White House backs down, withdraws CIA nominee.
White House backs down, withdraws CIA nominee.
The White House has withdrawn the nomination of John Rizzo to become General Counsel at the CIA. Rizzo’s nomination had elicited a fury of outrage from key senators and human rights and advocacy groups. The anger stemmed form Rizzo’s refusal at a June confirmation hearing to disavow his approval of a 2002 memo that stretched the definition of torture. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), who spearheaded the efforts against Rizzo, said the White House should take some lessons from this before sending up its next nominee:
“I hope that the administration’s next nominee for the position demonstrates greater respect for the rule of law and a firmer commitment to making sure that our nation’s counterterrorism programs have the strong legal foundation that they deserve,” Wyden said.
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Dubya’s next nominee: Jack Bauer.
September 25th, 2007 at 4:06 pmIt doesn’t matter, he’ll just recess appoint Alberto to give him some income.
September 25th, 2007 at 4:13 pmWould you appoint someone who won’t allow you to continue breaking the law? I wouldn’t. There ya have it.
September 25th, 2007 at 4:15 pmIs Tony Snow still unemployed?
September 25th, 2007 at 4:19 pm(other than filling in for Rumsfeld…)
He could offer as much effective counsel regarding intelligence as anyone within the current mis-administration.
Let’s bring back elder Bush…maybe he could help edubacate this one.
September 25th, 2007 at 4:30 pmI am suprised they didn’t send up Chertoff.
September 25th, 2007 at 4:40 pmI am suprised they didn’t send up Chertoff. -Comment by Xisithrus
Chertoff is a known Mossaud agent. Lieberman hired him.
September 25th, 2007 at 4:42 pmComment by Zimzone — September 25, 2007 @ 4:42 pm
I am reminded of the Spy Vs Spy toon found in Mad magazine. Alfred \/\/ Neumann is in charge…
September 25th, 2007 at 4:52 pmAlfred \/\/
September 25th, 2007 at 4:53 pm#9,
Would Chertoff be in the white coat? Yeah, Lieberman would wear black.
Bush would be the one watching, but never getting his hands dirty.
September 25th, 2007 at 4:54 pmDemocrats should come up with a list of individuals they consider suitable and give it to bush; the message being, pick from this list or don’t bother nominating anybody.
September 25th, 2007 at 5:07 pmWell, we should all know by now that Bush will nominate someone who puts on a good show for Congress and then reveals his true colors the day after he’s confirmed.
September 26th, 2007 at 3:00 am