[Republican Wildcat]

That seems to confirm what I said rather than refute it. It is quite an assumption that the governor steps in and does the job of another governing body. It's baloney.

[Wordsmith]

While I agree with you on the technicalities of the distinction, politically I don't think it matters. The Left isn't seeking to show that Bush/Gonzalez broke any laws. They're seeking to show that they are guilty of the far worse offense (in their eyes) of a lack of caring and compassion and mercy. It's an attempt to drum up another controversy about "heartless Republicans".