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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 Judd Gregg has withdrawn his nomination (Will Hold Press Conf.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: STARWISE

SWEET


21 posted on 02/12/2009 1:20:29 PM PST by b4its2late (Ignorance allows liberalism to prosper.)
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To: STARWISE

“If President Obama doesn’t trust Sen. Gregg to oversee a fair and accurate census, he should withdraw the nomination,” said GOP conference chairman Mike Pence, R-Ind.


22 posted on 02/12/2009 1:20:30 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer (The democRATS are near the tipping point.)
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To: STARWISE
Wow. I guess Gregg decided that he couldn't prostitute himself in this fashion.

He finally grew a backbone. I guess he couldn't take that slap in the face when they said that he couldn't be trusted with the Census.

Another defeat for Obama.

23 posted on 02/12/2009 1:20:39 PM PST by Cyropaedia ("Virtue cannot separate itself from reality without becoming a principal of evil...".)
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To: STARWISE

Well I applaud him if he is doing this because of principle(s).


24 posted on 02/12/2009 1:21:15 PM PST by beaversmom
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To: STARWISE

Commerce Secretary..... Not the most influencial job in the cabinet to begin with.


25 posted on 02/12/2009 1:21:15 PM PST by deport
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To: Nicholas Jenkins

I agree. His leadin to his show every day is an embarassment. Making a big deal over himself in such a silly way.


26 posted on 02/12/2009 1:21:32 PM PST by shankbear (Al-Qaeda grew while Monica blew)
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To: All

Reuters headline: Republican Senator Gregg withdraws as Obama’s commerce secretary nominee: spokeswoman


27 posted on 02/12/2009 1:21:51 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer (The democRATS are near the tipping point.)
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To: STARWISE

It is a smart move. With the BS going on with the 2010 Census, who would want to be part of that debacle. If the ship is sinking, get in a lifeboat while there is still room....


28 posted on 02/12/2009 1:21:57 PM PST by Born In America (Liberalism proves insanity can be learned....)
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To: STARWISE

Great! This is really good news.


29 posted on 02/12/2009 1:22:23 PM PST by livius
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To: goodnesswins

Judd accepted before they shifted census responsibility to Rahm Emmanual, a power grab never before attempted, even by Slick or LBJ.


30 posted on 02/12/2009 1:22:25 PM PST by EDINVA
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To: ladyvet; STARWISE
NASA ................................................................... $11 billion per year
War on Terror (through protection of President Bush) ..... $10 billion per month
Tim Geithner (payoffs to friends, banks, Congressmen, tax shelters) ....... $2000 billion per week
A Republican in Congress showing any testicular fortitude ............. PRICELESS

31 posted on 02/12/2009 1:22:33 PM PST by Diogenesis (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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To: Born In America

Now THAT is the change I’ve been waiting for.


32 posted on 02/12/2009 1:22:40 PM PST by exist
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To: BillyBonebrake

Yes..


33 posted on 02/12/2009 1:23:14 PM PST by STARWISE ( They (LIBS-STILL) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war- Richard Miniter))
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To: STARWISE

Good. Having obama snatch the census up was a slap in the face and a direct insult. I’m glad he showed the testicular fortitude to turn it down.


34 posted on 02/12/2009 1:23:19 PM PST by pgkdan
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To: STARWISE

He grew a spine?
Is he still a Senator?


35 posted on 02/12/2009 1:23:34 PM PST by silverleaf ("Men are not angered by mere misfortune but by misfortune conceived as injury" - Screwtape)
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To: STARWISE

http://www.drudgereport.com/flashgg.htm

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.”


36 posted on 02/12/2009 1:23:38 PM PST by abb ("What ISN'T in the news is often more important than what IS." Ed Biersmith, 1942 -)
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To: AppyPappy

No. He is still a Senator.


37 posted on 02/12/2009 1:23:40 PM PST by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: exist

What happend to hsi seat now? Does he keep it or does the RINO replacement keep it?


38 posted on 02/12/2009 1:24:05 PM PST by nhwingut (,)
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To: STARWISE

Gregg should have some interesting comments in coming days.


39 posted on 02/12/2009 1:24:39 PM PST by cripplecreek (The poor bastards have us surrounded.)
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To: STARWISE

Good on him!

Now let’s see if he and the Republicans can make a REALLY big play on this and bring the attempted manipulation/corruption/co-option of the Census in front of the people.

Hah, media whores will never allow it - but that shouldn’t stop the Pubbies from trying. Maybe, maybe, maybe they finally realize that they are on the dinner menu???


40 posted on 02/12/2009 1:24:51 PM PST by Ancesthntr
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