Let me start by stating that the words “legal” and “trust” don’t belong on a letterhead with Alberto Gonzales’ name blazoned at the top. But that’s not the most interesting part of the letter soliciting donations for a legal defense fund for AGAG (linked by Main Justice). It’s the number of signers who were deeply [...]

As reported, Colin Powell just endorsed Obama, calling him a “transformational figure.” He listed several reasons for his choice:Obama’s response to the economic meltdownObama’s ability to reach all classes, races, and parties Obama’s rhetorical ability and his substanceMcCain’s erratic response to the economic crisisPalin’s lack of preparedness for the PresidencyMcCain’s smearsThe wingnuttia of the Republican PartySCOTUS (he’s probably thinking about all the anti-torture decisions)The attacks on Muslims (he mentions a Muslim

I guessed yesterday–correctly–that the big message from Powell’s appearance on Meet the Press tomorrow will be to condemn the McPalin lynch mobs.

Did Elliott Abrams agree–on his own–to trade the Israelis new settlements in exchange for a Gaza withdrawal?

There’s one source for the ABC news story that is not CIA. As rincewind notes, one of the sources refers to a “we” who received these briefings. It’s possible the source from inside the briefings is either Andy Card or Richard Myers.

ABC’s story on the detailed briefings the Principals’ committee received on the torture of top detainees seems designed to focus the attention of the torture tape inquiry on the top lawyers in the Administration who had a motive to approve the destruction of the torture tapes.

Dougie Feith apparently has a 900-page book coming out, trying to damage Colin Powell’s legacy for the ages. And Karen DeYoung and Thomas Ricks can barely contain their amusement.