Gonzo Gone!

Doug · Post by **Doug** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:51 am

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced his resignation Monday, telling reporters he informed President Bush on Sunday that he will leave his post "effective as of" Sept. 17.

In a very brief statement before reporters, Gonzales offered no explanation for his decision and did not take questions.

"I am profoundly grateful to President Bush for his friendship and for the many opportunities he has given me to serve the American people," Gonzales said.

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Post by **Dardedar** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:32 am

DAR
Ha, and the right-wingers on the Mclaughlin Group were predicting that he would stay. He was so done.

Barbara Fitzpatrick · Post by **Barbara Fitzpatrick** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 7:21 pm

If he thinks this will stop the indictments, I sincerely hope he is wrong. We need more investigations, not less. Evidence that will stand up in court of the allegations we progressives have been making since December 2000. We can't take them to court without evidence. (At least rule of law, constitutional following left-wingers can't.)