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Michael Mukasey's role in the Jose Padilla case

Bush's nominee for attorney general has displayed some impressive qualities of independence and a willingness to defy the president.

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  • Sunday, September 16, 2007 08:08 AM

    Independence

    Mukasey is very smart and independent

    Man-- do you think the Administration realizes this? It certainly would be a breath of fresh air. He is kind of old, though-- how's his memory?

    It will be interesting to see how many (if any) of the questions you think he should be asked by the Democrats actually are asked.

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