US Attorney Whitaker Looking for New Job, Possible Run Against Boswell or Culver

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Posted at Common Iowan...

The AP reported earlier this week that US Attorney Matt Whitaker said he expects to be replaced by the Obama administration in the coming months.

Whitaker, who overlooked the immigration raids in Marshalltown in December 2006, also responded to criticism of the raids.

U.S. Attorney Matthew Whitaker says he doesn't think he'll keep his job with the new presidential administration, but says he and his office acted correctly during the 2006 immigration raids at the Swift & Co. meatpacking plant. <..>

Whitaker says he expects to be replaced within four to six months.

It is common for US Attorney's to be replaced when a new president takes over. So the obvious question is what will Whitaker do after he is replaced?

Whitaker always could go into private practice, but I don't think he will. Whitaker will be a candidate for something in 2010. First, Whitaker ran for statewide office in 2002 challenging Michael Fitzgerald for State Treasurer. Second, the immigration raids garnered Whitaker cred with the Republican base.

Not many people are talking about Whitaker as a possible Republican candidates in 2010 though. We hear names thrown around like King, Latham, Larson, and Rants as possible candidates. However, Whitaker is in a strong position to challenge Leonard Boswell in Iowa's 3rd District or even run for Governor.

[DU9598]

1. Unless he is in jail

Don't forget that he led the political prosecution - at the behest of Alberto Gonzalez - against State Senator Matt McCoy. The last day of the reign of AG Gonzalez was in Des Moines soon after Sen. McCoy's acquittal. An acquittal that occurred after less than an hour of jury deliberations. There is a lot of speculation that the paper shredder was in over-drive that final day at the US Attys Office. Word is that we have not heard the end of the investigation into the corruption of Mr. Whitaker. If AG Holder digs deep, Mr. Whitaker may be doing some time.

[47of74]

2. And I hope its hard time too.

[rurallib]

3. Hope he runs and gets totally humiliated.

Unless of course he is in jail.