Even though former President Bill Clinton’s Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder is currently in the vetting process, a source has told Fox News that Holder is very close to becoming President-elect Barack Obama’s next Attorney General; as with all Cabinet posts, Holder will have to be confirmed by the US Senate.  To give you an idea how close Holder is to obtaining the position, feelers are being put out as to whether Holder could pass muster within the Senate.

On Tuesday, Obama offered the job to Holder; however, Holder – as expected – is offering no comment.  One thing may get in the way of holder’s confirmation – the Marc Rich episode.  To recap, Marc Rich was the fugitive billionaire who was pardoned by Clinton in his final day in office; not coincidentally, Rich’s wife was a big contributor to Clinton.  Not surprisingly, Holder was asked as to whether Rich should have been pardoned – did I mention that Rich was on the run after being pinned with tax charges? – Holder said he was “leaning towards favorable” on the pardon.  Holder later said that it was a snap decision and had he taken more time on the case…well I think you get the gist of this.  Just another way of saying that he dropped the ball.  Should he get nominated – I hope that isn’t the case – he would be the first black Attorney General.