HRC for Secretary of State?

HRC for Secretary of State?

The political world has been roiling with news that Senator Hillary Clinton [D-NY] is likely to be offered the plum job of Secretary of State in an Obama administration and the further news that she is almost certain to accept the offer. Apart from setting off what is likely to be an unseemly scramble for her Senate seat, what does this mean, if it happens? There is quite a debate going on right now, with many on the left, particularly in the blogosphere, dismayed by the possibility of HRC in the cabinet. However, others within the party, including a large stable of Clinton loyalists who are getting older, but not going away, think the appointment is a great idea. Who is right?

Well, it is no secret I was an early supporter of Senator Barack Obama’s candidacy. Though I refrained from attacking Senator Clinton during the primaries [I did take a few shots and Carville & Begala, who I think need to take their show elsewhere -- anywhere elsewhere], I was always an Obama loyalist. I made my first donation to Obama’s campaign the day after he announced his candidacy and made many more donations after that. So that’s my bias. I like Obama. Always have. Wanted him to beat Clinton for the nomination. Was pleased when he did. 

So I’m probably opposed to the possibility of HRC becoming Secretary of State, right? Wrong. Actually, I like a lot about it, though I’m not sold on all the details just yet. First, let’s run down the reasons the appointment would make sense for the country and the Obama administration.

Firstly, Clinton would work her ass off in the job. She works her ass off in any job she does and this one would be no exception. Nobody outworks Hillary Clinton. Ever. She’s been defeated before and will be defeated again, no doubt, but it won’t ever be because someone worked harder. That doesn’t happen. Her ferocious dedication to the job will be a nice change from Colin Powell, who avoided travel and seemed to think he could do the entire job from his office desk. [A Secretary of State who doesn't like to travel? Might think about another job, hombre.]

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