Here is another example of great political judgment:
If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!“Max Baucus, chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, recommended that the White House nominate his girlfriend as a U.S. attorney in Montana, his office announced late Friday night.
Earlier this year, Baucus recommended that the White House consider Melodee Hanes and two other names for the U.S. attorney post – at the same time that the senator was carrying on a romantic relationship with Hanes, who had been his state director. Baucus was separated with his wife at the time when the two began their involvement, according to a source familiar with the situation, and now the two are divorced from their spouses and live together on Capitol Hill.
Baucus’ office contends that Hanes was recommended because of her qualifications [no question about it! absolutely! Ah, could you sell me a bridge?]– and that the relationship had nothing to do with her nomination to the position or their respective divorces from their spouses.” …
