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Report: Hillary Clinton Will Take Secretary of State Job
Gateway Pundit — ... the war in Iraq, she and Obama basically agree on a withdrawal of American troops. Clinton, who still harbours hopes of a future presidential run, had to weigh up whether she would be better placed by staying in the Senate, which offers a platform for life, or making the more uncertain career move to the secretary of state job. Edge to Obama. It does help pad Hillary's resume but is anyone else surprised to see Hillary so compliant since her primary loss? Ace and Allahpundit are skeptical.

Hillary to Accept Secretary of the State Job
Stop The ACLU — ... Iran. She says it would set the American president to be used for propaganda purposes. Obama disagrees. Now she’ll serve as the nation’s top diplomat. More: I’m pretty sure this is good news (considering Clinton’s relatively hawkish stance) but what I’m not sure of is how this represents “change”. Clinton isn’t exactly some new, Washington outsider with a long history of reform. Her family name is synonymous with political favors and politics as usual. This all seems rather familiar. Ace: Open Senate seat for Rudy? I am geuninely surprised by her decision. There is no “first” ...

Hillary will be Secretary of State
Wizbang — ... dictators without preconditions . I think she'll accept the job. It gives her the chance to continue on in the national spotlight and it gives her the chance to start making a difference, which is all Hillary's ever wanted (even though I don't agree with most of the changes she wants to make). The real question is, will this heal the rift in the Democratic party, or is Hillary just calculating her way through? Also blogging: Michelle Stop the ACLU Hot Air Ace