Harriet Is Out (This Time No Joke)

[PalJoey]

Posted: 10/24/05 at 5:49pm

Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee asked the White House to release documents relating to Harriet as White House attorney.

This afternoon, Bush refused their request, saying "It's a red line I'm not willing to cross."

Now, after the indictments are handed down, Bush can withdraw her name and say that he is striking a blow for the confidentiality of the president's relationship to his attorney.

So long, Harriet. NOW who's he gonna suggest?

Updated On: 10/24/05 at 05:49 PM

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 10/24/05 at 5:54pm

I saw this earlier as well. The demand for the release of records gives him an easy out to withdraw the nomination.

But, with his current status, it will be interesting to see who will be next.

PalJoey, pass the popcorn, this is gettng good.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 10/24/05 at 5:59pm

Thought the same thing. Charles Krauthammer said the same in the Tribune today.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 10/24/05 at 6:13pm

Another speculation is that Miers will withdraw as the indictments are announced, in the time-tested tradition of tossing the frisbie in the other direction so as to distract the media from the big problems.

If that doesn't happen, watch for a "Credible terrorist plan" to be revealed as a smokescreen: What do you think? Crashing a dirigible into a World Series Game? A Train load of Piranha derailed into Lake Huron? Anthrax over Disney World?

[RobbO]

Posted: 10/24/05 at 6:20pm

anthrax over disney world? haven't they had that ride there for awhile now....