Senator Reid hires Hollywood attorney

[DeepModem Mom]

CNN/AP: Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Nevada Sen. Reid hires Hollywood attorney

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has hired Los Angeles celebrity attorney Martin Singer for legal work.

Singer is among Hollywood's most sought-after litigators and has represented Governor Schwarzenegger, Britney Spears and Bruce Willis, among others. His specialties include libel, copyright and privacy law.

Reid paid Singer $25,000 from his Senatorial campaign account on December 14th, according to his most recent Federal Election Commission report.

Reid's spokesman, Jon Summers, said Singer was hired to help Reid respond to a story by The Associated Press that was critical of a Las Vegas land deal involving the senator. He said Reid got approval from the Senate Ethics Committee for the expenditure.

http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/blogs/politicalticker/2007/02/nevada-sen-reid-hires-hollywood.html

[MadMaddie]

1. I think Reid needs to be replaced

[aquart]

2. Defending yourself is a crime?

[MadMaddie]

3. No...he has every right to defend himself in this case.

I just think he is wrong for the role that he holds in Congres. I should have clarified.

[oasis]

4. Reid believes he's done no wrong and will let his attorney handle it from here.

The Senator has bigger fish to fry.

[snowbear]

5. Replaced by who?

And for what reason?

[montanacowboy]

7. By Russ Feingold for starters

someone needs to take control of that place and Russ is the guy to do it;

that debacle on the non binding bullshit - we can't even get a toothless ridiculous non binding resolution up for a vote - JHC, what has changed?

[SharonAnn]

6. Don't underestimate Reid. His style is quiet, but his strength is formidable.