I like the idea of Sen. Clinton as Secretary of State.

[Guaranteed]

More than Richardson or Kerry, even, both of whom I think would do a great job.

But there's something about putting the Clinton face on our foreign policy- that mixture of kindness and toughness- that I think would do our country and the world very well.


It just sounds right, more than any other position for her, more than her staying in the Senate.

[Captain Hilts]

1. I don't know.

I know the Middle East wants Bubba back.

Hard to say about her. Or any of Obama's whiz kids for that matter.

They really like Bubba over there. Send Bubba as an envoy.

[Guaranteed]

2. Well, that's part of what I'm saying- Bill can't be SoS because

he'd be in the line of succession to the Presidency.

But Hillary could- and she and her husband would have the whole world in front of them to work with.

[Captain Hilts]

3. I think he could, but it would be weird. He needs a bigger sandbox than the one he's got. nt

[Cosmocat]

33. It's not going to happen ...

1) I don't think Hill steps away from her Senate seat - really, you can count on one hand the number of positions that have more power/influence than senator. And, SHE maintains control of her career. People kind of lose sight of this when they toss around Senators/Governors for these jobs. These people work DARN hard, invest A LOT into getting elected into those jobs. And, in the case of senator, they have nice 6 year terms and often look like locks to be reelected (this is the case for Hill).

IMO, she stays in the Senate, maintains control over her own destiny, and figures out for herself if she wants to do anything difference.

2) BO already has tapped some Clinton people, and the Rs are already starting to shout about it being another Clinton term. BO's primary promise was to CHANGE Washington. Bringing in Hill in any capacity, or Bill outside of maybe some kind of specially appointed foreign relations type of position, actually legitimately offers fodder for people to say he isn't making good on that promise.

[mikelgb]

5. I think that is bull just means that he is not eligible to assume office

off to the next one down the line

[dsc]

9. Albright was ineligable to be President

as was Kissinger and they were SOS.

[TheWraith]

11. Actually, that's not true.

For starters, the term limits only apply to being elected, not assuming the office. Even if they did, though, you can have people in the line of succession who aren't eligible for the presidency: they're simply skipped.

That said, I don't think it's a good idea to have either Clinton in the cabinet.

[GodlessBiker]

16. But the 22nd Amendment says that no person shall be *elected* to be president more than twice.

[Guaranteed]

30. Wow- so Bill COULD have been tapped for V.P.

22nd and 12th Amendments, Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-second_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution

"While it is clear that under the Twelfth Amendment the original constitutional qualifications of age, citizenship, and residency apply to both the President and Vice President, it is unclear if a two-term President could later be elected—or appointed—Vice President. Some argue<5> that the Twenty-second Amendment and Twelfth Amendment bar any two-term President from later serving as Vice President as well as from succeeding to the presidency from any point in the United States presidential line of succession. Others contend that while a two-term President is ineligible to be elected or appointed to the office of Vice President, he or she could succeed from a lower position in the line of succession which he or she is not excluded from holding. Still others contend<6><7> that the Twelfth Amendment concerns qualification for service, while the Twenty-second Amendment concerns qualifications for election. Neither theory has ever been tested, as no former President has ever sought the Vice Presidency, and thus, the courts have never had an opportunity to decide the question."



Doesn't make much sense to me that he can't be V.P., but he can succeed to the Presidency from below.

Can you reconcile that with some kind of reasoning?

[GodlessBiker]

35. "No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice." The Amendment seems...

to make it clear. It doesn't say "No person shall become President more than twice."

[Mass]

21. Not true - Kissinger and Albright are ineligible for the presidency, but still were SoS

They would just be skipped to the next person.

[Guaranteed]

31. Delete nt

[TexasProgresive]

28. I believe that would not prohibit him

He is barred from a third elected term but to succeed to the presidency is allowed. Order of succession:
The Vice President
Speaker of the House
President pro tempore of the Senate
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Defense
Attorney General
Secretary of the Interior D
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Veterans Affairses
Secretary of Homeland Security

[eleny]

4. It would be hard for her to be at the center of health reform

I've been anticipating her spearheading this effort with President Obama. How exciting and it's also justice for her that she is the one who can get it through the Senate. She's waited patiently for many years to see this happen.

[blm]

10. Waited....instead of fighting harder for it.

.

[eleny]

14. That's not how I remember it

The Republicans slapped it down with the help of the American public who fell for the Insurance company fear tactics. There was only so much they could do given the political climate. Before it was over she was demonized.

We Americans are as much to blame for not fighting for it, for being just do dumb, imo.

[blm]

6. Trust.

And why would anyone want those who protected IranContra and BCCI matters for BushInc to be involved at this point in our history? If it was up to Clintons Dubai would be in control of our ports TODAY. The fascist agenda continued? Please....NO!

[Faygo Kid]

7. She's needed in the Senate. This isn't going to happen.

She is building seniority, and has a chance to move health care, if we can straighten out Bush's destruction of the economy.

[4themind]

8. I think she's more concerned about heath care reform, and the senate or

HHS would be a better job for that purpose (although Dean apparently wants it). Also they disagree under which circumstance foreign leaders should be talked toRegardless of which method you or I think is right, it was a pretty public spat and I think its important that both people be on the same page on such an important matter, especially so that foreign leaders get a better sense that the negotiators and the president are on a unified front and that both believe what they say. I favor richardson because he has actually put the "hours" in., with negotiating with foreign leaders, and has had recordable successes (Bush administration fucked up his work with the North Koreans after he left)

[Beacool]

12. Well, I don't know..........

She would have to pry it from Kerry's cold hands. I hear that he's actively lobbying for the job.

As for Richardson, screw him. I don't like people who backstab friends.

:eyes:

[Mass]

20. And both men would be better than her. It would be nice for the Clintons fans to grow up

She could be a great senator and a future majority leader, if she wants. Why would she want to be in the cabinet, taking orders from Obama.

[Beacool]

26. I'm fully grown, thank you.

But I do agree with you that I don't think that Hillary would want to be in Obama's cabinet. Why would she when she has more power in the senate?

[Whisp]

22. """I don't like people who backstab friends.""""

hahahah!

I won't say it.

[qwlauren35]

13. Please, no. Keep her in the Senate!!!

At the end of one's cabinet term, there's no reclaiming a Senate seat. I can't see how it would be worth while. She could be the next Kennedy. I think that's more important.

[Poseidan]

15. clinton face on foreign policy?

Rather not. I'd take Richardson over Hillary.

Mrs. Clinton belongs in another role. Attorney General? Somewhere a dominatrix could be useful.

[Beacool]

19. Dominatrix?

Please grow up!!!

x(

[Danger Mouse]

23. Not funny.

[Beacool]

27. Little boys will have their fantasies.

:eyes:

[kestrel91316]

17. No, no, no. Give her HHS. Give BILL SoS.

[Faygo Kid]

25. Bill at the UN would be cool. But this isn't the 90s redux.

This isn't Clinton Administration II.

She needs to be a powerful voice in the Senate, and I frankly think others would be better as SoS than Bill.

As UN ambassador, he would be fine, but even there, potentially a loose cannon. I want him to play a role, but let's trust President Obama to use his talents best.

[Mass]

18. Best way to say Obama is not his own man: put a Clinton in the cabinet, particularly

when there are people better qualified than she is for the job (and quite a few).

In addition, why would she quit a job where she can be an important figure for years, for a place where she will be there for 4 years?

[Danger Mouse]

24. No thanks. She will be more effective in the Senate.

[Spider Jerusalem]

29. I think it's a dreadful idea, personally.

And I don't see where her foreign policy experience is as extensive as either Richardson's or Kerry's. Exactly what qualifications does she bring to the office apart from being named Clinton?

[mtnester]

32. She would be perfect for SCOTUS

after all, John McCain thought she had plenty of experience didn't he? That argument could absolutely be used on any Repub objection. McCain absolutely swooned over her trying to get her supporters to vote for him (they did not)...and I had plenty of pieces of mail on my table where he had her face, her image, and her words touting her as completely qulified for damn near anything (I live in Ohio, we got it ALL)

Yet one more way to swat McCain with his own ugly campaign. The damaging stuff we can use against he and the entire party is priceless.

[Vinca]

34. I'm concerned about depleting the Senate of our most powerful members. nt