Governor Bredesen Under Consideration For Health And Human Services Secretary?

19 Responses to “Governor Bredesen Under Consideration For Health And Human Services Secretary?”

1. Matthew Hurtt writes
   February 3rd, 2009 4:02 pm

   Can we say “special election”…?

   As long as he can keep his mouth shut about Wal-Mart shoppers…

   - Matthew

2. The Coop Is Loose : Post Politics: Political News and Views in Tennessee writes
   February 3rd, 2009 4:10 pm

   [...] Can we say… [...]

3. Sean Braisted writes
   February 3rd, 2009 4:10 pm

   Can we say “special election”…?

   Why would we say that? I believe we’d be saying, “Governor Wilder”.

4. Instapundit » Blog Archive » REPLACING TOM DASCHLE with Phil Bredesen? That would be a good move for Obama, but Tennessee kinda … writes
   February 3rd, 2009 4:32 pm

   [...] TOM DASCHLE with Phil Bredesen? That would be a good move for Obama, but Tennessee kinda needs [...]

5. Slartibartfast writes
   February 3rd, 2009 4:35 pm

   Told ya.

   But, to be honest, it would be much more fun to have an HHS Secretary who might break into primal scream at any time.

   It’s not exactly Jocelyn Elders, but almost as much fun.

   YYEEEEAAAAAHHHHRRRGGGG!!!

   Maybe President Obama should consider Lani Guinier, Zoe Baird, or Kimba Wood. Their tax indiscretions now seem pretty tame, by comparison.

6. Matthew Hurtt writes
   February 3rd, 2009 4:44 pm

   Sean -

   I’m not sure I understand the “Governor Wilder” reference, since the Wilder I’m thinking of is no longer in office.

   However, the State Constitution has this to say:

   Sec. 12. Vacancy in office of governor. —

   In case of the removal of the Governor from office, or of his death, or resignation, the powers and duties of the office shall devolve on the Speaker of the Senate; and in case of the death, removal from office, or resignation of the Speaker of the Senate, the powers and duties of the office shall devolve on the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

   Hopefully that worked. Hmmm. Governor Ramsey, it is! I say go for it.

   - Matthew

7. Sean Braisted writes
   February 3rd, 2009 4:52 pm

   Yeah, I meant Governor Ramsey…my bad.

8. BrassAss writes
   February 3rd, 2009 4:54 pm

   Hooboy, the Ramsey agenda: Guns for everybody and no gays settlin’ down.

9. Matthew Hurtt writes
   February 3rd, 2009 5:03 pm

   Actually BrassAss,

   Ramsey’s position on firearms would look more like… allowing responsible gun owners to carry their firearms with them in the even a situation occurs where they are forced to use them.

   I do enjoy your sense of humor, though.

   *douses Brass’ “straw man” with gasoline and lights it on fire*

   - Matthew

10. But wait, Matthew writes
    February 3rd, 2009 5:41 pm

    So are you saying that BrassAss is dead-on in his assessment of Ramsey’s policy toward gays?

11. GoldnI writes
    February 3rd, 2009 5:54 pm

    I say we give GLBT people guns and train them in self-defense. We’ll see just how “tough” all those drunk redneck gay-bashers are then.

12. morpheus120 writes
    February 3rd, 2009 6:04 pm

    here here, GoldnI!

13. morpheus120 writes
    February 3rd, 2009 6:07 pm

    Oh, and PLLEEASSE let Obama pick Jim Cooper!!!

    We need him out of the Congress before he has a chance to fuck up health care reform just like he did in ‘94.

    And besides, Nashville can do way better for its Representative. We need a bona fide progressive, not a corporate shill like Coop.

    **Crossing fingers**

14. LeftWingCracker writes
    February 3rd, 2009 6:34 pm

    Morpheus, while it sounds good, just remember it gives the Coop the chance to screw up on an even larger stage. Primarying him just sounds SO much better.

15. vibinc writes
    February 3rd, 2009 7:48 pm

    Sean,

    RE Gov. Wilder…

    Old habits die hard, huh?

16. vibinc writes
    February 3rd, 2009 7:53 pm

    Morpheus,

    Nashville may want him out of Congress (or not), but we don’t necessarily want him at HHS. I’m thinking like Ambassador to Uzbekistan or something.

    Secondly, do you guys have a real progressive standing at ready to run for and win his seat? And then someone to run for that person’s seat when they win?

    Just wondering…

17. Samuel Howard writes
    February 4th, 2009 10:13 am

    Governor Bredesen would be an excellent choice for HHS Secretary. He has the executive experience and political astuteness to serve. The country would be well served by having Phil as its health care czar.

    Samuel H. Howard

18. Randy writes
    February 4th, 2009 1:02 pm

    Gov Bredesen as HHS secretary…

    Let us remember “Medicaid is socialist medicine and must end,” Bredesen. “I’m not cutting there services they can go to the nursing home for help,” Bredesen.

    just two important statements that run counter to the HHS, and the administration. Not to mention while Governor he is responsible for having the longest sit in, inside a State Capitol , in U.S. history and refused to negotiate, instead tried intimidation. Some of the intimidation tactics still linger. Oh yeah, I’ve heard the scream too.

    Oh, and one more thing, when advocates expressed concerns about, and later documented, that people would die if their TennCare was cut Gov B scoffed and said we were just trouble makers.

19. equeener writes
    February 24th, 2009 12:12 pm

    Jim Cooper is probably one of the most intelligent
    men in Congress and certainly one of the best
    educated with his scholastic career ending
    at Oxford. He speaks the truth and that was the
    problem with his health care stance during the
    Clinton adminstration. He, with candor, questioned
    some of Mrs. Clinton’s views and that caused the
    fur to fly. Be glad we have him and not one
    of our usual inept representatives.