Former Solicitor General Ted Olson would have instant credibility at DOJ and has so many devoted past and present colleagues that he could attract some real talent to the Department in the Administration’s final months. He left DOJ with his formidable reputation enhanced despite the controversies swirling around Attorney General Ashcroft. No credible legal critic would emerge. He’d make the tough calls without worrying about his next job – he’d serve the law and the department. And Olson is an articulate advocate for critical anti-terrorism measures. Conservatives could be expected to cheer his nomination.