For Pete’s sake

In New Mexico, Domenici was regularly complaining about Iglesias. He made numerous calls to the White House and the Justice Department, and even phoned Iglesias to inquire about a seemingly stalled corruption investigation against Democrats in New Mexico.

Domenici has since said he regretted making the call to Iglesias, but that incident most enraged Democrats on Capitol Hill.

“Sen. Domenici called for the AG (Gonzales) because he wants to discuss the criminal ‘docket and caseload’ in New Mexico,” William Moschella, principal associate deputy attorney general, recounted in an e-mail to both White House and Justice officials. “Sen. Domenici offered to come here, talk on the phone, or we could stop in on the senator.”

Later, when Iglesias was one of those fired, Domenici moved quickly to recommend names to the White House for his replacement. “Not even waiting for Iglesias’ body to cool,” Sampson wryly commented in an e-mail to Goodling seven days after the firing.

Los Angeles Times

4 thoughts on “For Pete’s sake”

  1. Following the Libby non-scandal scandal, democrats smell blood in the water. Thing is, is this really headline news? What would you say if Gonzales fired all the federal prosecutors? Egregious arrogance on behalf of the executive? When Janet Reno did exactly that it barely made a ripple in the headlines. Of course there were no fired up bloggers back then, but a little history might put some perspective on the overblown self-righteousness many have on this issue.

    First time I see your site…cool name.

  2. The real issue here is that Domenici called Iglesias, at Wilson’s request if I recall correctly. The firings are not really an issue because they were all political appointees and served at the pleasure of higher-ups in the food chain.

    Am I correct? As much as I despise Gonzales, I don’t see this as being something to fire him over. He’s done plenty already to merit that; this pales in comparison.

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