Brummett explains in more detail why the “Clinton did it” defense of Bush’s U.S. attorneygate is erroneous. (And makes the perennial good point that it defies logic to defend an action with another wrong, presuming it was.)

PS — Bud Cummins, ousted as U.S. attorney in Little Rock by the Bush White House to create a career platform for Karl Rove’s political attack dog Tim Griffin, will speak at the Clinton School of Public Service at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 29. Call 683-5239 to make a reservation.

Advertisement

PPS — Good commentary from the NY Times

It is true, as the White House keeps saying, that United States attorneys serve “at the pleasure of the president,” which means he can dismiss them whenever he wants. But if the attorneys were fired to interfere with a valid prosecution, or to punish them for not misusing their offices, that may well have been illegal.

Advertisement

Arkansas Times: Your voice in the fight

Are you tired of watered-down news and biased reporting? The Arkansas Times has been fighting for truth and justice for 50 years. As an alternative newspaper in Little Rock, we are tough, determined, and unafraid to take on powerful forces. With over 63,000 Facebook followers, 58,000 Twitter followers, 35,000 Arkansas blog followers, and 70,000 daily email blasts, we are making a difference. But we can't do it without you. Join the 3,400 paid subscribers who support our great journalism and help us hire more writers. Sign up for a subscription today or make a donation of as little as $1 and help keep the Arkansas Times feisty for years to come.

Previous article Leahy won’t play nice Next article Scopes Umpteen