Senate Democrats raise the ante. The White House wants to distance themselves from Jack, but that's going to be tough. Abramoff is their guy:
Thirty-one Senate Democrats on Thursday asked Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to remove himself from the investigation into the Jack Abramoff scandal, saying the lobbyist's dealings with President Bush and others in the administration should compel Gonzales to step aside.Not that conflict of interest ever bothered the Bush team. But, the way the White House has tried way, way too hard to deny a relationship with Abramoff.
"FBI officials have said the Abramoff investigation 'involves systemic corruption within the highest levels of government,' " the Democrats wrote in a letter to Gonzales. "In light of your previous service as White House Counsel and your close connection to many Administration officials, the appearance of conflict looms large."
