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Breaking on FNC - Sen. Judd Gregg has withdrawn his nomination (Will Hold Press Conf. at 5:25 P.M. E
FNC | 2-12-09

Posted on 02/12/2009 1:17:04 PM PST by STARWISE

Edited on 02/12/2009 1:29:09 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

Developing.

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Drudge Report Announcement

GREGG WITHDRAWS NOMINATION FOR COMMERCE SEC
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.”


TOPICS: Breaking News; Government; US: New Hampshire
KEYWORDS: 111th; bho44; bhocommerce; census; commercedept; gregg; juddgregg; nevermind; obamatruthfile; porkulus
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To: keepitreal
Sorry, I'm not much of a diplomat


121 posted on 02/12/2009 1:45:09 PM PST by tomkat (tar/feathers is way too subtle)
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To: Nicholas Jenkins
"Hannity not exactly the sharpest knife in drawer."

No truer words have ever been written. I'm sure he's a nice guy and well meaning, but he really is an embarrassment sometimes.

122 posted on 02/12/2009 1:45:14 PM PST by Big_Monkey
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To: STARWISE

Thank you Senator Gregg for not throwing your convictions aside! Thank you, thank you!!!!


123 posted on 02/12/2009 1:45:31 PM PST by callthemlikeyouseethem (Biden10/19/08: "I probably shouldn't have said all this because.. the press is here")
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To: kAcknor

Thank you! I was hoping somebody would Photoshop that.


124 posted on 02/12/2009 1:46:11 PM PST by Hoffer Rand (There ARE two Americas: "God's children" and the tax payers)
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To: anniegetyourgun
In all of American history, has there ever been a transition as rocky as this one? The corruption is breathtaking. Bring Elliot Spitzer back to clean up the mess. I'm not kidding. Widget aside, he's got the b*lls to clean up this mess.
125 posted on 02/12/2009 1:46:27 PM PST by April Lexington (Study the constitution so you know what they are taking away!)
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To: STARWISE

Bring it on .... BOOOOOM !!!


126 posted on 02/12/2009 1:47:40 PM PST by Deetes (God Bless the Troops)
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To: top 2 toe red

One of the things the MSM doesn’t comprehend is the fact that the Census was the reason not only because the White House took it over but for the fact that it is only a “sampling” which will be taken over by Acorn. That will never be admitted on MSM. Acorn is not a word that will come out of their mouths until this thing is passed.


127 posted on 02/12/2009 1:47:48 PM PST by acoulterfan
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To: tomkat

I used to work for politicians. They cut your heart out with a smile on their faces, telling you that you are the best friend they ever had.


128 posted on 02/12/2009 1:48:11 PM PST by keepitreal (Obama brings change: an international crisis (terrorism) within 6 months)
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To: acoulterfan

Maybe someone should storm CNN headquarters and capture it so we can play Leave it to Beaver reruns 24/7 until America remembers its roots!!!!


129 posted on 02/12/2009 1:48:24 PM PST by April Lexington (Study the constitution so you know what they are taking away!)
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To: STARWISE
Pence, a staunch conservative that REALLY represents “The People” called on him to do it. He is also preparing tot take the issue to court.
130 posted on 02/12/2009 1:48:29 PM PST by gidget7 (Duncan Hunter-Valley Forge Republican!)
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To: STARWISE

!The House of Card’s is falling

Btw, Orly was in Nashville at the NRB Convention. She met with several State and Federal Government Officials including the FBI and US Attorneys.

At the Proclaiming Justice Dinner she met with many more Leaders from across the Nation, including the Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court.

But IMHO the highlight of her visit was the 2/10/09 interview with Matthew Hill.

http://www.irnusanews.com/our-programs/matthew-hill-show


131 posted on 02/12/2009 1:49:10 PM PST by FreeManN (DefendOurFreedoms.US)
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To: acoulterfan
CNN is “stunned” and “taken aback”.........!!!!!

The poor little babies. Waaaah.

132 posted on 02/12/2009 1:49:14 PM PST by Red Steel
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To: jla

Yeah, I don’t remember them going live to President Bush every time he opened his mouth.


133 posted on 02/12/2009 1:49:26 PM PST by KansasGirl
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To: April Lexington

Noooooo.....please....not another corrupt, male slut!


134 posted on 02/12/2009 1:49:39 PM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: meyer

What about LaHood? Or did he get shot down for Transportation Sec? I guess I haven’t been paying attention.


135 posted on 02/12/2009 1:49:45 PM PST by savedbygrace (You are only leading if someone follows. Otherwise, you just wandered off... [Smokin' Joe])
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To: woofie

OBAMA BURNED: GREGG WITHDRAWS AFTER POLICIES TOO MUCH TO STOMACH

LOL!

Great Drudge headline!


136 posted on 02/12/2009 1:50:20 PM PST by KansasGirl
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To: STARWISE

Let me guess. He owes back taxes and he hired an illegal alien back in 1980.


137 posted on 02/12/2009 1:50:36 PM PST by UglyinLA
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To: St. Louis Conservative

I don’t trust Gregg now for leaving in the first place.


138 posted on 02/12/2009 1:50:45 PM PST by bluerose (PALIN For President)
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To: STARWISE
Lifting sanctions on Syria, before the Hariri assassination is resolved, is the pinnacle of stupidity. Good for Gregg, to drop out of the Carter II Administration.

P.S. IF ONLY Colin Powell had had the guts to do the same...

139 posted on 02/12/2009 1:51:05 PM PST by rfp1234 (Phodopus campbelli: household ruler since July 2007.)
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To: Red Steel

The 3rd man to drop out of the Obama administration before being in it and he’s the only one without a scandal making him do it.


140 posted on 02/12/2009 1:51:18 PM PST by cripplecreek (The poor bastards have us surrounded.)
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