In law-related news, John Edwards appears to have taken himself out of the running to be Barack Obama's VP, leaving open the possibility that he still may serve as Attorney General. The smart money, though, is still on Eric Holder for that spot. A former US Attorney for the D.D.C, Deputy A.G., and current Covington partner, he was once nominated by President Reagan to a DC judgeship. He is now one of three appointed by Obama to conduct the veep search. (Caroline Kennedy heads the V.P. search committee.) Detractors are sure to bring up Marc Rich's pardon, and will try to pin Holder with the responsibility for that controversial decision late in Clinton's second term.
Few appear to be seriously considering Hillary Clinton as a viable A.G. candidate. The specter of old allegations about her conduct at the Rose Law Firm (whether justified or not) would seem to counsel against her stepping into the top spot at Justice at this time in history.
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