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Dan, New York, NY — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:21:23 GMT

Very mixed feelings about this - here are pros and cons of Hillary as Sec of State:

http://strategy08.wordpress.com/2008/11/14/secretary-of-state-clinton-really/

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the Pajama Pundit — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:22:03 GMT

I'm not sure what I think about Hillary as SoS. I guess that I'm still processing. However, I will say that Bill Richardson would be a great SoS too. He's got some real chops on the international relations front.

http://thepajamapundit.com/

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dl, exeter, nh — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:24:52 GMT

Not to toot my own horn...but

Just to go on record that last year (December)and since that time...I predicted that if Obama and the nation was smart and he was the man I thought he was...

Obama wopuld be President
Biden his VP
Clinton as SOS

and even Emanuel as his chief of Staff...

I am batting a thousand and had to toot my horn...lol

it just makes sense... this is the best team America could ask for... just now if mccain was on the team...it would be great.

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ST Stowe, Hills Glen, NC — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:25:04 GMT

Biden has a very important job. He's to sit down and shutup, and that may be the most benefical thing Biden could do for the country.

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Mia in Miami — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:26:43 GMT

I like Biden so much, Obama could not have picked a better VP selection.

Oh, wouldn't it be great to see Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin run against each other in a Presidential election? That would be one for the books! Lots of b*tching and crying on the trail...LOL

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TJ, Atlantic City NJ — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:29:30 GMT

{ The Wall Street Journal writes that New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine has been added to the mix as a possible Treasury secretary. “}

The guy can't even figure out how to put a seat belt on. He'd be a real loser in this position. At least he'd be out of our state though, and the roads would be a lot safer.

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Star Man — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:30:55 GMT

Gov. Jon Corzine as Treasury secretary.

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Corrupt state of Illinois meets the corrupt state of New Jersey.

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PEM59 — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:31:14 GMT

I think that you can take PA Governor Rendell off any cabinet list.

"Gov. Ed Rendell has been mentioned as a contender for a top post in President-elect Barack Obama's administration, but the death of Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll virtually ensures he won't leave Harrisburg before his term ends. ...

State Senate President Pro-Tempore Joe Scarnati, a Republican, became lieutenant governor....

If Rendell left to take a job in Washington, Scarnati would become governor under the state Constitution. Analysts say there's no chance that Rendell would ensure the elevation of a Republican governor. "

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2008/11/rendell_unlikely_to_leave_penn.html

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gepa — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:31:14 GMT

I like the Rachael Maddow Show on MSNBC, but I don't like how she was trashing Hillary last night on her show. She brought up things that happened in the primaries that are so old and so lame just because Obama is considering her for Sec. of State. Maddow is trying to stir up trouble, and that is not good for the Dem Party. Obama dors not hold grudges. Rachael SHOULD BACK OFF AND LET IT GO. Obama wants to do whats best for the country. And Hillary is the Best.

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J. Ellis, Virginia — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:36:53 GMT

Joe Biden should be a hands-on VP. There should be very little that the president knows that he doesn't know. While I agree that Biden should be deeply involved in the administration's governance, he should not be as out of control as Cheney.

The Constitution was chewed up, spit out and trampled underfoot these past 8 years. Obama and Biden have a great deat of groundwork to be done to put things back in their proper prospectives.

Oh what a joy it will be to finally have Darth Vader and company out of power.

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:38:19 GMT

I hate the way the media has gone overbaord on misinterpreting the consideration of Hillary for Secretary of State as if it's a done deal. Some really poor reporting on this. All this leak means is that Hillary is being considered, as are several others. Whomever gets the job will be a great pick, far superior to the prissy poser who has been totally incompetent the past 4 years. I have no problem with Hillary getting the nod if she wants it as she exited the primary gracefully and helped Obama win.

I hope the media, including MSNBC, would stop going overboard and making a mountain out of a mole hill.

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Fay Barrows, New York, NY — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:42:22 GMT

Is that how you treat someone who worked hard to get you elected. Get them out of the way, so they won't make mischief. If that is in the mind of Obama, it is politics, all the way. A Hillary Supporter.

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Matt, Harrisburg, PA — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:43:28 GMT

No way that Ed Rendell stays on the Cabinet list - with the recent passing of PA's Lt. Governor, the Governor's Office would switch parties and that's not going to happen.

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Full Moon — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:44:51 GMT

The sad thing is knowing that even if Obama is a horrible president, I have no room to talk. After all, I voted for Bush in 2000 and 2004. I voted twice for the worst president this country ever had. I am embarrassed beyond belief at that. And if someone called me on that, the only logical response would be to accept whatever beating comes my way. I am humbled.

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jawillie, Philadelphia, PA. — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:45:24 GMT

>>>The Wall Street Journal writes that New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine has been added to the mix as a possible Treasury secretary.
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Please, NO! Have you seen the sad state of NJ finances lately? Sorry, but this is not someone I'd trust with more than $5. Just my opinion.

67 Days Until Inauguration Day!
http://jawillie.blog.com

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Annette, Odessa, MO — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:46:23 GMT

Why not Bill Clinton as SOS, keep Hillary in the Senate so we can get closer to the magic 60, that makes more sense to me. Can't understand robbing the senate, if we are supposed to be working so hard to get that 60 seat.

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emcd — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:57:55 GMT

The very same question comes up here as in the VP process: will she submit to the vetting process? will she answer the questions that she supposedly wouldn't answer then about her and Bill's connections and financial dealings? Why would this time be any different, and if she won't how can she be nominated?

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Steph,Phiadelphia Pa — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:58:29 GMT

Donot pick Ed Rendell for anything the current governor of Pa., is an obedient turn coat.

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marty,columbia,s.c. — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:58:53 GMT

I love it , its what this country is all about. Smart
people doing the jobs that are hard, with a CIC that will listen to all ideas and is not above changing his mind when somone else has a better idea. Its perfect

marty

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Facts — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:08:07 GMT

Well, greed rules and the Washington self serving paper hanger is still a clown act. Congress a bloody battered hall of fools. Like a freight train without a driver!