Why is Holder resigning? I have no clue.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

[FSogol]

1. He wanted to leave after the 1st term, but Obama asked him to stay longer.

Tough job, I don't blame him.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Thanks!

I didn't know all that.

[Action_Patrol]

2. He has stayed longer than most

This is what cabinet level positions do.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. OK, thanks. Now I know something I didn't know before.

[SummerSnow]

5. he's sick of the bullshit

[jberryhill]

9. That is a good characterization

As an attorney, I could come up with a very longwinded explanation.

But you have crystallized in a word what it all adds up to.

[a kennedy]

6. I saw that his term only the sixth longest term ever.

[Orsino]

7. All these years of shielding Wall Street from prosecution...

...have certainly feathered any number of nests. He could take his pick.

[jberryhill]

8. He's been on that treadmill for a long time

I'd rate it as a more difficult job than being president, because not being an independent Constitutional actor, there are a lot of things that have to be taken into account for every decision.

The entire office needs to be re-thought.

Ever since the independent prosecutor law expired, just what is the role of the AG to the rest of the executive branch is a billion shades of gray.

[Romulox]

10. Time for "private practice" ($$$$$$).

A reward for looking the other way after the financial collapse.

[TBF]

24. I thought this was the answer -

but cali provided a link yesterday to show he actually is well off (don't know if it's through his efforts, his wife's, or family money - but the net worth was about M$11). Some people are richer, but that's enough to put his teenagers through college and relax into retirement. He's 63. So, maybe just sick of it all.

[Rowdyboy]

11. Already the 4th longest Attorney General in US History...William Wirt (11 years under Monroe/Adams)

Janet Reno (8 years-Clinton
Homer Cummings (5 years 9 mo-FDR)
Eric Holder (5 years 7 mo)

I imagine the guy is just exhausted. Its gotta be a monsterous job and with a congress like he faces, its hard to blame him. At least he can be replaced with just a simple majority now.

[Crewleader]

12. Hi Rowdyboy

Did I ever tell you I got to meet Janet Reno once at the Democratic State Convention in 2002, nice lady.

[Rowdyboy]

15. One of my heroes...Especially considering the abuse she shouldered during the Clinton administration

[whatchamacallit]

13. My guess is

he woke up one morning, stared at the ceiling and thought "Wow I really do suck ass..."

[cui bono]

18. And then his next thought was...

"and now I can go make millions for having kissed ass."

[Oktober]

14. Good riddance...

[JoePhilly]

16. He heard some on DU are unhappy with him.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

19. ..

thanks for the laugh

[bobduca]

23. Yeah how dare anyone criticize anything in this Perfect Administration! n/t

[JoePhilly]

27. around here , it seems to be required.

It's the fastest way to the greatest page.

[NightWatcher]

17. I heard he's opening a cannabis dispensary in Orlando after prop 2 passes this November

It's either going to be called "It's a Stoned World", "Stoned Mountain", or "Buy Marijuana Here". He's not known for his creativity.

[Monk06]

20. Well Peggy you sure wasted that question on this thread. Maybe on the next one you'll get some

serious answers.

[bobduca]

25. There were plenty of serious answers

He's stayed on longer than most, 4th longest serving AG ever. The job is not one that someone typically serves two terms. He may get a job in the private sector but maybe not since he's so well off already.... (lol of course he will)

[Cha]

21. And, who knows, Peggy.. maybe he's not actually going to leave.. it depends on whether

the Senate will confirm whomever President Obama nominates for his replacement..

mata @mataharikrishna
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Holder will stay on the job through confirmation of the new AG. Brilliant. Welcome to your tight corner, GOP senators. ::smirk::

6:12 AM - 25 Sep 2014 28 Retweets 12 favorites

http://theobamadiary.com/2014/09/25/later-today-2/

And, the rwingers hate AG Holder and there's many who don't even know all that he's accomplished.. but, He will be missed(if the Senate confirms the next AG chosen by the President)..

HumanRightsCampaign ✔ @HRC
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Some AGs await history, others make history happen. AG Holder was LGBT community's RFK & we’re deeply grateful.-Chad Griffin @TheJusticeDept
5:10 AM - 25 Sep 2014 65 Retweets 49 favorites

http://theobamadiary.com/2014/09/25/rise-and-shine-912/

Federal Government Sues Companies Over Anti-Transgender Discrimination Claims

An historic first from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

snip//

WASHINGTON — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed lawsuits Thursday against two companies accused of discriminating against transgender employees, the first time the federal government has brought suit under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to protect transgender workers.

The two complaints, filed in federal courts in Florida and Michigan, are the latest — and most ambitious — steps in a series of aggressive moves taken by the commission in the past several years to advance LGBT rights under existing laws

More~
http://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/federal-government-sues-companies-over-anti-transgender-disc?utm_term=2lz4kze#3r557d0

Ryan J. Reilly ✔ @ryanjreilly
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Holder, per #DOJ official, has no immediate plans to step down and wants to focus on causes like #Ferguson during remaining days.
5:02 AM - 25 Sep 2014 287 Retweets 79 favorites

Culture of Truth @Bobblespeak

Eric Holder will leave as soon as Obama's choice to replace him is approved by the U.S. Senate.
In other words, he's not going anywhere.

4:51 AM - 25 Sep 2014 49 Retweets 16 favorites

http://theobamadiary.com/2014/09/25/rise-and-shine-912/

ThisMagicalEarth @MagicalEarth
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Due to AG Holder's efforts, federal prison population DROPS by roughly 4,800. 1st time in decades. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_FEDERAL_PRISON_POPULATION?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT … #ProudofAGHolder
8:34 AM - 25 Sep 2014 28 Retweets 10 favorites

Nancy LeTourneau @Smartypants60
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To understand AG Holder’s legacy, you have to start with some awareness of just how much Dubya’s admin f*cked up DOJ’s Civil Rights Division
7:30 AM - 25 Sep 2014 74 Retweets 38 favorites

http://theobamadiary.com/2014/09/25/president-obama-speaks-at-the-u-n-meeting-on-ebola/


TheObamaDiary.com @TheObamaDiary
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President Obama to AG Holder: "In good times & in bad, you have been there for me. I am proud to call you my friend."
10:45 AM - 25 Sep 2014 164 Retweets 93 favorites

http://theobamadiary.com/2014/09/25/president-obama-announces-ag-holders-departure/



Ms. Net @NETRetired
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#Hannity 2 humble, awesome brilliant African-Americans who make USA proud: @BarackObama #POTUS & AG Holder! Dare u RT
12:55 PM - 25 Sep 2014 57 Retweets 25 favorites

[BlueCaliDem]

26. I was thinking the same things. He's stated that he will not

leave until his successor is confirmed. So, some on this thread alone and the entire RW are cheering and jeering a little too quickly, imo.

[melm00se]

22. Most Attorneys General

only appear to serve 2-4 years
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Attorney_General#List_of_attorneys_general