Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neil and economic advisor Larry Lindsey both resigned today. It looks like a changing of the economic guard at the Whitehouse.

Anyone want to speculate on new appointees?

Academics:

* John Taylor (but thought to be first in line for Greenspan's job)

* Martin Feldstein (if I remember right CEA head under Reagan, but does he want the Job?)

Politicians:

* The Texas duo of Dick Armey and Phil Gramm have been mentioned (want to see wall street flip out? appoint one of these to treasury)

* Don Evans (currently at the Commerce Dept, but likely wants a more prominent economic role)

* Steve Forbes (he seems to like money)

Wild cards:

* Robert Rubin (widely viewed as a very good Treasury Secretary - but would Bush want a Dem?)

Text: Treasury Secretary O'Neill's Resignation Letter (washingtonpost.com)

Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neil and economic advisor Larry Lindsey both resigned today. It looks like a changing of the economic... | Posted December 6, 2002 12:17 PM by John Irons