Comments on: Sen. Gregg withdraws Commerce nomination – WH “blindsided”

By: Chad Corbin

Chad Corbin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:08:52 +0000

It seems to me that the real rationale behind backing out is conspicuously missing from Judd’s press conference. He hems and haws how he “could not be Judd Gregg.” But he knows this economy is dropping down the tubes. He does not want to be the head of the department while it goes down. This drop out is a huge story just like ST says. Obama needs a henchman and therefore Gregg is not his guy. So why in the world would Obama even give him a chance in the firstplace? Could it be that the Obama White House is in disarray currently?

By: Carol

Carol — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:48:28 +0000

What a rollercoaster ride! One day I’m frightened about how incompetent Obama is. The next day I’m angry. The next day I’m laughing. The next day I’m crying. Could he be worse than Carter? Could he be slicker than Clinton? Hmm …

By: jana

jana — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:03:45 +0000

Anthony: I think he gets some kind of bonus points for speed, right?

And, please God, let Ed Morrisey be right about Gregg hitting the circuit and putting the brakes on this monstrosity.

By: NC Cop

NC Cop — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:31:03 +0000

Of course the media must now cover for Obama declaring the Sec. of Commerce an "obscure" post: Analysis: Obscure post gives Obama big headache I cannot begin to tell you how much I loathe the media.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:05:41 +0000

Actually, I think Sen. Gregg is the one who looks idiotic. He never should have agreed to take the job in the first place.

As for the census–they should sent you a postcard, and ask you name, age, sex, and how long you’ve been living at that address.

Think of the money they could save by not printing those moronic 12-page forms.

Oh, and since that’s not going to happen, and those forms will appear next year, I urge you to all write HUMAN in the box that asks you for your race.

By: Brontefan

Brontefan — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:35:15 +0000

Actually, this is a good thing. Now Obama can select a Democrat for Secretary of Commerce and forget about moving the Census to the White House!! Pres. Obama already has a questionable connection to ACORN, which is under federal investigation for voter fraud in several states, and now he wants to personally control the Census which is critical for the electoral college. His personal philosophy is –if you can get away with it, do it. I think moving the Census to the WH is opening the door for manipulation, whereas under the Dept. of Commerce the function must follow specific rules. This guy is really slicker than Willie! Meanwhile he continues to make television appearances as if he were just elected King. How many TV appearances did Bush make in the first three weeks?

By: SpideyTerry

SpideyTerry — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:34:05 +0000

Gregg resigning – neat

Gregg listing his reasons (the so-called stimulus bill and the census nonsense) – awesome

Gregg getting to keep his Senate seat – even better

Gregg “blindsiding” Obama – priceless

What the GOP needs to do now is get Gregg to make the rounds on TV to complain about the “stimulus” and the census.

Remember, Obama, you asked for it.

By: Anthony (Los Angeles)

Anthony (Los Angeles) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:44:17 +0000

That’s it! I think The One has just broken President John Tyler’s record for failed Cabinet or other high-level appointments.

That’s change you can believe in!