Federal probe coming soon?

The Nashville City Paper reports today that federal prosecutors are being contacted about Bredesen's Watergate:

State House Minority Leader Jason Mumpower has been at the front of the pack calling for an independent investigation, saying the proper course is for the inquiry to go federal.

Mumpower said late Monday afternoon the TBI’s heightened involvement in the case was “a step in the right direction,” but added he was attempting to open a dialogue with U.S. Attorney Ed Yarborough’s office in Nashville.

“We’ll continue to push for that outside look,” Mumpower said. “We’ll continue behind the scenes and out in front to push for that outside look. …We are working toward a meeting with federal prosecutors.”