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"The central irony is that people whose explicit goal was to expand presidential power have diminished it."
And exactly how is that the case? As best I can see, the Bush administration has demonstrated that the congress, and indeed the constitution ultimately are powerless against an administration that simply hunkers down behind the stone wall. Forbid Justice from investigating or prosecuting, and game over.
The unasked question I would like to see addressed to all Democratic candidates is the following:
"Exactly what would you do to reverse the doctrine of 'Unitary Executive' that has accumulated so much power in the presidency over the past 7 years? Specifically, would you work with Congress to eliminate any credence to 'signing statements', and would you work to finally concisely define 'Executive Privilage' once and for all to prevent its abuse?
