Obama Taps Ned Stark for Sec. of State

Following John Kerry’s surprise resignation Tuesday, Obama has selected Lord Paramount of the North, Ned Stark, as nominee for Secretary of State.

“Eddard Stark has a proven track record of commitment to ethics and ideals that this country was founded on: honor, duty, and honesty,” said Obama in a press briefing. “Just as George Washington is said to have never told a lie and our sixteenth President was known as “Honest Abe,” I put the trust of my country in a truthful man like Ned.”

The nomination was met by favorable remarks on both sides of the aisle. “I’m excited that the President has finally chosen a nominee that everyone can agree on,” McConnell (R-Ky.) said on the Senate floor. “I foresee no issues in approving Ned. He’s a great man with a good head on his shoulders.”

Ned Stark welcomed the nomination. “I am honored to be selected by the President to serve as Head of the State Department. I believe the United States deserves to be on the cutting-edge of diplomatic relations, which would put us a-head of other others on the world stage. It’s all in the execution.” Ned Stark comes from a long line of Starks which have ruled the North since the mists of time.

Sources close to the administration reveal that Obama is a fan of HBO’s show, Game of Thrones, but is yet only half-way through season one.