2004 Presidential Transition
Here's an article about President Bush's nominee for Commerce Secretary, Carlos Gutierrez, from the Denver Post [November 30, 2004, "Bush picks Cuba-born CEO to be commerce secretary"]. From the article, "At Commerce, Gutierrez would be charged with improving the fortunes of America's struggling manufacturing sector, which has seen the loss of 2.7 million jobs over the past four years as the country's trade deficit has soared to record levels. Gutierrez, 51, has been credited with overhauling Kellogg's operations and providing new life for such brands as Special K. Since he became CEO in 1999, Kellogg's sales have risen 43 percent, helping to boost earnings per share by 131 percent. The nomination added to Bush's diversification of his Cabinet with Hispanics, women and blacks. While Gutierrez is not a Bush loyalist like other nominees, he emphasized that he shares the president's philosophy."
AP via Newsday.com: "Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb has sent videos to the state chairmen promoting his interest in the job (Chairman of the DNC)." Thanks to Taegan Goddard for the link.
Taegan Goddard: "Joe Trippi argues that the 'staggering defeat of the Democratic Party and its ever-accelerating death spiral weren't obvious from the election results. Two factors masked the extent of the party's trouble. Without the innovation of Internet-driven small-donor fund-raising and a corresponding surge in support from the youngest voters, John Kerry would have suffered a dramatically larger defeat.'"
Update: TalkLeft: "Tis the Season. Tom Ridge resigns as Chief of Homeland Security. Kwesi Mfume resigns as head of the NAACP. Mr. Mfume's departure is a loss."
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