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Hillary on Track for Nomination After Thanksgiving
November 20, 2008 10:37 PM
ABC News can report that former President Bill Clinton's financial disclosure issues that once seemed an obstacle to Sen. Hillary Clinton's appointment as secretary of state have been worked out.
An aide to President-elect Obama says that everything is on track for Clinton's nomination to be the nation's top diplomat, though an announcement will not come until after Thanksgiving.
The aide tells ABC News that no national security announcements will likely come until after that holiday.
Hillary Clinton and Obama, once fierce primary rivals, first spoke face to face about her serving in Obama's Cabinet last week in Chicago. The aide said they have since had other discussions about what they both hope for her to achieve in that post.
The complex web of international business dealings involved with Mr. Clinton's personal business, his presidential library and his charitable endeavors through the Clinton Foundation, had created complications and possible conflicts of interest for his wife. But the Obama and Clinton teams, negotiating with many former officials of the Clinton White House -- such as David Kendall, John Podesta and Cheryl Mills -- have reached an agreement.
Other announcements -- perhaps ones related to Obama's economic team -- may come before the holiday.
- jpt
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Posted by: Beulah Mayberry | Nov 21, 2008 5:50:22 PM
Geez! The absurd partisan poison still flows pretty thick. Look around people. There is an epic mess staring us in the face that could bring our economy crashing down and all of us with it. Our ungodly debt is owned by foreign interests and we are stretched between two expensive war fronts and have exhausted our military's ability to react to any other threats. Our super power status is in steady decline while China and Russia are rising. The time for partisan B.S. is OVER! You are either PART OF THE SOLUTION or part of the PROBLEM. Make a stand - which are you?
Posted by: DaveM | Nov 21, 2008 4:16:42 PM
Wow the new term has not yet begun and so many americans seem to be rooting for the president elect to fail. I hate to break it to you angry geniuses but its better for us if he succeeds. I spent time campaigning against him but the election is over. Time to grow up and stop treating this like a sporting event.
Posted by: Jim | Nov 21, 2008 2:46:06 PM
It's funny to see all the BHO supporters calling for all to get behind BHO "for the good of the U.S.," in that, they still see the need to bash Bush and any Republican they can think of at the time. These are the people that believe any, and every, thing that the media feeds to them. Otherwise, BHO wouldn't have won the "new"(clueless) vote.
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First of all, I don't bash Mr Bush. I voted for him twice (yes! I will admit it) and IT IS for the good of the country to support our new president. We are in for some challenging times.
Secondly, unlike that of which you might be, I do not take as fact all what the the media pushes out. I do research issues myself and draw conclusions for myself. That is why I'm utterly baffled by supporters of THIS past Republican ticket. How did anyone with any sense of intelligence support a ticket with Ms. Palin on it? Hey! She might be a nice lady. But, contrary to her own beliefs, she was soooooo unready to step into this position (please don't give me the "you dont vote for Vice" blah, blah, blah--in THIS event you HAD to consider the aptitude of the VP candidate!) Even the Republican party is now admitting to not vetting her properly etc (Personally, I believe they are now trying to destroy the monster they created!)--and no, I don't believe the Africa stuff, nor do I think she is at fault regarding the clothing mess.
It was through her own interviews (all of them), her naive positions, that she proved herself to be very inept. All by her lonesome...
Now... given our current state internationally and domestically, PLEASE tell me why you thought Ms. Palin to be qualified? (and don't do that Governor of Alaska mess...etc.)
I await patiently....
Posted by: FS | Nov 21, 2008 2:35:59 PM
Wouldn't it be "delicious" (Clintonista vernacular)if in the process of being vetted, Bill Clinton was found to be criminally culpable in one of his "enterprises," prosecuted and jailed. (One could only hope.) And Hillary would be come even more irrelevant. That's my perspective and I maintain my right to have it.
Posted by: Lenonidas333 | Nov 21, 2008 1:52:23 PM
"howwouldiknow", No you lost. The American people voted for who they wanted and the people's will is done. If you don't like it there is always Canada. Bub bie!!!
Posted by: Ken from Atlanta | Nov 21, 2008 1:48:38 PM
You change freaks kill me!!! Change is only good if it is well thought out and executed properly!!! So far I'm impressed with his picks and I didn't vote for him!!!There are 2 Obama's, the intelligent Harvard grad and the egotistical arrogant messiah!!! the messiah is why I didn't vote for him but it looks like I may be wrong and the intelligent Harvard grad is going to be President. So far so good but time will tell!!!
Posted by: lovingpolitics | Nov 21, 2008 1:46:51 PM
WHERE IS THE CHANGE
OFAMA OOPS OBAMA RAN AGAINST CLINTON FOR THE CHANGE. YET HE PUTS HER ON HIS CABINET. WHERE IS THE CHANGE?????????
Posted by: MIKE | Nov 21, 2008 1:38:37 PM
Like the ones we've seen that thought Palin was his running mate. Or the ones that don't know who is in charge of Congress right now. Or the ones who have never heard of Joe Biden.
But they seem to know who is in BHO's IPod.
Posted by: i just love him soooo much | Nov 21, 2008 1:25:26 PM
It's funny to see all the BHO supporters calling for all to get behind BHO "for the good of the U.S.," in that, they still see the need to bash Bush and any Republican they can think of at the time. These are the people that believe any, and every, thing that the media feeds to them. Otherwise, BHO wouldn't have won the "new"(clueless) vote.
Posted by: i just love him soooo much | Nov 21, 2008 1:21:37 PM
all of you obama/clinton haters,
have forgotten who you and the republicans gave us.
dumb ole george bush and his mess up everything they touch cabinet.
george bush was and is a fraud.
i hope they are all charged with war crimes.
should be charged for the way they messed up katrina.
and the housing market, and the banking system, nothing but a bunch of dirty lying crooks.
and you obama/clinton haters
voted them in.
you need to go underground with you leader for the next four years and let the smart people straigten out what
dummy bush and crew did.
you can get on here and rant and rag all you want about obama and clinton.
but you know what? the people who like them and see them for being smart people compared to bush, we understand why you would not feel good about the govt.
look at what your boy bush did.
and you thought you were right about him
and his crew.
crooks and clowns one and all.
Posted by: My goodness | Nov 21, 2008 1:09:05 PM
What a fantastic team our President-elect is building and there is so much good news yet to come.
Only wish the nay sayers would start supporting the USA or be quite!
Posted by: Ranger Phx | Nov 21, 2008 1:03:13 PM
Joe6Pack & howwouldiknow,
For heaven's sake! PLEASE stop with the party loyalty stuff (on both sides!) This is about the direction of our country and who, (given the choices) can best lead us back on track! We HAVE SERIOUS issues which must be managed with intelligence and ability! That's why, howwouldiknow, your comment;
"You're correct. In electing Obama the United States lost.. and I, as a citzen of the US, am part of that loss."
holds no credibility whatsoever. All I have to do is reply--Sarah Palin... matter closed and sealed.
Posted by: FS | Nov 21, 2008 12:27:45 PM
Politics is the Clintons whole life. They don't know or have anything else. They have a partnership, not a marriage. That is lonely for Bill. Obama should give Bill something to do also.
Posted by: paula Wesley | Nov 21, 2008 12:22:51 PM
Obama is a HACK CHICAGO POLITICIAN ---
that is ALL that he is. The BEST
of that lot are realists to the core.
The worst are shallow ideologues.
It's obvious the little hack falls
into the former category. In addition
to being a realist, for the sake of
us all, let's hope he has the aptitude
for GOVERNANCE --- which is a totally
differenct hting altogether.
Posted by: Thurman Sledge | Nov 21, 2008 12:17:06 PM
I question the Hillary choice for SoS. The best choice is sitting right in front of Obama, Bill Richardson. The man has diplomatic experience and is the govorner of a state (New Mexico) that deals with border issues constantly. He's without a doubt the most qualified man for this job, his problem is his last name isn't Clinton.
Posted by: ATM | Nov 21, 2008 12:14:53 PM
Gabriel,
You are absolutely spot-on with your empirical observations of Senator Clinton's record. She has truly failed the people of WNY and has little to show for as results other than lip service.
Same could be said of former-President Bill Clinton's record on foreign policy, but today is a new day, WNY will be getting a new Senator, and hopeful a Senator who focused on the economic plight of WNY.
As for Senator Clinton, let us all wish her the best and success if she becomes the SOS.
Posted by: threeriverscrossing | Nov 21, 2008 12:13:37 PM
It may be clever for Obama to implicate her in his foreign policy but a sad day for all us Change Freaks. Naive us.
Posted by: Paul | Nov 21, 2008 12:09:23 PM
Stop crying.
you lost......DEAL WITH IT !!!
Posted by: Joe6Pack | Nov 21, 2008 11:54:05 AM
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You're correct. In electing Obama the United States lost.. and I, as a citzen of the US, am part of that loss.
Posted by: howwouldiknow | Nov 21, 2008 12:08:18 PM
Really think this is a mistake...this is the first big mistake Barak has made in my opinion. Hillary just doesn't have the personality of a diplomat and her campaign showed she has no management skills to manage the huge State Dept. Hope it works out, but Bill is such a loose cannon, he may get in the way, and Hillary likes to be her own boss...good luck!
Posted by: Rich | Nov 21, 2008 11:54:11 AM
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