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latimes.com - 11/15/2008
Hillary Clinton on Obama's short list for secretary of State - Los Angeles Times
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Many of Clinton's allies would like her to take the job, even though it would mean giving up her independent power base in the Senate. "She could weld this world together," said Susie Tompkins Buell, a Clinton donor and friend. "I think it would be amazing." Since losing the hard-fought primary ...
Clinton Is Said to Accept Offer of Secretary of State Position
nytimes.com - 11/21/2008
Clinton Is Said to Accept Offer of Secretary of State Position
— nytimes.com — Senator Hillary Clinton at a campaign rally with Senator Barack Obama in Orlando, Fla. in October.... (more) Clinton Is Said to Accept Offer of Secretary of State ...

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politico.com - 11/21/2008
Clinton to be named secretary of state
— politico.com — Obama plans to name Hillary Clinton his secretary of state shortly after Thanksgiving, said two senior Obama... aides who expect her to accept. (more) Clinton to be named secretary of state

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thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 11/21/2008
Clinton Is Said to Opt for Secretary of State Position
— thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com — Hillary Rodham Clinton has decided to give up her Senate seat and accept the position of secretary... of state, making her the public face around the world for the administration of the man who beat her for the Democratic presidential nomination, two ... (more) Clinton Is Said to Opt for Secretary of State Position

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Patterico's Pontifications:  L.A. Times Still Not Reporting Hillary’s Pakistan Gaffes

Top of the Ticket:  Hillary Clinton reportedly accepts Barack Obama's Cabinet offer

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L.A. Times Still Not Reporting Hillary’s Pakistan Gaffes
Patterico's Pontifications — ... The L.A. Times reports on the possibility that Hillary Clinton could be Secretary of State. The paper hits some of her weaknesses, but misses one fairly prominent one. ...

Hillary Clinton reportedly accepts Barack Obama's Cabinet offer
Top of the Ticket — ... We will update with official confirmation. Meanwhile, The Times' Peter Nicholas has a smart piece about what Clinton taking the role means. ...

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