Specter sees Gonzales quitting
Copyright © 2007, Chicago Tribune
Published May 21, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The top Republican on the Senate committee investigating Atty. Gen. Alberto Gonzales said Sunday that he believes Gonzales could resign before a no-confidence vote sought this week by Senate Democrats.
Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter, the ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he believed a "sizable number" of GOP lawmakers would join Democrats.
"I have a sense that before the vote is taken, that Atty. Gen. Gonzales may step down," Specter said.
Gonzales also failed to draw a statement of support Sunday from Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Asked whether Gonzales effectively can lead the Justice Department, McConnell said "that's for the president to decide."
Five Republicans have urged Gonzales to resign over his firing of prosecutors, while several other Republicans have expressed criticism of his actions.
White House spokesman Tony Fratto said Sunday that Gonzales would not be affected by a potential vote of no confidence.
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Items compiled from Tribune news services.
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