Bloch, a devout Catholic, has been under attack for 3 years ....

[rodeodance]

......Bush's position, however, may be undermined by an unexpected development this week. It was announced that a little-known government agency -- the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, headed by Scott J. Bloch -- has launched an investigation into possible illegal White House political participation in the case of the U.S. attorneys firings. The irony here was not noted in early news accounts.

Bloch, a devout Catholic, has been under attack for three years in leading the independent investigative agency because of his interpretation of statutes covering workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. He also has been publicly accused of hiring too many Catholics. Clay Johnson, deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget and another Texan brought to Washington by Bush, joined the attack on Bush-appointee Bloch. The case became a cause celebre on the right when Bloch was told by a prominent Catholic layman close to Bush that it would be better if he just resigned.

Now, the tables are turned, with Bloch investigating the White House. In an administration in trouble on several fronts, the president barricading himself with Al Gonzales by his side does not help.

Bush behind the barricades, adamant on keeping Gonzales

[TwilightGardener]

1. Please, please let him be vengeful....

[ginnyinWI]

2. he was on Washington Journal this morning

He seems like an honest man. My only question is that if he took the job in 2003, where has he been for four years?