[theothercheek]

I think Ann Coulter pointed out on Hannity last night that the Fitzfong was appointed by Bush, and (I think?) so was the judge in the case. If this doesn’t prove Bush is a Republicrat (or maybe even a Dem mole; how else to explain that immigration bill) I don’t know what does.

[roses of sharon]

I doubt the President knew either man when they were appointed, nor can one tell the future, no, the political winds of press coverage drove this case, the massive PR campaign of the Wilson/Plame CIA gang.

It was brilliant, and easy with built in NY and DC press, Madison Ave, and Hollywood support and funding.

It was ruthless and superb, Libby hadn’t a chance, with his side gagged and unable to comment on an ongoing case, following the rules.

It’s past time to throw out those rules and go with our basic instincts of bloodthirsty survival.

[CutePuppy]

Actually, James Comey (D), Deputy AG less than three weeks on the job, pressured AG John Ashcroft to recuse himself from Plame case, then appointed Patrick Fitzgerald, his former coworker, friend and godfather to his son, to the position of SP. James Comey (D) was appointed by Bush on the recommendation by Chuck Schumer (D-NY) because of his aggressive prosecutions in NY (Martha Stewart etc).
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=comey

Of course, all these appointments, including Judge Walton-Ito, required President’s signature, but I doubt he really knew them, they usually come from a list with recommendations of sometimes well-meaning people, supposedly vetted by political and “professional” cadre of WH staff. Of course, “new tone” and “uniter not a divider” attitude played a role. Republicans, like a turtle, never expect a scorpion to bite while they carry one on their back through the lake.