Sen. Gregg withdraws as Commerce Secretary nominee

WASHINGTON--Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) withdrew his name Thursday as President Obama's Commerce Secretary. He cited differences with the administration over the stimulus bill and what he said was a "slight" issue over the handling of the Census Bureau.

The Obama team botched its chance to explain in a timely way, clearly, not in code, what Obama did--or did not--want to change in regards to overseeing the Census Bureau after Gregg was nominated. Click here for more on Lynn Sweet's blog.