Monday, November 17, 2008

Around the Horn about Clinton as Secretary of State

I have read as many different online opinions as I can find about the concept of Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.

They seem to fall into 3 categories:

Bigtime Fans of Obama and/or Clinton - they love it for so many reasons that they aren't seeing any realities. It is the Obama/Clinton or Clinton/Obama team they had dreamed about.

Clinton or Obama Haters - Nothing is going to make them happy at this point and this is just another opportunity to gripe.

Realists - This is where most of the good insights are coming. Obama is keeping and ally/adversary close and out of the Senate. Bill Clinton's financial dealings will need to be vetted and could wind up closing the door on Hillary's shot at the job. Hillary may prefer staying in the Senate. Even though she is currently the junior senator from NY and not in line for any committee chairs, that will change in time, but only if she stays in the Senate.

Me - I think it happens. Good chance it winds up being a good move for all.

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