I don’t think so. Their first line of defense was “It was Harriet’s idea.”
But this is Bush we’re talking about.
Don’t look for anybody from Bush 1’s administration, in this or any other role. The last thing Junior would ever want to do is look like Poppy is bailing him out of screwing up this job, like he did almost every other one he’s held.
Sort of narrows the focus, at least.
Relevant article speculating on Gonzalez’ replacement.
CNN is reporting that top Gonzales aide Monica Goodling has resigned. No link yet.