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You are probably right. deaniac21 Jun 2012 #1
Holder isn't worth it, but Obama is appal_jack Jun 2012 #52
Did you ever consider that there are special considerations for an AG flamingdem Jun 2012 #68
Did you ever consider democracy? appal_jack Jun 2012 #79
The same people that defend him Aerows Jun 2012 #2
Exactly. He's a POS with a reprehensible record, but we're obliged to defend him because Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #28
People with political cognitive dissonance are worse than hypernationalists OneTenthofOnePercent Jun 2012 #3
Doesn't ProSense Jun 2012 #4
I agree with you mercymechap Jun 2012 #14
That's Assumes There'll Be A New AG... KharmaTrain Jun 2012 #21
Much as I dislike Holder pscot Jun 2012 #36
So, every time the GOPers have a hissy fit we should just have our guys resign - so that they win? Tx4obama Jun 2012 #5
Aren't you tired of handing the GOP easy wins? Holder hasn't done anything to resign over.... swayne Jun 2012 #6
Exactly. Doing just what the Rs want is so smart, not. treestar Jun 2012 #73
Yep. Obama's re-election is somewhat more important than Holder's survival. Nye Bevan Jun 2012 #7
I don't think it does... Chan790 Jun 2012 #40
I want the media to do their job and show the world what this is - a Partisan Witch Hunt LynneSin Jun 2012 #60
Well ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #8
That's pretty much what I think, too, except he's been worse than useless EFerrari Jun 2012 #19
Okay ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #25
That's right. However using the Espionage Act, coordinating EFerrari Jun 2012 #32
I think we (and, particularly in this case, Nancy ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #74
Interesting. I'd forgotten about Joe. EFerrari Jun 2012 #77
LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #83
The Bush mafia has been using Florida as their base for a long time. EFerrari Jun 2012 #87
Hopefully ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #90
+1. Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #29
DOMA and protecting the right to vote must not matter to the OP. geek tragedy Jun 2012 #9
Off Topic: Eric Holder's wife's sister Tx4obama Jun 2012 #10
Radio host Rob Reading has said he supports Holder because he 'goes after the racists.' RZM Jun 2012 #11
There's a sheriff in Arizona you may want to read up on, for one. Gman Jun 2012 #16
Ok. Except Reading is quite hostile to Obama's recent stop-deportation order RZM Jun 2012 #18
Maybe I misunderstood your post but Gman Jun 2012 #58
You're right. He is an example RZM Jun 2012 #71
great plan rufus dog Jun 2012 #12
What makes you think that the pukes need to be handed talking points? Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #30
A stalking point, because that's how they'll use it. n/t EFerrari Jun 2012 #31
I think you may have confused the o.p. with someone who actually gives a shit about.... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #37
Lots of DUers would be calling it a cave if he did do that. Swede Jun 2012 #13
Give us a friggin' break Gman Jun 2012 #15
You sound just like Obama when it comes to medicinal cannabis. Webster Green Jun 2012 #53
I don't care.. sendero Jun 2012 #17
Totally. Webster Green Jun 2012 #54
That's the worst part of this - TBF Jun 2012 #20
That's an interesting comparison. EFerrari Jun 2012 #26
It's his raids on leftist groups - TBF Jun 2012 #57
What I don't understand is ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #78
It wouldn't make sense to give in to Issa EFerrari Jun 2012 #81
just to get your little cheap shot at the president bigtree Jun 2012 #22
k/r emilyg Jun 2012 #23
Baloney treestar Jun 2012 #24
Issa has had plenty of victories, and we were appalled but didn't get much support airc. sabrina 1 Jun 2012 #50
He's also going after voter suppression laws in FL and elsewhere (nt) jeff47 Jun 2012 #76
I think they should stand behind Holder just like they did Shirley Sherrod.. Fumesucker Jun 2012 #27
So are you saying ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #80
Let's just say my point is more that it's not a usual pattern of behavior among Democrats. Fumesucker Jun 2012 #85
True ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #89
But if Holder goes, HooptieWagon Jun 2012 #33
Do you really think the rethugs will be satisfied with Holder stepping down? Hugabear Jun 2012 #34
Bingo. n/t EFerrari Jun 2012 #35
And the campaign continues. When will "enough be enough"? Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #38
You defend him not for who he is... Chan790 Jun 2012 #39
The problem is that there ISN'T a scandal. MrSlayer Jun 2012 #41
Thank You ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #82
Sure You Do... Like Holder, Obama, The Democratic Party Itself... WillyT Jun 2012 #42
republicans won't stop at Holder bigtree Jun 2012 #43
Why throw him under the bus? And so soon? Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #44
Oh, it is totally a partisan witch hunt and an extremely hypocritical one at that TheKentuckian Jun 2012 #61
There's a "bigger picture" at the moment however Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #65
Holder has nothing to do with it, other than being Black. stevedeshazer Jun 2012 #45
"They are after President Obama." Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #46
Because this isn't "our" opportunity to get rid of Holder. Life Long Dem Jun 2012 #47
Only if you believe Holder's lies about only targeting unlawful dispensaries. Webster Green Jun 2012 #55
defend holder? madrchsod Jun 2012 #48
No, he's not. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2012 #49
Hopefully Holder and other top officials and cabinet picks will be asked to leave quinnox Jun 2012 #51
Replace/fire him after the election. progressoid Jun 2012 #56
I would probably agree with you if Issa and the GOP were going after a real cause LynneSin Jun 2012 #59
Holder isn't worth the effort or worthy of defense, BUT Blue_Tires Jun 2012 #62
I'm glad you came out of that coma jeff47 Jun 2012 #63
Holder should not be there in the first place. NCTraveler Jun 2012 #64
So, we get rid of Holder, do the repubs allow a nominee through before the election? justiceischeap Jun 2012 #66
Because Holder is blocking their efforts to illegally throw voters off registers muriel_volestrangler Jun 2012 #67
Because.... Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2012 #69
To me this question has one answer: Do we want the DOJ leaderless when the issues of immigrants jwirr Jun 2012 #70
No one else would be confirmed treestar Jun 2012 #72
I agree. I would have liked to have seen Holder go 3 years ago, but tomorrow isn't too late. 1-Old-Man Jun 2012 #75
Not many of these clowns in office are worth defending (nt) bigwillq Jun 2012 #84
'pointless little victory' you think they will stop with holder? bwahahahahahaaa spanone Jun 2012 #86
It was Obama himself who offered up Van Jones and Shirley Sherrod brentspeak Jun 2012 #88
Only because Obama is the real target hack89 Jun 2012 #91
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