Obama keeps Holder as Attorney General

[Freddie Stubbs]

Source: New York Post

President Obama is holding on to Eric Holder as the nation’s top law-enforcement official, The Post has learned.

The newly re-elected president asked his controversial attorney general to stay for the second term, and Holder has agreed despite enduring a firestorm of criticism from Republican lawmakers.

“I don’t know if everyone in the White House wants him [Holder] to stay, but the important guy does, and that’s all that matters,” said one person briefed on the matter.

Holder’s office declined to comment.

Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/keeps_holder_as_ag_KiFdPvjU8lAh00dkcJNTZN

[CanonRay]

1. Crap, I'm 0-1

Holder's the one I most wanted to go.

[DonViejo]

28. I've been checking for this news on other outlets (AP, Salon, Reuters, TPM, etc.)...

and so far, the New York Post is the only outlet carrying the story. The Post and its owner are not friends of the administration. Until I see this news somewhere else, it's suspect.

[BlueCaliDem]

43. The Post is a Murdoch rag.

When more credible news sources report on this, then I'll believe it, and so should you.

[GeorgeGist]

44. You'd think DUers wouldn't need to be reminded!

But they keep falling for Murdoch like Freepers.

[BlueCaliDem]

46. I'm as surprised as you. Believe you me.

The moment I see "NY Post" I grab my pound of salt.

[Myrina]

2. Oh criminy, let this not be 'Bad Decision #1' in a developing series ...

[villager]

24. Just like the first term. Where you hoped the bad decisions/appointments were the "exception"

...and all too quickly became, in the main, "the rule."

[COLGATE4]

3. The more things change with Obama

the more they remain the same. Now, let's wait for the "Grand Bargain" in which Medicare and Social Security gets some 'adjustments'.

[Doctor_J]

4. Great. 4 more years of drug prosecutions

while traitors walk free.

Off to a very bad start.

[Freddie Stubbs]

6. That was already decided last Tuesday

Do you really believe that President Obama has no idea what the DoJ is doing regarding marijuana?

[Mz Pip]

19. CA's medical marijuana initiative

That didn't stop the DEA from coming into CA. Holder didn't do anything to stop that.

I would like to think this would make a difference but I'm not holding my breath.

[JRLeft]

41. He knows and supports it.

[newfie11]

5. all I can say is

WHAT THE HELL IS HE THINKING!!!!!!

[FailureToCommunicate]

7. Wait, we've HAD a top law enforcement official ?!?

Color me surprised.
And now, disappointed.

Mr Holder, if you're out there, please start enforcing the laws. Not just the little ones. The important ones.

[earthside]

8. Holder and Duncan and Geithner

The terrible trio of the Obama executive branch.

They all need to move on.

It has only been a week since the election ... maybe this is just corporate news media blather.

We should have a truly Democratic, progressive cabinet -- not with these three who could have served in the Bush administration with no problem.

[bvar22]

56. You can add Mr. Monsanto (Vilsack) to head up the Department of Agriculture,

...and the Monsanto Lawyer & Lobbyist (Michael Taylor) to head the FDA.

Google: "Vilsack ties to Monsanto"

Google: "Michael Taylor & Monsanto"

[sabrina 1]

58. I read yesterday that Geithner is leaving and the WH is considering Bowles, the pro-SS-privatizer

whose Grand Bargain appears to be about to be shoved down our throats. I don't know who is worse, Geithner or Bowles.

[WilliamPitt]

9. When it comes from something other than the Post

I'll believe it.

[still_one]

11. I agree, I want to see another paper confirm

[Kelvin Mace]

10. If true, off to a bad start

[Dawgs]

12. Crap. Is the first in a long line of shitty appointments/extensions?

Hopefully not, and a new Obama will emerge in this second term.

[Roland99]

13. Why??? Why not Eliot Spitzer or RFK, Jr???

[Freddie Stubbs]

18. Holder's confirmation hearing would be a circus with question about hookers

RFK's only experience with prosecution is pleading guilty of heroin possession. He has a lot of experience with the environment, so the EPA may be a good fit for him.

[Cha]

59. You mean Spitzer's confirmation circus. :)

[Freddie Stubbs]

60. Yes

[obxhead]

54. Spitzer?

Mr. War on prostitution who uses prostitutes?

No thanks.

[Kingofalldems]

14. Rupert Murdoch paper

Back at it I see.

[BlueCaliDem]

47. Yep. And yet, too many on DU are falling

for their bullshit. I haven't heard a thing on MSNBC - which would be important enough to make it "Breaking News" - and Andrea Mitchell-Greenspan is on now, but nary a word.

[NYC Liberal]

63. It's especially amazing given that just a week ago we all witnessed how

full of bullshit the media is, especially right-wing media like Fox and the NY Post.

[Le Taz Hot]

15. Well, we can see how his second term is going to be.

Just like the first. This does NOT bode well. The excuse for being corporate-friendly and running away from anything that smelled like progressivism was because he had to win a second term. Well, he's got his second term and it's starting to look exactly like the fist term. Prepare for cuts in Medicare and SS.

[Ash_F]

16. So much for justice in this country /nt

[sarcasmo]

17. Guess Marijuana prohibition will not end this term.

[byeya]

20. Should rename it Department of Special Treatment

[Panasonic]

21. BAD MOVE.

Holder should be fired.

[satxdem]

22. Really?

This Holder hate is slightly ridiculous. Did I stumble upon fox news?

[anti_romney]

26. Obama/Holder

@satxdem.. I agree! Sometimes, I think you Dems are far racist than the Repubs. What the heck has Eric H. done, but enforced the laws of the land? I am thrilled he's staying...34 of the many Racist Sociopaths off the streets or woods of Texas is just great to me!!! Great job, Eric Holder glad u decided to stay!!! Independent for Obama and Eric Holder

[think]

45. Pretty bold 1st post to be claiming Dems are racist for not approving of Eric Holder

Holder let the banksters walk:

http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/blogs/taibblog/ag-eric-holder-has-no-balls-20120815

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/08/14/why-goldman-sachs-other-wall-street-titans-are-not-being-prosecuted.html

He let war criminals walk:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/aug/31/obama-justice-department-immunity-bush-cia-torturer

And then under his authority the DEA increased raids by OVER 4 TIMES as many Medical Marijuana Dispensaries as Bush Did in 8 Years:

&feature=youtu.be

So you might want to hold back on the Dem bashing......

[glacierbay]

50. Results of alert.

At Tue Nov 13, 2012, 11:36 AM an alert was sent on the following post:

Obama/Holder
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1014&pid=303050

REASON FOR ALERT:

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate. (See <a href="http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=aboutus#communitystandards" target="_blank">Community Standards</a>.)

ALERTER'S COMMENTS:

live troll

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Tue Nov 13, 2012, 12:02 PM, and the Jury voted 3-3 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to HIDE IT and said: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: The poster may well be a troll, but expressing approval of an Obama appointment or reappointment is not a ToS violation. (Fortunately, neither are the many sensible posts criticizing Holder.)
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: Maybe a troll or maybe someone who doesn't do a good job expressing himself. I'm not comfortable saying this inappropriate. tavalon
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Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future

[AnotherMcIntosh]

57. Thanks.

[octoberlib]

27. No, this isn't Fox News which is why we're

expressing our displeasure instead of lying and saying Holder's the best attorney general ever. He's not. By a long shot. There are better people for the job.

[satxdem]

30. blah blah

Who? Yall's beloved Bill Clinton probably, yall want him appointed to every position available. All jokes aside, with the supreme court looking at the voter's rights act, the black and latino community needs a staunch defender and Holder has been one for us. Why are we democrats so angry all the time. Gosh, look at Holder's record, he isn't the worst we could have either.

[demwing]

35. Why are Dems so angry?

Not entirely sure, but I hear it has something to do with y'all being rude and dismissive and saying things like "blah blah" when y'all get answers that don't suit y'all.

Y'all get that?

[satxdem]

37. Actually

I don't get it. Just saying, with me being a young and first time democrat voter all the anger and getting all upset over an article is not very attractive for the party when we need to continue to attract and maintain new members. I think you all are rude with your attacks on Holder calling him lost, etc. Instead of discussing his record, but it is your American right to be rude. So let me be rude and dismissive and you continue to think you are polite. Okay?

[demwing]

39. Have at it

but:
1. This isn't an official Democratic Party website, thus the site name
2. There is no rule here saying we have to be nice to Holder, or agree with his policies
3. There's plenty of room for people who support and oppose Holder
4. Behave in whatever way you feel is appropriate, but understand that if you start out being adversarial, you will attract that same sort of response.

[satxdem]

42. ...

And I'm okay with getting that response. Don't get too high or low on a stranger's comments. Don't take my comments or my blah blah so personal.

[demwing]

51. Right

You're ok with being adversarial

I got that sense already. Welcome to DU

[hrmjustin]

36. I understand your view, but a new blood would be better I think.

I think he has been good on issues, but new blood can give a fresh perspective to the job.

[DonViejo]

31. If this isn't FOX News, why is everyone assuming...

an article published in the flag ship newspaper of the Murdoch empire is true?

[NBachers]

23. Oh no, not Eric "Lost" Holder again- more inexplicable law enforcement phenomena

Who can fathom what happens on the weird DOJ island?

[octoberlib]

25. Ugh. Not pleased with this nt

[WRH2]

29. Better get him a helper, so he can get more volume out of his caseload

we are very backed up, if ya know what I mean.

[BlueStreak]

32. This is not starting well.

[Octafish]

33. While he forgave CIA torture, banksters & Telco spying, Holder did crack down on Gov. Don Siegelman.

Last edited Tue Nov 13, 2012, 09:51 PM - Edit history (1)

I look forward to his second term.

Do YOU think Gov Siegelman got a raw deal?

[Coyotl]

34. Right on! The racist Rs thought they had pushed Holder out

wrong :rfol:

[Blasphemer]

40. I don't know if I agree or disagree with this move but Obama seems to be making it clear...

to the GOP that he won't be pushed around. Keeping Holder along with rumors of nominating Rice for SOS and Kerry for SoD tells me that he either expects a more contrite and cooperative GOP or that he's essentially telling them to "bring it on".

[John2]

38. Most

of the disagreement seems to be on him enforcing the laws against marijuana? Holder has to do his job because of his oath. The criticism shouldn't be at him but against the people in Congress that made the law. I agree their evidence is flimsy on marijuana. That is where your fight should be. Colorado and Washington took a good step to force the debate in this county.

The problem I have with Holder is he should enforce Civil Rights Laws the same way he enforce Drug Laws and not cower from the Repukes. If it was me, I would have some Repukes in chains by now.

[lunatica]

48. Shit!

[lamp_shade]

52. GOOD!!!

[bama_blue_dot]

53. Why would any member of this site

link to the NY Post?? The article doesn't even have any sources.. Every single post you make is negative.. Why are you even here??

[harmonicon]

55. Ugh. (nt)

[NYC Liberal]

61. Amazing how many people here blindly eat up a right-wing Murdoch rag.

It could be true. Or it could be untrue.

Either way, the NY Post is the print edition of Fox News and has absolutely zero credibility.

[Kingofalldems]

62. Agreed. Should not be allowed as a source on DU.

[Tx4obama]

64. HuffPo: Eric Holder To Stay In Obama Administration Beyond First Term: Report

Eric Holder To Stay In Obama Administration Beyond First Term: Report

Attorney General Eric Holder is reportedly staying on for an unspecified time beyond President Barack Obama's first term, according to Fox News.

The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Holder had accepted President Barack Obama's request to stay on, but the timeline had yet to be settled. The New York Post reported on Nov. 13 that Holder would stay on.

-snip-

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/19/eric-holder-obama-administration_n_2161081.html