politico.com - 2/3/2009
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Taking some of the allure -- though only some -- out of the Gregg choice, New Hampshire Governor John Lynch signaled he'll appoint a Republican in a statement :
We are in the midst of a national economic crisis, and it calls for cooperation on all of our parts. We all need to work together ...
thehill.com - 1/31/2009
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Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) won’t accept a position
as President Obama’s secretary of Commerce unless he is...
guaranteed his Senate seat remains in GOP hands, said two Republicans who know Gregg well. Departing the Senate without one could give Democrats ...
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Republicans say Gregg won't give Dems 60
marcambinder.theatlantic.com - 2/2/2009
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marcambinder.theatlantic.com —
Gov. John Lynch (D-NH) indicated today he'll appoint
a Republican to replace Sen. Judd Gregg if Obama...
nominates the New Hampshire senator to be Secretary of Commerce. In a statement, Lynch said that Gregg made it clear that he would not resign the ...
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Lynch Will Appoint Republican If Obama Nominates Gregg
politico.com - 2/2/2009
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politico.com —
New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch said Monday that
Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) told him he won’t leave...
the Senate to become Secretary of Commerce unless a Republican fills the vacated seat.
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Gregg: A Republican must fill the seat
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Gregg Walks Over
politics.theatlantic.com 2/3/2009 — President Obama this morning will name New Hampshire's Judd Gregg to be his Secretary of Commerce after a whirlwind courtship and promises that Gregg's ascension will not cost the Republican Party its ability to filibuster Democratic legislation.
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talkingpointsmemo.com 2/12/2009 — According to our Matt Cooper, Gregg called New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch (D) a few hours ahead of releasing his withdrawal statement to alert him. But the White House appeared blindsided by the Gregg withdrawal, according to various reports, so much ...
Republican Out, Republican In
yglesias.thinkprogress.org 2/3/2009 — By Brian Beutler
Elana Schor has the latest on the Judd Gregg comings and goings:
Senator Judd Gregg and New Hampshire’s Democratic Gov. John Lynch have both confirmed what has been much discussed over the last several days: Gregg has made ...
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The Boston Globe 's lead story: "Cabinet deal is set for Gregg." "President Obama plans to nominate Senator Judd Gregg of New Hampshire for secretary of commerce today… [NH Gov. John] Lynch said that Gregg would only take the job on condition that ...
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