Menuhaeo Considering McIntosh For Environmental Post

President thinks former Conservative Lial senator knows environmental issues 'inside and out'

MAVOCKE, CEA--President Brenton Menuhaeo is reportedly considering former Conservative Sen. Steven McIntosh (LIA) to hold the nation's top environmental protection position.

Sources close to the situation say the president has inquired about choosing McIntosh, and has privately praised the senator, saying he knows environmental issues "inside and out, better than anyone else in Mavocke."

The sources asked for anonymity, as administration members are prohibited from speaking to the media without permission. And Collester Press Secretary Adam Kolbert refused to comment on the president's reported consideration of Mr. McIntosh.

However, the news is spreading throughout Mavocke, and several senators--both Conservative and Nationalist--seem to be supportive.

"Absolutely, if he's [McIntosh] interested, I think he would be a great choice," Sen. Chuck Danbury (C-ARA) told GBC Radio Monday.

Several Nationalists also seem pleased with the possibility.

"I think a lot of Nationalists will tell you that, while we may not agree with all of Steven McIntosh's views, no one would argue the fact that he has been a staunch protector of the environment," Sen. John Warner-Patterson (N-WIK).

Mr. McIntosh told the GBC's John Hockney Sunday he has not decided if he would accept the position, if asked.

"I certainly would love to be in a position like that, and I think the Environmental Protection Agency is a wonderful department, but I can't tell you one way or the other at this point if I would accept the offer if it's given to me," he said.

Mr. McIntosh, who was often lauded for his support of environment-friendly legislation, ran for reelection in 2008, but lost to NAT Stephanie Manning. Ironically, President Menuhaeo campaigned on Manning's behalf against McIntosh, and helped raise money to defeat the two-term senator, who had a moderate voting record while in the Senate.

If nominated, Mr. McIntosh will be the president's second nominee for the EPA position, after Neal Neeley, the president's first choice, was denied confirmation by the Senate by a vote of 42 to 48.