Diamond, Bryson and the Ever-Nastier Senate: Stephen L. Carter
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June 9 (Bloomberg) -- A few years ago, a friend asked meover lunch whether I knew of any “dirt” -- his word -- on aperson who had recently been nominated to a post requiringSenate confirmation. The “groups,” he said, had decided tooppose the appointment, and were trolling for information. Inother words, a smear campaign was coming.
This tale comes to mind after economist Peter Diamond’sdramatic and angry withdrawal of his candidacy for a post on theBoard of Governors of the Federal Reserve, and the loomingbattle over the nomination of John Bryson to serve as secretaryof commerce.