According to a press release issued today (full release after the jump), U.S. Election Assistance Commission member Rosemary Rodriguez is resigning in order to take the job as Sen. Michael Bennet’s State Director.
Rodriguez had tried unsuccessfully (and with much foot stomping by others) to be appointed to the Secretary of State seat that Gov. Bill Ritter eventually gave to Bernie Buescher.
Commissioner Rodriguez Resigns
Transparency and Voter Access Hallmarks of her TenureFor Immediate Release Contact: Jeannie Layson or Sarah Litton
DATE (202) 566-3100WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commissioner Rosemary E. Rodriguez today announced her resignation from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), effective February 28, 2009. She is returning home to Denver to serve as the State Director for United States Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado.
“It has been an honor to serve with Commissioners Beach, Hillman, Davidson, and former Commissioner Hunter,” said Commissioner Rodriguez. “They are committed to implementing the Help America Vote Act and are distinguished in their service to their Country. I am proud to know them. I urge my colleagues to continue directing resources to the federal government’s first voting system certification program. Conducting thorough reviews of voting systems and holding program participants accountable is more important than ever, and we must properly fund and support these efforts.”
“It has also been an honor to work with the EAC’s staff,” Commissioner Rodriguez continued. “Due in large part to the hard work and diligence of its staff, the EAC has accomplished a great deal with very few resources. In just a few years, we have adopted voting system guidelines, built a voting system certification program from the ground up, provided training materials for election officials, conducted research on a host of issues, and provided voter resources in six languages. I am very proud of them, and I will always be grateful for the work they have done on behalf of America’s voters.”
During Commissioner Rodriguez’s tenure at the EAC she focused on transparency, accountability and increased voter access. As EAC chair, she also focused on making internal improvements and providing more support to EAC program staff.
Using her national platform as chair, she urged the recruitment of 2 million poll workers in 2008, more cooperation between voter registration groups and election officials and better service for military and overseas voters and veterans in long-term care facilities. Other initiatives include brown bag lunches with the public to get additional input; establishment of “Notes from the Road,” an online journal; and a policy requiring the release of public meeting agendas 21 days prior.
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and that rival is positioning herself for a run by moving back to Colorado.
Is there any other possible explanation ?
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She took the job.
If she’s been co-opted, that’s not Bennet’s fault, it’s her own.
She couldn’t pull that off. Bennet is just trying to shore up the Hispanic base with someone he likely knows from Denver politics.
I don’t recall her going after the U.S. Senate seat but certainly the Secretary of State position. Am I wrong aobut that?
and the Hispanic caucus(?) was upset that Ritter did not appoint a hispanic legislator to any of the positions created by the vacancies.
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That’s what we meant – we fixed it
…but was Rosemary really stomping her feet? She applied to the commission set up for that purpose. After she wasn’t picked, she respectfully noted her disappointment but also praised the nominees. That’s it. Others may have stomped their feet on her behalf, but not her.
You mean there’s a table at the Jefferson Jackson dinner for her 2010 secretary of state primary campaign?
…there’s also a sparse Facebook group and a DOA federal constitutional amendment in the works to require people to elect her SOS! So, that’s something.
when appointing a secretary of state is outlawed, only outlaws will appoint secretaries of state.
are really inspiring.
Thanks
…but I’m not surprised. I am an influential figure….especially among the imaginary.
Nobody is against Andrew Romanoff. He is one of the most beloved political figures in Colorado. I guarantee you that as soon as hell freezes over and he decides to run for the Dem Senate nomination, people will be lining up around the corner to vote for the man.
But please stop characterizing people who disagree with your “Draft Romanoff” campaign as being Anti-Romanoff. They’re loyal Democrats who think that until Bennet does something to deserve this passive agressive campaign against him, he is the Junior United States Senator, and perhaps the question for you, Wade Norris, is:
Colorado is lucky to have Ms. Rodriguez back in Colorado. She will be a great addition to Bennet’s team. Rodriguez knows how to efficiently run an office and has great political acumen.
I hope that the President and Senate find someone with the courage to replace Rodriguez. She will be missed in DC, as Rick Hasen said,
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Or is it a new permanent alphabet agency?
…they are not lifetime appointments.
Andrew, if you are reading this, those who want you to run are seriously worried that it’s now or never. If you are gonna primary Bennet, you gotta do it soon. He’s raising money and he’s gobbling up endorsements. The time is now. Many a good Dem wants you to run, but you gotta get in there soon or you won’t have a chance.