This article is about President Obama’s pick for Commerce Secretary. His nominee is Republican Senator Judd Gregg from New Hampshire. James Madison had mentioned in The Federalist No 10 that political parties stemmed from society’s preferences and factions. And it was these that caused the parties to resent each other. Obama (regardless of any personal opinions) is doing something for the common good by working across party lines. Something that Madison stated wasn’t likely to happen. By creating a bipartisan cabinet, he is bringing multiple view points and various areas of expertise and specialization into the discussion. Regardless of his party, many believe that Gregg is qualified for the job. However, Gregg refuses to leave the Senate if his seat will be lost to a Democrat, which would therefore disrupt the current balance of senators.
Monday, February 2, 2009
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well, i think that the way obama is starting off his term is great. breaking those conceptions is great. who know breaking those habits might be what it takes to get the country and economy back on good standing.
ReplyDeleteAppointing a legislator from the opposition party to an administration post has often been used to both show "bi-partisanship" and take a vote away from the opposition. Since Senator Gregg will be replaced by a Republican, it means he called the President's bluff, or this is as bi-partisan a venture as you can get.
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference a day or two makes. Soon after the nomination came the withdrawl. Whiich is unfortunate because Gregg appeared to be more than qualified for the position of Commerce Secretary.What is even more disappointing is the fact that it appears that his decision to withdraw was made along party lines. Sometimes in Washington, the Republican and Democrats behave like Yankees and RedSox fans, " one would rather die than root for or support the other". Definitely what we don't need as we try and turn things around economically in this country.
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