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Hillary for Secretary of State?
November 14, 2008 9:43 AM
You heard it HERE first.
But here are the big questions. . .
1) Which meme will win out: Team of Rivals or Too Much Clinton?
2) What does Joe Biden think?
3) Does Hillary Clinton really want it?
4) Can the appointment be squared with former President Bill Clinton's work?
5) What does Michelle Obama think?
--George Stephanopoulos
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Anything the Clinton's do for Obama has strings attached. This is a thinly disguised 3rd term for the Clinton's. If something happens to Obama and Biden, Hillary is next in line to the throne and "Billary" all over again. Obama sold out to the Clinton's already. We're tired of the Clinton's; his and her corruption. Enough already. We didn't vote for the Clinton's. Annie Oakley is here!!
Posted by: tracyj | Nov 14, 2008 10:15:46 AM
I don't get question 5... What does MICHELLE OBAMA think?? Isn't that a stupid question? Why should her opinion matter? Hillary would make a formidable Secretaty of State! So that's ALL that matters!
Posted by: DMK | Nov 14, 2008 10:16:08 AM
No, no, no.
Posted by: Jason | Nov 14, 2008 10:27:23 AM
Question 5 is a loaded question that is not needed in politics. If the Clinton in question was Bill the question would not be on the list. It is the sort of politics that has no place in this discussion or any discussion regarding women in politics. What is the actual answer George is looking for?
Posted by: MyVoiceHere | Nov 14, 2008 10:34:10 AM
I think they are all up for a "superhero team" in the face of the implsion of the world as we know it...
my guess is there is a good chance even mccain will sign on...
let us not forget ...when it is all said and done...these people have spent more time with each other than anyone they are looking at outside of them
they know each other...and most of them know the other wants what is best for this country
and all of them want to be a part of a team that history will oook back and say they saved us from destruction.
Posted by: dl | Nov 14, 2008 10:36:57 AM
During the campaign Hillary indicated that she is not willing to talk with advesaries. Contrary to Obama's views.
I wonder how she fill force herself incase she is appointed Secretary of State to apply the diplomacy she doesn't
believe in. The outcome of it am afraid won't give the results Obama and the rest of us expect to be achieved.
Posted by: FM | Nov 14, 2008 10:39:17 AM
for two years they all have been the face of America...
they have been the same team...even with the differences for 2 years...
talking about
thinking about discussing learning and debating the massive issues that face us
that is the team I want to continue.
America's Team.
you know the one that use to be the torch...the beacon.
Posted by: dl | Nov 14, 2008 10:39:34 AM
Why would anyone want to end a Senate career to go be part of a team where you aren't liked and you serve at the discretion of the President? Your replacement in the Senate will likely have the position for several terms so why leave unless you are on your way out anyway.
Posted by: tiredtoo | Nov 14, 2008 10:40:52 AM
and FM
Hillary said without pre conditions and she was talking about the President position not sec of state
if Obama picks her it means he may understand her logic even if he doesn't agree.
she is perfect for this position.
and I was not a fan during the primaries... but I personally want the best team.
Posted by: dl | Nov 14, 2008 10:41:29 AM
tiredtoo
because if this team solves the problems...that is lifetime achievement to be a member.
and if they don't it won't matter anyway.
Posted by: dl | Nov 14, 2008 10:42:46 AM
Tracyj: You need to go back and read the Presidential Succession Act of 1947. Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House is third in line for the Presidency. You are making the same mistake as Alexander Haig made when Regan was shot.
Posted by: tiredtoo | Nov 14, 2008 10:49:25 AM
Hillary would not be next in line - Pelosi would. Then Robert Byrd. THEN Secretary of State
Posted by: Kennedy | Nov 14, 2008 10:59:55 AM
The debates, Hillary Clinton didn't even know who was the President of the Russia. She talked about landing in combat zones in Bosnia and working on the Northern Ireland peace accords, all lies. She is seen internationally as a fraud and back woods lawyer who does deals, lies and takes back handers as in the countless sleaze deals that came out of her white house. She would be an insult to the US as secretary of state.
Posted by: JoeForSure | Nov 14, 2008 12:11:21 PM
I think Hillary Clinton would be more effective as Senate Majority Leader, but that begs the question of what to do with Harry Reid. Given that Nevada's governor is a Republican, giving him a cabinet position to make way for Clinton is probably out of the question.
Posted by: Richard Schwartz | Nov 14, 2008 12:11:34 PM
Periodically, Obama gets feeling down and starts launching attacks to boost his appeal.
This Machiavellian Prince of the White House is so misogynist that he will not appoint a woman of distinction who happens to have won the nomination from him with a higher percentage in popular support than his. The rigged caucuses and strong-arm tactics of the Obama thuggery campaign ensured that the dead were resurrected in time to vote for The Great Leader with the Anorexic Resume!
Now, if this Senator with 143 days' experience ever gives Hillary Clinton the Secretary of State post it will be because she will be more capable as Senator in the House to argue against his stupidly anemic and self-serving oba Myopic policies.
Obama thinks he's the incarnation of Reagan! What a joke if it turns out that he is!
Posted by: Mary | Nov 14, 2008 2:25:40 PM
Hillary Clinton would have won in a LANDSLIDE. This election the independents and the sane republicans and democrats would have voted for a ham sandwich to get rid of the Bush Catastrophe!
That Obama won with such a few percentage points over McCain does not look to good for his future 'ability to Heal'! Palin was right, this inexperienced, narcissistic guy from Hawaii's prep schools doesn't know how to do anything but allow others to run a terrific campaign.
Obama is the weakest presidential candidate in history. Playing the RACE-BAITING CARD was his most successful policy initiative!
If it weren't for the gender-bashing going on in this election Barry would be back in Kenya where he campaigned for his cousin Odinga, giving him $50,000 donation for his "change and hope" campain in '06. Odinga supported Sharia Law and Obama contributed his money knowing what Odinga (billionbaire slum landlord of Kenya and now Prez) would do to women's rigts in Kneya.
Now, 100,000 homeless women in Kenya thanks to Barack Hussein Obama! He'll make a wonderful president--in Kenya where women are uneducated and more easily exploited. Bush II Term 3 has just began!
Posted by: pat | Nov 14, 2008 2:32:15 PM
Hillary would make a great Secretary of State. Unlike that apparition of YesSirrism Condi Rice, she has a mind of her own. Of couse we all know how Barack stole the election from her. But let's give her either the Defence or State.
and then give Larry Summers the Treasury. It would fit nicely with what Barack has in mind for women in the sciences and math!!
Posted by: pat | Nov 14, 2008 2:33:44 PM
George:
WHO GIVES A FLYING STOOL ABOUT WHAT MICHELLE OBAMA THINKS OF ANYTHING?
SHE'LL BE TOO BUSY TAKING ANGER-MANAGEMENT COURSES NEAR THE WHITE HOUSE ANYWAY....
Posted by: john | Nov 14, 2008 2:34:48 PM
Obama's the most geographically-challenged prez in history.
Imagine...Back in Indonesia they taught him there are 57 states! He's BUSH JOKE No. 3!
Posted by: jbd | Nov 14, 2008 2:36:49 PM
Hillary “Clinton name” maybe “a gold standard” but there are rogue countries out there that have not forgotten their encounters with her husband, President Bill Clinton. While in office, President Clinton fought against terrorism and that did not sit well with some factions of these countries, and they may seek revenge by trying to harm her in international stage. This is just a thought to be considered.
Posted by: Dr. Sidney Okolo | Nov 14, 2008 2:37:05 PM
Watch the view with Obama and the women On the View--on Jay Leno!
Why is Obama so NERVOUS BEING CLOSE TO WOMEN? So fidgety, 20 times he straightened out his clothing, etc. Why is he so uncomfortable with women? Ah...good old Jay, he hit the nail on the head! God help us and the rest of the World with what appears to be
BUSH'S SHRUB TERM THREE. THE OBAMA PRESIDENCY!
Posted by: susie | Nov 14, 2008 2:38:58 PM
"The Borgen Project has some good info on the cost of addressing global poverty.
$30 billion: Annual shortfall to end world hunger.
$540 billion: Annual U.S. Defense Budget."
Posted by: Diana | Nov 14, 2008 3:27:12 PM
Some posters here need to re-read the constitution--if Hillary Clinton becomes Secretary of State...NOOOOO...she will not be third in line behind Obama and Biden for this mythical 'third' term. For 200 years, the Speaker of the House (currently Nancy Pelosi) is the third in line for the presidency. This is 9th grade civics, people!!
Posted by: Von | Nov 14, 2008 6:58:41 PM
I would of voted for Louis Farranken if he was on the ticket... that's how bad I wanted Bushee policy out.
Posted by: Go Hillary | Nov 15, 2008 12:34:17 PM
I am an American of Hispanic heritage and I just quench everytime I hear that Obama should offer governor of New Mexico Bill Richardson a post in his administration because he (Richardson) helped Obama win over one million Hispanic voters from state.
First of all, if this was true then why wasn't Richardson able to do it for himself when he was running for office one million Hispanic voters instead of the what 0.00001 percent???
Hillary is over qualify to be offer a post by an underqualify like Obama.
Richardson is an Idiot!
Posted by: Hillary is for the American people | Nov 15, 2008 12:43:49 PM
Clinton for Sec of State....no !
Kerry or Richardson - better qualified..
Make Clinton the Health or Education
Secy.
Posted by: dr | Nov 15, 2008 1:09:43 PM
I think hillary will be a great secy of state, and im tired of all the hatre that we are having...obmaa is our president and he will do well, leave all the hate and racism behind...wake up we are in the future now, and lets move forwar
Posted by: mike diamond | Nov 15, 2008 5:10:40 PM
@tracyj: "If something happens to Obama and Biden, Hillary is next in line to the throne and "Billary" all over again."
Your elementary school, middle school, and high school history classes taught the fact that the person in line for the throne after the Vice President is the Speaker of the House, followed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
All departmental secretaries come after the President Pro Tempore in order of creation of the department. Since the State Department was the first, that puts Hillary Clinton after the President Pro Tempore.
Posted by: Bryant | Nov 16, 2008 10:18:17 AM
I believe it's more like Hillary sold out herself, and her supporters.
Ahhhh Washington as usual - and you lemmings thought it would be "Changed." Fools!
Posted by: CB | Nov 17, 2008 8:33:03 PM
I'm sure Michele Obama will run for the vacant senate seat in NY - the writings on the wall - Obamas = black version of the Clintons - only worse!
Posted by: CB | Nov 17, 2008 8:34:33 PM
mike diamond - can you translate your comment into English?
Posted by: CB | Nov 17, 2008 8:35:44 PM
"I would of voted for Louis Farranken if he was on the ticket... that's how bad I wanted Bushee policy out.
Posted by: Go Hillary"
Wow - what an ignorant statement - typical Obama base - illiterate!
Posted by: CB | Nov 17, 2008 8:37:15 PM
Are the Clintons already in control ?
WHAT is Obama thinking, or is he thinking.
Was this the price of the Clinton endorsement ?
I feel like Obama is giving his original supportors the finger....
Posted by: Ursa | Nov 19, 2008 10:08:59 AM
Let's get something straight. All this talk about the Clinton's being bad for the country is just ludicrous!!! I assume if you are old enough to comment on this story you are old enough to remember the 90's. President Clinton was the best thing to happen to this country since FDR. Why would he meddle in the affairs of state? He is a very popular former President. His foundation has negotiated treaties with African countries to help the dying get medication for free. He has helped those countries work with the US in retiring their debts. This is a great man. I alsoo would like to point out that most of us enjoyed the nice salaries that we were getting in the 90's. Remember the very first thing the President did was pass a huge economic recovery package...Sounds as though Obama is following the same playbook. Kudos for Hillary Clinton. I think it is fantastic that she is going to be the SOS. Why in a time of crisis would a new President put a new tot in the position. Do you people even know what it takes to govern this massive country? Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton are both assets to this nation. I thank Bill Clinton for the policies of the 90's that made college more affordable and allowed the private sector to grow.The left wing liberals of the Democratic party need to get over themselves. You sound as if Bill Clinton will be selling weapons to terrorists thru back channels of the State Department. Grow up. He will be doing the same thing he has been doing for the past 8 years...making sure everyone has the ability to achieve their potential. Remember Americorps? President Clinton is responsible for that. He asked us to be better people. Seems as though all we were able to become were bitter people. I am a Hillary Clinton supporter who is beyond thrilled at the possibilities of the new Obama Administration. Let's get behind this President. Let's change this country. Remember "change?" Yeah, it was the same slogan President Clinton ran on in 1992. He left office the most popular President since FDR and was the only Democrat who was able to get re-elected since FDR as well. I like the CLintons and I applaud both of them for putting their country and it's people first. Thank you President and Senator Clinton. Thank you for working your butts off to get President Obama elected. Thank you for offering your advice to the new President. Thank you President Obama for showing courage and leadership. That is why I voted for you.
Posted by: Gabe | Nov 26, 2008 2:20:31 PM
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