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Politics

President Obama Nominates Loretta Lynch for Attorney General

Reason Staff | 11.7.2014 11:15 AM

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Loretta Lynch, the U.S. attorney in Brooklyn, is expected to be President Barack Obama's pick for Attorney General, U.S. officials briefed on the matter told CNN.

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  1. Zombie Apocalypse   11 years ago

    Oh look, a black female democrat. I'm sure she was the most qualified candidate.

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  3. JWatts   11 years ago

    So she's currently leading an investigation for fraud against a sitting Republican Congressman? By all means, I'm all for prosecuting corrupt politicians, but this could be takes as a reward to a dedicated partisan for going after the other side versus selecting the most competent person for the job.

    Obama Administration: "Well it says right hear that she is actively prosecuting a Republican. I think we have the perfect fit for our new Attorney General."

    1. JWatts   11 years ago

      Wow, I should have proof read that before Submitting. Sorry for the multiple mistakes.

  4. Antilles   11 years ago

    Great. Another old racist with a chip on their shoulder. Guess it's business as usual for Obama...

    1. Mike M.   11 years ago

      Yeah, you could say that.

      Did you catch any of his press conference on Wednesday? Here's the short version:

      "The people who didn't vote yesterday all support me, and they're the ones who count. All you bitter clingers who went out and voted don't matter. In conclusion: go fuck yourselves."

      1. mr lizard   11 years ago

        I would actually respect him if he would just say that.

  5. EDG reppin' LBC   11 years ago

    Loretta Lynch. From a Coal Miner's Daughter to US Attorney General. A true American success story.

    1. Zombie Apocalypse   11 years ago

      Say, wasn't she also held prisoner by the Iraqis after single-handedly beating an entire division of Republican Guards to death with the butt of her rifle?

      1. timbo   11 years ago

        That was Jessica Rabbit.

  6. UCrawford   11 years ago

    Aside from the prosecution of Grimm (who may actually be guilty), she doesn't seem like the worst selection for AG. She's got a good track record otherwise.

    Of course the ones that don't initially look horrible are usually his worst choices.

    1. John Galt   11 years ago

      And then there's those who look horrifying at first glance ( Janet Reno ) and fully live up to first impressions.

  7. John Galt   11 years ago

    Never heard of her, nonetheless, I'm not comfortable with her last name in the context at hand. You don't suppose her potential boss has a little payback on his mind?

  8. Brochettaward   11 years ago

    She's being picked because:
    1. She isn't very well know so it will be tough for Republicans to dig up dirt.
    2. She's black.
    3. She's a women.

    If the Republicans attack her too much (which may be tough given #1), the racism accusations will come flying from the progressives fifth column.

    1. John Galt   11 years ago

      Why am I not surprised she's black. So she was most likely chosen by fearless leader because, like himself, she's a hardcore racist intent on what she and he perceive to be justifiable revenge.

  9. Steve G   11 years ago

    We're making so much history my balls ache

    1. John Galt   11 years ago

      Have you tried rubbing some Mentholatum ointment on them?

      1. Zombie Apocalypse   11 years ago

        I hear Icy-Hot works well.

        1. John Galt   11 years ago

          That's the rumor.

  10. AlgerHiss   11 years ago

    A more intellectual choice would have been Joycelyn Elders.

    She would have represented leftism perfectly.

    1. timbo   11 years ago

      A more intellectual choice would be my 9 year old kid who is not a brainwashed marxists with a grudge.

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