Richardson withdraws. Obama should replace him with Romney.

[Lincoln Republican]

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson withdraws his nomination for Commerce Secretary, citing pending investigation of his business dealings.

In keeping with his Team of Rivals theme, President Elect Obama should replace Richardson with Mitt Romney, who is eminently qualified for this job, providing Romney agrees not to seek the Presidency in 2012.

Please discuss.

[Lincoln Republican]

Could be, but you would have to remove the "Romney" from your screen name.

If Obama picks Romney, I will gladly change my screen name.

But I still contend that Mitt Romney is supremely qualified for the position of Commerce Secretary.

[Lincoln Republican]

not possible

Can you please explain why?

[Lincoln Republican]

But I still contend that Mitt Romney is supremely qualified for the position of Commerce Secretary.

Mitt Romney isn't qualified to be a dog catcher.

Oh, come now, let's not get catty.

[Lincoln Republican]

Romney is technically qualified, but I don't think the Obama administration would want to pick someone who may run against him in 2012.

But my provision is that Romney agrees not to run for President in 2012.