The news articles all say that his packing it in is directly due to the M855 proposed ban but the articles are all ambiguous about why this is the case.

I've read several MSM articles and for the life of me I can't figure out if he is out because the ban was annihilated in a high profile fashion and he failed to ban the ammo or because he tried a ban that was going to blow up in the face of the ATF.

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Posted by bbvdd

Memphis, TN

Member since Jun 2009

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Posted on 3/21/15 at 9:55 pm to Scoop

still trying to ban them

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Posted by Spankum

Miss-sippi

Member since Jan 2007

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Posted on 3/21/15 at 10:04 pm to Scoop

resignation of government officials is almost always due to straight up politics...someone or some group found something that he did unpopular enough that it was going to cost some votes or some campaingn contributions...

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Posted by LongueCarabine

Pointe Aux Pins, LA

Member since Jan 2011

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Posted on 3/21/15 at 10:23 pm to Spankum

I'm sure it played a part.

The bigger part of it was that he didn't cover all his bases before stepping out on the limb.

And that, in politics, is a cardinal sin.

LC

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Posted by Clames

Member since Oct 2010

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Posted on 3/21/15 at 11:39 pm to Scoop

Some people just get sick of working in the government. Guy got a better opportunity in the private sector and said frick it. Happens all the time.

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Posted by LSUZouave

Gulf Coast

Member since Nov 2007

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Posted on 3/22/15 at 9:59 am to Clames

It has been rumored for over a year that he was leaving for a position with a professional sports league. He is going to be Head Investigating Counsel for NFL. He has twice served as US Attny and was a Marine officer before being ATF director. Time for him to make some money before its time to retire. Man has done his civic duty in service to his country.

I would venture ammo ban has nothing to do with his departure.

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