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Taylor Marsh — BY TAYLOR MARSH Hillary at State? Being part of the Senate Armed Services Committee isn’t a bad jumping off point. Some of Hillary’s greatest fans and most ardent supporters are clamoring for her to have a big role in healthcare. No doubt, that’s a natural for her, but I’ve never felt that would happen, due to the seniority rules in the Senate, to name just one reason. It’s now clear that Baucus and Kennedy will be driving the health care debate, which really should not surprise anyone. However, healthcare has never by the role I’d prefer for Hillary going forward, if given a choice. Rumors ...

Hillary For Secretary of State?
Politics Daily — ... The Washington Post reported earlier today more generalized chatter about the pick, but Mitchell's sources, plus the news that Hillary Clinton's office is referring all questions to the Transition press office, makes this a red-hot story. ...

War and Piece — WP 's Al Kamen and Philip Rucker: Hillary Clinton , Secretary of State? There's increasing chatter in political circles that the Obama camp is not overly happy with the usual suspects for Secretary of State these days and that the field may be expanding somewhat beyond Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.), Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) and maybe former Democratic senator Sam Nunn of Georgia. There's talk, indeed, that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) may now be under consideration for the post. Her office referred any questions to the Obama transition; ...

Report: Special, special lady being considered for Secretary of State
Hot Air » Top Picks — ... Rahm as chief of staff, Podesta as head of the transition team, Summers or Rubin at Treasury, and now Her Majesty at State ? Why’d they nominate Hopenchange instead of her if we’re only going to get Clinton retreads anyway? There’s increasing chatter in political circles that the Obama camp is not overly happy with the usual suspects for Secretary of State these days and that the field may be expanding somewhat beyond Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.), Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) and maybe former Democratic senator Sam Nunn of Georgia. There’s talk, ...

Will Hillary Clinton Be Taking Those 3:00 am Calls After All?
MoJo Blog Posts: mojo — ... While Sen. Hillary Clinton has been discussed as a possible contender for various appointments in an Obama administration, her name didn't officially enter the short list of those reportedly under consideration to serve as Obama's secretary of state until today. The Washington Post reports: ...

Thursday's Mini-Report
Political Animal — ... -- especially Dick Cheney's. * For the record, I think Hillary Clinton would make an excellent choice for Secretary of State . * Al Gore ...

Hillary Clinton to be Next Secretary of State?
FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog — ... Yeah, right. There’s increasing chatter in political circles that the Obama camp is not overly happy with the usual suspects for secretary of state these days and that the field might be expanding somewhat beyond Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.), Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) and maybe former Democratic senator Sam Nunn of Georgia. There’s talk, indeed, that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) may now be under consideration for the post. Her office referred any questions to the Obama transition; Obama spokesman Tommy ...

DAY'S END ROUNDUP
The Hill's Blog Briefing Room — DAY'S END ROUNDUP News that President-elect Barack Obama will resign from his Senate seat Sunday has bloggers buzzing about Illinois Gov. Rod Blagoevich's (D) options for Obama's replacement. And Sen Evan Bayh's (D-Ind.) call for Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) to apologize for criticizing Obama during the campaign may fall on deaf ears, bloggers agree. Obama's resignation announcement has heated up the race for his seat, John Nichols declares at The Beat.  Possible candidates include Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-Ill.), Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.), Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, and Illinois Department of Vererans Affairs head Tammy Duckworth, ...

Hillary for Secretary of State?
Stop The ACLU — Rumor says maybe! There’s increasing chatter in political circles that the Obama camp is not overly happy with the usual suspects for secretary of state these days and that the field might be expanding somewhat beyond Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.), Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) and maybe former Democratic senator Sam Nunn of Georgia. There’s talk, indeed, that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) may now be under consideration for the post. Her office referred any questions to the Obama transition; Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor declined to comment. The pick of the former presidential contender and Senate Armed Services Committee member would go a long way toward ...

Clinton Eyed for State
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — ... The Washington Post hears the same chatter and notes the pick "would go a long way toward healing any remaining divisions within the Democratic Party after the divisive primaries. Also, Clinton has long been known for her work on international women's issues and human rights. The former first lady could also enhance Obama's efforts to restore U.S. standing amongst allies worldwide." ...

Could Obama Name Hillary Clinton As His Secretary Of State?
The Moderate Voice — A new spate of press reports raise the possibility that President Elect Barack Obama is seriously considering his former rival for the Democratic nomination New York Senator Hillary Clinton as his Secretary of State. The reports are the latest collection of guessing game news stories — but they do deserve more credence than usual speculative reportage since they are now coming from several different news organizations, and Clinton’s statement about her future plans leave her enough wiggle room to take the position. Look at the reports and, in the shell game that is known as interpreting reporting and sourcing, it seems as if this is a ...

Hillary as Secretary of State
PoliGazette — According to several reports in American media, Senator Hillary Clinton could very well become the Secretary of State in the Obama administration which will take office in January 2009. Team Obama was considering asking individuals like Sen. Chuck Hagel, Sen. John Kerry or Gov. Bill Richardson for the job but, media report say, the leaders of the transition were not too happy with those choices. Clinton would strategically be a very strong choice for president-elect Barack Obama indeed: It would help him heal the party tremendously. Furthermore, although Clinton lost she is still one of the most powerful Democratic leaders with a tremendous political ...

Head Games
N/A — Former Queen in Waiting Hillary probably would still prefer to be head of state, but if that isn’t going to happen, she might as well become Secretary of State.  Or something. Let the bloviating begin.  This is either the best or the best idea possible. Let the best man or woman get the job.  Didn’t seem to apply when Hillary was in or out of the running for vice president with Obama. But at least if she becomes Sec State, she can be shipped out of the White House house overseas. On a historic note on this historic occasion, why not make as much history as ...

Transition Porn: Secretary of State Chatter
Open Left - Front Page — Lots of people are chattering about the possibility of Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. There's increasing chatter in political circles that the Obama camp is not overly happy with the usual suspects for secretary of state these days and that the field might be expanding somewhat beyond Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.), Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) and maybe former Democratic senator Sam Nunn of Georgia. There's talk, indeed, that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) may now be under consideration for the post. Her office referred any ...

Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State?
Feministing — I love this picture, she looks so bad-ass here, popped collar and all. "Could I handle being Secretary of State? Pshhhhh..." The news came out yesterday that Senator Hillary Clinton is being considered as a candidate for U.S. Secretary of State: There's talk, indeed, that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) may now be under consideration for the post. Her office referred any questions to the Obama transition; Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor declined to comment. The pick of the former presidential contender and Senate Armed Services Committee member would go a long way toward healing any remaining divisions within the Democratic Party ...

Hillary Clinton for U.S. Secretary of State?
Feministing — I love this picture, she looks so bad-ass here, popped collar and all. "Could I handle being Secretary of State? Pshhhhh..." The news came out yesterday that Senator Hillary Clinton is being considered as a candidate for U.S. Secretary of State: There's talk, indeed, that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) may now be under consideration for the post. Her office referred any questions to the Obama transition; Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor declined to comment. The pick of the former presidential contender and Senate Armed Services Committee member would go a long way toward healing any remaining divisions within the Democratic Party ...

Hillary to Foggy Bottom?
The Reaction — By Michael J.W. Stickings The latest juicy morsel of speculation coming out of The Transition, or at least making its way around Transition watchers, has to do with Hillary being a candidate for Secretary of State. Here's WaPo: There's increasing chatter in political circles that the Obama camp is not overly happy with the usual suspects for secretary of state these days and that the field might be expanding somewhat beyond Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.), Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) and maybe former Democratic senator Sam Nunn of ...

Top Ten Cloves: Things about Hillary Clinton becoming Secretary of State
The Reaction — By J. Thomas Duffy News Item: Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State? 10. Despite getting the appointment, Hillary will still expect Obama to pay off her campaign debt 9. A really, confusing, cumbersome, crazy confirmation hearing, if Hillary brings all those voices she heard, to testify on her behalf 8. It will escalate the Hillarylanders-Daily Kos Strike 7. Disaster, if hires just one, certain person for her staff - Mark Penn 6. We win every diplomatic crisis, ...