Obama to Pick Ray LaHood for Transportation
EmailABC NEWS’ SUNLEN MILLER REPORTS:
ABC’s George Stephanopoulos reports that President-elect Barack Obama is expected to pick Illinois Republican Rep. Ray LaHood as his Transportation secretary.
Obama’s choice of LaHood marks the first registered Republican Obama has chosen for his Cabinet. Robert Gates, who will remain defense secretary in Obama’s administration, considers himself a Republican but is registered as an independent.
LaHood is currently serving out his 7th term in the U.S. House of Representatives and was on par for retirement from the House when his term expired this January.
Republicans are already reacting positively to the choice.
"Ray LaHood is a good friend, a solid member of our congressional delegation, and would would make a fine addition to any administration," Illinois Republican Party chairman Andy McKenna said in a paper statement.
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Didn’t LaHood used to run for President on the USA Communist ticket? I think so. How bone-headed of Obama.
Posted by: buzzie | December 19, 2008, 4:01 pm 4:01 pm
Another from Illinois. Hum…
Posted by: Mildred | December 20, 2008, 2:04 pm 2:04 pm
Is Republican LaHood is part of the “Chicago Way”?
Posted by: NC voter | January 3, 2009, 9:19 am 9:19 am