National Review DUMPS Gonzo: "Alberto Gonzales Should Resign"

[kpete]

Time to Go

By The Editors


We do not need more evidence, however, to reach a conclusion about the suitability of Alberto Gonzales for the leadership of the Department of Justice. While we defended him from some of the outlandish charges made during his confirmation hearings, we have never seen evidence that he has a fine legal mind, good judgment, or managerial ability. Nor has his conduct at any stage of this controversy gained our confidence.

His claim not to have been involved in the firings suggests that he was either deceptive or inexcusably detached from the operations of his own department. His deputy, Paul McNulty, insulted the fired prosecutors by claiming that they had been asked to resign for “performance-related issues.” But many of them received good reviews, and none of them said he was told about any disappointment with his performance. If Justice wanted to clear them out to make way for new blood, or to find attorneys who shared their prosecutorial priorities, that would have been perfectly legitimate. By saying what he did, McNulty guaranteed that the fired attorneys would lash out in the press. Gonzales’s latest tactic has been to concede that improper motives may have played a role in the firings, but to blame his underlings for any misconduct and to pledge to get to the bottom of it.

What little credibility Gonzales had is gone. All that now keeps him in office, save the friendship of the president, is the conviction of many Republicans that removing him would embolden the Democrats. It is an overblown fear. The Democrats will pursue scandals, real or invented, whether or not Gonzales stays. But they have an especially inviting target in Gonzales. He cannot defend the administration and its policies even when they deserve defense. Alberto Gonzales should resign. The Justice Department needs a fresh start.

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[originalpckelly]

1. Dayum!

Looks like this is the end of the line for Gonzo.

[global1]

2. He Was Deceptive - Doesn't That Mean He's A Liar?.....nt

[saltpoint]

3. Another distorted viewpoint from the liberal media!!!

Oh wait. This is the CONSERVATIVE media.

Oops.

[WiseButAngrySara]

4. A liar should NOT lead the Department of Justice. Almost

as much a travesty as SCOTUS's involvement in a Presidential election. The conclusion is simple.

:kick: and R!

[wilt the stilt]

5. the only rason they want to dump him

is that it may end the probe. I say keep him

[gatorboy]

6. Hmmmm, maybe he shouldn't resign.

They're obviously privy to some info we're not and hope a resignation will make it go away.


I say keep him on and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes...

[Rageneau]

7. The GOP's Gonzalez leg is caught in a bear trap and has to be chewed off.