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And I just remembered this, from 2008.....

Obama considering ex-UNL chancellor for secretary of education, reports say

So why didn't Obama go for Spanier.......?

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From my above link....

A "liberal in a conservative state," Spanier was once publicly challenged for his stance on gays' rights to participate in ROTC, Griesen said, adding Spanier "served UNL well."