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August 10, 2010 in Region
Gregoire asks to be taken off Kagan successor list
Associated Press
OLYMPIA — Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire has taken herself out of the running to replace Elena Kagan as solicitor general.
Gregoire called the White House on Tuesday afternoon to say she doesn’t want to be considered for the job.
Her spokesman, Cory Curtis, says she told officials that the time wasn’t right for her or the state, but that she was “humbled she may have been considered.”
Kagan was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court last Thursday. An Obama administration official had previously told The Associated Press that Gregoire was among those being considered to replace Kagan.
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Orange on August 10 at 4:39 p.m.
She has higher asperations.
PhiltheBibliophil on August 10 at 5:05 p.m.
Of course not, she wants to stay and keep screwing up the State of Washington! And I’m a Democrat!
Orange on August 10 at 6:28 p.m.
Sad isn’t it. No one else to vote for.
opiemuyo on August 10 at 9:03 p.m.
Crap! the only silver lining to Kagan being added. ‘Tis a sad day.
Dazzeetrader11 on August 11 at 1:47 a.m.
Well…she might send Verner in her place!! Silver lining?
lewis8457 on August 11 at 8:36 a.m.
The fact the Obama administration picked her for anything speaks volumes about our leaders thinking ability.