Posted on 02/12/2009 2:37:45 PM PST by bimboeruption
OBAMA BURNED: GREGG WITHDRAWS AFTER POLICIES TOO MUCH TO STOMACH Thu Feb 12 2009 16:18:14 ET
For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 12, 2009
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.”
..the senses..????..census
The census thing, no doubt. Or maybe he just realized he could never work with the likes of Rahm Emmanuel.
I wonder who the first big Democrat to bail on Zero will be.
Guess Gregg was starting to figure out what a Thug administration the One wanted. Kudos to Gregg
IWO I am not a felon like all the other (dem) nominees. LOL
John McCain.
The census being moved out of his department and under the control of 0 must have been the last straw. Good for him!
LOL!
Hey, Chode! We could use your wonderful photo here! LOL!
My money's on Hillary. All Obama's big diplomatic initiatives are being handled by other people.
Not that I blame either of them for not trusting the other.
I dunno. Do any of them have a conscience?
He’s still a traitor.
Wonder if Gregg sees this as a way to position himself for a presidential run in 2012?
God Bless Him.
Gregg withdraws as commerce secretary nominee
By LIZ SIDOTI and DAVID ESPO, Associated Press Writers Liz Sidoti And David Espo, Associated Press Writers 17 mins ago
WASHINGTON – Republican Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire abruptly withdrew his nomination as commerce secretary Thursday, the third Cabinet-level pick scuttled. The move left President Barack Obama without a full team to lead the government. He cited “irresolvable conflicts” with Obama’s handling of the economic stimulus and 2010 census.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090212/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/gregg_withdrawal
Naw Hillary is in line for the presidency, only needs to bump off the four in front of her.....’~)
Gregg got a look at what these fascist want to do, and his conscience was pricked. If only Collins and Snowe could have the same good sense.
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