senator judd turns down commerce sec

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just heard it on MSNBC...

whats going on Obama

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Judd is a smart guy! Evidently, he and the Prez could not come to terms.

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I just heard it too,

Not gooooood

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Just read a couple or newsbits on it. Seems he was more interested in serving Republican ideals than moving the country in a more bipartisan fashion. Its his right to do so.

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He is giving a press conference now. He say he does not want the job unless he can actually do his job.

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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.”

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2010 Should be an interesting year for the GOP.

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2010 Should be an interesting year for the GOP.

It will be an interesting year for the Dims too.

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Just read a couple or newsbits on it. Seems he was more interested in serving Republican ideals than moving the country in a more bipartisan fashion. Its his right to do so.

Bipartisan means agreeing with a democrat.

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Isn't that Sen from NH, or one of those New England states?

If you can't even get a Republican from the North East on board, you don't have much chance at a Bi-partisan effort.

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2010 Should be an interesting year for the GOP.

It will be an interesting year for the Dims too.

Sure will. Lets see how it pans out.

As usual, I won't be one of the ones whining my way through it.

Just read a couple or newsbits on it. Seems he was more interested in serving Republican ideals than moving the country in a more bipartisan fashion. Its his right to do so.

Bipartisan means agreeing with a democrat.

When you are in a Democrat's administration, yes.