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Tonight on 360, will Hillary Clinton be the next Secretary of State? Two sources close to the Obama transition team tell CNN that Senator Hillary Clinton's name has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the post. We're also tracking the wild day on Wall Street. Big loses in the morning, but then in the afternoon the dow closed up more than 550 points. And, a new culprit of the collapse. This time we're zeroing in on the failing auto industry.
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Regarding selection for Secretary of State – who cares who Obama owes politically?! – he should pick the most qualified person – wasn't that the whole point of this election .. to finally pick the best and the brightest?
I hope this rumor is true. I think Hillary would make a terrific Sec. of State.
Andesrson,
I'm not a Hillary Clinton supporter, but I think she would make an exceptional Secretary of State. I will add too that I thought her post primary behavior redeemed her and Bill. I was proud of her.
Drew
Hillary may very well get the job, but I don't think that Hillary, Bill, and Obama really get along all that well. There will always be animosity between them.
This stuff about people having 'claims' is disturbing. Payback isn't a good reason to appoint someone to a cabinet post. It's done by both parties, but isn't Obama supposed to be different?
Senator Clinton will not get this job, no way. It will not happen. It will be either Kerry or hagel. 100 percent that she will not get it
haha, Erica, but they have gotten a little lighter and that is a great thing. I see you are enjoying the BIG seat tonite. 😉
Gloria Borger indicates that the HIllary as Secretary of State leak "seems like it is" . What makes her think that? A feeling? Unless Secretary of State gets named sometime soon, my guess is it could change and all this will end up being is just a rumor.
I just can't see Obama making a choice so important for the 'wow' factor and not who is the best qualified...
Not me, Erica!!!
I think Sam Nunn from Georgia would make a good Secretary of State. He was a good Senator for Georgia.
US is like a gloried political soap opera – who needs reality shows?? LOL Always exciting.
If it is true, I always thought H. Clinton would make a better Sec. of State than VP. I can easily see her in that position.
-and for what i's worth she really looks great
why in the world would you take clinton out of the senate for a job where little of any consequence will happen the first year while the economy is hopefully getting fixed. the screamingly obvious thing to do, is make her majority leader and get rid of harry reid. i still havent figured out what he's good for yet.. the wins obama is going to need to reform health care (and that not for another year or so) will come in congress, not overseas. and this is where clinton can leave an idelible mark on history, let bill work an at-large deal and have her join him in 2 years or so.
I hope all the speculation on the news doesn't hurt the person eventually picked for Secy. of State, whoever that is.
evening, everyone – who said things would quiet down after nov 4? 😉
ha Candy said what I just said less drawn out ofcource
Hillary as Sect. of State is very interesting – but she may have to disclose more info than they care to with regard to the funding for Bill's foundation.
Anderson, tell Candy that her scarf is so pretty! 🙂 Please!
Sounds like a deliberate leak to me, carefully orchestrated trial balloon floating.
when I got the news that Hillary might be on board today I was all kinds of excited
Barack waited until after he was elected to tell America that Hillary might be part of his team – I'm thinking that mayb he knew before hand this may be the case but wanted to win without Hillary is daring – I like his style
It doesn't really matter who will be the Secretary of State because we are going to be in trouble regardless. We need to work on domestic policies instead of worrying about foreign policy.
Kathy,
I agree with you. There doesnt seem to be much she cant do. 🙂
I would LOVE to see Hillary working with Obama. My two favorite people working together? It's like Christmas came early!
@MaryBeth. Good point. I think Candy warms up feelin all the love we send her.
Candy Crowley is AWESOME.
Hey everyone...
I am curious about these 'leaks'....because if this is false info....it could look bad for Obama if it's perceived as she isn't chosen...
Obama's team has been leak free for 21 months so I just don't trust this last week of all these 'possible' cabinet choices...
Mike: thanks for the giggle
I think that Hillary would be good at anything she is asked to do.
What's up, Cooper and bloggers?
Hey is CNN in HD now? For some reason I think it looks a whole lot...clearer I guess? I don't know?
Please, not John Kerry! Gov. Richardson if not Hillary.
I would rather see Hillary stay in the Senate and work on health care reform. That is her baby. I would prefer Kerry or Richardson in the Secretary of State spot.
Hi Anderson! This late start of AC360 is shaking up my tv viewing. Did you know that you maybe going up against yourself, with your Leno appearance? Tried to figure out the VCR for that, but ended up giving up.
I never would have thought Hillary Clinton for Sec. of State. Will be interesting.
Hello Bloggers. I'm not sure about Hillary as Secretary of State, especially with Biden's background on foreign affairs. She could be used better in another area, IMO
Why is Candy always outside? Get her out of the cold!!! Especially if she's in Chicago...it's raining here. 🙁
That solves the Bill Richardson/John Kerry problem in one swoop, and probably puts Chuck Hagel in as Secretary of Defense.
If Hillary becomes Sec. State, I hope she avoids Bosnia. The snipers are terrible this time of year.
I do feel a bit sorry for Richardson, though. He'd be a very efficient Sec. of State as well. But I'd prefer H. Clinton.
Good evening Anderson! Blogging a little later tonight but definitely worth the wait! Great buzz about Hilary Clinton!...
I wish the news would avoid spending so much time on speculation. Sure, it can be interesting to ponder Clinton as Sec of State, but I'd rather hear about things that have been confirmed.
President clinton's experience will not transfer to His wife.
I thought that Kerry was getting Condi's job, I'll miss her.
Re Hillary – Andrea Mitchell said that two "close friends" inside the Obama campaign said Hillary is on the short list. She (Hillary) has flown to Chicago, claiming personal business. I think it's gotta be her because he wouldn't vet her like this and then drop her...she certainly wouldn't let it happen after not being chosen for VP! Hillary would NOT fill out a questionnaire however, I imagine!
I'd love to see Hillary as Secretary of State!
What happened to Hillary Heading up Universal Health Care?
That's what they said during the campaign.
Happy Thursday everyone! Hillary as Sec. of State? Sounds like a reasonable plan.
Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State makes sense. Sounds like where there's smoke, there's fire, with this one.
Hi all,
finally we hear the name Hillary Clinton again. I'm so glad she's being considered for Secretary of State.
Hello Mr. California Cooper and bloggers!