…with Ramesh, on who should replace Gonzales (and yes, I think he should be replaced–I never thought he should have been appointed in the first place):

I just want it to be somebody the president has never met.

The biggest flaw of this president is selecting cronies and people he knows and trusts for key positions, rather than looking for those most qualified (Harriett Myers being the most prominent example). Unfortunately, it’s a failing of almost every president. (Anyone remember Craig Livingstone?)