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DonCoquixote

(13,616 posts)
Wed Jun 20, 2012, 09:16 PM Jun 2012

OK, If Holder goes, a possible idea

Let's face it, considering that many on the left or right hate him, his position is NOT secure.

I myself do not want him to go, for only ONE reason. I know this is payback for investigating Florida Governor Rick Scott's attempt to STEAL THE FLORIDA VOTE. The idea of the National Guard in Florida scares the hell out of the GOP, which is so desperate to get Florida they are considering a lightweight like Marco Rubio.

That being said, if Obama risks a lot defending him, he will remind the left that Eric did not do as they wanted, he would do damage with the base (something I am sure is also part of the plan)

So, here is what I suggest:

Holder goes, but Obama does a bit of "Fake" Bipartisanship..Note I say fake.

You see, there is a former Florida governor who was actually a very liberal State attorney general, despite beig a GOP, he was known for attacking the rich.
and he also has a major ax to grind at both Jeb and Rick Scott, as they forced him out of a job.

Yes, Charlie Crist, attorney General, the man who knows where all the pols bury their bodies.

Yes, thje Right wing will HOWL!, and yet, they cannot accuse this man of being far left.

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OK, If Holder goes, a possible idea (Original Post) DonCoquixote Jun 2012 OP
Not in 10,000 years. GodlessBiker Jun 2012 #1
Oh I like it. Crist would really have them twisting in their truedelphi Jun 2012 #2
Do not fall for this absurd idea! mazzarro Jun 2012 #3
I'd rather they use Crist in a more fun venomous way. Chan790 Jun 2012 #4
I can see that DonCoquixote Jun 2012 #7
Holder is NOT going anywhere. n/t Tx4obama Jun 2012 #5
Why is HOLDER going anywhere?!1 n/t UTUSN Jun 2012 #6
Be sure to let us know ... GeorgeGist Jun 2012 #8
Eric Holder won't leave. Not in a million years. Obama won't back down on this. Zen Democrat Jun 2012 #9
I do agree. Chan790 Jun 2012 #10
Darrell Issa's Criminal Past Back in the Spotlight crunch60 Jun 2012 #11

truedelphi

(32,324 posts)
2. Oh I like it. Crist would really have them twisting in their
Wed Jun 20, 2012, 09:23 PM
Jun 2012

Panties.

Of course, the Obama I have watched in action seems more comfortable with real bipartisanship, and making concessions even before he is asked to, so don't know if it would fly.

mazzarro

(3,450 posts)
3. Do not fall for this absurd idea!
Wed Jun 20, 2012, 09:34 PM
Jun 2012

Once Crist is installed in that position, some high roller will offer him money surreptitiously and he will become a thorn in the administration - hounding Obama from within!

 

Chan790

(20,176 posts)
4. I'd rather they use Crist in a more fun venomous way.
Wed Jun 20, 2012, 09:37 PM
Jun 2012

Insist that if Holder is too partisan to investigate Rick Scott then they need to appoint a special prosecutor with bipartisan approval, approved by DoJ.

Nominate Crist for the job, effectively handing him the keys to run down Scott, Rubio and Jeb. Laugh as the Independent (former GOP) on GOP witchhunt makes Florida into a bloodbath that destroys the conservative leadership of the FLGOP.

 

Chan790

(20,176 posts)
10. I do agree.
Thu Jun 21, 2012, 12:16 AM
Jun 2012

I also think the Speaker is too stupid to relent on this though. If this game of chicken turns into a war, the President will win because he's got more power to wield...but how far will it go before Drunken Crybaby Boehner breaks?

 

crunch60

(1,412 posts)
11. Darrell Issa's Criminal Past Back in the Spotlight
Thu Jun 21, 2012, 12:28 AM
Jun 2012

Let's give Issa some of his own medicine.. He is a convicted felon!
snip;

Newser) – Darrell Issa is eager to investigate the Obama administration, but he's got plenty of skeletons in his own closet. In a lengthy profile, the New Yorker dredges up a series of scandalous allegations from the House Oversight Chairman's criminal past. Among them: Issa has been accused of burning down a building and arrested for carrying a concealed weapon (he paid a fine, got 6 months probation) and stealing a red Maserati (case dismissed).

http://www.newser.com/story/109882/darrell-issas-criminal-past-back-in-the-spotlight.html

snip:
UPDATE: Via Miss Kitty, it looks like Darrell's minions have been busily scrubbing Wikipedia! Nice to know they read us, huh?

Dear, dear Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), the incoming subpoena-wielding chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, was on Faux News this weekend, attacking ACORN and Attorney General Eric Holder, talking about how "corrupt" the Obama administration is. I thought I'd take the opportunity to remind people just who's lecturing us on morality. Via Wikipeda:

http://crooksandliars.com/susie-madrak/rep-darell-issa-american-role-model-c

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