Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder, who suggested that the Justice Department, rather than a biased independent counsel, should investigate Baitgate.
Eric Holder predictably suggested that the Justice Department should investigate rather than any other agency. 
mnli hypothesis: Eric Holder predictably suggested that the Justice Department should investigate rather than any other agency.  premise: Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder, who suggested that the Justice Department, rather than a biased independent counsel, should investigate Baitgate.