What Explains Commander Lippold's Newfound Impatience on the Cole Prosecutions?
Commander Kirk Lippold only ever criticized the Bush Administration's failure to bring the plotters of the Cole bombing to justice once. But all of a sudden, on the same day a Bush dead-ender tries to make it more difficult for Obama to close Gitmo, Lippold is out with accusations that Obama is politicizing the war on terror.
Joe the Vice President at the Train Station
Apparently, they've sent Joe Biden out to drum up some excitement for the stimulus package. Sending him to do so at a train station that would be upgraded under the stimulus package? A nice touch. (via email)
Mr. Mayor, thanks for the passport to get in town here. And, Governor, it's a delight to be with you.
How to Get the Bush Dead-Enders to Do What You Want
Here's the answer to the question of what Obama has to do to get Bush dead-enders to do what he wants.
NOW Can We Dismiss the Notion that Toensing Is Independent?
Remember how Victoria Toensing always got to pretend she had no association with Scooter Libby's defense team? Well, now she's fund-raising to support Libby's PR flack's run for political office.
Hey Andy? What About Dick's Breach of Etiquette?
Andy Card sure has a weird priority for which supposed breaches of etiquette to attack.
Dan's Rather Exciting Brief
As you may recall, Dan Rather is in litigation against CBS, Viacom and executives Les Moonves and Andrew Heyward over his treatment after the Bush Texas Air National Guard story on 60 Minutes II. A critical point was reached Monday afternoon with the filing of Rather's appellate brief (pdf file) by his attorneys.
They're Close to Domenici ... Are They Close to Bush?
Murray reports that the grand jury investigation investigating David Iglesias' firing is getting closer to Domenici. Will Domenici take the fall and protect Bush?
Salazar's Successes
Kudos to Ken Salazar for his efforts to roll back Bush era abuses in the Department of Interior.
The Only Picture on Dick's Wall
Say, is that picture on Dick's wall a tribute to the night when he told Andrea Mitchell that she should start covering Valerie Plame's role as a CIA spy?
Fellatio for Cheney from the Politico
Cheney managed to find himself three boys who were willing to ignore all the tough questions for his first post-VP interview.
Tweety Sez, "Why Not Dr. Dean?"
Tweety asks the question I've been wondering about: why not name Dean as HHS Secretary?
Gibbs Won't Say There Aren't More Tax Problems
From today's press briefing (via email):
Q That doesn't say who decided that this was the best move. And if I could just follow up quickly. Are there other nominees out there with tax problems that we don't know about?
MR. GIBBS: The President is quite confident in the people that serve in this White House and serve in this administration; that we've put a standard of
Who Is Paying a Private Investigator to Snoop on Rahm?
Apparently, Rahm Emanuel has a private investigator snooping into his living arrangements. Who is paying the PI?
Is Cheney Behind the Attack on Obama's Plans to Withdraw from Iraq?
Gareth Porter wrote an important article calling out retired General Jack Keane for his attempt to sabotage Obama's withdrawal plans from Iraq. But the article raises an important, unaddressed question: is Cheney's behind Keane's sabotage?
Is Cheney Behind the Attack on Obama's Plans to Withdraw from Iraq?
Gareth Porter wrote an important article calling out retired General Jack Keane for his attempt to sabotage Obama's withdrawal plans from Iraq. But the article raises an important, unaddressed question: is Cheney's behind Keane's sabotage?
I Bet Howard Dean Pays His Taxes
As Jane has reported, Tom Daschle has withdrawn from consideration to be HHS Secretary.
Which leaves a spot open for someone who has thought a lot about how to get Americans health care and a proven leader.
How about Howard Dean?
If you're interested, there's a Facebook group where you can show your support for Dean for HHS.
Who Told Woodward of Impending Tax Problems Over 10 Days Ago?
While I'm disgusted that a third Obama nominee has tax problems (though at least Killefer is withdrawing), I'm just as disturbed that Bob Woodward knew this was coming.
Margaret Chiara's Falsely-Accused "Lover" Re-Hired
DOJ has re-hired one of the lawyers fired in the Gonzales-era witch hunts. But all is not yet well for Leslie Hagen.
Grand Jury Getting Closer to Rove
Luskin says Rove will cooperate with Nora Dannehy's investigation, if asked.
Subpoenas are a remarkable thing, huh?
Eric Holder Confirmed, 75-21
We finally have a new Attorney General.
The no votes include (I'll update when the roll call is available):
Barrasso
Brownback
Burr
Coburn
Cochran
Cornyn
Crapo
Ensign
Kaybee Hutchison
Inhofe
Johanns
McConnell
Risch
Shelby
Thune
Wicker
