Open Letter To Senator Schumer

The Honorable Charles E. Schumer,
United States Senate

Dear Senator Schumer,

I'm disappointed by your vote in the Judiciary Committee on the Mukasey nomination, Senator. I think you know very well there are better potential Attorneys General out there. I believe generally in the concept of presidential prerogative where appointments are concerned, but George W. Bush hasn't earned it by virtue of his nominee choices -- and in his stubbornness in letting Alberto Gonzales go, he has proven himself especially in need of the Senate's guidance as provided through the confirmation process. I trust Mukasey isn't the nominee you thought him to be when you recommended him; I'm certain Mukasey is the nominee Bush hoped for.

Sincerely,

Dan