[VRWC_minion]

The issue is should Joe Lieberman be in charge of the senate investigation because he received contributions from Enron's largest creditor ? Ashcroft apparently felt he should recuse himself over investigating Enron in light of his contributions.

After filing banckruptcy the creditors are essentially in control, not management. If Ashcroft excuses himself because of his relationship with those who used to be in control then I think its even more important for Lieberman to recuse himself because he has a relationship with those who are presently in control.

[Angelique]

Clearly, Lieberman is no Ashcroft. I know about the relationship you are building, but it will come out--they already know about it, I am certain. To me, it is better not to add to the bruhaha, and let the admin handle it.

[rmgatto]

As one who has sat on creditor's commitees of large corporate bankruptcies: you are exactly right. Citigroup will be the 800 pound gorilla for many different reasons, and Lieberman can significantly influence the manner in which the bankruptcy proceeds by choosing his committee's targets (and headlines)carefully. Make no mistake: if Citigroup cannot work a good resolution and recover much of its money, its legacy and stock price will be as formidable as clinton's.

If Joe were honorable he'd recuse himself. But what he wants, of course, is a platform for his 2004 run (which we all know would be a pathetic joke).