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Instead Gregg cited ideological differences as his reason to withdraw -- not an issue for Daschle or Killefer who are both Democrats. More specifically, he referred to the recent stimulus package and the upcoming Census as key issues where he differs from the president. See Gregg's full statement below. - Matthew Wurtzel
SENATOR GREGG STATEMENT ON HIS WITHDRAWAL FROM CONSIDERATION OF U.S. COMMERCE SECRETARY Contact: Andrea Wuebker/Laena Fallon (GREGG) Sen. Gregg stated, "I want to thank the President for nominating me to serve in his Cabinet as Secretary of Commerce. This was a great honor, and I had felt that I could bring some views and ideas that would assist him in governing during this difficult time. I especially admire his willingness to reach across the aisle. "However, it has become apparent during this process that this will not work for me as I have found that on issues such as the stimulus package and the Census there are irresolvable conflicts for me. Prior to accepting this post, we had discussed these and other potential differences, but unfortunately we did not adequately focus on these concerns. We are functioning from a different set of views on many critical items of policy. "Obviously the President requires a team that is fully supportive of all his initiatives. "I greatly admire President Obama and know our country will benefit from his leadership, but at this time I must withdraw my name from consideration for this position. "As we move forward, I expect there will be many issues and initiatives where I can and will work to assure the success of the President's proposals. This will certainly be a goal of mine. "Kathy and I also want to specifically thank Governor Lynch and Bonnie Newman for their friendship and assistance during this period. In addition we wish to thank all the people, especially in New Hampshire, who have been so kind and generous in their supportive comments. "As a further matter of clarification, nothing about the vetting process played any role in this decision. I will continue to represent the people of New Hampshire in the United States Senate." ### Categories Deal Video
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President Obama's nominee for Commerce secretary, Sen. Judd Gregg, R-N.H., withdrew his name for consideration. Unlike prior Obama nominees, Gregg made it clear that his withdrawal had nothing to do with taxes, unlike the nominations of Tom Daschle, who was picked to head up the Department of Health and Human Services, and Nancy Killefer, who was slated to become the so-called "budget czar."
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