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Federal Judge Michael Mukasey swears in Mayor Rudolph Giuliani on Dec. 31, 1993. AP Photo/Ed Bailey.
by Mark Silva, updated
When the first words from Democratic ranks are positive, the White House has cause for encouragement in its announcement of a new attorney general.
The president's announcement comes at 10:30 am EDT in the Rose Garden.
And the first word on Michael Mukasey, the forrmer federal judge from New York whom President Bush stands ready to nominate as the replacement for Alberto Gonzales, is a rare one indeed in this season of capital conflict.
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) issued this statement late last night:
"While he is certainly conservative, Judge Mukasey seems to be the kind of nominee who would put rule of law first and show independence from the White House, our most important criteria.
"For sure we'd want to ascertain his approach on such important and sensitive issues as wiretapping and the appointment of US attorneys, but he's a lot better than some of the other names mentioned and he has the potential to become a consensus nominee. "
Consensus -- there's a word that's been missing from the Washington vocabulary for some time.
Comments
Let the "Borking" begin. The libs won't be happy unless President Bush nominated Janet "Burn 'em Alive" Reno.
Posted by: Terry | September 17, 2007 8:43 AM
to Terry: Did you even read the article? Your comments seem to be either very partisan, or just uneducated, considering the tone of the article.
Posted by: Albert | September 17, 2007 8:55 AM
Since Janet Reno was probably the BEST AG we've had in decades, that would be a good choice. Ya think Georgie and Dickie would go for that?
Posted by: Ben | September 17, 2007 8:55 AM
Let the "Borking" begin. The libs won't be happy unless President Bush nominated Janet "Burn 'em Alive" Reno.
Posted by: Terry | September 17, 2007 8:43 AM
News flash Terry, the Democrats like him. Hard line Republicans are the ones who have a problem with him.
Posted by: Logic Prisoner | September 17, 2007 9:02 AM
Albert and LP - I'll believe when I see it.
Posted by: Terry | September 17, 2007 9:18 AM
"Burn 'em alive."
Timothy McVey would be so proud.
Posted by: Doug Zook | September 17, 2007 9:22 AM
Let the "Borking" begin. The libs won't be happy unless President Bush nominated Janet "Burn 'em Alive" Reno.
Posted by: Terry | September 17, 2007 8:43 AM
You seem angry Terry. Are you frustrated about the nomination Terry??
I see you have alluded to Robert Bork, huh. Ronald Reagan's AG nominee you wanted to place video camera's in restrooms.
Posted by: Doug R. | September 17, 2007 9:50 AM
Re: Michael Mukasey for AG-
I am cautiously and blindly hopeful for this nominee after getting past the idea that it was another Bush nomination for AG. I hope this is not an over simplification- apparently his history does show that he believes that even someone who is designated an enemy combatant is entitled to meet with a lawyer. And, I don't mind that, in the early 1990s, he sentenced two men to life terms for their convictions in plots to destroy high-profile Manhatten real estate. I'll have to wait for the confirmation hearing to know more.
Posted by: Vivian | September 17, 2007 9:55 AM
I assume, then, when the dems take over the white house Schumer would vote against any nominee who is not independent!
Posted by: Peter | September 17, 2007 12:36 PM
Since Janet Reno was probably the BEST AG we've had in decades, that would be a good choice. Ya think Georgie and Dickie would go for that?
Posted by: Ben | September 17, 2007 8:55 AM
News Flash: If you think Janet Reno was the best AG we've had in decades then you are either very partisan or just uneducated.
Posted by: jj | September 17, 2007 12:45 PM
Doug R - Borking is a term for "character asssisnation".
I don't trust Schuber, Little Dick Durbin, Drown 'em Teddy, Leaky Leahy and the rest of the cabal as far as I can throw them.
Posted by: Terry | September 17, 2007 2:14 PM
News Flash: If you think Janet Reno was the best AG we've had in decades then you are either very partisan or just uneducated.
Posted by: jj | September 17, 2007 12:45 PM
Janet Reno was a terrible AG. The Clinton administration regretted that one.
Q: Why doesn't Janet Reno drink milk?
A: It turns to butter before it reaches her mouth.
Just a little tasteless humor for all you in The Swamp
Posted by: Logic Prisoner | September 17, 2007 10:13 PM