Talk politics.

The pivotal question is who is he risking his reputation to? We're not talking about the electorate here, but the people in the government. Throwing Holder, and subsequently the entire CIA under the bus also has serious ramifications to a Presidency. It could also be seen as an anti-military and even anti-security move. I mean there's so many ways this could damage his reputation both ways, but to assume it only damages it one way? Come on.