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Republican Kenneth Starr Continues
His Assault on the United States
'Prosecutor' blames Attorney General Reno for not stopping his witch hunt; Republicans give him standing ovation; No comment from Wayne Gilchrest

In testimony that gives the word gall new meaning, Republican pro-tobacco lobbyist Kenneth Starr yesterday [April 14, 1999] blamed his four year witch hunt on Attorney General Janet Reno. Starr, who continues to spend taxpayer dollars at a record rate, told a congressional committee that Attorney General Reno should have rejected his request to expand his investigation of the President's sex life. He went on to attack the constitutionality of the law under which he was appointed.

Congressional Republicans gave him a standing ovation.

Although those who know Republican Starr did not expect him to accept responsibility for his own actions, his outrageous testimony still shocked political observers.

Starr's secret assignment to destroy the special prosecutor statute was revealed in an exclusive Crofton Online article written in July, 1998. It now appears that Starr will be successful in his efforts; the White House and congressional Democrats recently joined in the criticism of the statue, which expires soon. If the law is allowed to expire, political 'fundraising' -- a euphemism for legal bribery -- will be allowed to continue, at least through the next Presidential election. Crofton area Republican congressman Wayne Gilchrest, a strong supporter of Starr's investigation and the failed impeachment effort, apparently had no immediate comment on the testimony. Local political pundits agree that Gilchrest's support of the government invasion of citizens' bedrooms makes him a lame duck congressman. Meanwhile, attention is focusing on the Democratic primary race which will choose his successor. Even though the primary will not be held until the year 2000, Gilchrest's political suicide makes the Democratic nomination tantamount to election in November. Already, several Democrats are making preparations to run. Crofton Online plans to provide extensive coverage of the coming battle. As always, we welcome your comments.

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