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Schwarzenegger: Clinton 'Could Be Great Move' for Obama Cabinet

November 14, 2008 7:03 PM

Last week I reported that Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., was in the running to become Obama's secretary of state. Today we learned that the President-elect and his former rival met privately yesterday to discuss the position.

This afternoon I asked California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger what he thought of a possible Secretary Clinton. "I think she is a very very bright woman and very experienced. I think this could be a great move."

But he also said that it's equally important for the president to have a good working relationship with all the members of his cabinet.

"When it comes to those kinds of positions, what is equally as important, and I know with my cabinet, what is equally as important as who is qualified, is who can you work with. Who can you sit down with and really get in there and start becoming a partner [with], that sees things the way you see it," he said.

"And also that you maybe want to learn from that person and admire that person so much that you want to pick up some pointers and learn from that person, so that they together can go out and do this."

Now that you've heard the Governor's take, what do you think of Clinton for secretary of state?

--George Stephanopoulos

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Awesome!

Posted by: Ann | Nov 14, 2008 7:11:15 PM

This is great!

Posted by: junior | Nov 14, 2008 7:13:10 PM

I think you are cooking things up, George.

Leave Hillary alone. She is perfectly fine being a Senator, for now.

Posted by: Coke2 | Nov 14, 2008 7:19:52 PM

I hope that she ACCEPT!!!!

WE NEED ALL THE INTELLECTURAL HELP TO STRAIGHTEN OUT THE WAR CRAZY, FAILED ECONOMIC REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT POLICIES!!!!

HELL, GIVE BILL A JOB TOO!!!!

Posted by: sisterdearest09 | Nov 14, 2008 7:31:38 PM

If Hillary accepts this job, she won't be able to run for POTUS in 2012.

Posted by: jen | Nov 14, 2008 7:36:24 PM

Could be a GOOD match Hillary vs. Sarah

Posted by: jen | Nov 14, 2008 7:37:08 PM

Change We Can Believe In. Hillary Clinton no. If we had wanted her to be president we would have voted for her. It is inconceivable that he would even consider her for Secy. of State. Hillary is for Hillary and he would get Bill to. Boy, what a mess. Surely, he has more sense than that, but what does he believe in. If he wants change, Hillary is not it. Can anyone even believe he would consider her??

Posted by: Janice | Nov 14, 2008 7:39:39 PM

Change We Can Believe In. Hillary Clinton no. If we had wanted her to be president we would have voted for her. It is inconceivable that he would even consider her for Secy. of State. Hillary is for Hillary and he would get Bill to. Boy, what a mess. Surely, he has more sense than that, but what does he believe in. If he wants change, Hillary is not it. Can anyone even believe he would consider her??

Posted by: Janice | Nov 14, 2008 7:39:39 PM

Obama started the campaing with "Change We Can Believe In"

Now, I see what he lined up for his cabinet. There is NO change! Just SAME OLD SAME OLD.

What happens to change? I want to see some fresh faces!

Posted by: jen | Nov 14, 2008 7:44:30 PM

Obama could present a powerful form of change if he were to appoint the very best people for Cabinet roles, rather than purely rewarding political loyalty. If Clinton is willing to focus on the President's goals for America, and Obama wants her in the role, she should be appointed. Likewise with Bob Gates, and maybe even Schwarzenegger in a position to promote alternative energy.

Obama previously promised to look at intellect and ability, rather than ideology (a HUGE change from Bush), when appointing his team. These selections would demonstrate that the best way forward is to put America's finest leaders to work on these massive issues.

Posted by: Kan Da Shan | Nov 14, 2008 10:09:26 PM

Clinton for Sec of State? NO NO NO
RICHARDSON OR KERRY IS A BETTER CHOICE.

CLINTON WUD BE BTR FOR HEALTH OR EDUCATION..

Posted by: diane | Nov 15, 2008 11:57:48 AM

Regarding Hilary for Sec. of State: Candidates should be selected on qualifications not political moves. I don't think Hilary's strenghts lie in the Sec. of State position. Poor choice.

Posted by: Camille Anderson | Nov 15, 2008 12:23:34 PM

put hillary in prison where she belongs not in the white house

Posted by: RAMBOW99 | Nov 15, 2008 12:43:49 PM

Selection of Senator Hilary Clinton for Secretary of State, as qualified she is for the position, serves more domestic popular politics than being serious about tackling the current complicated international scene. Condoleeza Rice has served current administration well, and is well suited to serve the next. But it is natural the new administration wishes to signal changes by selecting a new Secretary of State. The US has qualified leaders for this position if they are willing to step forward, which they now should! A Secretary of State does not necessarily have to be a politician.

Posted by: Chris | Nov 15, 2008 12:44:52 PM

I think that it is both an intelligent move as well as the RIGHT move!
Right because she has the experience including that of a meeting and greeting heads of State during the Billy C tenure in the White House.
Intelligent because this confirms his ideologies: surrounding himself with the best the country has to offer.

Posted by: Rodney Wicks | Nov 15, 2008 12:54:11 PM

I think anything to do involving the Clintons would be a mistake. haven't they already proven that they are the wrong people to be in any political position in the US? I say no to Hillary now and always.

Posted by: Charles | Nov 15, 2008 1:13:29 PM

HIllary would be the best we ever had, but we need her in the senate, then our next president.

Posted by: charles risner | Nov 15, 2008 2:00:13 PM

bad, bad idea. we need change not clintons, we need new faces. she supported war! she .... - no way, no.

Posted by: mmmk | Nov 15, 2008 2:54:00 PM

Hillary has zero foreign policy experience and I think this is a horrible choice that will reflect badly on Obama's judgment. Not to mention the DRAMA that always comes with the Clintons.

If he chooses her, next election I absolutely will NOT VOTE FOR HIM - NOT IN A MILLION YEARS.

I am not in the mood for the egos of the Clintons and any more interns etc. Obama has enough Clinton people right now . Soon it will be HRC is the PRESIDENT and Obama will have to beg her for a job.

Posted by: SF13 | Nov 15, 2008 3:01:42 PM

I think she would be a good choice for Sec of State but we might be better served if she stayed in the Senate working on health care. But I heard Kennedy is leaving no room for her in health care so I think she should have Sec.

Posted by: Ver | Nov 15, 2008 3:02:56 PM

Hillary has zero foreign policy experience and I think this is a horrible choice that will reflect badly on Obama's judgment. Not to mention the DRAMA that always comes with the Clintons.

If he chooses her, next election I absolutely will NOT VOTE FOR HIM - NOT IN A MILLION YEARS.

I am not in the mood for the egos of the Clintons and any more interns etc. Obama has enough Clinton people right now . Soon it will be HRC is the PRESIDENT and Obama will have to beg her for a job.

Posted by: SF13 | Nov 15, 2008 3:04:47 PM

You Clintonites are nuts! As if anybody cares what the Ahnold has to say or George Stephanopoulos for that matter. When Obama said change, nobody mean back to 1990. The Clintons need to get off the stage and join the history books where they belong. The Clinton legacy is done, and it includes NAFTA, welfare reform for babies but not corporations, media consolidation, don't ask/don't tell, and precious time wasted for a lousy bj.

Posted by: oakland | Nov 15, 2008 3:05:31 PM

I nominate William Cohen!!!

Posted by: win | Nov 15, 2008 3:06:01 PM

I don't think it is wise to give this job to a politician. The position would be better served by a professional who does not have an hidden agenda and too much ego. The country needs someone who can analyze the world situation and advise the President.
Politicians have egos and their own agenda. The greatest secretaries of State that this country knew were professionals.

Posted by: papite | Nov 15, 2008 3:11:30 PM

I trust Obama's judgement ALOT more than all you who are questioning his POSSIBLE choice for secretary of state. I am sure he will pick the person HE thinks is best qualified.

Posted by: Elise | Nov 15, 2008 3:13:04 PM

Richard Clark belongs in the Obama cabinet.

Posted by: Greg | Nov 15, 2008 3:16:04 PM

I think Hillary would make a great Sec. of State, the question now is 'will she want it?' She would have to forgo her favored domestic policy issues such as health care to focus strictly on foreign policy.

Posted by: Chris | Nov 15, 2008 3:16:36 PM

Why does anyone care what Arnold thinks. He should put more time into unraveling the problems in our state of CA.

Posted by: River70 | Nov 15, 2008 3:29:41 PM

Janice there is change and then there is change. Do you recall when Clinton arrived in DC he brought all NEW people? Well they had no clue how things were done and as a result there was chaos for months. It makes sense to chose some who know the ropes. I believe you will see change in policies and ideas and the focus of this administration. Hang on for a while, give him a chance and they weigh in.

Posted by: River70 | Nov 15, 2008 3:33:07 PM

Hillary would be better as Secretary of Defense to avoid any conflict of interest with Bill's dealing with foreign countries in seeking supportfor his charities etc. However, she would make a great secretary of state.

Posted by: Sandra | Nov 15, 2008 3:36:56 PM

If Obama thinks he needs Clinton(s), I respect Obama's judgement. I also think Clintons will do well by the country.

Posted by: JAG GULATI | Nov 15, 2008 3:38:04 PM

As a well-informed Obama supporter, I have to say that I think it would be really problematic to have her as the head of the State Dept. for the same reasons why I don't think she would have made a good VP selection. I trust Obama as I have all along so in the end I suppose I'd be willing to give him the benefit of the doubt -- something she never did for him throughout the primaries.

Posted by: Azam, J | Nov 15, 2008 3:39:09 PM

Please no more Hillary Clinton. Look at the drama that has occurred just rumors about Hillary for SOS and look at her coy response. George- Stop being a tool for the Clintons. I have never and will never forgive you for those stupid debate questions you gave Barack. Give it up. Hillary and her fans need to realize that she is best qualifed to be a senator. She ran a terrible campaign and is a terrible executive. You need to be a good executive to be a SOS. She is so labor intensive and needs too many people to help her get the her own job done and it is still always about her and not the needs of our country. It took 6 speech writers to get her convention speech done. And the convention was so over the top drama because of her. And her foreign policy experience- have we forgtten about Bosnia already? Richardson has more executive and foreign policy experience and he hasn't gotten his cronies out promoting him like Hillary has gotten you qand her DNC cronies to leak all of this out George. Times are too serious for this kind of high school drama.

Posted by: aml31 | Nov 15, 2008 3:42:46 PM

If I was Obama, I'd be fine with Hillary. I'm not sure I'd want Bill around, though. Too much baggage.

Posted by: Mark F | Nov 15, 2008 3:49:25 PM

Bill Clinton has a Ton of Millions leading to himself and Hillary, who Benefited from Khazakstan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, China, United Arab Emirates and other countries....

She'll be offered the position, but the end game will be another person such as Bill Richardson, taking the job.

Because of all the Controversy, surrounding the Clinton's...

Another will be chosen from the Democratic Or Republican Pool...Period

Posted by: o. | Nov 15, 2008 4:02:00 PM

Mrs. Clinton should be President, not this third-tiered secretary stuff.

Posted by: young_voter | Nov 15, 2008 4:18:24 PM

Once you all get elected to the White House then I guess you all can decide who will be Secretary of State. Interesting how so many Obama supporters are now NOT supporting his decisions. That was probably one of the shortest honeymoons I have seen!!

Posted by: Richard Natoli-Rombach | Nov 15, 2008 4:20:57 PM

Fact is that Clinton is admired and trusted among world leaders. She will make a great Secretary of State. The only person who came close to Middle East peace was Bill and I think Hillary is smarter than Bill. She will get the job done. Go Obama! I trust your judgement.

Posted by: Khadija Ramzan | Nov 15, 2008 4:22:47 PM

Hey Jen,
Like Chis Mathews said comparing Sarah to Hillary is like comparing an igloo to Empire State building.

Posted by: Khadija | Nov 15, 2008 4:30:11 PM

Political debt is what will matter. Richardson dissed the Clintons to support Obama...for what?

The Clintons went against their beliefs and values and campaigned with Obama, for Obama.

Now which carries a heavier weight? Qualifications will have nothing to do with the choice, only who Obama feels more indebted to.

Posted by: independentview | Nov 15, 2008 4:41:56 PM

Who wants another former "Young Republican", a highly religious back-stabbing Delilah, who - like Bush -is not willing to even talk to other leaders without dictating "preconditions" in such an important position??

Hillary, is the among the most ineligible candidates!

Posted by: SoD1 | Nov 15, 2008 4:45:27 PM

Great Choice. Now, President Obama needs to clone Hillary Clinton for the DOJ, and quick!!!

The NEO-CONS need to face their evil ways. The Constitution was trampled on for the entire Nixon, Reagan, Bush I and Bush II Regimes.

It would be great to know how many of W.'s administration had a basic Constitutional Law class (NOT TAUGHT AT A BIBLE SCHOOL).

The 30+ Neo-Con nightmare is almost over. Sweet revenge for your TV viewing experience expected.

I wonder if the new administration could find a place for Thom Hartman. A void existing in our Nation. It's left from the absence of intellect, humanism and just plane heart, missing since FDR, that came about from Capitalism on steroids.

http://airamerica.com/thomhartmannpage

Viva' Obama!! Viva' Clinton!! Viva' Intellectual Change!!

CHECK THESES OUT:

http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/docs/conyers-letter/

http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/11/siegelman_new_revelations_are.php

Posted by: thibodeaux41 | Nov 15, 2008 4:48:33 PM

sorry about the bad grammar

thibodeaux41

Posted by: thibodeaux41 | Nov 15, 2008 4:52:51 PM

It would be a stroke of genius. Besides being the best qualified, she earned it. And, for the second Obama term, she would be VP!

Posted by: SMH (Shaking My Head) | Nov 15, 2008 5:04:37 PM

I think having HRC as our Sec of State would be fantastic. I am tired of all the haters resurrecting the primary battles and petty crap comments. Do we want the best, the most qualified, the most hard working serving our nation? If so, that Hillary Clinton in an Obama administration is a win win win win. Stop fretting about Bill ... Hillary is her own woman and the damn best we can offer. Kerry? Richardson? Are you serious ... 2nd rate 3rd rate, washed up. Yes we can - Hillary for Sec of State!

Posted by: CMGillis | Nov 15, 2008 5:09:39 PM

NO to Hillary!! Anyone that says they would annihilate Iran should not be considered for SOS. It's completely opposite to Barack's point of view. Too much drama -- too much baggage -- and I don't think the Clinton finances would be able to stand up to the vetting process. And, that's only if they would allow it. I can't stand the thought of Bill being anywhere near the Government again and although Hillary is bright, let's not forget how she mismanaged her own campaign -- especially with the 'help' of Bill. They both feel entitled and as far as I'm concerned, the only thing they are entitled to is to get out of the limelight. They've had their day and then some. Now it's time to retire. The most she should be given is something to do with the Health department and for heaven sake keep Bill out of it completely. He's a walking disaster. Biggest male diva I have ever seen. Richardson for SOS and Powell for Secretary of Defense.

Posted by: Maureen | Nov 15, 2008 5:13:10 PM

Hillary for SoS...and Bill can take her Senate seat (keep him busy and out of trouble)...

Posted by: Scott | Nov 15, 2008 5:26:18 PM

YES! I am so hopeful that hilary will be given, and will accept, that position.

people who think change means the entire govt. would be filled with newbies with no experience just don't get what is meant by "change".

There has already been change. We are getting rid of Bush, and we have changed the way the World views us- as racially divided. We have healed racial wounds. We have hope. there is no bigger change that we could hope for in America.

Posted by: terrie | Nov 15, 2008 5:29:44 PM

Wasn't it Obama who said simply having tea and cookies with foreign leaders does not make one a foreign policy expert? I think Obama is misguided in his "Team of Rivals" quest. We've had enough dissention to last a lifetime. What we need is a team of folks who can get things done.

Frankly, I'm very dissappointed in Obama. I've been with Obama since day one. I donated a lot of money to his campaign which I've never done before. Never before have I thought a politician was worth even a dime of my hard earned money, but Obama got 26,000 dimes from me because I believe in him. Selection of Clinton has shaken my belief. I'm so tired of the Clintons and their chaos and drama. No one could possibly believe Clinton is more qualified than Kerry, Hagel, or Rice. Kerry is the best choice. He has all the foreign policy cred and he speaks several languages. Wouldn't it be nice to have a top diplomat who can communicate with other countries in their language?

Obama's strategy of rewarding enemies and rivals and giving the boot to loyal supporters is not a winning strategy in my book.

Posted by: ItsTimeToTurnThePage | Nov 15, 2008 5:41:11 PM

Isn't California on fire? Arnold should be worried about The budget here in our near bankrupt state and helping fire victums put their lives together.

Posted by: Lauren O. | Nov 15, 2008 5:47:18 PM

Richardson is a much better choice

Posted by: T | Nov 15, 2008 5:56:29 PM

Bill Richardson, yes. Hillary, no. We need her Democratic vote in the Senate, and could do without her baggage in the no-drama Obama cabinet. Silly, silly, silly.

Posted by: Elaine Corn | Nov 15, 2008 6:04:46 PM

Hillary Clinton is the best choice!

Posted by: Paul | Nov 15, 2008 6:08:02 PM

ItsTimeToTurnThePage:

Obama will never live up to the hype of so many of his supporters. When one makes their own bed then don't complain when you have to lay in it. Your dimes bought reality and not the illusion.

Posted by: Richard Natoli-Rombach | Nov 15, 2008 6:22:21 PM

Appointing Hillary Rodham Clinton as the Secretary of State will be a very wise move for President Elect Obama. Hillary Clinton will be a huge asset to Obama administration. Her tenacity, her political skills, her strength besides her huge popularity right here at home and abroad would serve America very well. I never seen any other contempeory politician, not even Bill Clinton can speak with such conviction, knowledge of issues, intellectual clarity, passion and purpose. She has spent her life in service of our country. Her stamina and shinning intelligence is an inspiration to all. Hillary Clinton will bring huge credibility and strength to our government. I don't see any other politician Democratic or Republican who can hold a candle to Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Posted by: AnnaThompson | Nov 15, 2008 6:33:28 PM

Hillary brings Bill...bad choice. He should choose Condoleesa Rice! She is highly familiar with the job and has lots and lots of experience.

Posted by: Bettina | Nov 15, 2008 6:42:02 PM

Wasn't Hillary the one who threatened to Obliterate Iran. Who ridiculed Obama's suggestion of talks with Iran? Are you going to send Hillary to talk to them???!

Why go back to status holding the most important foreign policy post?

People didn't vote for Hillary, they voted for Obama and CHANGE he promised.

Mr., Obama , election is over., YOU WON. You don't owe Hillary ANYTHING. She owes us Obama supporters for you paying off her campaign bills to trash you and us for months.

BILL RICHARDSON would be a humble choice for secretary of state instead of the egotistical, unpredictable, self centered Hillary Clinton.

Leave Hillary alone. Change Washington, don't become it so fast !!

You owe your victory to THE PEOPLE not to Washington or Hillary.

Hillary tried every dirt found in the kitchen sink to stop you.

Move on and don't listen to status quo advisors. Trust in the power of the people NOW while choosing the cabinet.

Posted by: David Etebari | Nov 15, 2008 6:43:29 PM

"Sen. McCain has a lifetime of experience."

"I have a lifetime of experience."

"Sen. Obama has a speech he gave in 2002".

Please, Barack, just say NO to Hillary for S.o.S.

Posted by: PhilT | Nov 15, 2008 7:10:30 PM

At least she speaks in full sentence, not some kind of "Palin" language:

http://cavett.blogs.nytimes.com/

Posted by: yubing | Nov 15, 2008 7:27:56 PM

I think we're very negative in our time. Negativism are reflecting in our every act. We can see in the political stage where hate is the potential act of our expression. We hate Obama, hate his all actions- these type of rediculus menatality is a proof of our emptyness.If Hilary Clinton can serve her country with Obama administration, what's wrong with that? Obama beat her in a election. There was nothing wrong with Obama competency, this is a democratic process. As a civilize nation, we need to respect our own democracy. We claim our greatness by what?
We need to think about our attitudes which is reflection of our negativity.

Posted by: M A Siddiquee | Nov 15, 2008 7:31:58 PM

I do not think a Republican should be advising on the Democratic Presidential cabinet. A Republican Governor that has run and not improved a State that is broke.

Posted by: Bill33614 | Nov 15, 2008 7:34:31 PM

Bush had a tendency to make decisions based on either the politics of the moment - or narrow understandings of what was really going on.He was closed minded and unwilling to admit mistakes (of which there were many). Obama and Clinton have a more common sense and pragmatic way of looking at the world. What's the right thing to do and how do we get there. They both want to right the wrongs of the last eight years - and clearly there is no where to go but up.

Posted by: jburke | Nov 15, 2008 7:41:33 PM

Hillary Clinton should be offered two jobs - one as secretary of state and the other health. She has already known and met most world leaders. And she was the first woman to be the Senate Armed Forces Relations Committee. She is intelligent and has shown she can set aside any differences and work with Obama. She lost the nomination and yet asked her 18 million suppporters to back Obama and she went across the nation to ask her supporters to vote for Obama. Truly she deserves a high post in Obama administration. Let Bill Clinton continue with his work. His foundation does good work by providing cheap aid drugs to those suffering in Africa. I think people can accept his speaking assignments and other means to raise funds for the foundation. I hope that Hillary has been offered a high profile post and that she does accept it. I hope that Obama just didn't call Hillary all the way to Chicago just to seek her advice on whom he should pick for his cabinet. I was a Hillary fan and supporter. I would be very disappointed if she is offered the job and does not take it.Or if Obama interviewed her and then he goes and picks someone else. Bill Richardson should be considered but for something else and so also Kerry who also supported Obama.

Posted by: nazirmo | Nov 15, 2008 7:52:24 PM


As a lifelong Democrat but one who was very skeptical of a rookie Senator as President, I am getting more reassured now that Pres.-Elect Obama is reaching out to the proven talent of the Clinton administration, including the possibility of Hillary Clinton as SOS. Hillary would be an excellent choice- with gravitas, poise, and a "rock star" reputation in all world capitals and among world leaders.
Bill Clinton remains the reason that the electorate identified the Democrats as the brand of good economic stewardship and fiscal competence- Obama benefited from that brand identification.

Posted by: American Voter | Nov 15, 2008 8:05:02 PM

This is a phenomenal opportunity for Hillary Clinton to strengthen her Foreign Policy experience and a very generous offer from Barack. This would be very beneficial to our country on many levels--if they can work amicably together long enough to actually accomplish something.

Posted by: VM | Nov 15, 2008 8:07:11 PM

i think senoter hilliry could do evry thing

Posted by: amanuel | Nov 15, 2008 8:13:32 PM

Who cares what Schwarzenegger thinks? He has driven California into the ground! Photo ops and national pundits do not reflect the damage this man has wrought on our state! History will show a terrible, wishy-washy, public education hater governor.

Posted by: Cali Resident | Nov 15, 2008 8:14:12 PM

Very silly suggestion by George or Arnold! George is still hoping to work for Clinton and it shows. Bill Richardson is the right choice for SOS, and not Hillary by any imagination. Let her stay out of it and stage a comeback run in 2012 or 2016 if she dares.

Posted by: Jan | Nov 15, 2008 8:26:40 PM

Obama needs a Secretary of State who can "flesh-0ut" his vision of foreign policy, and then enthusiastically implement it. Clinton and Obama do not share the same vision. Furthermore, there are others who are eminently more qualified in Middle East affairs than Sen. Clinton.

Posted by: John DeYulia | Nov 15, 2008 8:34:23 PM

I believe this has been set up to give Hillary the opportunity to turn down the position and "dedicate herself to her work in the Senate." It's make-up for leaving her out of the VP vetting process.
I hope I'm right, because I am currently one of the many disappointed Obama-maniacs who thought CHANGE meant change, not the resurrection of the Clinton administration! We need new faces and opinions.

Posted by: Patrick Cleary | Nov 15, 2008 8:48:39 PM

Great idea and I think she would do a phenomenal job. The only question is, does she want to give up her job as a Senator. I mean after leaving the State Department she'd be known as a "Former Secretary of State." What kind of jobs to former Secretaries of State get besides speaking engagements? What's with all the animosity towards Bill Clinton by the way? So many people argue that she would bring him along as excess baggage. Excess baggage?! Really, a former President who's hugely popular and even more intelligent?! If I were Obama, I'd want his advice and Obama being the intelligent man that he is, probably wants his advice as well!

Posted by: Karl | Nov 15, 2008 9:16:54 PM

Everyone is missing the point. Change ooesn't necessarily mean all new faces. Its means that the people who have the experience to make the change happen (think policies) are the best choices. We will have change. It just may be that in some instances the change will be brought to us by familiar people who are finally able to fulfill their promise and ours.

Posted by: Sharon Rasey | Nov 15, 2008 9:19:24 PM

Greetings,

As a long time Obama supporter I think he would be wise to offer her the SecState. In spite of all the things I didn't like about her campaign, there is no denying her intellect and experience. I can picture her, and Biden with Obama in the Oval office during a crisis. Obama has the final word, and I trust him. Their voices would differ, but the options would be clear. After 8 years of the idiots, this is a team I could believe in.

mf.

Posted by: Mark Flanders | Nov 15, 2008 9:22:33 PM

Arnold should keep his comments to himself - we remember that he campaigned against Obama and even called him "scrawny" - pretty cheap. Arnold even said that Obama will make this country into the socialist Austria that he left 40 years ago. So who cares if Arnold thinks that Hillary will make a good SoS.

Posted by: SelfishGene | Nov 15, 2008 9:42:28 PM

WHAT THE HECK IS GREAT ABOUT HILLARY?!?! NAME "ONE" THING THIS WOMAN HAS DONE FOR OUR COUNTRY OR THE STATE SHE'S A JR. SENATOR IN. SHE'S BILL'S WIFE AND THAT'S IT! WHAT A JOKE!

Posted by: Dave | Nov 15, 2008 9:45:09 PM

Figures Stephanopolous is keen on HRC being SoS as he is an unrepentant Clintonite ("Senator Obama, do you think you're more patriotic than your reverend?") What hogwash. And going to Schwatzennegger is a joke. What's up George? Is he the best endorser you could commit to your bias? Stephanopolator.

Posted by: Rob A | Nov 15, 2008 10:08:13 PM

Having Hilary Clinton as Sec. of State would be the best thing this Admin. could do. I truly think when the Clintons were in the White House it was Hilary who ran this country. I think she was telling Bill what to do. I truly wished she would have won over Obama in the primaries. If she would have won I think she would have gone all the way to the top. She is very intelligent and seems to be a very straight shooter(and I don't mean moose shootin)LOL. So,hopefully she will except this invitation and we can get the ball rolling in the right direction again.

Posted by: tinks-tat-2s-in-mayville-wis | Nov 15, 2008 10:22:56 PM

I THINK HILLARY IS A VERY VERY BRILLIANT LADY. IF PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA CHOOSE HER THEN I RESPECT AND BELIEVE HIS JUDGEMENT.

Posted by: roy | Nov 15, 2008 10:26:09 PM

US is 41st in the world in life expectancy and 40 in infant mortality. These are important measurements of our true standing in the world! US is obviously in now in steady decline. If you read Kevin Philips books will open your eyes. US owes 14.5 trillion debt to foreigners! While we are spending 700 Billion in Iraq, while our own home is utter disarray; our roads and bridges, transportation, schools and housing situation is shambles, homelessness is spreading. (Remember Ronald Reagan’s “No Regulations” “No taxes” “Small government” politics started us down this road) We can’t go to any public place any more without been haunted by these helpless people, like in pre-revolutionary Russia!) Our banks and financial institutions have collapsed, food prices shooting up, energy shortage looming, our power grid falling apart. America has a huge national and international debt. Nearly 50 million of our citizens have no health insurance and health care costs going higher and higher, obesity and diabetes is now epidemic, nearly 50 million on disability payments, 45 million on food stamps, pensions and social security, illicit immigration out of control and Most people in our country have no access to health care. Our healthcare system is rated 37th in the world! Meanwhile US have the highest prison population in the world, most people incarcerated and crime, murder and gun violence rampant. We are unhealthy, eating processed food, with too many addictives, and hormones. We are more religious than ever, too fat and disable, poorly educated, taking more pharmaceutical dugs and flushing everything down to our water table. We are brainwashed by TV commercials. We are trashing, consuming and polluting. The drug epidemic, HIV in the black community and in the gay community, the crime is rampant in inner city communities and in everywhere in US southern states. HIV and AIDS among African Americans and Gay men are exploding. Washington D.C has a higher HIV and AIDS rate than Haiti! US now quickly falling apart─ it will be a huge task to put all of it back together, back to the way it was before George Bush became president! We graduate less than 60,000 engineers a year, and that is lower than a small country in Asia like South Korea. China, Russia, India-- graduates many times more engineers and scientists than we do! Our auto industry is has collapsed already, just like the banks, credit cards, prime, near prime, sub- prime mortgages, student loans, commercial real estate, home equity, Corporate bonds, state and municipal borrowing; the entire American financial system has collapsed! There’s no real surprise that once “almighty US dollar” is collapsing. For example, when Ronald Reagan became president there was 360 Yen per 1 US dollar. Today it is about 100 Yen per 1 dollar! The media talking heads tell you “oh, this is great for our exports!” Really, what exports? For last thirty years dollar collapsed continued against Yen. On the contrary we import lot from Japan, and China. We import 700 billion dollars worth of goods we can’t pay for. We save more than 10% of our income in the seventies. Today it’s down to less than 0.3%. Along with our economic collapse our place in the world as a world power, prestige and influence is quickly sinking. WE have huge clunking, army, navy and an air force, just like the Soviet Union did when it collapsed! My friends in Europe refer to US as ‘the richest third world country in the world.’ If you have dollars in your pocket and traveling in Europe or in Japan as an American you will feel that you are from a poor country! It was Ronal Regan is the one who got us really started on the road to decline, with all his good intentions. He brought a whole generation of very close minded and provincial people who had been running out country; who had been waging a war against science and good education that would have kept us competitive in the world. Today, we can’t go anyplace in America without risking some sort harassment; a young woman can’t walk down a public any street of this “great country” of ours without being, insulated, assaulted or murdered! Meanwhile the Republican party using the “tax” issue as a threat successfully held on to the power for past few decades but they are squarely responsible for most of this decline of American is now facing. They have brought us most ignorant, incompetent and corrupt administration from Ronald Reagan to George W. Bush who took us down this past of spectacular self undoing. And Republicans did all these damage to America, to sound of military trumpets and while waving of starts and stripes in the background. We all know about the foolish talk on TV with flag-pin glinting on the lapels. The Republican congress and their polices have done much to got us into this a huge mess. They have disabled or dismantled all government means of managing the country. Over the years we saw how America was destroyed. Only Bill Clinton succeeded reversing the decline and made significant progress as a nation. We were prosperous with a surplus with a nearly a half a trillion and popular and well respected around the world. American power and prosperity was at its zenith! What our country desperately need is something like “Clinton Model” back. It would have been wonderful for the sake of our country to have a Clinton in the White House, to save us very urgently for our country’s sake, and for the sake of the world. But now since that is not possible let’s have at least one Clinton back in the government to save us from sliding over the existential edge!

Posted by: elytis | Nov 15, 2008 11:28:41 PM

Great speech Arnold to McCain's rally a couple weeks ago. Thanks but no thanks to your anemic advice. Obama and his smart advisors should know better in picking their future cabinet members.

Now focus more on the fires and current financial deficit that's occuring in our state of California.

Posted by: Junior111 | Nov 16, 2008 12:17:28 AM

Does anyone really think Hillary will accept any cabinet position? She still wants to run for president and will probably run in 2012 when Obama's tax increases send more jobs overseas and decreases American jobs further. Sorry, she isn't that stupid, she has decided to wait until Obama runs us into the ground and sends all jobs to other countries before she decides anything. She will not be in an Obama cabinet at all.

Posted by: Conserve | Nov 16, 2008 1:41:20 AM

i feel sorry for the ignorant fools who keep on disrespecting Senator Clinton and her husband -