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Dems 'Would Love to Have Me Barbecued': Rove

Former Bush aide will testify on attorney firings, governor's prosecution

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(Newser) – Karl Rove is looking forward to testifying before the House Judiciary Committee concerning his alleged role in the sacking of several federal prosecutors, Fox News reports. But beware the “show trial,” Rove said, as “some Democrats would love to have me barbecued.” Rove will also be questioned about the prosecution of Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman, which Democrats claim was politically motivated.

Rove claims he merely passed along complaints about two federal prosecutors to White House counsel Harriet Miers and chief of staff John Bolten. Rove acknowledged that the chairman of the Judiciary Committee is likely more interested in him than Miers or Bolten: “I understand they may be the hors d’oeuvres, but I’m the main course.”

The House Judiciary Committee chairman is again demanding testimony from former White House aide Karl Rove on whether he politically interfered in US attorney firings.
The House Judiciary Committee chairman is again demanding testimony from former White House aide Karl Rove on whether he politically interfered in US attorney firings.   (AP Photo)
Former White House Counsel Harriet Miers and former White House adviser Karl Rove agreed yesterday to testify before Congress under oath about the firings of US attorneys.
Former White House Counsel Harriet Miers and former White House adviser Karl Rove agreed yesterday to testify before Congress under oath about the firings of US attorneys.   (AP Photo)
President Bush looks towards outgoing White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove, after speaking on the South Lawn of the White House, Aug. 13, 2007.
President Bush looks towards outgoing White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove, after speaking on the South Lawn of the White House, Aug. 13, 2007.   (AP Photo)
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bacimom
Mar 5, 09 11:20 AM CST
Too fatty, I'd be afraid of the splatter flames Reply
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PosterNutbag
Mar 5, 09 11:45 AM CST
Is that how we handle enemy combatants these days? Reply
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Doctor_Zaius
Mar 5, 09 12:04 PM CST
I'd just prefer him in an orange jump suit. Reply
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woody66
Mar 5, 09 12:10 PM CST
Just answer questions under oath (we'll never see the day)and we'll see what happens. I'm afraid the WH and Justice Dept are going to give this the "once over lightly" treatment so they can move on. Reply
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northeast
Mar 5, 09 1:05 PM CST
Well come on, we can't worry ourselves with holding potential crooks accountable...some talk show host just said something inflammatory!
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