Reply #8: That is a scary realization ...

[YDogg]

... but I think the key lies in Kerik's connections. Hell, he has most recently been working for Guiliani Associates (or something like that) working to rebuild Iraq's police force, as I recall. How in the heck did Guiliani get involved in that?? Another no-bid deal, I imagine? Not to mention Kerik's taser dealings.

There is nothing keeping the * cabal from throwing $$$ to anyone who will play their game, and Kerik was pushed for the job by Guiliani and others with some influence.

No background check needed: manus manum lavat.

Kerik just didn't play the game well enough up to this point. For once, the media took notice of his spotty past. Too bad he bowed out so soon ... it would have been entertaining to watch the fireworks if he had made it to hearings.