George's Bottom Line

George I think the deal is done...

except for this. You are dead on with this...

SOS is the best place for her

and the best place for the country for her.

The question is is it worth more to them in pure patriotism, value of saving the world's direction that we are on and being on this timely specific team that has that task at this crossroads and whether Bill wants to reveal how much went to the library to honor him...and how much went to the initiative that he has given to the world.

and there lies the rub for and about Bill Clinton...

the library...his income...and everything he has done for the world.

It's the 1997 question all over again.

It's the Michael Corleone question...

he's my father...his world is messy and fraught with conflict.

does that erase what he's done so well...

and what will HE put first.

After all the attacks, snipes, and slams on the Clintons over the past several years while simulatenously turning a blind eye to much more egregious and outrageous behavior by the Bush/Cheney gang and now you want us to take you seriously? Where's the rofl hysterically icon when you need it?

Remember that JFK wanted Lyndon Johnson as VP so he could get him out of the Senate and keep an eye on him.

I wonder if Hilary as SOS is the same ploy.

LOVE OF COUNTRY/LOVE OF HILLARY.............. Whatever anyone may think of HRC, SHE LOVES HER COUNTRY. From a young woman, she has never faltered from that. The bottom line here is that we had a 2 year campaign and that's a lot of time to sling mud, and mud was slung. But he election is now over, we have President-Elect Barack Obama. He won because he is brilliant, he rose above everything that was thrown his way, he stuck to the issues and came out the winner. HRC was never far behind him. If we think back many of their speeches we will recall what they want for our country are the same things. Middle Class America was on top of both their lists . While many may say she did not immediately get up and get on the trail for Barack and find fault with that, I think in the same position we all would have needed some space to re-group. Once the dust settled she was able to get out there and campaign as she always does, with her all. As far as SOS, just as we trusted and elected Barack Obama, we must trust his choice of the people he puts at his side. Yes we want change, but there are positions in the administration that require experience or the change will never come about. HRC has a lot to offer, she can look back to the times mistakes were made and offer suggestions for a better way. In the end we must never lose sight of who the boss is, President-Elect Barack Obama. One thing we should not allow to happen, in party fighting. The Republicans do enough of that for the entire country. We want peace not war and while we may not always agree, we do agree to disagree. We should all be putting our energy into a new energy plan not using it up picking apart fellow supporters. One thing I do know, who ever President-Elect Barack Obama chooses for his staff positions, I will respect his choices. I, personally admire HRC but many do not and that's ok. We all do not have to have the same opinion but we all should find a way to work together and keep America the great country she is. President-Elect Barack Obama won the election because he had the know how to see the long term problems and their solutions so I certainly trust him to put only the best and most qualified by his side. Marilyn from Florida

George!

How do you sleep at night? You have been such a traitor to the Clintons. If it was not for them you would be a bigger A$% than you already are?

HRC is the one of the best of what this country has to offer. Get out of the Obama tank, get a life, and let this happen.....

Hilary for SOS (Should have been Prez!!)

it is all good.

I'm a centrist. I voted for Obama. I am sick of the Clintons - I reserve that right. In one fell swoop Obama will - I believe - anger a large portion of the country by appointing Hillary. I don't think Bush/Cheney could have screwed it any more if they tried, but I just want the Clintons to go away. If I hear one more person trumpet their brilliance I'm going blow pies. If they were so brilliant why do they get caught constantly lying - both of them. Why should a world diplomat trust a person who looks at him in the eye, but has a record of lying with fluid ease.

I'm a centrist. I voted for Obama. I am sick of the Clintons - I reserve that right. In one fell swoop Obama will - I believe - anger a large portion of the country by appointing Hillary. I don't think Bush/Cheney could have screwed it any more if they tried, but I just want the Clintons to go away. If I hear one more person trumpet their brilliance I'm going blow pies. If they were so brilliant why do they get caught constantly lying - both of them. Why should a world diplomat trust a person who looks at him in the eye, but has a record of lying with fluid ease.

Oh no...!
Where did the Obama slogan "Change" go ?

It's a very BAD IDEA to appoint Hillary Clinton inside Presidnet Obama's team. Hillary and her baggage Bill wiil do whatever they want to do, not reflecting Obama's political policy!

Please, who really cares about any appearances or perceived conflicts of interest. In fact I can't believe this is even being brought up especially when one considers the fact that the Bush Administration has been getting away with "bloody murder" for almost 8 years running! Whatever direction Obama chooses in regards to selecting his Cabinet will be a positive step towards restoring a long forgotten value known as "integrity."

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Figuring out how to release or control the release of such information is a piece of cake compared to the situations she'll face as secretary of state. The job is most likely hers - and they are just going through a final vetting process. Bill will ultimately help more than hurt.

Hey Tony, are you seriously trying to paint the Clingons as a models of integrity?!!!

I think she should go for it. We need somebody tough, but diplomatic at the same time.

Hillary would be a great choice. She already has established relationships and credibility. She'd hit the ground running, making amends for the diplomatic void that has been the hallmark of the Bush administration.

Is Obama mad? There is NO good reason to put Clinton at State.

Clinton at State? Or 'parallel' government?

Barack Obama is one of America's shrewdest political leaders, but is he not risking his Presidency if he appoints Diva Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State?

Senator Clinton lost the Democratic primary to Obama. Anticipating a victory, many New York Democrats had been lining up to inherit her Senate seat. Since none expects Clinton could mount another Presidential campaign, they are pressuring President-Elect Obama to find a suitable government slot for Clinton.

Her Senate career is stalled as no Junior Senator gets powerful committees or subcommittees to chair. Nor is there a vacancy for Senate Majority Leader or Deputy.

Senior Senator Edward Kennedy (MA) has sponsored Universal Healthcare initiatives during his long career and intends to promote his own bill with the President-Elect's support. Despite Healthcare being Clinton's career hallmark, she is out of the power loop on this legislation.

Her best move would be to become Health and Human Services Secretary, a senior Cabinet position in the Obama Administration, where she can shape government's delivery on Kennedy's bill. There is already a management setup for Medicare and Medicaid that could compensate for her lack of executive and line-management experience.

This is the best opportunity to guarantee her a much-deserved political legacy.

On the other hand, Secretary of State is a much more visible, glamorous and prestigious option for both Clinton and her husband, former President William Clinton.

The problem for the Clintons is that the job is to carry out policy decisions of the President (with considerable input from his foreign-policy expert Vice President Joseph Biden).

It is not their own 'parallel' government. Nor can the President permit them to set up one.

Leaks from Obama-Clinton discussions indicate Clinton is demanding controls over policy as well as input in the choices of Secretary of Defense, NSA and CIA heads, etc.

If these leaks are true, Senator Clinton may be trying to negotiate maximum power for herself in advance--deliberately ignoring that she would only serve at the President's pleasure.

Giving her the kind of power she is asking for would set a dangerous precedent and would threaten the Executive Office with a nuisance at best and a rival administration in foreign affairs at worst.

Many foreign heads of state have made it clear that they are anxious for a 'new start' with America and want to meet with Obama personally.

For now, this new President has universal goodwill and trust among our allies and must take advantage of all opportunities to re-establish America's prestige. He cannot afford American rivals (who could be played to mischievous advantage) or mixed messages.

President-Elect Obama ran for office promising enlightened, pragmatic, bipartisan policies that would scrap President Bush's belligerent neocon foreign policy and Friedman supply-side economics (Reaganomics).

What signal does Obama send to America and the rest of the world when he chooses a neoliberal Democrat, who has a globalist husband with many business conflicts of interests, to head up the State Department as America's foreign policy face?

The demoralized State Department needs a proven professional with executive experience and line-management experience to reorganize it and its international outposts.

It needs a leader who understands its function and makes maximum use of the exceptional talents of its expert employees.

Our country needs a Secretary of State who is the Spokesperson for us citizens and our elected Executives not someone jockeying for Presidential power.

The job requires more than being a former First Lady, a former Junior Senator and a former Presidential candidate who is well traveled and has met many heads of state. It is not a job for a Diva.

It requires selfless service to the policies of the President and the Country.

Pot, meet kettle. And no name calling! Look, the Clintons have to be fully vetted if this not-great idea is going to work at all. Obama knows that, the media do too. Stop acting like somehow B and H are sacrosanct. And by the way, George -- WHY would the vetting stop with foreign investments? We live in a global economy -- U.S.-based interests have donated to the foundation while simultaneously working with overseas powers and international corporations. Some of these relationships are quite questionable. Please look into them before we give her the keys.

jburke has it right, Bill will help more than hurt. Hillary is brilliant, hardworking, tough and loyal. Obama would be lucky to have her on his team.

We've been down this road before, Susan. Different skin color but same basic premise of unity, peace, (fill in the blank). It didn't work then. It won't work now.

None of the main participants are being honest; not with each other and certainly not with us.

obama is very selfconfident, as we can see from our window in Belgium, but I hope this is not hubris. If he can manage to reign over the Clinton Dynasty in his own house, than he sure is as great as I dreamt he could be.

If Obama sacrifices transparency for some idea of holding your friends close ... then he is making a huge mistake for his presidency and for the country.

I still don't think SOS is right for her. She's too much of a hard-ass for that position. She should be the AG.

Hey, you Hillary-die-hards, how does it feel to know that you are melting away to irrelevance. Hillary won't get squat. The Clintons are a couple of political Rasputins whose time is up. They both make me ill.

Hey, you Hillary-die-hards, how does it feel to know that you are melting away to irrelevance. Hillary won't get squat. The Clintons are a couple of political Rasputins whose time is up. They both make me ill.

Posted by: Michael | Nov 16, 2008 10:06:44 AM

I hope you have to eat your words. The Clinton's are both respected overseas.It's just you Clinton and GOP haters who think it isn't a good idea.

I AM SO SICK AND TIRED of hearing Hillary and her "baggage Bill"... Why is it that her name shoud always be mentioned along with that of Bill?? As if she's his doppleganger or something..
Hillary has proven to be an effective, highly intelligent and articuate politicain.. I am truly convinced that she and Obama have a lot of respect for each other, despire their differences. Besides, it is OK to disagree with someone on certain issues.. Also, it seems to me that a lot of these "NO Hillary" "Change, my a#$!" comments come NOT from democrats but disgruntled Republicans who are rankled over the loss of power!

Have any of you taken a look at the "Work for Obama" job application? I don't think Hillary will qualify for any job in his administration, based upon the questions asked on that application. But then, NOBODY could qualify! Obama himself has not submitted to We The People the information he requests on this app. This is shaping up to be the most paranoid, deceitful administration ever inthe history of the USA.

she needs to go away....folks don't want to remember her or her admin..."the blow job" presidential years....

The only solution: divorce!

Another term for the Clintons in the W.H. Now there's change we need. Not to mention: how many times did Hillary get caught with her hand in the cookie jar, aka lying, during the primaries. Is there anyone of lower moral character and less integrity? Loves her country? Please, she loves the power and the spot light, period. So much for Change that all the Obama sheep were celebrating. What a big surprise.

she needs to go away....folks don't want to remember her or her admin..."the blow job" presidential years....

Posted by: richard | Nov 16, 2008 10:28:51 AM

Newsflash, it wasn't her administration. She was never President.
Only twits like you keep bringing that up.

She was the first lady for pete's sake. Other than that, she has served almost 2 terms in the senate. Everybody acts as if she's a seasoned politician
( although she sure lies like one ) with years of international and domestic policy experience. She was the first lady. That's it! Unbelievable. People here are talking about her being SOS or AG???? Have you lost your mind. Then you certainly didn't mind Bush nominating Harriet Meyers for AG then huh?

Another term for the Clintons in the W.H. Now there's change we need. Not to mention: how many times did Hillary get caught with her hand in the cookie jar, aka lying, during the primaries. Is there anyone of lower moral character and less integrity? Loves her country? Please, she loves the power and the spot light, period. So much for Change that all the Obama sheep were celebrating. What a big surprise.

Posted by: Don | Nov 16, 2008 10:31:58 AM

I can think of two people McCain and Palin the way they acted during the election.

I laugh at those who say bringing in the Clintons and some of their former aisdes as being a bad move.

Fact still remains we had a budget surplus when Clinton was done... How is that a bad thing ??? Right now republican mindset has set this country back decades, and after 8 years of pure living hell, bringing back persons from our last successful presidency is a brilliant move. Obama is proving his mettle by not ignoring the successes of the Clinton era and not letting pride interfere with what is best for this country.

anyone republican upset with what Obama is doing has no one but themselves to blame... you supported 8 years of a complete dissaster

Conflict of ineterst - give me a break. That only concerns the press when it involves the GOP.
All Hillary has to do is hide all the paperwork again and say she never knew what Bill was doing proven by what happened during the Clinton Presidency.

I think people here are so partisan that they think everyone is. Not so. Just because someone calls a democrat out for being the lying, opportunist she is doesn't mean I'm a republican. I agree that McCain and Palin are also low life, skeeming politicians willing to sell their souls ( which they have ) to get in the W.H. That doesn't change the fact that Hillary is also in that boat. A former first lady with not even two completed terms in the senate ( even less than that if you deduct all the time she has spent away from the senate comaigning ) is now going to be in charge of our country's foreign affairs? I guess anyone could do that job. And not to mention AGAIN: where's the change? A Clinton in the 4th highest job in our gov. Have you all lost your minds?

She would be a fool to take the job. It weakens her politically. She would have to serve at Obama's lesiure. He can fire her at any time. She would also lose her political cloout as a senator, thereby removing her from everyday politics. Secretary of State also has little real power. All treaties and foreign agreements require approval. She would just be a figure head. Sure she would present a positive image, but politically it would be suicide for her.

Not everyone identifies themselves as a Republican or a Democrat. Some of us are just American Citizens with some common sense and the courage to use it.

With Bill's help, Hillary will surely sneak into WH to pick up the telephone at Omaba's bed room at 3 a.m.!

Please honor the voters' will, Mr.Obama!

My only question is about whether
appointing members of the legislative branch is in the best interests of getting
needed legislation pushed through both
Houses of Congress?

If an individual wants to do real good to the society, he or she need not necessarily enter government. That individual can do much more by being outside the government (an with all the corrosion of ideals and corruption that inevitably follow). No matter what ideals an individual has, the moment he or she enters the government service (elected or non-elected) the system is corrosive and corrupts such any and all individuals. No one is immune from this ill effect. So, Hillary, here is your real choice. Spurn the idea of entering government as an underling of some boss, and then sacrifing your own ideals; instead, do some real service to public, society, nation by staying outside the evil power structure. You can reform the current rotten health system by being an outside advocate. Just meeting some heads of other countries is not going to elevate your soul to higher levels. Work for the poor, but no charity to the undeserved. Giving a helping hand and let those on the ground learn how to get up, walk, and then run. No unlimited welfare schemes for generations of families.

Hillary needs to wait a few years before she is on Obama's team. She needs to demonstrate respect, loyalty, humility before a position like SOS. Previous poster was right: she is better for health and human services. Not SOS because she was FOR THE WAR, the worst mistake in American history. Is Obama taking that into consideration? And, yes, the American people are sick of the 'blow job president' era. The Clintons gave it away when it was their time and their time should be up. Please, Obama and his team, wake up.

Not everyone identifies themselves as a Republican or a Democrat. Some of us are just American Citizens with some common sense and the courage to use it.

Posted by: Don | Nov 16, 2008 10:49:35 AM

I hope you are not saying you have common sense. From your posts that is very debatable.

Hahahahahahahahaha, I see a lot of Repuke losers on here today. When are you people going to get a life and get with the program. Geez, what a bunch of whiners

It is correct that Hillary is not ready for SOS.
Have a bilingual former UN ambassador like Richardson, or a completely new SOS who grew up as a career diplomat, who knows both the Asia and the Middle East Bureaus well.
Susan Rice is out there as are many other qualified women to take on this strategic role.

Jwench: yes I am saying I have common sense because I do not see a former first lady and a one term senator ( her entire second term has been spent campaigning ) as being knowledgeable enough to dictate foreign policy for our country. And oh yea, can I say again: she's a liar and skeemer. Why do you just ignore those things? She's 61-years-old and she got caught planting people in the audience at press conferences to ask preprepared questions during the primaries! She's 61! Shouldn't one have some integrity and wisdom and a sense of self by that age? And oh yea, the harrowing arrival in Bosnia where she was dodging bullets etc... oh that was a lie too. There are pictures of her on a red carpet. I'd say someone calling a spade a spade regardless of party affiliations is showing some common sense.

Who's afraid of Bill Clinton? I don't think Barack is. Barack Obama knows better. Barack Obama is better served by constructive critics rather than flatters like John Kerry and Bill Richardson.

how outrageous....both Biden and Clinton says Obama is not ready, inexperienced, calls him every name in the book and now sucking up....its sickening

The best job for Hillary to serve in Obama's new regime would be to serve as a white house cleaning staff member. I think she could actually perform this duty if her functions were limited to cleaning out Michelle's and her kids commodes. She has excellent qualifications for this as she backed Slick Willy by doing nothing when he was sampling his Monica Cubans when he was suppose to be watching the terrorist buildup.

Yeah I bet our Bill Richards would spend more time in Latin America trying to get our Nation to bring every Latino here...like we need more...

Well "change" apparently didn't mean getting rid of some Washington insiders.

Ah Yes, More "change you can count on"!! Additionally, do you really think that any amount of vetting or disclousure on behalf of the Clintons will satisfy the the American people? There will always be a feeling of distrust, mistrust, and conflicts of interest no matter what! Considering all of the previous issues of deception and lieing that follows the Clintons, why even bring this into the picture?? Why allow this type of a political appoinment dirty up the new administration any more than it already is or will be. This is simply asking for problems. And why, there are plenty of people available that would bring "change" to this new administration. Why do we need another HIll and BILL administration?? Use your creativity and abundance of knowledge and experience to find another solution for this appointment. What about "Change"??? Can't you do any better than this?

Nearly all Republicans i've spoken with think that Hillary is a great and logical choice for Secretary of State (and no one was under any illusions that the choice would be anyone else). The only question left is how long is the media going to harp on the Clintons now.

REMEMBER !!! Obama was elected on his policy of CHANGE, which is very much on his mind. The questions are obvious: Will Hillary agree on Obama's mandate for a policy of CHANGE in foreign policy...negotiations with adversaries, withdrawl from Iraq on Obama's time table, positions of Obama on many critical issues, such as Nuclear proliferations. She would be trouble for Obama if she begins to each her own positions, like in primary. Richardson on the otherside is well known as a top negotiator with many countries, and fit well with Obama's image for foreign policy. Not to mention with Hillary's connection to Clinton Foundation due to bad donations from donners in Middle east. Would Obama really want Hillary? What about John Kerry who was so loyal to Obama not just from day one, but even 2004 DNC convention. I am for John Kerry as National Security Advisor, and Bill Richardson as Secretary of State, to go out and do things on Obama platform on Obama's policy of CHANGE. Hillary could be given another spot.

When will people stop attacking President Clinton? He is over in Africa trying to ease the pain of the wars. I don't see anybody else there. Hillary??!!!Will take the job??!! YYYAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAYYYY!!!!!!!YYYYYAAAAYYYYY!!!!!!!!!

Oh, God, please deliver us from the Clintons, please??

I wouldn't trudt Hillary in the White House again without taking out a Lloyds of London policy on the furnishings.

haabcnews - The Secretary of State follows the President's policies, or stops being Secretary of State.

President elect Obama, has many people working on this decision. He has a questionaire for applicants for which he could not even pass- so why worry about HRC- she will be vetted if he really wants her in this position- May I remind the group that he did meet in a private conversation with Bill, at that time; was the discussion about " If you campaign for me - I will do this for your wife!" Come on America- Good Old Boy politics are still happening.

Obama is NOT a Natural Born Citizen of the USA and is therefore not eligible to be President. Hillary for President.

OK, I'm finally convinced that Hillary should take the job. She can't go wrong. This is a better second place outcome than the U.S. Senate, where she would be condemned to Obama's shadows. At least she will be out front, and come 8 years from now there will be absolutely no question as to her experience credentials for the Presidency. You Republicans can scream all you want, but Bush left such conditions that we may be able to lock you out for at least the next 16 years. WooHoo.

The sort of change the people who voted for Obama had in mind will not be served by appointing Hillary as Secretary of State where her well known political allies and foreign interests will be served perhaps to a greater degree than America would be served by someone less entangled in already ongoing, personally motivated, international intrigue.

Hey foxisms,
Did it ever occur to you that Hillary has enough backers in the U.S. Senate to control the outcome of any Obama legislation. She has sway over a sizable chunk of the Democratic vote. Either way Hillary is not going to disappear. You people that somehow think it was a runaway primary are doomed to suffer from you misinterpretations. Hillary got 50 per cent of that vote, and many Senators still back her over Obama. Get used to it.

If Washington has to change the way it does business then all conflicts of interest have to be disclosed and ended before the person takes office. If for political reasons Obama wants to nominate Hillary as secretary of State than either she has to divorce Bill Clinton and go her separate way and continue to be a FOB (friend of Bill) or be responsible for Bill Clinton's conflicts and terminate them. Nowadays the government has become so strict about conflicts (to a ridiculous extent that they do not know what conflicts really are conflicts) at even much lower level than the high profile position of secretary of state that it will be greatly unfair to send a message to the nation that it is okay for high positions in government to be offered to those having numerous conflicts and that it is unfair for a program officer to even serve as an examiner for a thesis of student from a foreign University. Change has to be cleaner and better and not the same old same old. Also, does Obama want to have Hillary in the cabinet with former Clintonistas being led by Hillary?

Does anyone find it disturbing that ABC has chosen Clinton's senior adviser and communications director as its senior Washington correspondent? It is crystal clear that Stephanopoulos is still active in the Democratic party, so why would ABC retain him for the senior slot? Apparently, objectivity in reporting is not important at ABC.

Hey WestCoastMessenger -- you state that Hillary can nix any "Obama legislation." When did the presidency start legislating? True,she 50% in her Democratic nomination bid, which in simple numbers equate to 25% of her national national support. To me - just go away Hillary, and take your misogynistic pig of a husband with you.

WestCoastMessanger, cool it down again, this is not about votes for Hillary, this is not about future negotiations in the senate, but the willingness from Hillary and Obama to work together, that is what both have demonstrated since the end of primaries. So we know that Hillary and Obama want to work together and that Obama wants Hillary in his administration and that is what they are trying to achieve here and to further strengthen and unite the democratic party. Please remember that Hillary and Obama are very good friends. Let us remain positive, because we have two great americans, two good people, two inteligent people who love their country and who want to form a team to work together to improve life of Americans. That is wonderful.

Hillary is a superb choice but why should she be vetted? Obama NEVER WAS.
He needs to bring forth his Vaulted Birth Certificate to prove he is even eligible to be president. Folks would this guy Obama lie taking our America's Oath of Office to become president, If so he will go to prison for it will eventually be found out. Why not just produce the "REAL" Birth Certificate and stop the law suits and the doubts that are flying around and growing daily.

Thanks for this article and the very insightful observations therein! Voters do expect their Senators to require full and accurate disclosure of both financial interests and potential conflicts of interest on the part of every prospective Cabinet member prior to approval. Our nation's commitment to open government requires adherence to this standard.

Clinton deserves the position.

OH god, is nothing sacred?

The Clinton Foundation has done great things all around the U.S. and the world. There is no financial interest here. One thing is for sure THE CLINTONS HAVE PLENTY OF MONEY (100 million) OF THERE OWN. SHE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT TAKING HIV DRUG FUNDS FOR HERSELF.

And why not appoint Hillary? Obama and Hill both said during the campaign their veiws were almost identical and agreed on 99% of the issues. Obama needs a right hand (Biden) and left Hand (Hillary) that agree with his policies but give him some Washington clout and ability to get things done. Sounds like a great team to me.

I hope she takes it just to make you Obama zombies angry !! You actually thought it was all about change huh ? Too funny. The Clintons left us with HUGE SURPLUSES so I don think anyone should be talking trash like they tried to steal furniture. FACT: They could have stolen our treasury but they left it overflowing with cash.But you can bet your ##$ that Bushie and Cheney have stashed away alot of oil money and Haliburton profits after these last 8 years that YOU gave them with your pathetic votes in 2000 and 2004 !!! You yelled "4 more years !!4 more years - and wow did you ever get it !!! Hillary can do a fantastic job no matter what position she accepts or takes !!

The fact that stong feelings are evinced, both pro and con, at the suggestion of Senator Clinton's appointment as Secretary of State calls into question her suitability as the nation's top diplomat. I don't recall many former Secretaries of State invoking this kind of passionate debate.

George -when are we going to hear about the foreign donations to Obamas campaign ??? George -when are we going to hear some more on Obamas "Muslim faith ?" Come on George lets get to the stuff we dont already know !!

Hilary Clinton = Mady Albright lite.
Albright was the worst Secy of State appointed in my lifetime. She was arrogant, jingoistic, confrontational and driven by a personal agenda... everything a Statesman should not be. Hilary was right behind her, pushing for the Serbia bombing campaign that almost precipitated a serious international confrontation and accomplished nothing except killing innocent civilians.

I agree, there is more than a potential conflict. Who knows where are that money came from, more than likely from foreign entities. It's just not a good fit to me. But I have confidence President Elect Obama will make the right call. In the big picture, it would help here with her next presidential bid, and she will need it. If the Palin wave continues (which I don't understand it, cause she is a dunce) she will need to buff up her resume and put a period behind her independence.

WestCoastMessenger...you read way more into my post than I said or had to say. Way too sensitive for the observations I proposed. Did you get flayed over the weekend or what? Of course HC was a genuine contender in the primaries. Of course she wields considerable power in the Senate. Still there are other positions she could fill stateside that would put that influence to work on members of congress. We needn't have her promoting her own pet foreign relations projects. And if you think Kissinger's endorsement is something to cherish...guess again. Behind the scenes Kissinger was hardly a friend to the policies that would best benefit the United States and it's people. Look it up if you think I'm just spinning yarns here.

When O loses in 2012, it will have all began with his appointment of HRC. It were the Clintonistas that gave us "The Path to 9/11" Remember WTCI, USS Cole, East African bombings., and of course Jamie Gorelick. What profound stupidity- in a stroke he loses all his independents.

After all the attacks, snipes, and slams on Bush/Cheney over the past several years while simulatenously turning a blind eye to much more egregious and outrageous behavior by