Conservative commentator Kudlow a contender to replace Cohn: source

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 12, 2018 / 5:35 PM / UPDATED 18 MINUTES AGO

Conservative commentator Kudlow a contender to replace Cohn: source

Reuters Staff
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Conservative commentator Larry Kudlow has emerged as a strong contender to succeed Gary Cohn as President Donald Trump’s top economic adviser, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday.

Kudlow, a CNBC contributor, is a long-time friend and informal adviser to Trump. It was unclear how soon Trump would make up his mind.

Chris Liddell, a former executive at Microsoft Corp and General Motors Co, is also under consideration for the job, a White House official said on Sunday.

Trump is searching for a new director for the White House National Economic Council after Cohn, a former Goldman Sachs Group Inc president, said he would resign. Cohn’s decision came after Trump decided to put tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

Peter Navarro, a trade adviser to Trump who promoted the tariffs, has also been touted as a candidate for the top economic job, though he has said he is not in the running.

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1. I am suprised he hasn't picked

that a--hole from CNBC that started the tea party
Rick Santilli

[Sherman A1]

2. Why not Crammer

The guy that yells his advice at the camera. I think he would be a much better fit.

[dhol82]

4. He is not fascist enough.

[dhol82]

3. OMG! NO!!!

That shithead is a total fascist!

I can’t wait for November. Hope it turns out well.