Eric Holder’s decision to resign is the clearest indication yet that the White House believes there is a real possibility that Democrats will lose control of Congress in the coming midterm elections. If the GOP were to take control of the Senate with Holder in place as AG, he would likely have to serve in that role for the remainder of the Obama presidency.
Holder has, however, said that he intends to remain in his post until his replacement is confirmed. Even if Republicans take control of the Senate after the November elections, there will be a push to confirm Obama’s new nominee in the lame duck session. A confirmation fight over the supremely important post of attorney general looms, and it will probably not be a fight tackled by the 114th Congress’s Senate. Nevertheless, the politics of a confirmation fight is likely aimed squarely at the midterm electorate. Republicans and Democrats both stand to benefit from this shot in the arm.
◼ So, why’s Eric Holder resigning now? Here’s one promising theory - Twitchy
As per my last RT, Holder resigning is evidence that Democrats know they're going to lose the Senate.
— RB (@RBPundit) September 25, 2014Seems kinda obvious Holder's resigning now just in case Dems lose the Senate this November
— Dr. Ed (@EdInTheICU) September 25, 2014◼ Goodbye, Eric, and Good Riddance - J. CHRISTIAN ADAMS/PJMmedia
What can be said about Eric Holder’s six years as attorney general that PJ Media hasn’t already said? The news that Holder is going to resign should be bittersweet to anyone who cares about racial equality and the rule of law. The damage he has already done to the country leaves a turbulent wake that is ill-matched to the financial reward awaiting him at a shameless and large Washington, D.C., law firm.◼ Why Holder Quit: The backstory of how Obama lost his ‘heat shield.’ - Politico Puff Piece
Our country is more polarized and more racially divided because of Eric Holder. He turned the power of the Justice Department into a racially motivated turnout machine for the Democratic Party. That was his job in this administration, and he did it well....
