Mukasey Nomination Depends on Views of Torture

Michael Mukasey’s nomination to replace Gonzales, as attorney general has appeared to be a sure thing over the past few weeks, and Democratic lawmakers say that he may still be confirmed because of the overwhelming need for leadership in the Justice Department. Lawmakers did not show any concern about Mukasey's nomination until his confirmation hearing last week. Mukasey offered some "awkward responses" to questions regarding his views about anti-terrorism policies that the Bush administration has engaged in. President Bush issued a complaint on Friday about how the Democratic leaders in Congress are taking too much time to approve the nomination of Mukasey "even as members complain about the lack of leadership at the Department of Justice."