U.S. Rep. Todd Platts believes he has no chance at becoming the next U.S. comptroller general.  Platts, R-York County, said insiders told him his name will be forwarded to President Barack Obama for consideration.

But the insiders — other lawmakers and staffers — have said the “sky is going to have to fall” before a Republican House member would be named as the federal government’s top financial watchdog, Platts said.

“Given the extremely partisan environment in Washington and the fact this is an appointment for 15 years to a wholly independent watchdog position, as a Republican there is no chance of me receiving that appointment,” he said.