This Op-Ed in the Times, bless its heart, says that Eric Holder, the likely AG nominee, should be closely scrutinized by the Congress because when he was at Justice in 2001 he completely overrode the views of the U.S. Attorney in New York in carrying his pardon recommendation to Bill Clinton.
Then, on Jan. 19, 2001, Mr. Holder delivered his pardon assessment to
the White House, telling Beth Nolan, the White House counsel, that he
was “neutral leaning favorable” on the Rich pardon. His decision, he
added, was influenced by the support of Ehud Barak, the Israeli prime
minister.
the White House, telling Beth Nolan, the White House counsel, that he
was “neutral leaning favorable” on the Rich pardon. His decision, he
added, was influenced by the support of Ehud Barak, the Israeli prime
minister.
The writer is a former Wash Post reporter, George Lardner. He gives only one line to the Israel angle. Barak had more impact than the US attorney, why? Oh, obliquity, thy name is media! Now will the Times unpack this statement of influence?
