According to multiple reports, Andy Puzder, President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Labor, has withdrawn from consideration for the post. I am withdrawing my nomination for Secretary of Labor. I’m honored to have been considered and am grateful to all who have supported me. — Andy Puzder (@AndyPuzder) February 15, 2017 Puzder was opposed by the entire Senate Democratic caucus, and several Senate Republicans had also expressed concern about his nomination. It appears that the votes for confirmation were simply not there in a toxic, hyper-partisan political atmosphere. Here’s what top conservatives had to say: Frank Cannon, president, American Principles Project
