White House Slaps Back at Gregg

In an unusual statement, spokesman Gibbs puts the blame on the New Hampshire Republican:

"Senator Gregg reached out to the President and offered his name for Secretary of Commerce. He was very clear throughout the interviewing process that despite past disagreements about policies, he would support, embrace, and move forward with the President's agenda...."

"We regret that he has had a change of heart."

Read the full statement here.

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