openleft.com - 2/3/2009
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So, Judd Gregg will become Commerce Secretary, and a Republican will keep Gregg's seat in the Senate. Gregg's lifetime Progressive Punch rating of 10.08 out of 100.00 , and 6.91 "when the chips are down," should make him a much needed right-wing champion for the Commerce Department. Gregg should ...
Obama picks Judd Gregg as Secretary of Commerce
americablog.com 2/3/2009 — It's official: During his remarks, Gregg said, "This is not a time for partisanship." Really? If so, why did Gregg insist on being replaced by a Republican Senator? Because, Gregg went out of his way to make it clear he cut a deal. He said: I also ...
Gregg withdraws Commerce nomination
thehill.com 2/12/2009 — Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.), who would have brought a bipartisan flavor to President Obama's cabinet and circle of economic advisors, unexpectedly and abruptly withdrew his nomination Thursday, dealing yet another blow to the president's bumpy first ...
Gregg May Have Had Conflict Of Interest In Commerce: AP
huffingtonpost.com 2/27/2009 —
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's former nominee to become commerce secretary, Sen. Judd Gregg, steered taxpayer money to his home state's redevelopment of a former Air Force base even as he and his brother engaged in real estate deals ...
Republicans say Gregg won't give Dems 60
thehill.com 1/31/2009 — 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 ...
Gregg withdraws as commerce nominee
boston.com 2/12/2009 — Senator Judd Gregg, the New Hampshire Republican, withdrew this afternoon as President Obama's nominee for Commerce Secretary, saying he had too many difference on the stimulus package and the Census.
Gregg confirms he could go to Commerce
boston.com 1/30/2009 — By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff WASHINGTON -- Senator Judd Gregg, the New Hampshire Republican, confirmed this morning that he is being considered by President Obama for the post of Secretary of Commerce. The White House said no decision has...
2/13: Judd Changes His Mind
blogometer.nationaljournal.com 2/13/2009 — Liberal bloggers are blasting Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) for abruptly withdrawing his nomination as Commerce Sec., which apparently took Obama by surprise. The netroots see Gregg's move as further evidence that GOPers have no interest in cooperating with ...
Judd Gregg quitting the Senate as well as Obama's team?
latimesblogs.latimes.com 2/13/2009 — Buried in all the words uttered this afternoon and evening about the abrupt and surprising departure of yet anothe r Obama administration Cabinet member -- Republican Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, who was set to become Commerce secretary -- ...
Judd Gregg: Not Without My Elephant
hotair.com 2/1/2009 — Barack Obama figured out a clever way to give Harry Reid his 60-vote, filibuster-proof majority in the Senate. Instead of continuing to raid Reid’s caucus for Cabinet appointees, Obama could find a Republican Senator whose seat was at serious ...
First 100 days: Gregg, Holder, Lynn —
First Read 2/3/2009
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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