02-12-2009, 15:25
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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.”
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02-12-2009, 15:36
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He must have his taxes in order.
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02-12-2009, 16:15
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Oh well. He can draw extended unemployment now.
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02-12-2009, 16:32
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Oh well. He can draw extended unemployment now.
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He said he was staying in the Senate.
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02-12-2009, 19:46
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Seems to me that Barry's having a rather difficult time getting enough piccolo players to play on his band wagon. Maybe he isn't the band director he claimed to be during the election. 
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02-12-2009, 19:54
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Seems to me that Barry's having a rather difficult time getting enough piccolo players to play on his band wagon. Maybe he isn't the band director he claimed to be during the election.
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Well, he told Gregg he wanted him, then almost immediately started eliminating his responsibilities and disrespecting him.
Which Dim was it who said that Gregg could not be trusted to conduct an impartial census, then started working to give it to Rahm?
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02-12-2009, 20:18
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I am increasingly concerned with the White House's internal communication issues.
Source is here. Excerpts follow.
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Obama himself told an Illinois newspaper that Gregg’s withdrawal was “something of a surprise” because the senator had “approached us with interest and seemed enthusiastic.”
Although one White House aide said he was “blindsided” by the news, chief of staff Rahm Emanuel said Gregg signaled to the administration earlier in week that he was having second thoughts and Obama met with him Wednesday at the White House to urge him to stay.
In an on-plane briefing as the president flew on Air Force One to Springfield on Thursday evening, Gibbs said that Gregg told the president of his decision to withdraw in a telephone call on Wednesday.
But Obama later told the pool reporter on the flight that he hadn't known until today, and called Gregg "a good man" who had a "change of heart."
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Would it be helpful if the president were to put aside using his Blackberry to keep his finger on the pulse of America until he can get a handle on who is saying what to whom in the West Wing?
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