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Clinton Could Still Reject State Offer
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire —
Sen. Hillary Clinton "isn't certain she would accept the Secretary of State post even if Barack Obama offers it to her," according to Politico. ...
Madam Secretary, Or, Sen. Clinton
Real Clear Politics - TIME.com —
So the story of the day continues, courtesy of the Politico : Hillary Rodham Clinton isn't certain she would accept the Secretary of State post even if Barack Obama offers it to her, several people close to the former first lady say. Press reports that portray Clinton as willing to accept the job – once the Obama transition team vets Bill Clinton's philanthropic and business ventures – are inaccurate, one Clinton insider told Politico. “A lot of the speculation and reporting is out ahead of the facts here,” said the person, who requested anonymity. “She is still weighing this, ...
Tuesday's Mini-Report
Political Animal —
... to "grant sweeping new protections to health care providers who oppose abortion and other procedures on religious or moral grounds has provoked a torrent of objections." * In the latest round of rumors, Hillary Clinton isn't sure if she wants the Secretary of State job. * If Clinton stays in the Senate, Ted Kennedy ...
Clintons Cooperating With Obama Vetting; Clinton's Real Choice
The Atlantic Politics Channel —
... As Politico's Glenn Thrush reports, Clinton is keeping her counsel, limiting updates on her thinking to a small circle of advisers who are known to be particularly discrete. Clinton's larger circle of political aides are eager to portray the Clintons as cooperative and transparent -- see this ...
Hillary Might Reject Secretary of State Position
Tennessee Guerilla Women —
... Politico reports that Hillary Clinton is conflicted and has not yet decided if she will accept or reject the position of Secretary of State in the Obama Administration. Anyone who knows anything about Hillary Clinton is not going to be surprised to discover that the woman is thoughtfully weighing the pros and cons before making a decision. ...
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Althouse —
... 3. Hillary might say "no" to SOS: "The Clinton camp’s effort to downplay her interest in the post might simply reflect her need to create an alternative storyline if the deal falls apart for other reasons, including the possibility that insurmountable problems arise during the vetting process, Democrats not connected with Clinton cautioned. Another possible motivation: Pushing back against the perception that she’s at the mercy of Obama’s team." ...
Daschle as Health Care Czar?
The Stump —
For what it's worth, sources working closely with the transition on health care tell me Tom Daschle is heavily involved in the effort and that they expect him to become the White House point man on the issue.
Though, who knows, maybe that changes if Hillary turns down secretary of state.
--Noam Scheiber
rumor central update: never mind
skippy the bush kangaroo —
remember last nite when we said, that according to the rumor mill, hillary was going to accept obama's offer of sec. of state? cue emily latella: ...
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FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog —
... If true, this is really gross.....
Obama team counting Senate votes on Holder as AG
Newsweek, quoting unidentified legal sources close to the presidential transition team, reported Tuesday that Obama offered Holder the job and he accepted. Newsweek said Holder still has to undergo a formal "vetting" review by the Obama transition team before the selection is final.
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Another Clinton retread and with Marc Rich's pardon - priceless
Hillary could reject State offer
“A lot of the speculation and reporting is out ahead of ...
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Hillary could reject State offer
“A lot of the speculation and reporting is out ahead of the facts here,” said the person, who requested anonymity. “She is ...
Why Is Hillary Clinton Smiling
N/A —
Somebody is in charge here. Really.
Most of the speculation about Clinton’s frame of mind in the last few days has been off-base, sources say, because she’s played her cards close to the vest, consulting only her husband and two or three kitchen cabinet advisers.
“We’ve gotten rid of all the other idiots,” joked one Clinton confidant, a reference to the Clinton campaign’s propensity for leaks.
The Clinton camp’s effort to downplay her interest in the [Secretary of State] post might simply reflect her need ...
