 On 6 November 2009 president Traian Băsescu, associated with PD-L, nominated him as candidate for Prime Minister of Romania.His chosen cabinet was however almost identical to the one of Croitoru.However, the Democratic Liberal Party had no parliamentary majority and the Parliament surpassed the 14-day limit for the hearing the members of Negoiţă's cabinet, thus extending the political deadlock in Romania and leaving Emil Boc in office as acting Prime Minister until the presidential election.