If it is not appropriate to comment on one investigation, it is not appropriate to comment on a jury trial either.
Am I saying the President is trying to influence the case. No. But the perception is there. Also, shouldn't he just say nothing for the sake of consistency?White House Defends Bush Comments on DeLay By JENNIFER LOVEN, Associated Press Writer Thu Dec 15, 8:40 PM ET WASHINGTON - The White House on Thursday defended President Bush's decision to insert himself into Tom DeLay's legal case, saying Bush was employing "presidential prerogative" when he declared the former House majority leader was innocent of criminal charges in Texas.
On Wednesday, Bush was asked during an interview on Fox News Channel whether he believed DeLay was innocent. "Yes, I do," Bush replied.
DeLay, R-Texas, was forced to step down as the No. 2 House leader in late November after he was indicted on a state charge of conspiracy to violate election laws. A second grand jury indicted him on charges of conspiracy to launder money and money laundering. The initial charge has been dismissed, but a judge has let stand the later charges.
"We don't typically tend to get into discussing legal matters of that nature. But in this instance, the president chose to respond to it," White House press secretary Scott McClellan said. "Call it presidential prerogative."
Bush and his aides have refused to answer almost any question related to a CIA leak case, saying it would be inappropriate.Full Text
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You are correct, he should keep his trap shut. This is similar to when Nixon declared that Manson in his gang were guilty before the trial was over, and he almost fucked it for the prosecution.
Of course, this is slightly more damning, IMHO, as this is a case that directly affects this administration.
Obviously the Shrub got away from his handlers...OR, this is a purposeful way to try to sway the outcome of the trial. If it's the latter, I don't think that Bush came up with it. You can thank Rove for that.
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