Left Coast Sports Babe

(with apologies to Thomas Hardy)

Actually “Obscure” can mean either “unknown”, which the former Secretary of Congress nominee was, or “not clearly understood,” which he still is.

Republican New Hampshire Senator Judd Gregg lobbied for the Cabinet position, then changed his mind and withdrew citing “irresolvable conflicts.” And apparently he had “deep philosophical differences” with President Obama on tax cuts and spending.

What was his first clue?

So Gregg decided he didn’t like the fact that Obama opposed deep tax cuts? Isn’t this like a woman saying she decided not to date George Clooney because he was opposed to commitment?

Or a baseball player wanting out of a free agent contract he signed with the Yankees because he didn’t realize there would be so much media hype?

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Well, if Obama wants a guy who really is into Commerce, last I heard Rod Blagojevich is available.

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Or what about Heidi Fleiss? Unlike a lot of CEO’s she actually delivered value for money.

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So after contract talks fell through with AC Mlian, the team David Beckham really wanted to continue playing for, the aging star will return to the LA Galaxy.

Things could be a little awkward, since he has been so up front in his desire to leave. So does this mean the theme of his relationship with the Galaxy will now be “Mend it like Beckham?”

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The University of Miami just named their baseball stadium for Alex Rodriguez. Although A-Rod downplays it, rumor has it he has already shown up with a swelled head.

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And one more about the latest revelations about Alex Rodriguez. If and when he eclipses Barry Bonds’ home run record, will we go from passing the torch to passing the syringe?

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