Gonzales to stick with false statement on warrantless wiretap program.

“The American people are understandably fearful about another attack like the one we sustained on Sept. 11, 2001. But it is the duty of the commander in chief to lead the country away from the grip of fear, not into its grasp.” — in today’s Post, Charles C. Krulak, commandant of the Marine Corps, 1995 to 1999. Joseph P. Hoar, commander in chief of U.S. Central Command, 1991 to 1994.

The legacy of this administration is frightening to behold, its philosophy of force and violence, its lawlessness.

Today’s Must Read: trying to make sense of the very long list of U.S. attorneys who just missed getting canned.

National Dems to actively target GOP Reps. Marilyn Musgrave and Sam Graves.

That and much more news in our Election Central Morning Roundup.

Why all that drama in March, 2004 over the president’s secret domestic surveillance program — when it had been going on unchecked for more than two years? An explanation.

Bush ducks question over whether he ordered the Card/Gonzales hospital blitz. More soon.

As the walls close in, Steve Clemons wonders, what ever happened to Wolfowitz the strategist?

How you can be a part of TPMtv, in today’s episode of … well, TPMtv …

Edwards campaign slams Rudy Giuliani for his claim that he “usually” hears Democrats blaming America for 9/11.

Dem senators Schumer and Feinstein to push for Gonzales no-confidence vote.