There is more than one way of looking at Hillary as possible SOS appointment...it does not mean that some of us are unfair or less than openminded....it means some of us are looking at the bigger picture....in many ways it reminds me of the argument of the Summer when people said Obama MUST pick her for VP....sometimes things are not so clear and have to be looked at from multiple angles.....it is Nothing against her...or her reputation or her work on the Campaign. There are many good viable candiates for the position....and Obama and his team will look at everything.....and make their Choice....that is the way of it.....Click the Title David Corn makes some really solid points.....
Also in Huffpost and NYT this am it came out that yes, indeed the Obama Aides are not happy about the Clinton Leak, and you clearly see that THEY did not leak it.....
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I'm not sure Hillary will make it through the vetting process, mostly because of Bill's foreign speechs for pay. That alone could come across as conflict of interest.
I'd kind of like to see her & Kennedy head up Universal Health Care, since that has been a long time interest for both parties.
Fran:::
I hear you...I guess Bill has "offered" to change some of his "plans" and even leadership role and even open "some" of his records...here's the thing...His Foundation does do good work- globally- and I hate to see that slide because of Hillary ( esp his AIDS work and poverty work...) and also I agree with you...I would as a woman...an un-insured nurse, see her and Teddy work on Universal Healthcare...that is really important...I also would love to see her really become more of a force and presence in the Senate...and this might be her chance to do that.....we need a strong woman in the senate to advocate for real issues that effect families...
I hate to say it but once again the MSM is again trying to pump the Clinton Drama and push their opinion on Obama ( esp Andrea Mitchell and CNN...)
( I think there are many options for Sec of State- Bill Richardson, Wesley Clark....the media acts like she is the ONLY Choice ????)
The vetting issue aside, I can see what Obama's doing as a move to shore up the unity of a Democratic Party that might still have fractures stemming from the primary race. As for who eventually populates the Cabinet, I would see the transition team throwing names up the flagpole to see if anyone salutes than I can believe the press might be making Obama's decisions for him.
Hey, get over the Clintons, they are GOOD democrats, they were persecuted by the ACTUAL right wing conspiracy, Hillary did nothing wrong except in the eyes of some, she raised a respectful daughter, and fought for health care for us all, she will shine as a Secretary of State, if OBAMA did not think so HE WOULD NOT HAVE ASKED HER so move on to hacking a DEM WORTH our approbration...Lieberman teh Vichycrat
I mean it, SHE is over the primaries you all should be
I'm not mad, just tired of defending Hillary....she is NOT the enemy, ask Obama...
Tom::
I am not down on Hillary...lordy...I am merely pointing out my own concerns as a woman, but also living urban ( alot of women are like me- so hear me out)....I am bummed if she does the SOS- because I was really looking forward to her being a strong voice in the Senate for Working people, also working on healthcare, and women's issues....
I am not saying anything negative by pointing any of the concerns out- also I hate to see Bill have to restrict or curtail his Foundation work- as his Foundation does alot of for poverty and also AIDS....
About Media - I am sick at how they turn Everything into such a Drama- sorry- but you have to admit it gets alittle much....and it happened during the primary....and they are doing it again....it's tiresome...annoying....
About are there problems with Hillary as SOS...yes, there are some, that is the truth of it....that is why I linked the David Corn article.....does not mean I am judging her too harsh....means I am weighing all the facts.....that is what we do- we look at WHO and HOW the job will be handled....( news alert- WHO ever was nominated I would scrutinize....it is that important....)
We all have out opinions...and thoughts and concerns.....that is the way of it....regardless Obama will choose a good team....
XDell::
you indeed may be right....I just wish he could pick his team in quiet....and with less drama....( hey a girls' gotta dream - right ?)
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