Bush did not ask TARP inspector general nominee about political beliefs
During a Senate Finance Committee hearing Neil Barofsky was asked why President Bush chose Barofsky, who is a Democrat and Obama supporter. Barofsky responded that he was not asked about his political beliefs and assumes he was nominated because the President found him the best person for the job (0:30).
November 17, 2008
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