Ex-Governor Gary Locke Accepts Commerce Secretary Nomination

Tacoma News Tribune (2/27, Blumenthal) – "Taking note of his Chinese immigrant roots and calling him an outstanding public servant, President Barack Obama on Wednesday nominated former Washington Gov. Gary Locke as the secretary of commerce." Obama, "joined by Locke and Vice President Joe Biden, made the announcement in the ornate Indian Treaty Room in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building." Speaking "directly to Obama at times during brief remarks, Locke, pledged to work hard as part of the administration's economic recovery effort." During his years as governor, Locke "was something of a hero in China. Shortly after being elected, Locke visited his ancestral home and was greeted by thousands of schoolchildren lining the roads." The nomination was "generally praised by Democrats, Republicans and business leaders." Hat Tip: NAM