Key Stats: Attorney General (?) Eric Holder

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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?
Yes	685 (69.8%)
No	297 (30.2%)

Filed Under: Obama Administration

Tagged: Eric Holder, EricHolder

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