No Word on Gonzo
UPDATE: MSNBC just reported that the White House is now saying the letter is coming from the Justice Department. No wonder it’s not done yet.
The White House is about four hours past the noon (ET) deadline set by Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) to provide a letter “clarifying” Alberto Gonzales’ testimony to Congress. Hmmm. Could Gonzo be preparing to resign? Is Bush planning to replace him with a recess appointment? (I just heard John Dean on the radio saying he didn’t see that happening because of the backlash from the Senate, but since when has W cared about that?) Or maybe Bush is planning to thumb his nose at anyone who questions him, even if that person is a Republican.
Well, in the real world, Specter’s a Republican. In Faux News Land, he’s a Democrat. Maybe Bush is counting on Brit Hume and co. to maintain the confusion. It wouldn’t be the first time.