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Obama's impressive new OLC chief

A law professor with a history of strident condemnation of Bush radicalism is named to one of the most important positions in the executive branch.

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  • Tuesday, January 6, 2009 12:44 PM

    Disqualifying Harman

    "Supporting Bush's illegal NSA program -- as Harman did, repeatedly and explicitly -- should be disqualifying for the position of CIA Director."

    True, but even more damning, Harman publicly admitted, in a broadcast interview - apparently without shame - that she had never even bothered to read the administration reports to the Intelligence Committee on warrantless wiretaps.

    To my mind, that ought to disqualify her from any position on any congressional committee related to - or requiring any measure of - intelligence.

    Perhaps the only thing worse than being a Bush syncophant is not even knowing the words to the tune that you're supposed to be joyously singing.

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