Via Roll Call, it appears the recent spate of criminal and ethical investigations is inspiring finger-pointing on the Hill:

While a Justice Department run by Republican appointees who were nominated by a conservative Republican president would normally get the benefit of the doubt from GOP lawmakers and staffers, some party insiders are privately wondering whether “rogue elements” within the department — and more specifically the Public Integrity Unit, where corruption cases are handled — are trying to tip the election to Democrats by leaking news of these investigations so late in the cycle.

“It would seem that the Public Integrity Unit of the Justice Department is running wild,” maintained a top Republican political operative, who would only speak on the condition of anonymity. “They’re trying to have some effect” on the midterm elections.

A House GOP leadership aide suggested that “rogue elements” within DOJ’s bureaucracy are “working for a Democratic victory” on Nov. 7.

Here's a thought. To avoid Justice Department leaks, avoid the kinds of unethical and criminal behavior that warrants a Justice Department investigation.