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In reply to the discussion: Why defend Holder? Is this guy worth the effort? [View all]flamingdem
(39,304 posts)68. Did you ever consider that there are special considerations for an AG
that you might not fully understand - especially when the Repukes are attempting a coup?
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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
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
I want the media to do their job and show the world what this is - a Partisan Witch Hunt
LynneSin
Jun 2012
#60
Radio host Rob Reading has said he supports Holder because he 'goes after the racists.'
RZM
Jun 2012
#11
I think you may have confused the o.p. with someone who actually gives a shit about....
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2012
#37
Issa has had plenty of victories, and we were appalled but didn't get much support airc.
sabrina 1
Jun 2012
#50
I think they should stand behind Holder just like they did Shirley Sherrod..
Fumesucker
Jun 2012
#27
Let's just say my point is more that it's not a usual pattern of behavior among Democrats.
Fumesucker
Jun 2012
#85
Oh, it is totally a partisan witch hunt and an extremely hypocritical one at that
TheKentuckian
Jun 2012
#61
Only if you believe Holder's lies about only targeting unlawful dispensaries.
Webster Green
Jun 2012
#55
Hopefully Holder and other top officials and cabinet picks will be asked to leave
quinnox
Jun 2012
#51
I would probably agree with you if Issa and the GOP were going after a real cause
LynneSin
Jun 2012
#59
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
To me this question has one answer: Do we want the DOJ leaderless when the issues of immigrants
jwirr
Jun 2012
#70
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
'pointless little victory' you think they will stop with holder? bwahahahahahaaa
spanone
Jun 2012
#86