Gingrich: Gonzales Should Consider Resigning
Fox News
WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has joined the chorus of Democrats and some Republicans suggesting that it's time for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to leave his post over the botched explanation of the firings of eight U.S. attorneys.

Gingrich argued that the Justice Department doesn't need to give any justification for the decision to dismiss the federal prosecutors, who serve at the pleasure of the president. But as a result of misstatements and backtracking, Gonzales has made it impossible for the department to conduct its business since continuous questioning from congressional Democrats distracts officials, he said.

"The public would be much better served to have another attorney general," said Gingrich, who is considering a possible 2008 presidential run. "I cannot imagine how he's going to be effective for the rest of his administration. They're going to be involved in endless hearings."