Of course he didn’t shut down the commission. However he knew the ropes as a secretary of state. In spite of that a crapfest erupted that stalled the commission and lead to its demise.
THAT DID NOT HAVE TO HAPPEN! WE LOST TWO YEARS OF INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTIONS AND PROBABLY CONTROL OF THE HOUSE.
I know Kris Kobach personally. He is one of the finest, honest, most intelligent person I have ever met. His character and professional and academic credentials are impeccable. Whatever the reason for shutting down the commission, I don’t hold Kris responsible.