INSIDE WASHINGTON: Holder may reverse Bush secrecy (AP)

Is Eric Holder being candid about his relationship with Gov. Blagojevich?
powerlineblog.com 1/13/2009 — Barack Obama has had his share of embarrassments over his presidential appointments. The selection of Bill Richardson and the failure to notify key Senators about the selection of Leon Panetta come to mind. But it is the appointment of Eric Holder ...

Why Eric Holder Represents What's Wrong with Washington
motherjones.com 1/14/2009 — Eric Holder Jr., by all accounts, is a decent, smart, caring, competent fellow. President-elect Barack Obama's pick to be attorney general had a brilliant career in public service: he graduated from Columbia University law school, worked at the NAACP ...

Eric Holder's Call for a National Gun Registry
mypetjawa.mu.nu 1/15/2009 — Unfortunately, and for reasons known only to them, the National Rifle Association has decided not to fight against Obama's nomination of Eric Holder for Attorney General. I really wish they would. If you're a gun owner and you're not sure...

Holder: I 'made mistakes' in Marc Rich pardon incident
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com 1/15/2009 — Holder is testifying on Capitol Hill. WASHINGTON (CNN) – During his confirmation hearing Thursday, Attorney General designate Eric Holder conceded that he "made mistakes" during the Marc Rich pardon incident that were "not typical" of his ...

Holder: Waterboarding is torture
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com 1/16/2009 — Holder said Wednesday Waterboarding is torture. WASHINGTON (CNN) — Attorney General designate Eric Holder said Thursday "waterboarding is torture" and a violation of the Geneva Conventions during his confirmation hearing before the Senate ...

Political Heavyweights Line Up for Holder Hearing — News

Why Eric Holder Represents What's Wrong in Washington — David Corn

Today in The Nation: Questions for Eric Holder — The Nation: Top Stories

What's Wrong with Holder — The Opinionator

Holder: Waterboarding is torture — Daily Kos

Leahy continues campaign for Holder, with GOP help — CNN Political Ticker 1/13/2009
Sen. Leahy, right, is rounding up support for Attorney General-designee Eric Holder, left. WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Senate chairman who will preside over the potentially bumpy confirmation hearings of Attorney General-designate Eric Holder ...

Partisan politics may factor into Holder confirmation — CNN Political Ticker 1/15/2009
WASHINGTON (CNN) — The first taste of the rough and tumble partisanship in the new Congress could be on public display Thursday when the Senate Judiciary Committee considers Attorney General designate Eric Holder's nomination. Democratic ...

Holder: Guantanamo Bay detention facility will be closed — CNN Political Ticker 1/15/2009
President-elect Obama's pick for attorney general said Thursday that the incoming administration will close the Gitmo detention facility. WASHINGTON (CNN) — Attorney General designate Eric Holder said Thursday that the detention facility ...

Holder: W.H. should act 'within the dictates' of wiretap law — CNN Political Ticker 1/15/2009
Attorney General designate Eric Holder discussed a federal wiretap law during his confirmation hearing Thursday. WASHINGTON (CNN) — Asked during his confirmation hearing Thursday whether the president has an "inherent authority" to engage in ...

Holder: Gun control options 'narrowed' after high court ruling — CNN Political Ticker 1/15/2009
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Attorney General-designate Eric Holder conceded during his confirmation hearing Thursday that the government's options for regulating the possession of firearms have been narrowed in the wake of the Supreme Court's 2008 ruling ...