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the Pajama Pundit — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:31:09 GMT

Vet Hillary Clinton all you want -- it's still going to be a tough sell.

There is a huge conflict of interest in employing the spouse of a former POTUS. President Clinton is able to make a phone call and sit down with virtually ANY world leader. And what about any monies that the Clinton Global Initiative has taken from potentially unfriendly entities or countries?

People are knocking the Obama camp for vetting Hillary this much, but I think that -- given factors like these -- it's extremely necessary. And, it's still going to be a tough row to hoe.

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T. Bradford, Detroit MI — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:33:24 GMT

Well certainly Obama is putting together a list of big names that will surely bring in big crowds where ever they show up. But Hillary has about as much experience in foreign affairs as she did at being President. She's had tea and cookies with foreign leaders but hasn't ever negotiated a deal with a foreign government. Even Palin has done that with the oil deals she has done in Alaska. But the MSM of course will ignore this little fact because, well, this is Hillary, and she's a liberal Democrat.

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NAFTA-Lite — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:35:33 GMT

Maybe Hillary can start with the NAFTA bill. She was for it when he husband signed it, now she can be against it.

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Clark Gables, Union City CA — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:38:26 GMT

So it turns out, all the "Change" Obama was talking about was bringing back the Clinton reruns. Looks like "Change" is all but gone with these appointments, so the only left is "Hope". I imagine that will go out the window soon too.

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Full Moon — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:39:19 GMT

John McCain could have introduced some vetting into his campaign when he picked his VP running mate. Eh, John? Do you even know the definition of the word? You big dope.

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MR — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:41:35 GMT

I HAVE A THEORY AS TO WHY OBAMA IS ATTEMPTING TO GIVE SEC OF STATE TO CLINTON:

He knows how dangerous the Clintons are therefore he has decided to offer her the position in order to castrate their power over his White House. If the Clintons are vetted "Obama Style", all of their dirty little secrets will be out in the open for the world to see. Thus rendering them impotent.
This gives him cover to choose who he really wants in this position and quiets all of the Clinton cronnies.

The Clinton legacy would be official OVER!

Let's pray I am right...

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bw cinti — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:45:34 GMT

In about 8 years Barak Obama will be subject to the same vetting process Bill Clinton is getting.
It is wise to check things out, but Obama is definitely setting the standard for how Obama himself will be judged for future ventures.

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Rock,Janesville,Wisconsin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:46:51 GMT

Hillary would make a great U.S Attorney General for our nation. She knows the law very well, and could put some real legal "guts" back into the Department of Justice quickly. For 8 years the Justice Department under Bush-Cheney has been a joke, and has only helped propel political corruption. Hillary will be a distraction for Obama Administration, because her husband has his hands into too many economic "cookie jars." The future "conflicts of interest" would be very difficult to sort out politically. The best individual for Secretary of State would be Sam Nunn of Georgia. He has solid record, and has a clear vision on foreign policy. That is fact!

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BJ, CA — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:54:20 GMT

Bill screws Hillary again...didn't we just see this in the primary?

Barack is consistent with the Clinton's own shortcomings

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Class Warrior, D.C. — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:56:51 GMT

No, no, no,no, NO!!! Too many skeletons in BOTH their closets!! Colin Powell is thenatural choice.

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The - Democrat Soldier — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:21:44 GMT

FR - I just want you guys to know, although sometimes I come down hard on the media (and it's only because you guys need at times "oversight) I really do appreciate what you guys do.

Now, the so called bail out, housing crisis etc; why have no one in government or the media pointed out the real reason we are in this financial mess?

We all now it was the greedy oil companies and speculators that created a chain of events that affected our main street markets in an effort to continued the wind fall profits of the wall street markets.

But, yet we bailed Wall Street out, even after many were made billionaires.

The Bush administration is completely responsible for the down fall of our economy.

SO, don’t forget that it was the oil companies and speculators that started the price rise in energy cost and thereby affecting everything directly and indirectly associated with it.

Oil companies and speculators started the big economic downward spiral. Their actions are what caused the rise in prices on food and other everyday needs. They are what caused less money in the consumer’s pockets, which is needed to sustain our economy.

They are why people are scared to spend whatever extra money they had. They are the reason people are losing their jobs.

So, we know President Elect Barack Obama, won’t allow this to happen to U.S. again. He will stop the speculators and the Oil Companies from ever stealing the money of hard working Americans; simply by gauging and monopolizing the markets.

Frankly, as an American I wish we could prosecute these villains and send them to prison for treason.

Thank you and GOD BLESS AMERICA

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marty,columbia,s.c. — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:22:34 GMT

It seems to me that Bill Clinton has hurt Hillary
way more than he has helped her. If she had been on her own I promise you she would have gotten just as far by herself, she is smart and ambitious. She is a political being, she just gets it. She is where she is in spite of Bill not because of him. When shes loses this cabinet seat because of him I hope she will divorce him and get on with her life. She is much better than he is, as a person. She let him and his minions ruin her campaign, although I supported Obama from the begining, I allways thought she could do the job, not as well as Obama but better than McCain. Well good luck Hillary, hope your hubby dont keep you down again. I know he will embarress you again, with his women and with his ethics. But again good luck
marty

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New Indi — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:36:44 GMT

MR....

And when the vetting , Obama style, is complete and there is nothing to report will you accept the findings?

Bill Clinton is a very popular guy in this world and he has used his popularity to get some very rich people to "spread their wealth" and do some very good things.... What exactly is wrong with a person using their good name and office to promote good causes and to raise money in support of these good causes?

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Susan — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:52:08 GMT

Can anyone tell me if Barack Obama himself has been as scrutinized for his assoications and his past? Did he sell drugs or did he just inhale them? Give me a break. The Obama team just wants to vett Hillary very carefully now. Oh, I forgot, didn't Mrs Obama have to resign her job because it posed a conflict of interest for her husband's candidacy? The Obama team is a joke. Change is really having those in the White House who have already been there. Add some "dirty" Chicago style politics in there, and you really have what the American people deserve. SCANDAL !!!!!!!!!!!!! Good Luck to the snake oil salesman we now have as our next President. Can't wait to see what excuses the media will make then. I'm just waiting.

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JL, Kansas City, Missouri — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:01:58 GMT

I have doubts that anyone (including Bill) can pull in the reins on Bill Clinton. Bill is going to do what he wants to do. He will not play "second" to anyone... Not his wife, not Obama (whom he holds with some degree of contempt).

This is only a problem with one cabinet position - Secretary of State. Put Hillary anywhere else (AG as Rock and other have mentioned) or Labor, Education, Health... anywhere except Secretary of State...

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rick burroughs — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:02:11 GMT

remember eisenhower and the norman rockwell years.since then we have had kennedy johnson and nixon lie to us about vietnam. carter and reagan both non-entities dismissing reagans' theatrics. bush, clinton,bush skull and bones all.my oh my how does clinton get his cuban cigars past the technological eavesdropping of the present day or better yet snoop dog get his escalade to afghanistan to smuggle in 90 tons of opium for his heroine addicted brethren. my oh my , my oh my.thank god we have palin on the horizon ahhhhhhhhhahahaha. my oh my my oh my.free market feudalism.in the words of my heroes ,bring it on , mr. america tear down that secrecy which envelopes our democracy. do not go gently into the night. it's not over with the election yet it can and must begin with this president. don't think you've done your part by voting, democracy is of ,by and for the people not to be governed by for and of the elite . get involved , it may be the only life you ever have.

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Bill Charlotte,NC — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:03:08 GMT

No one on the "Democrat progressice side" complained when Hillary's campaigning for Obama gave him the edge in Florida, Penn and possibly Minnesota.
I think she is a great choice. Obama is going to do it his way... get use to it!

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Chris, Seattle, WA — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:03:11 GMT

If Bill fails vetting, look for Hillary to divorce him within the year.
Plus he campaigned for her so hard, and dived head-first into ruining his legacy, that I wouldn't be overly surprised if Hillary was using a bit of "leverage".
Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there is affection there. However, he's done her wrong so many times that I have trouble seeing it as anything but a business partnership.

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JOE GLAYTON GEORGIA — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:07:21 GMT

THE CLINTONS ARE THE MOST VETTED COUPLE IN WASHINGTON. THERE IS NO OTHER PERSON OR COUPLE IN ANY ADM. HAS BEEN VETTED THAT MUCH.

HILLARY CLINTON IS GOING TO BE SEC. OF STATE PERIOD. HOW MUCH MORE DO THEY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CLINTONS.

IM NOT A FAN OF THE CLINTONS BUT DAMN HOW MUCH VETTING IS ENOUGH.

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Chris, NH — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:12:27 GMT

Frankly, I'm suprised she is even interested inn Sec. of State... I think that Hillary serves our country best in the Senate. By virtue of her name, stature and the state she Represents, she essentially has her seat for as long as she wants it(Senator for Life). She could be very effective in pushing any agenda, even if it's unpopular to some, and have no re-election worries. This is a position that is currently held by Ted Kennedy. I believe this position would hold as much, or more, power than that of Sec. of State.(serves at the pleasure of the Pres.) Besides, what is she going to do four years from now, after Barack is re-elected and is looking to revitalize his Administration with some new cabinet secretaries. I suppose she could start her 2016 campaign, but won't she be close to McCains age by then?

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Sandy, IN — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:20:43 GMT

We appear to be over thinking on this blog. We are such a "Perez Hilton" group that we will manufacture all the drama Obama can handle.

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katiec Pekin, IL — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:30:31 GMT

It is Bill, once again, creating doubts about Hillary's future. He was partly responsible for her downfall when campaigning, but, if he has no skeletons why is he stalling?
I think she would make a good Secretary of State, but support Obama's vetting process.
The republicans will grasp at anything to try and destroy the Democrats and the future of our country, so caution has to be used.

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Collin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:43:13 GMT

Fred Kirschenmann for Sec. of Agriculture!!!

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Robin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:54:14 GMT

There are alot of small petty dare I say bitter people that just love to talk smack about the Clintons. You would think that Bill had cheated on them personally. This country needs strong intelligent people with strong skill sets. The myriad of problems that we as a nation face are far to serious to play gossipy parlor games on who is or is not up to some peoples far leaning moral standards. You either want to solve the problems or your satisfied with the mess that we are in. Grow up.

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Robert Long Beach, CA — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:04:29 GMT

Before Hillary Clinton can become Secretary of State:

1) Bill Clinton must provide a complete listing of all donors to his foundation and presidential library.
2) Both Bill and Hillary Clinton need to clearly indicate that any and all private financial dealings and other interactions with foreign leaders is now over, unless specifically authorized by the US government.
3) Hillary Clinton needs to publically discuss exactly what her approach to the job of Secretary of State would be and clearly indicate how she would be able to perform that job without any conflict of interest whatsoever.

If the Clintons are unwilling or unable to comply with the above requirements Hillary Clinton should not become Secretary of State.

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Allen, NYC — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:08:06 GMT

I don't see Clinton becoming the next Secretary of State. Why would she give up her super-powerful Senate seat for a transitory position that would be so different from her current politics? I don't see what's in it for her.

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Cynthia — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:20:32 GMT

I have serious misgivings about Hillary as Secretary of State. The Clintons have a long history of drama and scandal, and the last thing America and the Obama administration need is scandal. Bill is a proven liar, and I don't think anyone can believe what he may promise. Conflict of interest and the liklihood of scandal are all over this.
Is it even worth the risk? There are a number of other choices for this position, and most, if not all, are more qualified to fill the position than Hillary - all without the risk. I'm sure there are other mutually, more satisfactory places for Hillary, and I think Obama will find them.

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Oliver R. Baker, North Vancouver, BC, Canada — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:24:51 GMT

Colin Powell still makes the best choice for SS in Obama's cabinet. Should Obama be so foolish as to offer Clinton the top job, I trust that he would also be smart enough to get her to write an undated letter of resignation at the same time as she accepts the appointment. Then, at the first ego stunt from either Bill or Hill, he dates the letter and then - BINGO - she's down the road and gone!

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Dean Otterson, Tipton, Iowa — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:30:12 GMT

Why are the American people so in love with the Clinton's? Didn't the voters send a message that it was time for a change. Clinton's OUT, "Defining moment" Get them out.

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stephanie, ft. pierce, fl. — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:31:26 GMT

Comparing H. Clinton and Palins foriegn policy experience is laughable. Clinton could chew her up and spit her out in a heartbeat. The pipeline deal was "negotiated" (and I use that term lightly) with Canada. She has been out of the country twice? Hilary may not have negotiated any deals - but she has many contacts and is well respected around the world. She actually knows what foriegn leaders names are and what they look like. Palin is finally back in the wilderness of Alaska. And, oh, please don't kill any animals now that your there. Take some classes instead.

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Ol' Lefty — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:13:10 GMT

If the Big Dawg won't come clean, Obama should say "Thanks, but no thanks" and pick Kerry or Richardson.