It is hard to tell exactly when we will hear the words of resignation and Bush's dismay at his boy leaving the Attorney General's post, but it now seems like fate. When the netroots clamors for his impeachment, we know that his actions warrant punishment. When the media talks about it, politicians ears' perk up and begin strategizing. And when Republicans call for one of their own to step down, major action is imminent.
With the prosecutor purge scandal staying in broad daylight for many days now Gonzales is starting to sweat bullets. He already changed his story from trying to dismiss the matter as being overblown to 'taking responsibility.' Now that Republicans are echoing Democratic calls for his resignation (I'd rather hear about impeachment) Bush is going to have to find a replacement for Alberto.
From the Huffington Post:
Two more Republican congressmen called for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales's replacement on Thursday. Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR) "suggested that it would be helpful to have an attorney general that Congress could have more confidence in," his spokesman said. Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) said, "Even for Republicans this is a warning sign ... saying there needs to be a change. Maybe the president should have an attorney general who is less a personal friend and more professional in his approach."
Senator John Sununu called for President Bush to fire Gonzales on Wednesday.
Read the entire Smith article here.
Read the entire Rohrabacher article here.
While the list of Gonzales' critics grow, he may not stay alone inside the ring of fire. There are growing reports that Karl Rove is more involved in this debacle than the White House lets on. Fortunately there are plenty of people that are willing to sing the tunes of justice that makes George Bush and his Adminstration cringe.
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