Bush leaves Gonzales to drown on his own

At the press availabilty in Mexico, the US Attorney firings dominated the US press' questions. Bush's answers sounded very tepid towards Gonzales, making a very clear point that Bush had passed on complaints about US attorney's only in general terms.

But it was this carefully crafted distancing phrase that captured my ear.

"But I never brought up a specific case or gave him specific instructions."

This was followed by a big smile similar to that of a small child who just successfully pooped in the toilet trainer.

It's very clear. If the politics are proved, Gonzales is on his own.

Later: (CNN) Gonzales to go to Capitol Hill 'later this week'.