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Author:  Loyal [ Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Obama's Pick For Commerce Secretary Withdraws

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Senator Gregg Statement on His Withdrawal for Consideration of U.S. Commerce Secretary

Sen. Gregg stated, “I want to thank the President for nominating me to serve in his Cabinet as Secretary of Commerce. This was a great honor, and I had felt that I could bring some views and ideas that would assist him in governing during this difficult time. I especially admire his willingness to reach across the aisle.

“However, it has become apparent during this process that this will not work for me as I have found that on issues such as the stimulus package and the Census there are irresolvable conflicts for me. Prior to accepting this post, we had discussed these and other potential differences, but unfortunately we did not adequately focus on these concerns. We are functioning from a different set of views on many critical items of policy.

“Obviously the President requires a team that is fully supportive of all his initiatives.

“I greatly admire President Obama and know our country will benefit from his leadership, but at this time I must withdraw my name from consideration for this position.

“As we move forward, I expect there will be many issues and initiatives where I can and will work to assure the success of the President’s proposals. This will certainly be a goal of mine.

“Kathy and I also want to specifically thank Governor Lynch and Bonnie Newman for their friendship and assistance during this period. In addition we wish to thank all the people, especially in New Hampshire, who have been so kind and generous in their supportive comments.

“As a further matter of clarification, nothing about the vetting process played any role in this decision. I will continue to represent the people of New Hampshire in the United States Senate.”

Author:  Beeblebrox [ Thu Feb 12, 2009 6:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Obama's Pick For Commerce Secretary Withdraws

He never really seemed that into it. I'm kind of glad he's out.

Author:  Beeblebrox [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 3:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Obama's Pick For Commerce Secretary Withdraws

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/postpa ... hdrew.html

Why Gregg Withdrew by William Kristol

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Republicans on the Hill with whom I’ve spoken are in a sense relieved; they were worried that clever “post-partisan” or bipartisan tactics by Obama could split and weaken an already uncertain and demoralized GOP.


They had a chance to have a GOP member of Obama's cabinet who would oversee entitlement reform from a conservative perspective. It would be the entitlement reform they say they want but the credit for it would have largely gone to the Obama administration. So the GOP knee-capped Gregg because bipartisanship is bad for Republicans. They, as they always do, put party first.

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