As Twitchy reported, the Justice Department is in boiling hot water after the news broke that it had secretly obtained two months’ worth of AP journalists’ phone records. Now comes word that Attorney General Eric Holder has recused himself from the ensuing investigation.

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Hmmm.

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More insight from attorney and Ace of Spades HQ contributor Gabriel Malor:

On what possible grounds could the AG recuse himself? His authorization was required for the secret AP subpoenas. — Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) May 14, 2013

So, if he's recusing, it tends to suggest he did, in fact, authorize the subpoenas. — Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) May 14, 2013

I had assumed that this scandal would take the same shape as Fast and Furious, with Obama Admin officials denying all knowledge. — Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) May 14, 2013

But with AG Holder recusing, that doesn't appear to be the case. — Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) May 14, 2013

Folks seem unclear about recusal. Recusal exists for proceedings where the impartiality of a participant can reasonably be questioned. — Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) May 14, 2013

So, for example, a judge would be expected to recuse himself from a case in which he's got a financial interest in the outcome. — Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) May 14, 2013

Or, to take another example, a prosecutor would be expected to recuse himself from a case against her former law firm. — Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) May 14, 2013

WRT AG Holder, he should recuse himself from involvement in investigations in which his impartiality could reasonably be questioned. — Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) May 14, 2013

Now, in the past, such recusals have not been deemed good enough because, when you get down to it, DOJ is still investigating DOJ. — Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) May 14, 2013

Twitterers smell something rotten in the swamp:

He's guilty as sin RT “@tonykatz: Eric Holder recuses himself from DOJ case regarding wiretapping? Reason?” #twisters #tcot — Snarky Basterd (@Snarky_Basterd) May 14, 2013

ERIC HOLDER (monkey boy) has recused himself from leak investigation. His ass is guilty as sin. And so is Obama. Investigate the lot of them — Alphonso (@truemanchurian) May 14, 2013

Of course he does. #Corrupt RT @KatiePavlich ERIC HOLDER RECUSES HIMSELF FROM AP LEAK INVESTIGATION — Martha (@txlatinchic) May 14, 2013

Recusing yourself is not unusual, but it's so outside of Eric Holder's character, the natural reaction should be "wtf" #DOJ — Savannah (@thesavvy) May 14, 2013

#CultureofCorruption comes home to roost. RT @KatiePavlich ERIC HOLDER RECUSES HIMSELF FROM AP LEAK INVESTIGATION — Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) May 14, 2013

The wheels are coming off.

I have no patience with this #AP leak. No patience at all. I think it's time for Eric Holder to step down. — Sara Ackerman (@saramikaila) May 14, 2013

@KatiePavlich Eric Holder should recuse himself from his job. — Chuck Broadwater (@ChuckBroadwater) May 14, 2013

Eric Holder should permanently recuse himself from public office altogether… I recommend a #LeavenworthRetirementVilla #AP #DOJ #Snoopgate — Shoshana McCrimmon (@sdmccrimmon) May 14, 2013

Thank you Eric Holder for recusing yourself from #AP investigation. Now kindly recuse yourself from the job of Attorney General. — Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) May 14, 2013

Yes, please.