The ‘RATS really want his Senate seat. That’s the only reason he’s been offered this job. He’ll be gone in six months.
Yes, the Rats really want his Senate seat, but they also would like a Republican in the Commerce seat to take all the flak from the Obama protectionism. Can you imagine, having a Republican defend the Obama trade policy and trying to negotiate trade deals at the same time? This appointment is a real Trojan Horse for Republicans.