He is not.
A simple Google search reveals that truthfully (and this has been verified at multiple, legitimate sources) that he was registered Independent in New York, but then re-registered with no political affiliation after he realized Independent was a political party.
When confronted with this, many have been posting that Fitzgerald was appointed by Republicans and Democrats had "nothing to do with it".
Also not true.
First of all, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee who was the first Democrat to call for an investigation and ask Ashcroft to appoint a special counsel.
Secondly, the nomination requires a Senate confirmation.
According to:
http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/iln/aboutus/patrickjfizgerald.html
The United States Senate confirmed his nomination by unanimous consent and President Bush signed his commission on October 29, 2001.
His confirmation was on October 23, 2001, during which time Senator Durbin (D) is reported to have aided in having the confirmation proceed.
During that time, according to the Senate website, Democrats were a majority party of the Senate.
Majority Party (June 6, 2001-November 12, 2002 --): Democrat (50 seats)
Minority Party: Republican (49 seats)
Other Parties: 1
Source
So yes, Democrats did have something to do with this special counsel. A whole lot.
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