Beware of people endorsed by john kerry
I don’t know much about Bush nominee for BATFE Chief, Michael J. Sullivan, but it makes me nervous when an enemy of the second amendment, like Kerry, is for a speedy confirmation. Kerry has an F-rating from the NRA.
From the AP:
Bush’s choice to lead Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives seeks confirmation
Supporters of President Bush’s pick to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are renewing efforts to persuade Idaho’s Republican senators to drop their opposition.
Image: Michael J. Sullivan
The nomination of Michael J. Sullivan, the U.S. attorney for Massachusetts, has been in limbo since mid-December when Sens. Larry Craig and Mike Crapo issued separate “holds,” a procedural move that blocks the Senate from considering a nominee. They cited concerns that the ATF has become overly aggressive in enforcing gun laws.
Sullivan met with Crapo and Craig before Congress adjourned in December to try to address their concerns. Lindsay Nothern, a spokesman for Crapo, said the senator has yet to receive answers from Sullivan to some of his questions. Craig and Crapo have sent follow-up questions and are awaiting responses, said Dan Whiting, a spokesman for Craig.
“We’ll continue to work with the Senate to address any of their issues or concerns,” Sullivan said Wednesday in Boston.
With Congress back from its holiday recess, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., reiterated his call for Craig and Crapo to back down, saying Sullivan deserved swift Senate confirmation.
“He’s the farthest thing from an ideologue that you could imagine,” Kerry said. “I share with the administration real concern that a decent and professional law enforcement officer’s nomination is in jeopardy.”
Hat Tip NRA-ILA.
