Obama Eyes Clinton Ally for Attorney General Job If confirmed, former Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder, who served in the Clinton administration, would be the first African-American to head the Department of Justice. Video courtesy of Reuters. (Nov. 19) Obama Eyes Clinton Ally for Attorney General Job If confirmed, former Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder, who served in the Clinton administration, would be the first African-American to head the Department of Justice. Video courtesy of Reuters. (Nov. 19) Eric Holder Clinton administration Justice Department Barack obama Cabinet White House