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dailykos.com - 2/13/2009
On that Commerce post
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I've got an idea about what Obama should do with that post. It's kind of crazy, but keep an open mind and try not to dismiss it out of hand, no matter how unconventional it might be in today's political world: Nominate a fucking Democrat.
BREAKING: Gregg withdraws from consideration for Commerce post
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 2/12/2009
BREAKING: Gregg withdraws from consideration for Commerce post
— politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — Republican Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire released a statement Thursday withdrawing from consideration to be President... Obama's Commerce Secretary. Full statement follows: “I want to thank the President for nominating me to serve in his Cabinet as ... (more) BREAKING: Gregg withdraws from consideration for ...

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washingtonpost.com - 2/13/2009
Gregg Withdraws As Commerce Pick
— washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from... the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) Gregg Withdraws As Commerce Pick

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Gregg Withdraws as Commerce Secretary Nominee
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 2/12/2009
Gregg Withdraws as Commerce Secretary Nominee
— thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com — The Obama administration loses another Cabinet nominee. (more) Gregg Withdraws as Commerce Secretary Nominee

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Good morning, brothers and sisters!
Eschaton — Good morning, brothers and sisters! Now this is what I call an idea! Signed, Not Atrios

Friday on my mind
The Sideshow — Oh, how embarrassing - Obama worked so hard to bring an odious Republican scumbag into his administration as Secretary of Commerce, but for some reason, it seems, Judd Gregg just couldn't bring himself to play nice ...

Brilliant
Suburban Guerrilla — What a great idea!

2/13: Judd Changes His Mind
Blogometer — ... . Lefty bloggers are also urging Obama to choose a Dem to replace Gregg at Commerce. Conservative bloggers, on the other hand, are praising Gregg for his ...

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