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politicalwire.com - 1/30/2009
Who Would Lynch Pick to Replace Gregg?
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James Pindell, who has covered New Hampshire politics since 2002, tells Political Wire that the odds of Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) taking the job of secretary of commerce are currently 65-35 if offered. But Pindell notes that Gov. John Lynch (D), who would choose Gregg's replacement in the Senate, ...
huffingtonpost.com - 1/30/2009
Judd Gregg: Commerce Secretary?
— huffingtonpost.com — There is a strong possibility that Barack Obama will choose Republican Sen. Judd Gregg to serve as... his Secretary of Commerce, Democratic Senate aides tell the Huffington Post. The move would fill a vacancy that has lingered since Gov. Bill ... (more) Judd Gregg: Commerce Secretary?

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thehill.com - 1/31/2009
Republicans say Gregg won't give Dems 60
— thehill.com — 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 ... (more) Republicans say Gregg won't give Dems 60

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marcambinder.theatlantic.com - 2/2/2009
Lynch Will Appoint Republican If Obama Nominates Gregg
— 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 ... (more) Lynch Will Appoint Republican If Obama Nominates Gregg

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Political Animal — ... next year. * If Judd Gregg leaves the Senate to join Obama's cabinet, who would New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch (D) choose to replace him? There's some talk that former Gov. Walter Peterson, a liberal Republican, would be among the leading candidates, though he probably wouldn't seek re-election.— ...

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For Democrats, Best Choice May be a Republican — FiveThirtyEight: Politics Done Right
There doesn't seem to be much of a consensus about just whom New Hampshire John Governor, a moderate Democrat, might appoint to replace Judd Gregg in the Senate if Gregg, as now appears somewhat likely, is chosen to be Barack Obama's Commerce Secretary . The Hill is reporting , however, that ...