Page 1 of 2 Sampson, Kyle From: Sampson, Kyle Sent: Wednesday, February 07,2007 10:26 AM To: 'Sara Taylor' Subject: RE: USAT - Prosecutor fired so ex-Rove aide could get his job ~ttaclimenb:Cummins letter re Griffin.pdf I was thinking of a different approach, to wit: we are working to get Cummins to submit a letter (or op-ed) that says (1) everyone knew that I'd been looking since 2004 to leave the office for the private sector, (2) when I was contacted about moving on I agreed that it made sense, and (3) Tim Griffin is an outstanding U.S. Attorney who - did tremendous work in the office as an AUSA (see the Cummins letter to Griffin dated August 13,2002,see attached), who has more prosecution experience that I have now, and who should be supported for confirmation by Sen. Pryor and Sen. Lincoln. From: Sara Taylor [mailto:
[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, February 07,2007 10:09 AM To: Sampson, Kyle Subject: FW: USAT - Prosecutor fired so ex-Rove aide could get his job I normally don't like attacking our friends, but since Bud Cummins is talking to everyone - why don't we tell the deal on him? Frdm: White House News Update [mailto:
[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 6:38 AM To: Soper, Steven W. Subject: USAT - Prosecutor fired so ex-Rove aide could get his job Prosecutor fired so ex-Rove aide could get his job By Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY WASHINGTON - The Justice Department acknowledged Tuesday that it fired the U.S.