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Still no Texas US Attorneys

A year and a quarter into the Obama administration, Texas still has no nominees for US Attorney. We had a nominee in the Eastern District who withdrew his name from consideration after months of delay, and now there's no telling when we may see these appointments, if they ever come at all. Morgan Smith at the Texas Tribune this morning sums up where we're at:So what are the chances of the state getting a new nominee any time soon? The next best chance is the Western District?s Michael McCrum. According to a Senate staffer familiar with the process, his nomination is ?forthcoming.? Along with Stevens, McCrum (who was also recommended by the Democratic House delegation) was on the list of nominees the Senators sent to the White House in early October...continue to full post

Full post as published by Grits for Breakfast on April 30, 2010 (boomark / email).