His majesty Todd Jones is stepping down.

[The sphinx]

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/atf-director-todd-jones-stepping-years-job/story?id=29779602

 

[Traveler]

Too fast, too furious?

 

[danb]

I have no doubt his replacement will be much better!

Why are you laughing?

 

[bbguns]

Maybe someone from MDS should apply. I'm sure one of our esteemed Md representatives, like good old Steny, would endorse a qualified applicant...

 

[danb]

Joe Manchin for ATF !

 

[Decoy]

Joe Manchin for ATF !

Only if Sarah Brady and Bloomberg are too busy.

 

[Soda]

Is this because he didn't do Obama's bidding and see the ammo ban through? Is there another boot licking lackey waiting to do whatever Obama wants?

 

[zenMonkey]

Is this because he didn't do Obama's bidding and see the ammo ban through? Is there another boot licking lackey waiting to do whatever Obama wants?

This is my guess. I'm assuming that we won't like what comes out of the ATF (more so than normal) with the new yes-man in charge.

 

[iH8DemLibz]

Holder?

 

[PapiBarcelona]

Owe'Maulee?

 

[The sphinx]

Is this because he didn't do Obama's bidding and see the ammo ban through? Is there another boot licking lackey waiting to do whatever Obama wants?

Good point!

 

[pilotguy299]

I love the spin in the article, especially about improving morale. I know a few people who work for the agency, and they all say that morale is at an all time low. All that has changed is the members of the clique in power. Well maybe not. From what I've read his #2 is the one that approved the double dipping for the SES that was under investigation and eventually "fired". Well, maybe fired, maybe allowed to resign.

So I guess it really was just more of the same.

But that seems to be true with most federal agencies these days.

 

[GTOGUNNER]

Is this because he didn't do Obama's bidding and see the ammo ban through? Is there another boot licking lackey waiting to do whatever Obama wants?

This is my guess. I'm assuming that we won't like what comes out of the ATF (more so than normal) with the new yes-man in charge.

My guess as well. He was probably asked to leave.

 

[fidelity]

Perfect time for the guy to get out into a new situation, especially after the failed attempt to stop M855 sales. The interim director, especially if someone that has moved up the ranks in the agency vs an Obama/Holder selection, will probably increase morale. Moreover, interims don't take bold outside regulatory actions. They don't have a political power base and want to be around during the next administration.

 

[traveller]

That didn't take long.

Rats and sinking ship come to mind.

 

[TopShelf]

I am sure they are upset that they could not appoint Leland Yee
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/04/us-usa-california-yee-idUSBREA331K720140404

 

[The sphinx]

I am sure they are upset that they could not appoint Leland Yee
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/04/us-usa-california-yee-idUSBREA331K720140404

 

[rsideout]

Is this because he didn't do Obama's bidding and see the ammo ban through?

Nope, that wasn't the reason. This was in the works prior to that mess. A political appointee job at that level is typically not a long term position anyway. He got a better offer more in keeping with his previous legal career. He's going to be working with the NFL.

 

[rayg5102]

I read he wants to move to someplace where he can carry a handgun.....

 

[WeaponsCollector]

Article claims he left largely because of the ATF's failed attempt to ban ammo...

Gun control advocates lose another round with departure of ATF chief
http://news.yahoo.com/gun-control-advocates-lose-another-round-departure-atf-202659404.html