Harrison Schmitt refuses to submit to background check. He should resign!

[Quixote1818]

The New Mexico Senate adopted a process for conducting background checks on executive-branch appointees in 2007 for good reason: State government has had a lot of ethical problems, and background checks are one way to try to weed out those who engage in unethical behavior.

So the apparent refusal of Harrison Schmitt, Gov. Susana Martinez’s nominee to head the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department, is disappointing, to say the least.

Schmitt’s refusal was announced this afternoon by Sen. Linda Lopez, D-Albuquerque and chair of the Rules Committee. She said Schmitt met with her to inform her that he would not submit to the background check required as part of the confirmation process that starts in her committee.

More at: http://www.nmpolitics.net/index/2011/02/submit-to-a-background-check-or-resign-schmitt/

[Quixote1818]

1. My guess is Martinez NEVER did a background check in the first place.

Because if she had, whatever he is hiding wouldn't be an issue now.

[Quixote1818]

2. Update - Sounds like Schmitt has withdrawn his name. Awesome News!

He is a complete nut-case!