Do The Right Thing: Hillary for Secretary of State
What better message to send than to appoint as our secretary of state a woman who is already known throughout the world as a principled and gifted fighter for freedom and equality?
What better message to send than to appoint as our secretary of state a woman who is already known throughout the world as a principled and gifted fighter for freedom and equality?
There are many annoying aspects of the noise machine that is blaring that arrogant and cacophonous yet familiar mantra: "Clinton is inevitable." We heard it for all of 2007, and we're hearing it all over again.
The question is whether the good to be had by appointing Hillary Clinton to a high position in the incoming government outweighs the bad. Is she really worth all the baggage? No, she isn't.
My initial reaction was that it was a brilliant and inspired move. I'm now wondering whether the Clintons' pride and their wish for more Clinton legacies allow her to say yes, if offered.
Why get involved with the Clintons when there are much better choices to be considered? Shouldn't the new president-elect be forming his own team of Obama loyalists?
Post-election politics have begun to resemble an episode of The Hills lately, with Obama (obviously Lauren Conrad) currently vetting best frenemy Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State.
When did you realize that Barack was The One? Provide exact month, day, and year of your enlightenment, and the names of at least two (2) witnesses.
With the post-election analysis season almost over, it's worth taking one final look at some of the characters who ensured President-elect Obama would make it to the White House.
Obama should look to Cheney to understand how a pro -- even one who so damaged the interests of the nation -- managed power and purpose in government.
Democrats' ambivalence about aggression has been as much their downfall in prior elections as their irrational commitment to rationality -- their belief that good ideas sell themselves.
If Obama asks Hillary Clinton to be secretary of state, it would be a brilliantly audacious political move. Choosing Clinton would elate her fans, but would it be good for American foreign policy?
Obama will not choose her because she's a woman. He will choose her because she has shown visionary leadership on two of the critical international (and moral) questions of our age.
Sen. Clinton is obviously qualified and I think America would love to see a new government that wasn't simply made-up of cronies but of people with differing viewpoints who come together for the good of the country.
As a former Hillary supporter I would be delighted to see Hillary Clinton as the next Secretary of State. And I know that thousands of women, not only those who voted for her, would agree.
choice of Hillary Clinton to be his Secretary of State would represent a great show of respect to our allies that he wants the best available person to handle the job of being his top diplomat.
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Maybe President Clinton does not want to play by the rules.
This is exactly what happens when you run articles from Politico! They hear rumors from a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend..... and then pretend that it's a legitimate story!
President soon-to-be Obama, please make a decision soon. I want to know who your cabinet consist of asap and I want Bush out now, so we can get started. I need a beer. lol.
All righty, let's get this dance over with get Bill Richardson appointed.
This is like playing fantasy football, oh the drama...
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