In nominating Mr. McGurk, Mr. Obama turned to one of the most prominent veterans of the Iraq operation.
In nominating Ms. Black, Mr. Bloomberg said she would bring corporate innovation and management savvy to the sprawling system.
In nominating Mrs. Clinton, the Liberal Party went some distance toward mending its frayed relationship with the Democratic Party.
In nominating Judge Sotomayor to the highest court in the land, President Obama pointed out that her life story was the embodiment of the American dream.
In nominating John McCain — who has taken a brave stand, though not without some backsliding, on immigration — the party has put its best foot forward with Hispanics.
In nominating him last month, President Obama said, "It's time for a development professional to lead the world's largest development agency".
In nominating Mr. Goss, Mr. Bush left unclear both whom Mr. Goss might eventually be working for as well as how much authority he would have.
In nominating her for treasurer, a cabinet position, Mr. DiFrancesco noted Ms. Miranda's "life experience" as a Cuban native and her leadership ability.
In nominating Mr. McHugh, the Obama administration was clearly aware that his confirmation would open up a seat held by a Republican.
In nominating Ms. Kagan on Monday, Mr. Obama praised "her openness to a broad array of viewpoints, her habit, to borrow a phrase from Justice Stevens, 'of understanding before disagreeing,' her fair-mindedness and skill as a consensus-builder".
In nominating Pritzker, the president called her one of the nation's "most distinguished business leaders".
