Raul Grijalva for Interior Secretary? I'm down with that.

[eridani]

I just signed on in support of Rep. Raul Grijalva's nomination as the next US Interior Secretary.

Will you join me in supporting a bold, progressive voice to lead this important federal agency?

http://action.kucinich.us/page/s/appoint-raul-grijalva

TCongressman Raul Grijalva's name is being floated as a possible appointment to be the next Secretary of the Interior, and I could not think of a better choice to lead this important federal agency. It would be a bold pick that would dramatically change how our federal government treats our federal lands. Will you join with other protectors of our environment and ask President Obama to Appoint Raul Grijalva as Secretary of the Interior?

Raul Grijalva's leadership on the House Natural Resources Committee has demonstrated how he is a champion of clean air, clean water, renewable energy, comprehensive mining reform and environmental conservation. He is the type of bold leader that we need at the Department of the Interior. We need his leadership to better conserve our public lands for generations to come. His appointment will send a strong signal to special interest groups and well-funded lobbyists: the days of influencing our environment with cronyism and fat checks are over.

Raul is a friend to me and to our movement. As co-chairman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Raul has been an outspoken supporter of health care for all Americans, fairness in our tax code and bringing our troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan. He is also a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and has been a leading voice for fair, comprehensive immigration reform.

If Raul Grijalva is named the 51st Secretary of Interior, we know that we will have a champion on behalf of all Americans in this critical cabinet position during President Obama's second term.

But we only have a few days before President Obama is expected to make his decision on who to nominate. Please sign this petition and tell him to appoint Raul Grijalva as Interior Secretary.

Thanks

[cali]

1. Love Raul but I'd kinda hate to see him leave the House.

[Lesmoderesstupides]

2. Interesting how the Pres is taking liberals and progressive out of the game in Congress

Interesting how the Pres is taking liberals and progressive out of the game in Congress and putting their seats at risk. It is almost like he is not interested in having liberals and progressives in Congress.

[eridani]

4. There's definitely that to consider

However see post #3.

[Laelth]

3. I would be thrilled to see Grijalva as Interior Secretary.

I suspect, however, that there's no way the mining, oil, and gas industry moguls would ever allow it. I will be deeply impressed if the President nominates a real progressive to head the Department of the Interior.

-Laelth