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Speculation On Wolfowitz Successor Builds

World Bank can expect numerous responses to 'help wanted' ad

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted May 10, 2007 8:00 AM CDT
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(Newser) – As pressure on Paul Wolfowitz to step down grows, so does the list of possible successors to the scandal-battered World Bank president. The conservative Washington Times focuses on Goldman Sachs executive Robert Zoellick, a former official in both Bush administrations; other names in play include Treasury official Robert Kimmitt and Reagan administration throwback Martin Feldstein.

International-development specialists cited by the Times also name Kemal Dervis, a former Turkish minister for economic affairs whose appointment would put a pro-American Muslim at the helm of the bank. Wolfowitz has until Tuesday—two days longer than he was originally given—to respond to a critical report concerning his preferential treatment of his girlfriend.

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick speaks to reporters in the White House briefing room about President Bush 's decision to lift steel tariffs on Thursday, December 4, 2003.
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick speaks to reporters in the White House briefing room about President Bush 's decision to lift steel tariffs on Thursday, December 4, 2003.   (KRT Photos)
Robert Zoellick (Deputy US Secretary of State) with Jean-Claude Trichet (President, European Central Bank, Frankfurt). (PAR287597)
Robert Zoellick (Deputy US Secretary of State) with Jean-Claude Trichet (President, European Central Bank, Frankfurt). (PAR287597)   (Magnum Photos)
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US NEWS ZOELLICK 2 KRT   (KRT Photos)
FILE PHOTO Zoellick Resigns From State Department
FILE PHOTO Zoellick Resigns From State Department   (Getty Images)
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