Another link in the chain between the White House, Jack Abramoff and the corrupt Republican Leadership in the House has been broken this afternoon, with the resignation of Karl Rove’s aide, and Special Assistant to the President, Susan Ralston, who (surprise, surprise) was the go to woman for Abramoff’s lobbying efforts directed at the White House. Of course, it was no surprise what’s so ever, since Ms. Ralston was Abramoff’s assistant prior to assuming her duties at the White House working for Mr. Rove.
I guess with Foleygate still grinding relentlessly on, Rove must have thought this was a good time to dispose of another problem that hit a little closer to (his) home:
An aide to top White House political adviser Karl Rove resigned on Friday in the fallout over a congressional report showing many White House contacts with ex-lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said the aide, Susan Ralston, submitted her resignation after recognizing that “a protracted discussion of these matters would be a distraction to the White House.”
Ralston chose to step down and “we support her decision and consider the matter closed,” Perino said.
I’m sure a protracted discussion of Abramoff’s contacts with Rove’s office would prove distracting. Thankfully, Ms. Ralston fell on her sword, so I’m sure we can rely upon the national media to do their part and stop talking about how a convicted felon had hundreds of contacts with the Bush White House on behalf of his clients.
(Rolls eyes for the hundredth time today)
