I certainly hope not. But....when Obama wanted confirmation for his tax evading Secretary of the Treasury, Judd Gregg, of New Hampshire, broke ranks with other Republications and voted for this. I was surprised and disappointed in Gregg...and wondered why he voted this way.
Now it's becoming apparent. In exchange for consideration for the Commerce Secretary post, will Gregg play along with Obama and help him get what he wants? (I certainly hope Gregg doesn't vote for the stimulus package, especially not as it is with all the money in it to pay back those who helped Obama win the election.)
Also, with Gregg out of the way as a Republican senator (if the Commerce Secretary post is confirmed for him), it will leave an opening for NH Gov. Lynch to appoint a Democrat in Gregg's stead, thus swinging the balance in the Senate even more in favor of the Democrats.
According to some reports, Lynch has promised not to do this. Promises! Promises! Is there more behind all of this than simply selecting someone for a cabinet post?
The people of NH elected Gregg to represent them as a Republican in the Senate. He may be a good selection for Commerce Secretary, but with the balance of power so close in Congress and adverse "changes" in the wind, he does have an obligation to those who have enabled him to be in this position.
We shall see if politics or ethics wins out.
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