Senator Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) was quoted by the LAT as saying the disclosure was evidence "of an effort to hardwire control over law enforcement by White House political operatives. The mass firing of U. S. attorneys appeared to be part of a systematic scheme to inject political influence into hiring and firing decisions of key Justice employees." Apparently, Democrats and the press have not yet found hard evidence to prove that.
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
LAT: AG delegates power
The LAT reports today that Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales delegated the power to hire and fire some political appointees within the Justice Department to his chief of staff and the department's White House liason. On learning this, Democrats were concerned and some were disturbed.
