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Obama to Name NY Republican Army Secretary

McHugh is ranking GOPer on Armed Services Committee

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(Newser) – Barack Obama will nominate yet another Republican to an administration post today, tapping New York Rep. John McHugh as Army secretary, the New York Times reports. McHugh is the ranking Republican on the House armed services committee, and serves on West Point’s Board of Visitors.

His appointment means another special election for New York, hot off the hotly-contested battle to replace Kirsten Gillibrand. Democrats think they have a shot at the seat, but Republicans should be favored in McHugh’s right-leaning district.

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In this May 7, 2009 file photo, Rep. John McHugh R-N.Y., gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill.
In this May 7, 2009 file photo, Rep. John McHugh R-N.Y., gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill.   (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg, FILE)
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Reader64481089
Jun 2, 09 11:02 AM CDT
*Waits to see what the Party of NO will say reading that a Democrat selected a Republican for a position...**pops popcorn Reply
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NutsInNY
Jun 2, 09 11:08 AM CDT
Saul Alinsky's Rule for Radicals #487708: Be bipartisan, just to keep the opposition confused. Reply
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Thanks for the quote, Nuts--I love it! Jane
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Wonder what he was promised for selling out? Reply
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Is it painful being that cynical? Funny how your comment played right into Reader64481089's hands. Reply
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