Gonzales to appear with Fitzgerald here today

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http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/314152,CST-NWS-Gonza27.article

March 27, 2007

BY NATASHA KORECKI Federal Courts Reporter

Beleaguered Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will visit Chicago today to plug a new ad campaign, even as he faces a crush of criticism over a firing scandal consuming his administration.

Gonzales is likely to face questions on a Washington Post report about a "mediocre" rating his office gave Chicago's top prosecutor, U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald.

Gonzales embarked on a national tour to promote a Project Safe Childhood ad campaign just as news broke over the weekend that the attorney general had approved a detailed plan to fire eight U.S. attorneys. Gonzales previously denied he participated in discussions or saw documents about the firings.

The most recent revelation had even more members of Congress -- including Republicans -- calling for his resignation. Democrats charge that the firings were politically motivated. Two former prosecutors allege they were dismissed after they didn't pursue criminal charges against Democrats in their districts during election years.

[unhappycamper]

1. I's sure like to see those two get together over a Grand Jury or two. n/t

[kstewart33]

2. He should go back to WDC.

His visits around the country make no sense. Sheer desperation.

[Jackpine Radical]

3. Let him travel. The stench follows him.

The more who smell it, the better.

[Ian David]

4. Safe Children my ass

See:

So much for Gonzales saying he has to stay on to "protect the children."
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