Nominee to lead NHTSA withdraws

Chuck Hurley, the intended nominee to oversee the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has withdrawn his name from consideration, according to the White House.

Hurley has been the Chief Executive Officer of Mothers Against Drunk Driving since 2005. His commitment to tougher fuel efficiency standards was being questioned by some environmental groups as were his ties to the auto industry. MADD receives funding from several automakers including Ford, Toyota and GM, according to the Washington Post.

NHTSA oversees highway safety programs and sets fuel efficiency and safety requirements for car companies.

Comments

[eric]

This is bad news b/c some environmentalists have attacked him, regardless of his credentials, b/c they are politically motivated. They ignore truth and shoot down anyone who doesn't fit their ideology - whether or not that ideology is bad for the country.

[Samuel]

So is this news good or bad from CR's perspective?