BREAKING: MCHUGH NAMED TO ARMY SECRETARY POST

In a move that’s certain to send shock waves through the North Country’s political culture, President Barack Obama has named Congressman John McHugh as Secretary of the Army.

This from the New York Times:

Mr. Obama formally offered the Pentagon position to the lawmaker on Monday afternoon, and his nomination is expected to be announced later on Tuesday, officials said. Mr. McHugh would join former House Republican colleague Ray LaHood of Illinois, the secretary of transportation, in the Obama administration.