holder seen as sort of a lightning rod type of character the way, say, attorney general ashcroft was when he was in office? >> i don't think so. i think what you will see from the new judiciary committee chairman smith, you will see an appropriate amount of oversight. having that personal relationship helps. but the congress has the duty of oversight to the justice department. things they have questions about whether it's trying to bring a terrorist to the united states for civilian trials or wire taps, he can expects they will provide a deep level of oversight. rick: the president hay not have done him any favors announcing a deputy number two right underneath air hold more has also stirred up some upset amongst republicans for saying