UPDATE: Sen. Gregg and Commerce

This morning the Wall Street Journal reported: "Sen. Gregg said in a statement Monday afternoon, 'I have made it clear to the Senate Leadership on both sides of the aisle and to the Governor that I would not leave the Senate if I felt my departure would cause a change in the makeup of the Senate. The Senate Leadership, both Democratic and Republican, and the Governor understand this concern and I appreciate their consideration of this position.'

Republican Bonnie Newman was expected to succeed Sen. Gregg in the Senate, according to an Associated Press report. Ms. Newman was Sen. Gregg's former chief of staff and has held prominent leadership positions in government, higher education and the private sector."

I'm quite proud of Sen. Gregg's negotiations and am feeling a little better about the President's nomination. One small victory for honesty and a more effective government.