More Republicans are telling Gonzales that it's time for him to go. Senator Schumer (D-NY) predicts a no-confidence vote, but doesn't say exactly when. The latest Republican senator calling for Gonzales's scalp is that boneless wonder of American politices, chief stealth legislative enabler of the U. S. Attorney firing scandel, whose statesmanlike words and protestations of outrage are belied by his record of voting in lockstep with all that Bush and his minions have decreed, Senator Arlen Specter (R) of Pennsylvania. And Specter is one of the better Republican senators on a scale of integrity and honesty.

You read it here: Gonzales will cease to be the attorney general of the United States on the day that George W. Bush ceases to be president, which is almost certain to be January 20, 2009.

The reason (for the tenth time): Bush, Cheney and Rove are toast if Gonzales goes. A Democratic congress will not confirm another Gonzalez willing to obstruct justice the way Gonzales has. The next attorney general will not have as his raison d'etre the protection at all costs of Bush and Company. So don't look for Gonzales to be replaced.

The media are playing games with the American public over this issue.