I was reading about the Gregg's withdrawal from consideration as Commerce Secretary. And how he abstained from voting for the stimulus package. And now the entire state of NH thinks he's a big idiot. 2010 comin up baby! I am happy. More below the fold.
I think Obama made a brilliant move nominating Gregg. I think he saw several steps ahead of Gregg, deciding on all possible scenarios, and it was a win for Obama. Think about it. Obama nominates Gregg showing bipartisanship. Gregg fidgets on the stimulus vote. Looks like an idiot. Gregg withdraws because of "irreconciliable differences". Looks like an even greater idiot. Republican party looks like the biggest idiot by obstructing progress. Obama just brushes the dirt off his shoulders. Sweet.
I was reading a blogpost by Simon Rosenberg at HuffPo regarding Gregg. One of the commenters made a great point about Obama's nominations:
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Obama has a knack for putting the light on certain people. Before his nomination, not many were talking about Gregg...now everyone is, and he doesn't come up looking like a rose...more the picture of a thorn, like all the rethugs, a thorn in the side of our Country.
Daschles little foibles didn't add much luster to his reputation, we all know more about his "favors" now. Gobama.
These "failed nominees" were somewhat infamous by the time they failed to pass muster. That is a good thing.
It reminds me of the attention paid to Rick Warren and his anti-gay nonsense after the spot light shone on him before the inauguration...he had to straighten up right quickly.
Who is next?
And when you think about it, it's true. The spotlight is intense. I look forward to the next nominee.