House Judiciary Committee to have hearing on Libby commutation

[BrainGlutton]

@Mr. Moto

Wasn’t mentioned in the article, but Susan McDougal and Christopher Wade were granted pardons, and both of them were ass-deep in the Whitewater scandal.

And how were they “convicted of crimes allegedly perpetrated on Clinton’s behalf”?

[Merijeek]

@elucidator

Well, OK, bad news:GeeDubya tried to hire Tony Soprano to kill Helen Thomas. But, if the Dems try to make too much out of it, it could backfire!

Yes, luci I too find myself frequently gratified, mollified, and excitificated that Moto continues to show so much concern for the dirty libruls of the Democrat party.

-Joe

[BrainGlutton]

Update: Patrick Fitzgerald may be called to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, the ranking Republican member of the committee, said he wanted to hear from Fitzgerald because, “I still haven’t figured out what that case is all about.”

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“Reluctant as I am to agree with Senator Schumer, I think he’s right,” Specter said on CNN’s “Late Edition.”

“Why were they pursuing the matter long after there was no underlying crime on the outing of the CIA agent? Why were they pursuing it after we knew who the leaker was?” Specter said.

<snip>

Sen. Patrick Leahy, the Vermont Democrat who chairs the Judiciary Committee, said that with Specter’s blessing, Fitzgerald would likely be called.

“If he has no objection to Mr. Fitzgerald coming forward, I think you may very well see Mr. Fitzgerald before the Senate Judiciary Committee,” Leahy said on the same CNN program.

<snip>

Leahy said he saw no point in summoning Libby himself because “his silence has been bought and paid for.”

[Gadarene]

“Why were they pursuing the matter long after there was no underlying crime on the outing of the CIA agent? Why were they pursuing it after we knew who the leaker was?” Specter said.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[BrainGlutton]

And, once again, Bush refuses to cooperate.

[Evil_Captor]

@BrainGlutton

And, once again, Bush refuses to cooperate.

Dubya – the Johnny Tightlips of Presidents!

Seriously, don’t the Republicans get it that it’s reasonable for Congress to hold a hearing on this commutation? Sure, Bush has the power to grant commutations, but it’s clear in this instance that he is using it to block investigation of activities by Bush Administration that ordinary citizens (as opposed to lawyers) would regard as treasonous. Congress has not only a right but a duty to investigate activities of that sort, whether Dubya has a “right” to conduct them or not.

[BrainGlutton]

Bush now admits somebody in his Admin leaked Plame’s agent status, but says it’s time to move on.

Couldn’t agree more, George! Need any help packing?!

[Leaper]

I’m a little confused now. I thought it was long established, in some form, that Richard Armitage was the leaker? Had the White House not acknowledged this before?

[BrainGlutton]

@Leaper

I’m a little confused now. I thought it was long established, in some form, that Richard Armitage was the leaker? Had the White House not acknowledged this before?

Armitage has admitted it, but the WH never has.