Drug Czar Appointment Watch: William Bratton Says 'No Thanks'
I’ve noted speculation that LA Police Chief William Bratton could be the next drug czar, but it looks like that isn’t exactly set in stone:
Of course, Joe Biden said the same thing days before his nomination for VP, so such denials don’t mean so much. But I’d prefer to believe this because I’m hopeful we can do better than Bratton.
Regardless, anyone interested in the appointment process with regards to drug policy should read this helpful post from Eric Sterling, which indirectly highlights the absurdity of expecting the next drug czar to be revealed anytime soon. I agree, but I’ll continue tracking rumors because I’m obsessive and impatient. And so are you.
Los Angeles Police Chief Bill Bratton said that he is not seeking a position in Washington, D.C., and has no intention of leaving the LAPD. "That is not something I am seeking, it’s not something I have been approached about," Bratton said. "No reason to leave Los Angeles — they pay me very well." [LA Times]
Of course, Joe Biden said the same thing days before his nomination for VP, so such denials don’t mean so much. But I’d prefer to believe this because I’m hopeful we can do better than Bratton.
Regardless, anyone interested in the appointment process with regards to drug policy should read this helpful post from Eric Sterling, which indirectly highlights the absurdity of expecting the next drug czar to be revealed anytime soon. I agree, but I’ll continue tracking rumors because I’m obsessive and impatient. And so are you.
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