UPDATE: HE’S OUT — Looks like Trump’s Labor Secretary nominee is going to WITHDRAW

by The Right Scoop

UPDATE: He’s out:

It’s being reported right now that Trump’s Labor Secretary nominee is going to withdraw, and that top Republicans are asking Trump to withdraw the nomination:

CNN – Top Senate Republicans have urged the White House to withdraw the Andrew Puzder nomination for labor secretary, a senior GOP source said, adding there are four firm Republican no votes and possibly up to 12.

Puzder needs at least 50 votes to pass with the tie-breaking vote of Vice President Mike Pence, and Republicans only hold control of 52 seats.
Puzder, the CEO of the company that owns the Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. fast food chains, has faced fierce opposition mostly from Democrats in part related to his position on labor issues as well as the fact that he employed an undocumented housekeeper.

A Puzder spokesman could not be reached for comment. CNN has also reached out to the White House for comment and have not yet received a response.

I’ll have more if he actually withdraws…

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