yglesias.thinkprogress.org - 2/3/2009
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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 it clear that he would only accept an ...
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
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NH-Sen: It's Gregg for Commerce
Swing State Project —
... a fresh independent voice in his Cabinet but at a huge cost to Republicans and the larger Senate.
The run-up to the nomination has focused on backroom deals, from New Hampshire's statehouse to Washington, to preserve the balance of power in Congress. And Tuesday's White House announcement is expected to be accompanied by one by New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch that will ensure that Gregg's seat won't switch to the Democrats before the 2010 elections.
Brian Beutler nails it:
Surely Gregg's desire to replace himself with somebody who will often ...
The 17th Amendment: A Good Thing
Lawyers, Guns and Money —
In re the appointment of Judd Gregg to commerce, Beutler snarks: Surely Gregg’s desire to replace himself with somebody who will often oppose his new boss’s agenda is evidence of his deep commitment to the administration, the cabinet, and the agency he appears poised to head. As a reason to dislike the appointment, this is fair. But it should be said that on the merits Gregg is of course right to insist on a Republican replacement. As much as I want 60 seats, it would be ridiculous for Gregg's personal ambition to effectively ...
And Gregg Makes Three
Shakesville —
... Yglesias sniffs: "Surely Gregg's desire to replace himself with somebody who will often oppose his new boss's agenda is evidence of his deep commitment to the administration, the cabinet, and the agency he appears poised to head." ...
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