It doesn’t pass the smell test: Richardson, Geithner, Killefer, Daschle… is Gregg next?
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And the honeymoon is over. For anyone who is keeping count – that's five failed or badly botched nominations in two weeks for President Obama (you may only be able to count to four, but guess which new nominee's Senate staff is being investigated for their strong ties to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff).
Obama's winning line up:
First was Bill Richardson who had been nominated as Commerce Secretary but pulled out because he is facing a grand jury investigation (remember when he was running for President? Oh how things can change…)
Next up was Tim Geithner for Treasury Secretary. He wants to lead ...