With the President’s admonishment to “tone down” the rhetoric, especially about his friend Attorney General Gonzales, the right has responded in kind.

Michelle Malkin writes succinctly in an article entitled, No, YOU “Tone It Down”, quoting Laura Ingraham, who said the following:

“In a slightly disturbing interview in USA TODAY, President Bush tells everyone to “tone down” the rhetoric. That’s funny, that’s what the Democrats are saying too. The President, in fact, needs conservatives to be mobilized, passionate, and strong in their support of his nominee–toning it down never helps the GOP. (see, e.g., the fights over Bolton, Estrada, and Bork.)”

Michelle has quite a take on the above words. Read the whole thing and the links.

Krempasky at Red State makes a compelling argument for President Bush not to nominate Attorney General Gonzales in, Demoralizing the base. He (Read the rest of the story below the fold...)