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Preliminary facts and thoughts about Eric Holder

Is Obama's likely nominee for Attorney General an encouraging sign for advocates of the Constitution and the rule of law?

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  • Wednesday, November 19, 2008 05:34 PM

    Gloved and Blinkered Troubadour

    NEWS FLASH: OBAMA WILL SELECT ERIC HOLDER AS NATION"S FIRST BLACK AG

    I heard that (about 24 hours ago).

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