What Time Is It?!

Well, to put it politely for the A.G., it's getting late. After Alberto Gonzales' first day of testimony on the hill, he wasn't even getting any love from the members of his own party. And the papers certainly weren't rushing to his defense. The most entertaining headline was seen in The New York Daily News, which featured three simple words: "Bedtime For Gonzo."

Indeed it is. One more Bush crony who will leave scars rather than marks. And as Big Al goes down in flames, more cards in the Republican's house are toppling. Rep. John Doolittle (R-California) has stepped down "temporarily" from his spot on the House Appropriations Committee in the wake of an FBI raid on his home and continued scrutiny for his involvement with Jack Abramoff. At this time, Mr. Doolittle's name has become ironic, as he's no longer on any committees at all.

Meanwhile, Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Arizona) has stepped down from the House Intelligence Committee while the FBI investigates one of his land deals and some alleged hanky panky involving legislative favors for campaign contributors. You know, I'm sure there'll be a Dem or two on the scandal sheets here and there, but these elephant types just can't seem to bring themselves to lay low.