Hillary Clinton plans to accept the job of secretary of state offered by Barack Obama, who is reaching out to former rivals to build a broad coalition administration, the Guardian has learned.Entire article can be found here. *Good thing they did not get all of the Senate seats*Obama's advisers have begun looking into Bill Clinton's foundation, which distributes millions of dollars to Africa to help with development, to ensure that there is no conflict of interest. But Democrats do not believe that the vetting is likely to be a problem.
Clinton would be well placed to become the country's dominant voice in foreign affairs, replacing Condoleezza Rice. Since being elected senator for New York, she has specialised in foreign affairs and defence. Although she supported the war in Iraq, she and Obama basically agree on a withdrawal of American troops.
Am I missing something here, because coalition generally means more than choosing the best of your own team, no?
Posted by: ronaprhys on November 18, 2008 08:51 AMAs I stated, It is going to be an interesting year. Nuf Said...
Posted by: ellen on November 18, 2008 09:08 AMOh God, Clinton at State!
Yep, I knew she would exact her 'pound of flesh' with State. Dammit!
Nightmare scenario, here we come!
Posted by: Mark on November 19, 2008 08:11 AM