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In reply to the discussion: Boston Herald: "Cabinet role for Mitt Romney would be a shrewd move" - Do you agree? [View all]onenote
(43,121 posts)126. And Obama did it with Ray Lahood
Both Lahood and Cohen were former legislators. They were not former opponents of the president for that office. Not even remotely comprable.
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Boston Herald: "Cabinet role for Mitt Romney would be a shrewd move" - Do you agree? [View all]
anobserver2
Nov 2012
OP
Obama appointed Gates, held over from W Bush. He also appointed other Republicans
Bluenorthwest
Nov 2012
#40
HUGE difference. A man that lied and cheated thru the election, vs Cohen who is actually a pro.
progressivebydesign
Nov 2012
#109
Appointing a retired Congressman is not remotely comparable to appointing the losing presidential
onenote
Nov 2012
#125
Senator Cohen was an intelligent and fair minded man. He did a great job as Secretary
ladjf
Nov 2012
#94
Anobserver2 .. Ann Romney? Is that you? Are you trying to get Mitt out of the house?? lol nt
progressivebydesign
Nov 2012
#110
Seems like the dead opposite of the brilliance of selecting Hillary four years ago!
JohnnyLib2
Nov 2012
#10
I think one of the disqualifying characteristics of Cabinet candidates is being a
ladjf
Nov 2012
#95
it only takes ONE person to write an editorial, ya know. And Romney has friends in Mass. nt
progressivebydesign
Nov 2012
#115
hell no. fuck that noise. he is a loser. he is a liars. he has no principle or morals. why the
seabeyond
Nov 2012
#33
Please, God, NOOOO! Mitt Romney will just use it for his own personal profit.
bushisanidiot
Nov 2012
#44
Willard can not qualify because he refuses to be vetted. Tax Returns would be
Bluenorthwest
Nov 2012
#47
Well, I still think Obama may be thinking of doing this or something like it
anobserver2
Nov 2012
#48
NO. No, he is NOT considering this. They dont' give trophies to everyone that plays.
progressivebydesign
Nov 2012
#113
I hope our newly re-elected Prez will reject the idea - just like the American people rejected
patricia92243
Nov 2012
#57
Romney voluntarily answering questions under oath in televised confirmation hearings? Can't see it.
MostlyAmused
Nov 2012
#60
I don't give a fuck about the republicans who are melting down today.
progressivebydesign
Nov 2012
#119
I doubt Romney could work for anyone - he has been the "CEO" in everything he has
karynnj
Nov 2012
#74
HELL NO. Never let Romney anywhere near a dollar of the American people's tax money again!
ancianita
Nov 2012
#83
Possibly the only thing Obama could do to make me lose all respect for him. nt
Comrade_McKenzie
Nov 2012
#87
Is this a joke? Hell No! I don't want to even see his face or read his name any more.
ladjf
Nov 2012
#92
To do what exactly? Become an embarrassment the first time he can't explain basic policy? nt.
OldDem2012
Nov 2012
#96
Why would he gain from doing that?!?! Seriously...what drugs are they on?
magical thyme
Nov 2012
#101
NO FUCKING WAY!!! Why in the hell would ANYONE give that liar a chance to improve his resume?
progressivebydesign
Nov 2012
#108
Why not instead appoint a repub current senator who can be replaced by a Democrat?
tarheelsunc
Nov 2012
#111
I'm sorry. What point of Romney's 'outsourcing IS romney's business" aren't some people getting?
progressivebydesign
Nov 2012
#121
If the President did that he'd basically be letting him open a path to running in 2016! Thx, but no!
cecilfirefox
Nov 2012
#122
Ray Lahood has done a good job, and I want him back as Transportation Secretary.
JRLeft
Nov 2012
#130
Not only NO! But hell NO! He'd be a disaster and I don't want to have to see his face or
courseofhistory
Nov 2012
#160