Eric Holder, the current Attorney General, has already said he wants to leave the post, and over 160 days ago, the president nominated his successor. But Republicans, branded “the party of NO,” apparently see political benefits in refusing to confirm the new Attorney General, so Sharpton along with female civil-rights leaders are trying to put… Continue reading Rev. Al Sharpton and Others will Hold a Hunger Strike Until Loretta Lynch is Confirmed
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Eric Holder Says Justice Department will Announce Ferguson Findings Soon
The outgoing Attorney General said on Tuesday that the Justice Department’s findings in the killing of Ferguson’s Mike Brown by officer Darren Wilson on August 9th 2014, will be announced before he leaves office. Holder said in response to a question that the reviews were underway and that he expected to “make those calls before… Continue reading Eric Holder Says Justice Department will Announce Ferguson Findings Soon
Report – No Civil Rights Charges to come against Darren Wilson in Mike Brown Shooting
The New York Times is reporting that the Justice Department lawyers will recommend that no civil rights charges be brought against the police officer involved in the fatal shooting of an unarmed teenager in Ferguson, Mo., after an F.B.I. investigation found no evidence to support charges, law enforcement officials said Wednesday. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr.… Continue reading Report – No Civil Rights Charges to come against Darren Wilson in Mike Brown Shooting
Republicans Already Promising to Filibuster New Unmentioned Attorney General
It was just a little over 24 hours ago when the United States Attorney General, Eric Holder, announced that he will resign from office by the end of this year. But already, with no other potential nominees mentioned by the President, Republicans are already gearing up to filibuster the new appointee. With Nov. 4 midterm… Continue reading Republicans Already Promising to Filibuster New Unmentioned Attorney General
Attorney General Eric Holder to Announce Resignation Today
(AP) — Eric Holder, who served as the public face of the Obama administration’s legal fight against terrorism and weighed in on issues of racial fairness, is resigning after six years on the job. He is the nation’s first black attorney general. The White House said that President Barack Obama would announce Holder’s departure later… Continue reading Attorney General Eric Holder to Announce Resignation Today
Chris Matthews Wrongfully Criticized President Obama’s Leadership in Ferguson – Video
In a recent MSNBC interview about the events in Ferguson Missouri, Hardball’s host Chris Matthews attacked the president by comparing him to Eric Holder. Earlier this week, Eric Holder made a visit to Ferguson, the place where citizens protested the murder of Michael Brown by a Ferguson cop, Darren Wilson. The protests have gone on… Continue reading Chris Matthews Wrongfully Criticized President Obama’s Leadership in Ferguson – Video
Eric Holder – “1000%” Happy to Be an Activist Attorney General
It’s easy being called an activist when it’s for the right reason, and when you’re a part of an administration whose main goal is working for the people, being called an activist is a good thing. Eric Holder recognized this fact, and he is embracing being called an activist “1000 percent.” “If you want to… Continue reading Eric Holder – “1000%” Happy to Be an Activist Attorney General
Nut Boy Louis Gohmert Wants Attorney General Eric Holder Arrested
Louie Gohmert is a nut! A very nutty nut. And that’s the only reason he was elected to Congress, because his base – The Teaparty – loves nutty nuts! Gohmert has said and done some nutty things too, and right up there with the rest of them is his nutty call to Congress to arrest… Continue reading Nut Boy Louis Gohmert Wants Attorney General Eric Holder Arrested
Eric Holder Blasts Louis Gohmert – “Good Luck With the Asperges”
There are many stupid people in politics, we’ll call them congressional Republicans. But if there is an individual award for that dubious distinction, then Michele Bachmann will no longer be the undisputed champion. Louis Gohmert – a Republican representative from Texas and a man John McCain correctly said has no intelligence, would most definitely get… Continue reading Eric Holder Blasts Louis Gohmert – “Good Luck With the Asperges”
John Cornyn Pulls a Political Stunt – Demands Eric Holder Resign
On Tuesday, Republican Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) demanded that Attorney General Eric Holder, a member of the Obama Administration, resign. “So, Mr. Attorney General, it’s more with sorrow than anger that I would say you leave me with no alternative but to join those who call upon you to resign your office,” Cornyn said. The Republican… Continue reading John Cornyn Pulls a Political Stunt – Demands Eric Holder Resign
Attorney General Eric Holder Promises Justice For Trayvon Based on Evidence Collection
Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday that the Justice Department will take appropriate action in the killing of Trayvon Martin if it finds evidence that a federal criminal civil rights crime has been committed. The attorney general made the comments in an appearance before a civil rights organization founded by the Rev. Al Sharpton. Holder said the department will conduct a thorough… Continue reading Attorney General Eric Holder Promises Justice For Trayvon Based on Evidence Collection
Zimmerman Family Member Says Eric Holder Not Arresting Black Panthers Because He is Black
The Conservative Website The Daily Caller revealed this Exclusive letter from a member of the Zimmerman Family. The letter is addressed to the Attorney General Eric Holder, and asked Holder why he has not arrested members of the new Black Panthers, suggesting that recent actions by the Panthers qualifies them as a “hate group.” Leaders… Continue reading Zimmerman Family Member Says Eric Holder Not Arresting Black Panthers Because He is Black