For what it is worth. I would love to see Eliot Spitzer

[rurallib]

as the new Attorney General.
Of course Obama would probably never pick him.
Even if Obama did pick him, the corporate owned Republicans would go into filibuster in overdrive.

But for a few moments I can dream can't I?

[still_one]

1. You are right, he would never pick him. The prostitution scandal would overshadow the appointment

[aikoaiko]

2. Spitzer is damaged goods.

[SheilaT]

3. He probably would make a great AG,

but unfortunately he was thinking with his dick a while back and permanently ruined any such chances.

[BrotherIvan]

13. Yes, I thought the same thing

The administration would not ever choose someone controversial. It's too bad, he would have been excellent.

[summerschild]

4. The Sheriff of Wall Street is my pick, too!

But as noted, Democrats have dumped him for life. I've never understood why redemption is only for republicans. How many bankers could Eliot have put away by now?!

[librechik]

5. Love to see it. Russ Feingold, too. They don't have a whisper of a chance

How about Nader? The fact is nobody willing to prosecute Wall Street will be nominated. And I'll be surprised if they don't filibuster EVERY nominee indefinitely. After all, they just get away with it over and over.

[former9thward]

6. Filibuster rule was changed.

It does not apply to cabinet officials anymore.

[librechik]

7. there's ways to filibuster that didn't get fixed

I'd hate to see Russ get filibustered like they filibustered Wellstone.

If they want to stop our nominee, they will. Obama will play it safe and nominate someone they like. They will still do everything they can to stop him.

[former9thward]

8. No, it was changed.

51 votes are all that is needed now. Obama should appoint someone promptly since he has known for months of this resignation.

[librechik]

9. getting out my popcorn cuz this won't go easy. Pubs don't respect the law

respect even less "Senate rules"

Nevertheless, I hope you are right. What's to stop him from appointing a liberal?


Let's say it's twelve "Dem" senators who love to vote Republican.

My bet is on the most conservative person around. And Obama loves Repubs on the cabinet, he does it all the time. Peggy Pritzker got through, but she's both a Repub and a multibillionaire.

I've given up the hope that there will be true justice in the US in my lifetime.

[former9thward]

11. I have given up on justice also.

I doubt "no drama" Obama wants much controversy at this point and I think he will pick a safe nominee. Best bets at this point are Donald Verrilli who is Solicitor General, Kathryn Ruemmler who was Obama's White House Counsel, or Preet Bharara who is U.S. Attorney for the southern district of New York. All would be safe picks.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

10. Eric Schneiderman.... anyone, anyone? :-)

[KamaAina]

12. I was thinking of Bill Clinton as Hillary's SoS

if she gets that far.

Those confirmation hearings would be just as much fun.

[tabbycat31]

14. What about the current NY AG?

I can't think of his name but I seem to like his positions.

[rurallib]

15. schneiderman? Yeah he's good also

[tabbycat31]

17. That's his name

Yeah he'd be a good pick. Although I also would REALLY love a woman in there.

[msanthrope]

16. His financial crimes preclude him from effective law enforcement. nt

[Terra Alta]

18. Kamala Harris would be my pick.

Though I doubt Obama will nominate her.

[rurallib]

19. Yes - I forgot about her. She would be good also.