Beccera Turns Down Job of US Trade Representative

[MadBadger]

Becerra's out

Rep. Xavier Becerra tells the editorial board of La Opinion that he has turned down the job of U.S. trade representative, having concluded -- trade watchers take note -- that trade won't be the first, second, or third priority of the Obama administration.


http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1208/Becerras_out.html?showall

[Rowdyboy]

1. A shame but he's a force for progressivism in the House so we've lost nothing....

[democrattotheend]

2. Bummer

I really liked the sound of him...I was hoping he would take it. But hopefully that at least means Obama doesn't plan to push any new trade deals. As much as I respect Obama and agree with him on most things I think his instincts lean a little more toward free trade than I would like.