Obama's Gregg Pick Worries GOP

peaceandlove · 02-07-2009, 10:48 AM

Obama's Gregg Pick Worries GOP

Sunday, February 1, 2009 12:36 PM
By: David A. Patten

GOP leaders are warning that President Barack Obama’s likely appointment of Republican Sen. Judd Gregg to serve as Secretary of Commerce could finally hand Democrats what they failed to win on Election Day: a 60-vote Senate majority that would render Republicans powerless to filibuster any legislation.

On Friday, reports surfaced that Gregg, of New Hampshire, is likely to be tapped by Obama this week for the job.

Gregg confirmed that he is under consideration for the post, describing himself as “honored.”

But the move has Republicans worried, as Gregg’s replacement will be made by New Hampshire’s Democratic governor, John Lynch.

Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., called Obama’s move “sneaky.” If a Democrat is appointed to fill Gregg’s slot, Republican senators will no longer have veto power over Democratic legislation.

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peaceandlove Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 2,776	Obama's Gregg Pick Worries GOP Obama's Gregg Pick Worries GOP Sunday, February 1, 2009 12:36 PM By: David A. Patten GOP leaders are warning that President Barack Obama’s likely appointment of Republican Sen. Judd Gregg to serve as Secretary of Commerce could finally hand Democrats what they failed to win on Election Day: a 60-vote Senate majority that would render Republicans powerless to filibuster any legislation. On Friday, reports surfaced that Gregg, of New Hampshire, is likely to be tapped by Obama this week for the job. Gregg confirmed that he is under consideration for the post, describing himself as “honored.” But the move has Republicans worried, as Gregg’s replacement will be made by New Hampshire’s Democratic governor, John Lynch. Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., called Obama’s move “sneaky.” If a Democrat is appointed to fill Gregg’s slot, Republican senators will no longer have veto power over Democratic legislation. Article Continues Here: http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/gre...mo_code=7937-1