Last week, President Obama promised, “I will do everything in my power to make the case for reform.” Everything, huh?
In a seemingly unrelated event, also taking place last week, President Obama
nominated Scott Matheson, Jr. to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
As it so happens, Scott Matheson is the brother of Rep. Jim Matheson (D-UT). Jim is also one of the few Democrats who is undecided on how to vote (he voted “no” last year) for the health care reform legislation currently before the House. The very
night he nominated Scott Matheson, Obama had Jim Matheson over at the White House to try to convince him to vote “yes” on health care. Hmm…
To be clear, the issue is not Scott Matheson’s qualifications. By all accounts, Scott is a highly-qualified judge, ready for this position. The issue is the highly irregular timing of the event and Scott Matheson’s connection with his brother. This is especially suspicious in light of
Joe Sestak’s accusation that he was offered a Federal job (probably the Secretary of Navy position) by Obama if he agreed to not run against Arlen Specter this fall.
Rep. Michelle Bachman wants an independent investigation into the highly irregular and suspicious incident:
Her debating opponent, Alan Grayson, accuses her of playing the game of distractions, effectively playing the role of incompetent Chief Wiggum. “There’s nothing to see here, folks. Nothing to see here. Move along, please. Move along.”
