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April 27, 2007
And The Hits Just Keep On Coming
It's widely known in American politics that second terms for U.S. presidents are often beset by scandal -- think Watergate, Iran Contra, Monica -- you get the picture. But this is getting ridiculous folks.
Just a few days after the LA Times broke the story of a new investigation into the Bush administration's "improper political influence over government decision making", we are hit with a new trifecta of breaking stories.
First, Republican Congressman Rick Renzi of Arizona, who has been in the news in recent days over a possible improper land deal, denied rumors Friday that his resignation from the House is imminent. Renzi may not quite be warm in the center yet, but this roast is about done. Interesting, but sadly a bit "de rigeur" these days.
Next we learn that Robert E. Coughlin II, a Justice Department deputy chief of staff in the criminal division overseeing the investigation of disgraced and convicted GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff, has resigned his post because of his possible connection to... you guessed it, Jack Abramoff. Ouch.
Finally, late tonight comes word that Randall Tobias, the Bush administration's head of foreign aid programs -- USAID -- "abruptly resigned after his name surfaced in an investigation into a high-priced call girl ring..." You've gotta be kidding.
Remember folks, this was the administration that was to restore "honor and dignity" to the White House. Right... nothing more dignified than a perp walk.
Posted by houtopia at April 27, 2007 11:24 PM