Power, power. Who’s got the power? President Bush does – still, yet. Alberto Gonzales is gone and the President must name his third choice for Attorney General. Gonzales was repeatedly accused of allowing political loyalties to blind him to independently enforcing the law. Certainly the next choice will be more moderate, right?

The White House is closing in on a nominee to replace Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, with former Solicitor General Theodore B. Olson considered one of the leading candidates, administration and Congressional officials said Tuesday.

Reports of Mr. Olson’s candidacy suggested that President Bush, in choosing the third attorney general of his presidency, might defy calls from Democrats and choose another Republican who is considered a staunch partisan to lead the Justice Department. Mr. Gonzales is departing after being repeatedly accused of allowing political loyalties to blind him to independently enforcing the law.
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