Nom news: The White House withdrew two beleaguered nominees from Senate consideration last night, according to people familiar with the decisions.
Brian Quintenz, nominated to serve as chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, was withdrawn after facing opposition from crypto leaders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. EJ Antoni, nominated to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, was also withdrawn after facing Senate resistance and broad skepticism from establishment economists.
Money Game. James Talarico, the Democratic state legislator running for the Senate in Texas, raised $6.2 million in the first three weeks of his campaign.
Democratic state Rep. Manny Rutinel has surpassed $2 million raised in his campaign for Colorado’s 8th District.
Former Navy SEAL Matt Maasdam raised more than $600,000 in the third quarter for his bid against Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), per Maasdam’s campaign.
