Senate Judiciary Committee claims U.S. Attorney firings political, covered up

[sabra]

Source: KC Star

Senate Judiciary Committee claims U.S. Attorney firings political, covered up; Minority: a "dead horse" and "witch hunt"

The Senate Judiciary Committee has released its findings (full report attached below) in the firing of nine U.S. Attorneys in 2006, including former U.S. Attorney Todd Graves of the Western District of Missouri.

The conclusion:

The evidence...shows that the list for firings was compiled with participation from the highest political ranks in the White House, including former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove.

The evidence shows that senior officials were focused on the political impact of Federal prosecutions and whether Federal prosecutors were doing enough to bring partisan voter fraud and corruption cases. It is now apparent that the reasons given for these firings, including those reasons provided in sworn testimony by the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, were contrived as part of a cover-up.

Two senators -- Republicans Chuck Grassley and Arlen Specter, dissented mildly from the findings:

We would have preferred a more measured approach to the Report’s factual and legal conclusions to ensure both objectivity and enforceability. As the Majority’s Report currently stands, we cannot support it.

Read more: http://primebuzz.kcstar.com/?q=node/15713

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report: http://primebuzz.kcstar.com/files/11-18-08-USAttorneysReport-2.pdf

[Robbien]

1. The crime is a dead horse which should be left alone

Don't meter out punishment or award restitution because the matter has previously been discussed and it is time to move on.

Or so says the GOPers.

It is now up to the Dems to rectify the problem not just issue the report and then forget about it.

[proud progressive]

2. OK, BOYS AND GIRLS, IT'S ACCOUNTABILITY TIME!

if i hear the 'we tried but they are blocking us' excuse one more time, i'm gonna puke:puke: it's time for the majority party to show some spine and get things rolling. remember, fat-boy (rove) was supposed to be questioned in october. well, guess what, boys, you're late!

[aquart]

3. Whose wrist we gonna slap this time?

Or will we just kiss it? (Having a very bitter day because of Lieberman.)

[JNelson6563]

4. You're way off base here.

This will be no "wrist slap" my friend.

I would even go so far as to say they might go all the way with this. Yes, that's right. I think this could result in a sternly worded letter.

;-)

Julie

[HCE SuiGeneris]

5. Oh, gawd.

That, to a T, is exactly the expectation. It's not even because we're jaded. It's reality. :headbang:

[hvn_nbr_2]

6. Breaking: Dem caucus writes strongly worded letter and appoints Gonzo honorary chairman...

of Senate Judiciary Committee. Gotta be bipartisan, ya know. Let bygones be bygones, you betcha.

[proud progressive]

7. BE DONE, YOU BASTARDS!

you guys are making me laugh and this is no laughing matter