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Obama keeps Holder as Attorney General [View all] Freddie Stubbs Nov 2012 OP
Crap, I'm 0-1 CanonRay Nov 2012 #1
I've been checking for this news on other outlets (AP, Salon, Reuters, TPM, etc.)... DonViejo Nov 2012 #28
The Post is a Murdoch rag. BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #43
You'd think DUers wouldn't need to be reminded! GeorgeGist Nov 2012 #44
I'm as surprised as you. Believe you me. BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #46
Oh criminy, let this not be 'Bad Decision #1' in a developing series ... Myrina Nov 2012 #2
Just like the first term. Where you hoped the bad decisions/appointments were the "exception" villager Nov 2012 #24
The more things change with Obama COLGATE4 Nov 2012 #3
Great. 4 more years of drug prosecutions Doctor_J Nov 2012 #4
That was already decided last Tuesday Freddie Stubbs Nov 2012 #6
CA's medical marijuana initiative Mz Pip Nov 2012 #19
He knows and supports it. JRLeft Nov 2012 #41
all I can say is newfie11 Nov 2012 #5
Wait, we've HAD a top law enforcement official ?!? FailureToCommunicate Nov 2012 #7
Holder and Duncan and Geithner earthside Nov 2012 #8
You can add Mr. Monsanto (Vilsack) to head up the Department of Agriculture, bvar22 Nov 2012 #56
I read yesterday that Geithner is leaving and the WH is considering Bowles, the pro-SS-privatizer sabrina 1 Nov 2012 #58
When it comes from something other than the Post WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #9
I agree, I want to see another paper confirm still_one Nov 2012 #11
If true, off to a bad start Kelvin Mace Nov 2012 #10
Crap. Is the first in a long line of shitty appointments/extensions? Dawgs Nov 2012 #12
Why??? Why not Eliot Spitzer or RFK, Jr??? Roland99 Nov 2012 #13
Holder's confirmation hearing would be a circus with question about hookers Freddie Stubbs Nov 2012 #18
You mean Spitzer's confirmation circus. :) Cha Nov 2012 #59
Yes Freddie Stubbs Nov 2012 #60
Spitzer? obxhead Nov 2012 #54
Rupert Murdoch paper Kingofalldems Nov 2012 #14
Yep. And yet, too many on DU are falling BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #47
It's especially amazing given that just a week ago we all witnessed how NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #63
Well, we can see how his second term is going to be. Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #15
So much for justice in this country /nt Ash_F Nov 2012 #16
Guess Marijuana prohibition will not end this term. sarcasmo Nov 2012 #17
Should rename it Department of Special Treatment byeya Nov 2012 #20
BAD MOVE. Panasonic Nov 2012 #21
Really? satxdem Nov 2012 #22
Obama/Holder anti_romney Nov 2012 #26
Pretty bold 1st post to be claiming Dems are racist for not approving of Eric Holder think Nov 2012 #45
This message was self-deleted by its author glacierbay Nov 2012 #49
Results of alert. glacierbay Nov 2012 #50
Thanks. AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #57
No, this isn't Fox News which is why we're octoberlib Nov 2012 #27
blah blah satxdem Nov 2012 #30
Why are Dems so angry? demwing Nov 2012 #35
Actually satxdem Nov 2012 #37
Have at it demwing Nov 2012 #39
... satxdem Nov 2012 #42
Right demwing Nov 2012 #51
I understand your view, but a new blood would be better I think. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #36
If this isn't FOX News, why is everyone assuming... DonViejo Nov 2012 #31
Oh no, not Eric "Lost" Holder again- more inexplicable law enforcement phenomena NBachers Nov 2012 #23
Ugh. Not pleased with this nt octoberlib Nov 2012 #25
Better get him a helper, so he can get more volume out of his caseload WRH2 Nov 2012 #29
This is not starting well. BlueStreak Nov 2012 #32
While he forgave CIA torture, banksters & Telco spying, Holder did crack down on Gov. Don Siegelman. Octafish Nov 2012 #33
Right on! The racist Rs thought they had pushed Holder out Coyotl Nov 2012 #34
I don't know if I agree or disagree with this move but Obama seems to be making it clear... Blasphemer Nov 2012 #40
Most John2 Nov 2012 #38
Shit! lunatica Nov 2012 #48
GOOD!!! lamp_shade Nov 2012 #52
Why would any member of this site bama_blue_dot Nov 2012 #53
Ugh. (nt) harmonicon Nov 2012 #55
Amazing how many people here blindly eat up a right-wing Murdoch rag. NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #61
Agreed. Should not be allowed as a source on DU. Kingofalldems Nov 2012 #62
HuffPo: Eric Holder To Stay In Obama Administration Beyond First Term: Report Tx4obama Nov 2012 #64
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