Obama's choice of Sec. of Army (Rep. John McHugh, R-NY) wants to "Change" DADT

[Bluebear]

Whatever that means these days.

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http://www.joemygod.blogspot.com/

Barack Obama's new nominee for Secretary of the Army, Rep. John McHugh (R-NY), agrees with the president that DADT needs to be "changed," whatever that means these days. The Advocate's Kerry Eleveld pressed White House press secretary Robert Gibbs about the nomination, asking if McHugh's stance on DADT played into his selection. As usual, Gibbs gave an evasive answer:

"I think it's obvious from those statements and other statements that Congressman McHugh has made that he and the president are in agreement on changing the policy they both don't think is working for this country right now," Gibbs said in response to a question from The Advocate about the congressman's past remarks. "It's a priority of the president's and I think, for any number of reasons, we have a nominee that we hope will be confirmed quickly and will have -- ah, based on his background and experience -- will help to improve the lives of the Army."

[CreekDog]

1. What matters more is that Obama is the boss

and he made a promise.

[Marksbrother]

2. What was the politics behind selecting a Republican?

Does it somehow relate to his most likely 2012 opponent, Mitt Romney? Does it have to do with an early decision to go after
military/security complex financial support in case the financial services decide to go with Romney - since he's really one of them,
given his position at Bain?

[bigtree]

3. It's also important to have individuals in these positions in the military

. . . who are giving the president good and responsible advice, since he (admittedly) relies so on their recommendations.

[Bluebear]

4. Yes, I remember the promise.