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    Key Stats: Attorney General (?) Eric Holder

    Posted:
    11/19/08
    When it was revealed yesterday that Eric Holder was Barack Obama's top pick for Attorney General, a lot of you thought, "Wow! What a great choice! That Barack Obama sure is a clever fellow!" But the other 99% of you thought "Who the heck is Eric Holder?"

    To help out, we present some key statistics to better acquaint you with your future Attorney General.

    Age: 57

    Place of Birth: Bronx, New York

    # of Times He Went to Columbia: 2 (undergrad and law)

    Basketball Skills: Yes (1 year in college)

    Previous Attorney General Experience:
    Deputy Attorney General 1997-2001; Acting Attorney General - 13 Days in 2001

    Family Status: Married with 3 children

    View of the Death Penalty: Not a fan, but will enforce the laws.

    Plays Well With Republicans: Probably. Was appointed as a judge to the Superior Court of Washington D.C. by Ronald Reagan. Served briefly as AG under George W. Bush.

    Biggest Scandal: Holder is vaguely tied to Clinton's pardon of Marc Rich.

    Currently Employed By: Covington & Burling

    Coolest Client: The NFL

    See also: Eric Holder's Attorney General Application Form

    Do you think Eric Holder is a good choice for Attorney General?


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