A National Journal poll (reported by Political Insider) shows that Gonzo's losing friends fast in DC. Asking a group described as 'political insiders' whether they thought Gonzales should resign, they found that 93% of dems said 'yes.' But -- bad news for the Attorney General -- 41% of republicans answered the same way.
Asked to expand on their thoughts, GOP respondents said:
"A good firing would get the job done as well."
"Gonzales should have resigned weeks ago. When a Cabinet secretary hurts the president rather than helps him, he should have the brains and decency to resign before being asked. Most of the U.S. attorneys that Justice removed were fired with far less cause."
"He should go. Yet another example of incompetence from the Bush administration. He's only relevant as a bad news story."
"He has been an embarrassment to the administration and the country. Yesterday would not be soon enough."
Ouch. An unhappy bunch of blue suits and red ties there. Bush is famous (or infamous) for valuing loyalty above all -- including competence, honesty, and public opinion. Look at how long it took him to boot Rumsfeld. But Rummy did go. So will the current AGUS...
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