David Walker Left GAO in March 2008

Written by: Annilow on May 14, 2008 11:21 AM EDT

An aside from Peter Slen on Washington Journal (CSPAN) this morning to Bill Bixby of the Concord Coalition gave me my first news that David Walker had left his post as head of GAO to head the Peter Peterson Foundation.  I've long been a fan of Mr. Walker because he seemed to be 'telling it like it is' as Comptroller General of the USA, even when his news was not always good.  Although I've long suspected Republican leanings, I believe Bill Clinton appointed him, and he reminds me of our Howard in his dogged belief in fiscal soundness and responsiblity.  His new job doesn't make clear any political leanings, although his choice of time to leave the Government lead me to suspect he may not want to be part of what we hope will be a Democratic tidal wave in November.  And reading between the lines, I fear if not a Republican, perhaps a 'Corporatist' shading to the man's views, I do so wish he would be part of the 'new America' that I believe our Howard started and for which Obama has so brilliantly taken up the standard -- ie, that we are ONE AMERICA with many problems for which we need blue, red, and purple folks to join together with great leadership to solve.  Here are some links for David Walker if you are wondering who the H I'm talking about.

David Walker WIKI

Peter G. Peterson Foundation

Supporting PAYGO (Blue Dogs) for the VA benefit (I'm all for the benefit but also for paying for it-I know, I know, the Heritage Foundation)

The Concord Coalition

David Walker on 60 Minutes (youtube)

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