"Dean: It's About Time Gonzales Resigned"

DNC:

Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on the news of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' resignation:

"It's about time that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned," said Dean. "From illegally firing US Attorneys to limiting voting rights to warrantless wiretapping, Alberto Gonzales' Justice Department has promoted a culture of lawlessness designed to serve the Bush White House's narrow political agenda, not the American people. Gonzales now joins a long list of Republican officials resigning under a cloud of scandal, but these resignations cannot purge the Bush Administration of its problems. The true problem rests with the Bush White House itself, which continues to put what's best for the Republican Party ahead of what's best for America."

"Gonzales to Spend More Time Eavesdropping on His Family"

The Borowitz Report:

'Domestic Surveillance Begins at Home,’ Former A.G. Says--Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned today, effective immediately, telling reporters that he wanted to spend more time eavesdropping on his family.

Mr. Gonzales, a champion of domestic surveillance and warrantless wiretaps while in office, said he was “totally stoked” about turning his prying eyes on his own family.

“Domestic surveillance begins at home,” Mr. Gonzales said at a White House press conference. “That means nobody in my family is above suspicion, not even the little ones,” an apparent reference to Mr. Gonzales’ children.

Standing by Mr. Gonzales’ side, President George W. Bush praised his former Attorney General, singling out his “courage” for ramping up his domestic spying program on his own family.

“If every head of every household was as willing to eavesdrop on his own family as my man Alberto is, we wouldn’t need a Homeland Security Department,” Mr. Bush chuckled.

Mr. Gonzales was noncommittal when a reporter asked him a question about the role that waterboarding and other forms of torture might play in his interrogation of family members.

“Nothing is off the table,” he said.

Asked about his tenure as Attorney General, Mr. Gonzales was candid about his stormy time in office: “Frankly, I can’t believe it took this long for them to shitcan me.”

Andy in Seattle – Labor Day Weekend!

Andy brings “Next Week’s News” to Seattle’s Bumbershoot festival for three performances over Labor Day weekend. See Andy at the Charlotte Martin Theater, 201 Thomas Street, at 4:30 PM on September 1, 2, and 3. Tickets available at www.bumbershoot.org.

"Could Gonzales Face Impeachment?" (video)

Jay Inslee appears on MSNBC's Hardball, video (06:30):

Scroll down and click on "Could Gonzales Face Impeachment?" under "More from Hardball."

H/t to Bev Marcus for the catch. The Seattle P-I Editorial Board gives Jay "Big ups"for his leadership and thumbs down to Pelosi.

"Abu Gonzo Coming to Seattle" (UPDATED)

UPDATE: This blurb in the Seattle P-I says it's "free and open to the public."


Auntie Neo Kawn's diary on kos:

Of all the nerve, Abu's gonna pay a visit to the US Attorney's office here in the Emerald City. I hope John McKay meets him at the door:

The event, free and open to the public, is being sponsored by the Discovery Institute, a think tank best known for promoting "intelligent design" as an alternative to the theory of evolution, and TechNet Northwest, a political coalition of technology executives. Of course, if it's FREE, maybe we should all sign up to attend!

Howie P.S: Should you be so inclined, you can RSVP here.

"Impeach Gonzales, Part 2: The Crimes" (video)

ImpeachGonzales.org, with video (1:59):

Petition: http://impeachgonzales.org/-- It's time for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to go. Bush won't fire him -- but YOU can.

"Gonzo on the hot seat" (UPDATED)

UPDATE: Listening on C-Span as reporters question the Senators during the lunch break, I heard one reporter say that the current count (morning session only) of "I do not recall" answers by Gonzo is fifty-five (55).

Crooks and Liars:

You can stream the hearing at C-Span. Let us know if there are any blockbuster revelations or blunders.