TSA nominee Erroll Southers withdraws

tsa_logoThe great news just keeps on flowing (kinda like the flood waters out here in Los Angeles). Another Obama appointed nut job, Erroll Southers who was nominated to head the Transportation Security Administration withdrew from consideration on Wednesday, saying his nomination was “obstructed by political ideology.” This is the same Erroll Southers who lied before Congress and called Christian identity oriented groups terrorists! The Washington Post has the story:

“I was extremely excited about the opportunity to lead the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and fulfill Secretary [Janet] Napolitano’s objective to develop it into the best organization of its kind in the world,” Southers said in a statement released by the White House on Wednesday. “However, it is apparent that this path has been obstructed by political ideology. I have decided, after deep reflection and in consultation with my family and friends to respectfully withdraw my name from consideration for confirmation as the assistant secretary for the TSA.”

“It is clear that my nomination has become a lightning rod for those who have chosen to push a political agenda at the risk of the safety and security of the American people,” Southers said. “This partisan climate is unacceptable and I refuse to allow myself to remain part of their dialogue. The TSA has important work to be done and I regret I will not be part of their success.”

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January 20, 2010 · Filed Under Obama's Cabinet


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