Bush names former ambassador Sue Cobb as secretary of state

[DoYouEverWonder]

Dec 7, 2005

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Coral Gables businesswoman Sue Cobb, a former U.S. ambassador to Jamaica, said on Wednesday that she would put aside personal interests and abide by the rule of law in her new job as Florida's secretary of state, which includes overseeing elections.

Gov. Jeb Bush announced her appointment at a news conference with Cobb, 68, who also served in his administration as interim lottery secretary in 1999. She will assume her new position in January, replacing Glenda Hood, a former Orlando mayor, who resigned last month.

Cobb acknowledged partisan bickering in the past over the conduct of Florida's elections, most notably in 2000. Democrats had accused then-Secretary of State Katherine Harris, now a Republican congresswoman and candidate for U.S. Senate, of making rulings that favored the governor's brother in the presidential race.

Cobb would oversee next year's elections, where Bush's successor will be chosen and Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson will seek re-election.

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Of course, it should come has no surprise that Cobb is a major Republican donor, who even gave $5000 to the Bush team for the 2000 recount. Someone this 'partisan' should not be in charge of FL elections, especially since it is now an appointed position. Way to go Jeb, got to make sure the fix is in the bag for 2006 and 2008.

[hang a left]

1. Did you expect anything different from that fascist pig?

The in-your-face corruption never ceases to amaze me.