[don-o]

I think Nixon thought to get “his guy” in place to keep control. That, of course did not work out for him. I believe Congress has power to appoint one themselves

[no-to-illegals]

We could expect no less of the democrats and obama to want to get their guy in place.

[penelopesire]

I agree with your thoughts here. If Holder makes a move to do an end run around by appointing special prosecutor first...the truth will never come out.