A Fond Farewell

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham set the right tone with his tweet: "I appreciate AG Holder's service to our country even though we had strong disagreements at times. I wish him well in future endeavors." [More]

Thanks, Grahamnesty. Between that and we ought to thank the guy, who needs syrup of ipecac?

Naturally, they refer to "the bungled 'Fast and Furious' gun-running sting operation," without ever questioning where the potential for a sting was. But what the hell: Even The Washington Times is still throwing out "the botched Fast and Furious gunwalking operation" as if not botching it would have been a better outcome.

The important thing to remember:

Analysts said Mr. Holder — the first sitting Cabinet official ever to face a contempt citation from Congress — will likely duck any legal punishment...