I've only just stumbled across
this little tidbit at the Huffington post. Seems that, not since Nixon, has there been a more audacious attempt to buy off the lead investigator. Despite protests about not wanting to comment about the ongoing Abramhoff investigation, this administration has no problems with outright interference. Two short bits sum it up;
President George W. Bush has not made many moves more unethical than offering Noel L. Hillman, the Abramoff prosecutor, a federal judgeship. Hillman has apparently been talking with Bush's representatives since last year, and on last Thursday, he publicly announced he was accepting the appointment.
The Democrats should insist on the appointment of a special prosecutor to fill Mr. Hillman's position. Attorney General Gonzales should not be permitted to designate Hillman's successor.
Incredible!