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Friday, June 5, 2009 12:00 AM

Obama nominee withdrawing over interrogations

Philip Mudd, tapped to work at DHS, had "direct knowledge" of the harsh techniques used under President Bush

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Friday, June 5, 2009 03:16 PM

Spot On

He should never have been a candidate. Does being in the WH cause everyone to become tone-deaf? Better vetting, please.

Friday, June 5, 2009 02:47 PM

How bout John Brennan?

Is this prick still whispering sweet nothings in the Pres.'s ear>??

Friday, June 5, 2009 02:28 PM

It's not like he cheated on his taxes...

One would think that anyone with "direct knowledge" would be politically radioactive, not merely those looking for jobs in a Dem administration.

Certainly doesn't seem to preclude TV appearances defending torture policies and one's involvement in them.

Friday, June 5, 2009 01:57 PM

kill them all

and let the Hague sort them out.

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