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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

News Obama's TSA Nominee Withdraws

Posted by Dominic Holden on Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 8:13 AM

President Obama’s nominee to head the Transportation Security Administration, Erroll Southers, withdrew his name on Wednesday, saying that Republicans had politicized the appointment. The withdrawal was a setback for Mr. Obama’s efforts to allay concerns about airline security after several highly publicized breaches.

"It is clear that my nomination has become a lightning rod for those who have chosen to push a political agenda at the risk of the safety and security of the American people," Mr. Southers, a former F.B.I. agent, said in a statement. "This partisan climate is unacceptable, and I refuse to allow myself to remain part of their dialogue."

So all Republicans have to do is politicize an appointment and Obama's nominee goes fleeing? Republicans at least muscle their guys through.

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What a Pussy.

Posted by Good Riddance on January 20, 2010 at 8:14 AM

No one wants to climb onto a sinking ship.

Posted by Sad. But True. on January 20, 2010 at 8:15 AM

No one would want security responsibilities during Carter's long delayed second term.

Posted by CYA on January 20, 2010 at 8:18 AM

Yeah, it was easy for them because Obama's having a hard time finding someone who can answer questions honestly.

He told Congress he'd only once abused his FBI position by runnng a background check on his ex's new boyfriend. Okay fine we forgive you.

Obama's like Diogenes, except Diogenes kept looking for an honest man until he actually found one.

The nominee toasted himself.

Posted by gloomy gus on January 20, 2010 at 8:31 AM