Roll Call's Jonathan Strong reports conservatives were already upset that Romney tapped former Utah Governor Mike Leavitt to head up his transition team if he wins, and the Chaffetz snub puzzled them even more.
“Mike Leavitt does not sound like the type of guy who will look Mitch McConnell in the eye in 2013 and demand, on behalf of President Romney, full and unconditional repeal of Obamacare,” RedState.com co-founder Erick Erickson wrote.
The McMorris Rodgers decision was an “odd” pick to some because Rep. Jason Chaffetz (Utah) “has already been a de facto liaison to the Romney camp — and conservatives have been quite comfortable with that,” a senior GOP aide said. “It’ll help confirm in conservatives’ minds that the Romney operation will favor a leadership style of thinking and operating.”
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