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Napolitano picked for Homeland Security
The Reaction —
... Though a Republican, Secretary of State Jan Brewer, will succeed her as governor, and though, as a member of the Cabinet, she may decide not to launch a challenge to McCain in 2010, I agree with Steve Benen that she's "a terrific choice." ...
MORNING READ
News —
... at Power Line. Napolitano is a terrific choice to lead the Homeland Security Department since she's a rising star and is one of the country's best governors, writes Political Animal's Steve Benen . But her appointment means that a Republican will become Arizona's governor and that McCain, who is vulnerable to a Napolitano challenge, has an easier path to reelection, writes MyDD's ...
Napolitano to Head Homeland Security
Shakesville —
... The entire department is also a dysfunctional mess; as Steve notes: "Since its creation in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, the Bush administration's management of the newest cabinet agency has been a terrible mess. (A few years ago, House Democrats released a report noting that DHS set 33 clear goals for itself—and failed to meet all of them.)" ...
11/20: How Are Obama's Cabinet Picks Playing?
Blogometer —
... the prospect of ex-Deputy AG Eric Holder as AG. They've also welcomed reports that Obama plans to tap ex-SD Sen. Tom Daschle as HHS Sec. They believe that Obama's desire to appoint someone with as much legislative experience as Daschle indicates that he is serious about "get[ting his] health care plan through Congress" . Finally, liberal bloggers reacted positively to reports that Obama plans to tap AZ Gov. Janet Napolitano as DHS Sec, as they have a high opinion of Napolitano. Unsurprisingly, reports that Obama wants NY Sen. Hillary ...
