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Details on Hillary-Barack Meeting
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ABC News' Martha Raddatz reports: President-elect Barack Obama met with Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., Thursday in Chicago to discuss the possibility of the senator becoming secretary of state.
A source with knowledge of the transition process describes the meeting as not a hard offer. Obama is more cautious than that.
He is doing this more elegantly, but a source said Obama took a big step toward Hillary. They had a long private meeting in which they talked about their philosophies and what had transpired during the campaign.
He was extremely respectful, saying she was great, and giving her a huge amount of support. He said that he knew how much she cared about health care but said there are other challenges, and wanted to reach out to her about secretary of state.
They were both cautious but again took a big step toward her. She reciprocated.
Obama does not want to be seen as being rejected by her, but it is “hers to turn down,” one source put it.
They have an agreement to have another meeting or phone conversation about this very soon.
ABC News has also confirmed that New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson met with Obama in Chicago today, per a Democratic source. Richardson has also been rumored to be a candidate for the Secretary of State position.
November 14, 2008 in Clinton, Hillary, Obama, Barack | Permalink | User Comments (231)
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Too much speculation. I will wait when President elect Obama notify us of his Secretary of State.
Posted by: Ms. G | Nov 14, 2008 5:17:58 PM
Agreed Ms. G.....he said, she said according to "a source".
What say you, Mr. President-elect?
Posted by: Dee | Nov 14, 2008 5:29:24 PM
He's just asking if he can forward the whitehouse phones to her residence after 9pm so she can take all the 3am calls. He wouldn't know what to do with them anyways.
Posted by: Don | Nov 14, 2008 5:32:36 PM
Who cares.
Posted by: Mineko | Nov 14, 2008 5:39:24 PM
Why cann't you report something concrete.
What is the rush for!!! We still have ample time to go till Jan. 20th!
Posted by: FM | Nov 14, 2008 5:43:34 PM
Turn it down Hillary!!
Posted by: Thyme Again | Nov 14, 2008 5:44:06 PM
Obama's base supported him because they didn't like Hillary's foreign policy. They voted for him because they wanted change.
Appointing Hillary as Secretary of State would be a slap in the face to Obama's base. It would be very, very disappointing.
Posted by: sueg48 | Nov 14, 2008 5:44:46 PM
I have lost so much respect for voters of this country after they elected B.O. as president. Of course, after Bush, it shouldn't have surprised me if Ghengis Khan was elected, should he have been around. I don't really care WHO is Secretary of State at this point.
Posted by: Lisa Again | Nov 14, 2008 5:45:15 PM
President-elect Obama has thus far made brilliant strategic decisions. His choice of Secretary of State will be another. The time has come for America to trust a president, for a change.
Posted by: robby10001 | Nov 14, 2008 5:45:16 PM
Why would anyone pick Hillary who was NOTHING MORE THAN BILL CLINTON'S WIFE!!What garbage, what sick crap this country will turn into, with these self-centered EGOTISTICAL KNOW-NOTHING, A-holes.
Posted by: Anna | Nov 14, 2008 5:50:32 PM
(shudder)
Posted by: Texas Voter | Nov 14, 2008 5:51:51 PM
Perfect choice. He"s so very brillant!
Posted by: Sharon Winter | Nov 14, 2008 5:57:01 PM
we worship you mighty obama!!!!
Posted by: dear_leader | Nov 14, 2008 5:59:37 PM
hope and change....means more clinton retreads..and even a REAL clinton??
hope and change????????????
Posted by: dear_leader | Nov 14, 2008 6:05:06 PM
Hee Haaaa..She is the best choice, after all she is has the experience, like dodging sniper bullets in Bosnia. Good job Obama ! The future is sooo bright that I have to wear shades !!
Posted by: Frank | Nov 14, 2008 6:07:31 PM
I think Hillary would be a great choice if she excepts the position. Republicans you lost so this conversation is not for you
Posted by: AKRON, OHIO OBOMA SUPPORTER | Nov 14, 2008 6:08:01 PM
I would choose Hillary for Attorney General
Posted by: what667 | Nov 14, 2008 6:09:24 PM
Good move Barack. Get her out of the Senate then get the goons to slaughter her in your MSM every day and then fire her. She will be out on the street looking for a job in no time. Thats the way to treat women.
If she stays in the Senate and becomes Senate Majority Leader you will have to put up with a woman in the Senate. Hard for a guy like you and your goons.
Well you set the trap. Now you have to see if she takes the bait and gets caught.
Posted by: Democrat All My LIfe | Nov 14, 2008 6:14:29 PM
An excellent choice. Hope she accepts.
Posted by: ziadora | Nov 14, 2008 6:16:27 PM
This is fantastic news! Obama may turn out to be one of the best Presidents in history. He should pick McCain to be Sec of Defense. Even the most hardened liberals I know believe that would be a great idea to bring this country together and have the best running the show. Finally, America seems to be on the right track. I'm so happy to be an American.
Posted by: Dagny | Nov 14, 2008 6:22:48 PM
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