"At least half a dozen names are already circulating as President Trump prepares to name a successor for outgoing Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke.
One big question: Will Trump opt for a political operator or a skilled lawyer already hard at work behind the scenes?
Among the potential candidates is Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt, a former lobbyist who has already faced a Senate confirmation fight.
Also in the mix are veteran Republican lawmakers like outgoing Sen. Dean Heller of Nevada and Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington and Raúl Labrador of Idaho."
Hannah Northey and Rob Hotakainen report for Greenwire December 17, 2018.
SEE ALSO:
"Spotlight Turns To Zinke's Deputy" (Greenwire)
"Interior Vacancy Woes Worsen" (Greenwire)
"Interior Legal Strategy Wouldn't Change Under Bernhardt" (EnergyWire)
"Zinke's Legacy: More Emissions, Less Climate Prep" (ClimateWire)
"'No Kind Of Victory' On Capitol Hill As Zinke Heads For Exit" (E&E Daily)
"Former Fossil Fuels Lobbyist To Head Interior Department As Zinke Exits" (Guardian)
"Leading Contenders Emerge To Replace Zinke As Interior Secretary" (The Hill)
