Gates To Be Designated Successor On Inauguration Day - Political Hotsheet

Fear not, SOMEBODY is ready to take over. Poor Gates-- only guy in Washington NOT going to the most historic inauguration ever.

Gates To Be Designated Successor On Inauguration Day - Political Hotsheet: "If the unthinkable happens on Inauguration Day, Robert Gates, the defense secretary, will be available to assume the reins of government.

'In order to ensure continuity of government, Defense Secretary Robert Gates has been designated by the outgoing Administration, with the concurrence of the incoming Administration, to serve as the designated successor during Inauguration Day, Tuesday, January 20th,' White House press Secretary Dana Perino said."

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