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I have to admit, Secretary of State was not a position that came to mind when I envisioned Senator Clinton in an Obama administration. I'm not sure why either, because as the Washington Post points out Clinton is well-known and well-respected in the international community.
"Is there any question that she could hold her own in delicate negotiations with our international friends or foes? The one thing that became indisputably clear during the Democratic primary race is that voters view Clinton as eminently qualified on nearly every issue. Putting her out as the administration's top diplomat would likely be received, nationally and internationally, as a solid choice."
Talk is heating up that Clinton has been offered the position. The Huffington Post reports Clinton was asked to serve during a Chicago meeting Thursday.
"A longtime aide to the New York Senator argued to the Huffington Post that there are strong reasons why Obama would be inclined to make the post worth Clinton's time. 'She is a beloved figure around the world. She has visited over 80 countries, as first lady and senator together," the aide told the Huffington Post. Noting the fact that Clinton learned as first lady how to be effective as a "backdoor diplomat," the former White House assistant said Clinton mastered "a lot of the intricacies of these issues before ever joining the Senate's Armed Services committee. She's tough; she had meetings with some Prime Ministers and Presidents where she had to deliver some blunt messages for us.'"
Delaware Liberal writes, "God that Obama is a genius. Clinton cannot say no, and if she does, she is the asshole."
Over at the Reidblog, JReid wants to know if we're "...witnessing the Clintonization of the Obama administration...?"
This Ain't Hell says, "There are two good things if this appointment in fact happens:1. It is not that damn fool John Kerry
2. Sec State is not in line for the PresidencyHillary is not the worst choice Obama could make. She is very well known around the world and has a popular ex-President on speed dial. She is also very attuned to legacy and will not agree to lose a war on her watch."
What do you think? Is Senator Clinton the best person for the job? Or did you envision her as...say...a Supreme Court Justice?
Erin Kotecki Vest also Queen of Spain blog
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