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Holder Is 'Sept. 10' Pick for AG

Conservative mag urges GOP to vote against Obama's Justice nominee

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 19, 2008 4:03 PM CST

(Newser) – Eric Holder is “a conventional, check-the-boxes creature of the Left,” the editors of the National Review write of Barack Obama’s reported choice for Attorney General, and his selection reveals a “September 10 mentality” and a “lack of seriousness about the terrorist threat.” They add, “for these times, it is difficult to imagine a worse choice for AG than Eric Holder.”

The Review is most steamed about Holder’s role in “the final corrupt act of the Clinton administration: the pardons issued in the departing President’s final hours,” including that of financier Marc Rich. “To be blunt,” they conclude, “Holder is a terrible selection. If there’s any Obama cabinet nomination that Republicans feel moved to oppose, this should be it.”

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In this March 3, 1997, file photo, then-US Attorney for the District of Columbia Eric Holder, is seen shown in his Washington office. (AP Photo)

President Clinton shakes hand with Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder, right, as Attorney General Janet Reno looks on in this 1999 file photo. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File)

Former deputy attorney general Eric Holder before the House Government Reform Committee in this 2001 file photo. (Getty Images)

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He’s more likely to be animated by a touchy-feely Reno-esque agenda than traditional enforcement against crimes - The National Review

In any other time, Holder would simply be an uninspired choice. But these are not ordinary times — we face a serious, persistent threat from Islamist terrorists. - The National Review

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Sammy

Nov 20, 2008 6:19 AM CST

I saw several prominent republicans express support for this choice. Sorry, National Review, it isn't going to happen.

Guest

Nov 20, 2008 5:10 AM CST

Typical R . There is a boogy man around every corner . If you don't do as I say you are un- American . Save the crap we were bushitted way to many times over the last 8. Take your ball and go home and cry on your stack of money . Oh, and get a new Flag , the one you have been draped over so many lies and trash , have some respect for our country (for a change)Burn it . If Sept. 11 is so important to the review where was the press on WMD's,The Saudis did it not Sadam.The Attrny Genral Lies, sorry I dont want to kill my computer with all the N.R.did not say.

Guest

Nov 20, 2008 2:47 AM CST

I honestly believe that using the statement "September 10th mentality" is un-American. Anyone with me?

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