BET Wire: Free Eric Holder!

Attorney general wants out, and there's a bracelet for that.

In Case You Missed It - Republicans leave President Obama scratching his head; Ben Carson kind of blames the spread of measles on immigrants; one lawmaker thinks it's OK if your food service worker doesn't wash his hands after a bathroom break — and more. — Joyce Jones (@BETpolitichick)
Let Him Go! - Attorney General Eric Holder also is being held hostage as a result of the Senate's historic delay on the vote to confirm Loretta Lynch. Even Holder has joked about the irony of his Republican haters' unwillingness to let him go. In an effort to add a little levity to the situation, top aides, friends and other supporters are making a fashion statement with black rubber bracelets that read "Free Eric Holder." Former DOJ spokeswoman Adora Jenkins told the Wall Street Journal, "It’s ridiculous how long this has been going on and friends and supporters of the attorney general want to be able to show their support and also have a laugh.’’ (Photo: Courtesy of Department of Justice aide)
Was That His Professional Opinion? - In an article in GQ magazine titled "What If Sarah Palin Were a Brain Surgeon," retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson is quoted calling President Obama a "psychopath." The potential 2016 presidential contender made the remark in a conversation with chief adviser Armstrong Williams, who noted that the president was looking "elegant." Carson's response: "Like most psychopaths. That's why they're successful. That's the way they look. They all look great." (Photo: Molly Riley/UPI /LANDOV)Stepping Aside - On March 27, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid announced he's stepping down. The 75-year-old Reid said that he wants to make sure Democrats regain control of the Senate next year and that it would be "inappropriate" for him to soak up campaign resources when he could be focusing on putting the Democrats back in power, the Associated Press reports. (Photo: AP Photo/Molly Riley, File)

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In Case You Missed It - Attorney General Eric Holder wants out and there's a bracelet for that; Ben Carson has been talking crazy about President Obama; Jesse Jackson Jr. is half way home, and more. — Joyce Jones (@BETpolitichick) (Photo: BET)

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