Biden expected OMB pick Tanden draws opposition from left and right

[DonViejo]

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to name Neera Tanden as director of the Office of Management and Budget, according to multiple media reports, drawing angry reactions from progressives and conservatives alike.

In response to a New York Times article about Tanden's expected nomination, the communications director for Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said Tanden, who heads the left-leaning Center for American Progress, "stands zero chance of being confirmed."

Drew Brandewie tweeted that Tanden "has an endless stream of disparaging comments about the Republican Senators whose vote she'll need."

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anden's reported selection also sparked angry reactions from the left, such as Brianna Joy Gray, the former press secretary for Sen. Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign, who called Tanden "a woman who is openly disdainful of Bernie Sanders and his coalition, but who is friendly with extreme bigots online." Gray was particularly critical of Tanden's views on Social Security

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/11/30/politics-updates-biden-trump-transition/6461729002/

[octoberlib]

1. Who cares? Joe doesn't .

Joe wants to up SS payments by 20%. That was then, this is now and Joe is her boss

[Hotler]

2. I like it. A sign of not playing nice.

Go team.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

3. The Republicans do not like Neera Tanden....

Because she tells the TRUTH about them and they do not like the TRUTH. She has called Senate Republicans "Obstructionists" for starters.

[comradebillyboy]

4. Neera is a solid pick. I generally like Biden's

cabinet selections so far.

[Budi]

5. Stacy Abrams disagrees with both. I'm trusting Abrams!

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Nitpik away. Waiting for them to weigh in on these staff appointees as well.

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Biden & Harris only choose the best for their:
"All Female Squad" ~ Symone Sanders

[George II]

9. So does Representative Barbara Lee (former Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus) :

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[Budi]

10. Nice congrats from Rep Barbara Lee. 👍

Appears Neera has solid support from our mighty Democratic voices.

Tanden's creds have well earned her this OMB position.

We are so very fortunate, for the paths that brought all of these appointees to this place in time, took a lifetime of steady growth, accomplishments & personal adherance to the values held by the tenants of the great Democratic Party.

Bravo

[still_one]

18. +++

[RichardRay]

6. Generally, I like people who are disparaged by

.... both the left and the right.

[George II]

7. Unfortunately "briebriejoy", as she calls herself on Twitter, has angry reactions.....

....to just about everything and everyone.

Just this morning on Twitter she posted a 26-second cropped video of Cory Booker on Joe Biden's Cognitive Fitness", which happened to have come from Glenn Greenwald.

She also is claiming that Biden would "Veto Medicare for" (she left out the "ALL" ) and is claiming that trump "did more to reach out to the left than Joe Biden".

Sorry, I don't put much stock in her opinions, and she is not a spokesperson for anyone but herself.

As to the OP as a whole, glad you posted it, thanks. It comes as no surprise that Biden's pick would be criticized from the extreme ends of the political spectrum - left and right.

To me, that confirms that Biden's choice of Neera Tanden is a good one and will be lauded by most.

[safeinOhio]

8. Can always do like tRump did.

If you vote down his choice, he can appoint a temp they will really hate to a one year term.

[Budi]

11. Another reason why we need Georgia! These noms will be voted for in the Senate, right?

Not by the House.

Am I correct on this?

[joshcryer]

13. If the Senate keeps pulling that crap, they can be "acting" in the role.

But I'm holding out hope for GA.

[Budi]

15. Me too. GA is the key that'll lock out McConnell & his sinister cult for a long time.

+

[joshcryer]

12. The OMB is non-partisan. The head is nothing but a figure.

The office is run by hard line policy wonks who have been doing this for decades.

You look at the assistant director of the OMB and it's run by Kelly Kinneen, who has been working there for 15 years (assistant for past 5 years).

Trump got impeached for fucking with the OMB.

[Budi]

16. "Trump got impeached for fucking with the OMB."

And that is why Neera Tanden is their kiss of death.

Biden knew exactly who to choose with his appointees.
👍

[Sugarcoated]

14. Why is the left against Tanden?

[Budi]

17. No idea. She is well suited for the job. Perhaps one of them will weigh in & explain.

[dsc]

19. the fact she was a huge Hillary person

and suffered no foolishness from the anti Hillary people.

[JI7]

23. She supported Hillary

[AmericanCanuck]

20. Who cares what Brihana Joy Gray thinks?

She is not even a Democrat. She should hold her cabinet recommendations for a Jill Stein administration -- i.e. forever.

[Midnight Writer]

21. Big deal. Trump got Mick Mulvaney, the most offensive turd of a man thinkable.

Fuck the GOP Senate. Appoint Acting Directors just like Trump did.

[Cha]

22. Stacy Abrams & Barbara Lee think she's

a great pick. I respect them.. I do NOT respect those who don't want Neera Tanden

BJGray Voted for Jill Stein and is "Disdainful" of PE Joe Biden.. I do not give one Shit what she thinks.

[lapucelle]

25. Paul Krugman was effusive about her on Rachel tonight.

He said he's happy that Biden picked someone progressive rather than a deficit hawk.

[Cha]

26. Alright! I think Robert Reich

likes Neera for the job, too.

So all these people like Tandan & who doesn't?

[betsuni]

24. So Tanden hurt people's feelings by being mean to senators? That's it?

As if nobody ever says the most untrue disparaging things about Democrats ALL THE TIME. And something from 2010 that's supposed to prove Democrats are going to totally take away all the Social Security. And she stood next to Hillary Clinton or something.