Bush Nominates New Attorney General

[Psycho4Bud]

President Bush has made his pick to fill the top spot at the Justice
Department. He introduced Attorney General nominee Michael Mukasey at a Rose Garden ceremony Monday morning.

Mukasey served on the federal bench for 18 years and retired after six
years as chief judge leading the U.S. district court for the southern district of New York.

Mukasey, now 66, presided over thousands of cases including the high-profile terror trial of Sheik Omar Abdel-Rahman. Who was accused of plotting to destroy New York City landmarks.

The White House says it consulted lawmakers from both parties on the
nomination in an effort to avoid a fierce confirmation battle. Some in the
GOP have complained Mukasey isn't conservative enough.

The New York native has picked up endorsements from liberals in the past. Democratic Senator Charles Schumer says he believes Mukasey would put the rule of law first and show independence from the White House.

Those were two of the chief complaints against former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales who left office Friday with questions still swirling about an administration terrorist surveillance program and the firings of eight U.S.attorneys.
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Sounds like the Dems might just be happy with this one.......at least until they pass him through.

Have a good one!:s4:

Psycho4Bud Reviewed by Psycho4Bud on 09-17-2007. Bush Nominates New Attorney General President Bush has made his pick to fill the top spot at the Justice Department. He introduced Attorney General nominee Michael Mukasey at a Rose Garden ceremony Monday morning. Mukasey served on the federal bench for 18 years and retired after six years as chief judge leading the U.S. district court for the southern district of New York. Mukasey, now 66, presided over thousands of cases including the high-profile terror trial of Sheik Omar Abdel-Rahman. Who was accused of plotting to Rating: 5

[PharmaCan]

Well, it would be nice to have an AG who thinks the law means something.

JMO

PC :smokin: