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Hillary says "Yes" to SecState?
Topic Started: Nov 17 2008, 05:26 PM (194 Views)
George K
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/17/hillary-clinton-secretary-of-state

Hillary Clinton plans to accept the job of secretary of state offered by Barack Obama, who is reaching out to former rivals to build a broad coalition administration, the Guardian has learned…

Clinton would be well placed to become the country’s dominant voice in foreign affairs, replacing Condoleezza Rice. Since being elected senator for New York, she has specialised in foreign affairs and defence. Although she supported the war in Iraq, she and Obama basically agree on a withdrawal of American troops.

Clinton, who still harbours hopes of a future presidential run, had to weigh up whether she would be better placed by staying in the Senate, which offers a platform for life, or making the more uncertain career move to the secretary of state job.
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As long as Bill doesn't screw it up ... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/17/clinton-aides-comfortable_n_144361.html
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If I were her I would not. Why, you ask? Because the Secretary of State serves at the pleasure of the President. With one fell swoop - firing her when something does not go to his liking - he could be rid of the Clintons for the rest of his stay in office. It's a smart move if that is what he'd like.
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George K
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And, Senate can be a lifetime job.

Last Sec State to run for President was Constitutional Scholar Alexander Haig. Last one to win? James Buchanan.

Of course, the last Senator to become President was Jack Kennedy Barack Obama.
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I wonder if she's worth the hassle...
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Geez, Bill's lookin' old.

But then it was 16 years ago that he was elected...
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I would think with Prez Obama and SOS Hillary that Israel should be a bit concerned over the next four years.
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Nov 18 2008, 10:52 AM
I would think with Prez Obama and SOS Hillary that Israel should be a bit concerned over the next four years.
Worried about what, that there might actually be an administration that is able to jump start the peace process? The only way it will ever come to fruition is if it's a bi-lateral process, and until there's a strong negotiating partner (read: the US) that can appease Palestinian concerns, it's lost hope.
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Which Palestinians do we negotiate with? The ones who are trying to kill every Israeli or the ones who are simply enabling them?
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I think she is foolish to become an integral part of his administration. She just hitched her star to his wagon, one that is on an exceptionally rough road.
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Eric Holder will be AG, BTW.
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There is a line we cross when we go from "I will believe it when I see it" to "I will see it when I believe it".


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Eleanor: At my age there's not much traffic anymore.

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I think it's great. I'm sick and tired of the Clintons. This will be the kiss of death for them, politically.
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Mikhailoh
Nov 17 2008, 06:04 PM
If I were her I would not. Why, you ask? Because the Secretary of State serves at the pleasure of the President. With one fell swoop - firing her when something does not go to his liking - he could be rid of the Clintons for the rest of his stay in office. It's a smart move if that is what he'd like.
And the O-team can engineer a 'fall from grace' for her before they escort her to the nearest exit. They would want to guarantee a swift descent for her. Meanwhile Prez O gets praise for having given her a chance. And wasn't it just such a disappointment she couldn't prove herself capable.

See? We can write the script for them. :lol2:

Same for McCain if he were to accept a position in the O-admin as some are suggesting.
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"Any man who would make an X rated movie should be forced to take his daughter to see it". - John Wayne


There is a line we cross when we go from "I will believe it when I see it" to "I will see it when I believe it".


Henry II: I marvel at you after all these years. Still like a democratic drawbridge: going down for everybody.

Eleanor: At my age there's not much traffic anymore.

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Want to see Obama sweat? Have her resign from the senate, run for a house seat, then take over as Speaker. Obama and Biden would be sleeping with one eye open for the next four years.
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Mikhailoh
Nov 17 2008, 06:04 PM
the Secretary of State serves at the pleasure of the President. With one fell swoop - firing her when something does not go to his liking - he could be rid of the Clintons for the rest of his stay in office. It's a smart move if that is what he'd like.
If he could put that old hag (my NYS senator) out to pasture, THAT would be an accomplishment. He would immediately go up several notches in my book.

That's something I could get on board with.
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