So long Mr. Gonzalez

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We think this is a much better representation for the Hispanic community, than the example set by now-departing Attorney General of the United States, Alberto Gonzalez.

Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold commented "Attorney General Gonzeles' tenure was marked by unprecedented politicization of the Department of Justice, deception of Congress and the American people, and disprespect for the rule of law. He should never have been confirmed and should have resigned long ago."

Paul D. Clement, from the Town of Cedarburg, WI. has been named acting Attorney General, thought to be a short-term caretaker at the Justice Department. President Bush is expected soon to name a permanent successor.

Clement, 41, is the solicitor general of the United States, a singular, pivotal role that is little-understood outside legal circles. As the administration's top lawyer at the Supreme Court, he argues cases in a morning coat and answers to "General Clement."

Clement has said the position has been likened to the 10th justice of the Supreme Court - though he hastened to add that he'd never heard a sitting justice make that comparison.