashed with the administration and will head the confirmation hearing, said, "Cooperation from the White House will be essential."

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[MaineDem]

1. I don't think that article was full of praise

Rather lukewarm it seemed.

Schumer thinks he's a "consensus candidate". That's the best he can do?

[napi21]

2. From all I've read about Mukasey, he sounds a hell of a lot better

than Olson, and MILES BETTER than Gonzo...of course my dog would be better than Gonzo!

I must say, Shrub didn't look thrilled with this choice when he made the announcement this AM.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

4. Reuters headline writers

They tend to be predictable.

[Javaman]

3. wasn't this tool ghoulanni's guy? nt

[Rex]

5. Of course he does, a warm turd would draw praise over Gonzo.

Just give him time Dems, he will tarnish and stink worse than Gonzo. Pick him or get worse, what an option. They give us shit in place of vomit.