Obama nominates former Pentagon official Ashton Carter for defense secretary

Fox News Network ^ | December 5, 2014 | Fox News Staff

[alloysteel]

President Obama on Friday announced former Pentagon official Ashton Carter as his choice to lead the Defense Department, calling him one of America's top national security leaders who has a "relentless dedication to our armed services." The president's selection of Carter, 60, who was deputy defense secretary from October 2011 to December 2013, was widely rumored but not confirmed by the White House until now. If confirmed by the Senate, Carter would be Obama's fourth Pentagon chief in his roughly six-year administration.

[alloysteel]

But what will they do in "Two and a Half Men"? Without the Walden Schmidt character, the series will fall apart.

[molson209]

Ashton Carter ,well known at the White House as Ben Dover

[Cowboy Bob]

The Republicans should reject this guy...just because they can. It would send a strong message to Obama.

[The Klingon]

This guy is actually qualified. I hope he is confirmed

[billyboy15]

Ashton? Now how precious is THAT!

[TWhiteBear]

Mr. Ashton Carter has been managing both the F-35 and the Littoral Combat Ship and is happy with the progress of both programs.
Only the gelded Joint Chiefs of Staff support him.
Mr. Ashton Carter will kill more American military than the Nazis.
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