PostCom.org reports:

“According to the blog published by Joe Monahan, “He’s controversial and he’s tenacious. ABQ GOP lawyer-lobbyist Mickey Barnett, ousted by fellow R’s from his national committeemen post in 04′, has found some friends in the White House and has been nominated by President Bush as a governor of the U.S. Postal Service. His friends will be rooting him on, and his enemies promise to hold his feet to the fire when he goes before the U.S. Senate for confirmation hearings. Insider R’s report that former GOP state legislators Earlene Roberts and Ron Godbey are prepared to testify, or submit written testimony opposing Barnett’s’ nomination to the 11 member board. Roberts was defeated in 04′ by fellow R Keith Gardner who was backed by the Barnett group. ABQ’s Godbey easily defeated several Barnett backed foes in GOP primaries before leaving the Legislature and moving to Texas.”

Related Link: Bush Nominates Two for USPS Board of Governors
“The President nominated the following individuals to be Governors on the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service: Mickey D. Barnett, of New Mexico, for the remainder of a nine-year term expiring December 8, 2013; Katherine C. Tobin, of New York, for the remainder of a nine-year term expiring December 8, 2012.” Barnett, a lawyer for the Republican party in New Mexico, was involved in the 2000 presidential election recount.  In 2004, some Republicans criticized Barnett for serving as a paid lobbyist while holding a party position.

(2005) Barnett lobbyist for payday lending industry | (2002) Barnett Firm intervened for National Right to Work Foundation in New Mexico tribal/union case