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Obama has a plan. If you can read MD. TX then try reading Obama's book "Audacity of Hope". It is a detailed explanation of what we can expect over the next 8 years. Yes I said 8 years. He will make changes and by surrounding himself with capable, intelligent people, something we haven't seen in 8 years, he will save this country from the MESS Bush and his cronies got us into.

I thought we were going to see change. So far it sounds like the Clinton and Bush administration all over again. Where does the "CHANGE" come into play?

Kerry and Richardson are the worst statemen ever. They do not even have the charisma or the smile to represent America. Biggest flip-flops around

It's very Noble for Obama to consider Hillary for S.o.S, but i hope Hillary won't accept it for the sake of her pride and Bill, and tha's because as her name gets mentioned, the media and all the Obama's supporters get upside down hammering her and bashing Bill Clinton forgetting that it's becasue of them that Obama got elected,
I have a great respect for Obama and i voted for him after Hillary was defeated and did all she can to help him and persuade all her supporters to vote for him.

Hillary Clinton would be a great choice for Secretary of State. She is bright and strong and the Clinton name would give her instant credibilty internationally. Bob Gates (Republican and very credible and effective) for Secretary of Defense and Hillary for Secretary of State would be a great start to the Obama cabinet.

I too feel like the media has forced Hillary back onto us. It seems the Palin factor is dying quickly in the media and so the media needs to "create" public interest in reviving Hillary.

Sorry Hillary, maybe you can be Secretary of Health or something like that. Obama should pick the position of Secretary of State to go to either John Kerry or Bill Richardson. Both of these guys have experience and have supported Obama at crucial times during the primaries and general election.

Personally, Bill Richardson would be best. He has the demeanor and the experience. Plus it feels better having a Secretary of State that can speak more than one language!

This information should never have been leaked to the press. If she agrees to the position or not Obama looks needy. If she gets the position, it would be Hillary vs. Obama in political duels for the next 4 years.

Just make her go away! Please! How about THAT for a CHANGE!

!!!! ATTENTION ALL POSTERS!!!!

Anybody posting as "3strikes" or a related form, is a paid, RNC poster. The posts you read here are on several other blogs, as well.

IGNOE "3strikes"!!!

Hillary as Secretary of State+excellent idea. As far as putting the Republicans in the cabiner, well..look where they have gotten us now..reaching across the aisle and working together are not the same as putting them back in commanding positions. Work with them, consider their opinions, but don't give them power.

If Hillary accepts the SOS position, Condi Rice can watch and learn how you're supposed to handle the position!!!

Hillary is very intelligent, measured and well known and respected around the world. She will bring a level of competence and trust to the position of Secretary of State and help to restore the image of our country. She is tough, strong and articulate and will not only represent the positions of the US and our new president, but she will advise him wisely and honestly.

This is an excellent choice.

She needs to wait until they know what position she will be offered before she says anything. That's what Obama will do too.

Hillary will be an excellent choice for Obama's administration.

anonymous in Big D November 14th, 2008 1:42 pm ET
If she was as smart of a person as I once thought, she would give NOBAMA a "special finger" and tell him where to go! I wouldn't go near than man as I do NOT trust him one iota!
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At the person that complains that Obama has to surround himself with people. All PRESIDENTS do this and that includes Bush.

Please update yourself on policital history before making yourself look stupid.

"WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW" makes fun of Obama's approach of surrounding himself with capable people, then learning from them.

Perhaps he would prefer W's approach of:

A) Surrounding himself with fools and learning from them.

B) Not listening to the few smart people that did surround him (i.e. Powell, Generals that he subsequently axed, etc...)

The only thing that could make our pick for President even better would be to name Hillary to his cabinet !!! What an accomplished and educated leader who could help get us out of the mess that President Bush will be leaving all of us !!! GO HILLARY !!!!

Hillary for SoH, Powell for SoD, Buffet for SoT(eh, he won,t fill out application) Richardson for SoS, Willie Walliams for SoHD, McCain for SoVA All great choices

Change you can believe in.

Back to the Clinton Adminstration.
Back to the Carter Administration.

Obama has no idea what to do.

FOR THOSE HRC HATERS, REMEMBER SHE GOT 18 MILLION VOTES. SHE WOULD MAKE AN EXCELLENT SECRETARY OF STATE. AS SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN TO OVER 40 COUNTRIES THUS FAR, BELIEVE ME WHEN I SAY THAT SHE IS BELOVED AND RESPECTED ALL OVER WORLD.

"LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!
THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS ELECT OBAMA AS PRESIDENT AND OBAMA HAS TO SURROUND HIMSELF WITH STAFF TO TEACH HIM WHAT TO DO!!!!!!
GOOD GOING OBAMA SUPPORTERS!!!!!!"

Smart Presidents do surround themselves with well experienced people...not to teach, but to advise.....that's the norm. Have you just started following politics this week? This is standard, unless you're George Bush and hire all of your buddies....look where that left us.

With Obama's educational background, he doesn't need to be taught. He knows very well how the government works.

Change is about having nothing that resembles the Bush/Cheney administration and its policies. We don't expect Obama to give birth to people so that noone comes from a previous administration! Bill Clinton's team was outstanding!

Quite sure hilLIARy is angling for a hjgh level position. Personally I advocate retirement.

This will be an easy transition into the presidency in 2016 because we know Obama will have our best interest but I'm not sure the hatchet job Bush did can be cleaned up in eight years. It might take sixteen!

Go Obama '12
Hilary '16

hey 'welcome to the obama show', that is what every new president-elect does....select staff to surround them. have you not been paying attention to ANY election before this one??

all the hate mongering republican conservativestell the democrats what to do is funny they do not know wht they lost because of their hate mongering ways

This laughable. This is better than SNL.

Hillay would make a great SoS but she's needed in the Senate. Ted Kennedy is not going to live forever. She can exert her influence more
effectively in the Senate as that body must approve all treaties, etc.
Remember?

Hillary is a brillant woman, and may well have defeated Obama had she not been dragging that big anchor behind her. I did not want Bill Clinton to be president again. Bill couldn't keep his mouth shut or himself from the limelight.

@ 3strikes...

You are constantly spewing so much hate. I pity you.

It should be President Hillary Clinton, not this Obama wannabe.

Pat Owen> Give it up. Why all the men vs. women baloney? I'm a woman and I can't stand Hillary. Obama needs to tell her "thanks, but no thanks". especially since she is the one who started all the William Ayers nonsense.

As an Obama supporter from day one, I was a little shocked of how she handle her campaign with those ridiculous ads, but she did a good job after she lost the primaries.
She's capable for the job. Hire her... Or maybe Bill Richardson... Let's bring world's respect back.

is this the change o'bama was talking about? seems like more of the same with all the garbage the clintons will bring to his "new" approach! as a republican all i can say is YES !!!!!

Like Chuck said – Hillary as SOS and Bill as Supreme Court Justice. I've got my pooper-scooper ready!

She would be a very capable Secretary of State. Not since the first one Thomas Jefferson, would there be so much fanfare and service with great and regal dignity.

Senator Hillary Clinton name already known around the world is the Best First Lady. If she take the job as Secretary of State the rest of the world will be more peacefull, Safe, and live with happier live. God bless her and her family and the best of luck.

Fellow Americans, please lets give peace a chance, lets put the past behind us and move forward. Let us stop inciting fears or speculating rumors where there is really nothing. We all need one another to salvage what makes us unique in the world.

Hillary would be perfect as SoS. She's respected throughout the world and is intelligent as well as experienced.

HEY OBAMA SUPPORTERS,

DID YOU REALIZE THAT OBAMA STILL HAS TO SHOW PROOF BY DECEMBER 1ST THAT HE IS AN AMERICAN CITIZEN.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IF I SAID HE WAS BORN IN KENYA LIKE THE REST OF HIS FAMILY????

GET READY!!!!!!!!!

YOU SURE WASTED ALOT OF MONEY ON HIM!!!!!!!!!!!

WOW...Hilary will be powerful, knowledgeable , and respected . She has decades of experience in international law, politics, and knows all the government leaders already.

I am just so glad the cult church avon lady has no say in any official capacity. Striking comparison !!!

Die hard dems are crazy.

voted into office the most inexperience candidate in us history. nice move. just go on oprah and you will get elected. too many blind sheep

How I wish Mrs. Clinton take the Health Care(insurance) thing for the uninsured. She will be best suited for the job. She has deep knowledge of the issue for a long time.

I THINK ON 1/21/09 OBAMA WILL HAVE TO LEARN TO TAKE THE HEAT AND HIS PERSONAL DIPLOMACY IS SET FOR A REAL DOSE OF REALITY. AS FAR AS THE LIBERAL NAZI'S THAT SUPPORT OBAMA YOU NOT VERY LIBERAL AT ALL.
REAL DEMOCRATS WILL WATCH AND IN 3 1/2 YRS, WE WILL BE BACK FOR OUR SWEET VINDICATION. HILLARY MAY NOT BE PERFECT BUT SHE'S NOT STUPID ENOUGH TO WORK HER BUTT OFF FOR OBAMA AND THEN GET A SHIVE FROM THAT CHICAGO BS ARTIST.

2012

I like her. I like her experience, I like her attitude. I might not want her over for dinner, but i sure as hell want her working for me. She's very aggressive, determined and sharp minded.

I voted for Obama in the primaries, but I liked both candidates.

They are both good for the country. (its funny to hear people that think she should decline to serve the country out of spite... the soap opera crowd that claim they care about the country yet would rather see a less qualified person get the job so they can act all self-righteous)

To most people, the elections are just about winning. They get so caught up in it, they can't see the forest through the trees.

GO TEAM OF RIVALS!!

EVERYONE RELAX!!!!! He's not even president yet....give him a little time!

How about Hillary spends a little time focusing on the job she already has. She has used NY for her own benefit and only does things that will help her get further ahead. She doesn't care about the state she's supposed to represent. If she became secretary of state, she would only use it to increase her odds of a successful run in 2012. I sure hope she doesn't get the position, I fear the thought of her as president, and wish she would leave NY and let someone who actually cares take her spot.

This woman will do nothing but piss off other world leaders with her arrogance and contempt. Brilliant choice if you want this to be a 4-year adminsitration.

Obama should cross the party line and select Palin because she don’t know nothing and what ever Obama say she will do
then
Hillary 2012

Hillary Clinton is NOT going to be in Obama's cabinet.
The meeting took place as a favor to Hillary in order to get her name back into circulation. Obama has been the whole story since election night and Hillary was feeling left out.
Barack Obama's meeting with Hillary has now put her name back into circulation and she is purring like a cheshire cat. meow.meow.

To - GA for Obama November 14th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Don't blame me- IDIOT! You can't run against an incumbent president! Hillary will run in 2016!

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Oh yes we can !!

You just sit back and WATCH her run in 2012!!!!!

And she will beat him then, because expectations of Obama's goals are so high that he will look like a failure.

I'm not a Hillary supporter, but if she can put her knives away and support the country and Barack, I'm all for her.

Barack is the leader, and he's not a dumb man. If these two can come together, why can't we? Let's give them the benefit of the doubt.

Any position in President Elect Obama's cabinet for Hillary would be fine. By the way...a big thanks to all the Republican supporters of Palin. Thanks for convincing me to vote for Obama and thanks for proving that Senator John McCain was manipulated by the FAR RIGHT...By the way REVOLUTION and Rockford...sounds like sour grapes. Considering you lost by over 8,000,000 votes you should be a bit more humble.

I GUARANTEE YOU THIS IS ON THE JOB TRAINING FOR OBAMA.

HE BETTER PICK HILLARY SO HE CAN GET SOME EDUCATION!!!!!!

DON'T RELY ON REID OR PELOSI. THEY ARE TRYING TO BANKRUPT THE COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!

This is simply great political drama. Obama know's exactly what he's doing and HRC is playing her role very well I might add. Gotta love this stuff.

Wisely put Hillary.

Hillary 2016

It would be tough to lose Hillary to the Obama administration, but America needs and deserves the very best – and that is Hillary Clinton.

While I think Hillary is well qualified for any cabinet post, I believe she will decline any offer. She is well positioned in the Senate and will become a committee chair within the next year. In the Senate, Hillary can be her own boss; this is where Hillary can build her power base and a great Kennedy-like reputation while not being subject to anyone's policy strategy.

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!

THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS ELECT OBAMA AS PRESIDENT AND OBAMA HAS TO SURROUND HIMSELF WITH STAFF TO TEACH HIM WHAT TO DO!!!!!!

GOOD GOING OBAMA SUPPORTERS!!!!!!

Hillary isn't far and away the best candidate for Secretary of State although she is worthy of mention.

Bill Clinton remains in the shadows and having him with unfettered access to world stage events doesn't strike me as a smart thing to do. When you need Bill internationally, brief him and then deploy him.

Let Hillary stay in the Senate and build a legacy there. She can be the next Ted Kennedy.

Hilliary should be Secretary of Health--her failed efforts at reforming health care in the Clinton administration give her a very broad base of information and a jump start on implementation based on lessons learned.

Great Idea as Secretary of State. Anything to get her out of this country!

Better her than John Kerry.

I think she'd be great for Health and Human Services. If a nation as great as this can't take care of all its people, then it needs to reevaluate its priorities. Eisenhower warned a long time ago of the growing power of the military-industrial complex. Well, here it is and it needs to get knocked down a few pegs. As far as still being able to defend ourselves, we should be more than able to do that.

This would be a risky move in my eyes.I like Hillary,but part of me can't trust her.

Secretary of State would be fantastic for her. Obama needs to bring in some moderates too though. Even McCain as a cabinet member would be interesting. No Palin though, that woman is trapped in the past.

Senator Clinton will have a cabinet position....don't know what it is, but she will be chosen for Obamas cabinet.

I agree-she should replace that windbag Harry Reid as President of the Senate. Use her abilities and knowledge there, to help all of us. Maybe she can someone replace Pelosi as well. That woman makes me ashamed to be a Democrat...IMPEACH, Nancy, can you hear us screaming?

HINT: THERE NEVER WERE ANY PUMAs. IT WAS JUST REPUBLICANS IN DEMOCRATS' CLOTHING.

To all knuckle heads out there that think that because Obama is going to bring change to this country he should not hire any DC insiders i.e. Hillary, etc... here's some news for you: Obama is the Commander-in-Chief. His staff reports to him and follow his directives. That's the change we're talking about. He should have people that have experience and are willing to work with him.

Senator Clinton would make a fantastic Secretary of State. I hope President Elect Obama is more serious about this consideration than was given Clinton during the VP pic.

Hillary–Do not get involved with Obama–He will soon be seen for what he really is,a media pumped up nothing,he's said nothing,he's done nothing vary well.The balloon will pop,and blow up in your face ,soon.

So Obama's definition of "Change" is reinstating the Clinton White House.
I want to see him fill out the job application he's requiring the new people to fill out. Make it public.

Of course she is qualified, please is he any more qualified to be President, wake up people and give all of the hating up........Obama would be a very wise man to have her in his cabinet, she is very impressive, if you would set aside the fact that she is married to Bill she has had a tremendous career and many who have known and worked with her say she should have been president before Bill. Give her a chance to be her "own"........I

She won't accept it, pride won't allow her to afer all Hillary wants to be president. I really don't care what the outcome is however my concern is Bill I don't want him with his hands into to much. Barack think long and hard before you decide which I know you will.

If Obama has Hillary anywhere near his administration he had better watch his back ! Her name may be well known worldwide....(duh !–ex-first lady !...) but she is also very, very unpopular and it has nothing to do with her being a woman ! It's time for women in higher offices, but the right women....not just any woman for the sake of getting them in !!

Oh let's not go down this Hillary lane again. We have had almost two years of fighting. Let's all just get along, and look forward to the new administration.

McCain conceded right away and says he will help anyway he can, I like that attitude because it's good for the country.

I agree with you, "Where's the Change?" Obama made everybody feel so warm and fuzzy inside by saying he would be bipartisan. Now he's got Rahm Emanuel and, possibly, Hillary Clinton, two of the most bitter partisan politicians out there. Who's next, Keith Olbermann as press secretary?

obama has some very intelligent people to choose from, hillary is certainly one of them.

Where are all the PUMAs?

Hillary would be a great Sec of State. As for McCain from an earlier post, forget Sec of Defense. I think he would happily take Sec of the Navy. That would be perfect.

Hillary never takes a back seat to anything and the no-drama administration will be filled with drama. I don't think she's a good choice. She'll cause enough drama in Congress. What is Barack thinking.

how much you all worship this joke of a woman! lol

Well since 'some people' think that Sarah Palin is smart enough to be President ??!! And since Hillary is probably four times as smart as Sarah. I think Hillary would be an excellent choice.

I wanted to comment on the Obama/McCain meeting:

I respect for Senator McCain so much that I had to vote for him even though my philosophy aligns with the Dems a little more.

If Obama brings McCain in his cabinet, I would be the first to admit I was wrong about Obama. That would show so much unity and be a win-win for both Obama and McCain.

That would be a happy day for McCain lovers everywhere in both parties.

Secretary of State is a good match for Hillary’s skills and putting her in that position would go far to solidify Democrat party unity in the two houses. Universal health care is about to go through dramatic changes very quickly and these changes are just too important to have Hillary responsible for it. Sure she has very good ideas, but she tends to be an idealist, lacking the pragmatic, diplomatic skills required to actually get something accomplished. She failed miserably in her first attempt under president Clinton and I was not impressed with her and Pres. Clinton blaming the republicans for her failure. Dashael would be much more effective in the role as Sec of Health and Human services.

In a time when everyone is so pleased with the outcome, well most of us, Hillary's name crops up to usher in more drama. I hope Barack grows eyes in his back, he'll need it with Hillary. She can't be trusted and she's not loyal.

Now she'll get the creds for her "non-existing foreign experience, which she needs to make a run for 2012. What is Barack thinking?

Oh well, the euphoria was nice while it lasted.

@ "Where's the Change?"

It's trickling into rich Republican pockets thru the bailout and lobbyists.

Nobody's fooled by your nonsense by the way. You can't claim that Obama picking leaders of either party is a failure to make change. Would you rather he picked someone nobody had ever heard of to be SoS or SoD?

I really believe that Obama will make the right choices for his administration. People who are knowledgeable, experienced and willing to serve ALL of the American people.
What amazes me is all of the mean spirited, ignorant, hateful, sexist, and dare I say racist people who blog all these nasty comments about the man when he hasn't even taken office yet. The election was 10 days ago. It was a fair and honest win (unlike the 2000 election). GET OVER IT ALREADY!!!!
This country is in trouble. I'm sure you all know someone who has lost their job, their home, or their lives in what most of us feel is a war we did not want to venture into. While some of you may have deluded yourselves into thinking we are ok, that the present administration has done a great job, and that we actually wanted another 4 years of this madness, the American voters declared last Tuesday that they did not agree.
Give the man a chance to choose the people he feels will help him serve the American people best and then give him time to do his job. CHANGE has come people. Deal with it.

Hillary,

The world's understanding of our positions and perspectives needs some cleaning up. You could certainly hold, instinctively, to Obama's linesl Your two positions have ebbed and flowed quite directly.

The Cabinet's Secretary of State would be ideal in many ways. You would bring it the grace and gravitas it needs a well as the human toucfh it's been missing for some years. Otherwise, you would be ideal for the Supreme Court.

Sure you have considered these potential honors. Your country needs you, the peace movement needs you. It's quite a responsibility, but I'm sure you could meet the challenges with head-on gusto.

Please do!

Hillary would be fine. What won't be fine is the continuation of this idiot Bush administration. Where is the driver of the bus? I vote that Obama just go ahead and take the reins. Otherwise, we will sink even further in the slime over the next two months. HURRY OBAMA!

If she was as smart of a person as I once thought, she would give NOBAMA a "special finger" and tell him where to go! I wouldn't go near than man as I do NOT trust him one iota!

She Should Stay In The Senate. She Could Do More There.

Hillary should replace Harry Reid as Senate Majority Leader.

THIS IS NOT A SARAH PALIN ARTICLE. COME ON!!!!! THE WITHDRAWAL IS KILLING ME!!!!

i think it would great to have hilary clinton as secretary of state the reason is she is smart and articulate and would do a great job better then sarah palin i think she would make a great presidential candidate in 2012

Hillary is much too weak to even be considered as SOS. Is she going to cry when she can't get her way with other countries?

If BO is really considering this cry-baby for SOS, then it adds credance to the GOP's talking points that he is "not ready to lead".

Calgon take me away.

Where is the change. Looks like Obama is Clinton II, this is not what he promised and I want my vote back, get ready for the disappointments!

I'm so happy that there is so much interest in it too. It means less Palin in the news.

And for those of you that keep whining about change, I think you are missing the point. What do you want our new president to do? Just hire on some no name and see what happens? Well all know how well that went with McCain's campaign. The notion of change does not so much mean that there will be a bunch of new faces, but rather gathering a team of people that are strong and savvy enough to move Washington in a better direction.

I was never a supporter of Clinton's presidential campaign, but I think she would be a fine choice for Secretary of State.

Reverse the course. Would Hillary have done the same to Obama?

@ kcmookie

The PUMAs? Oooooh, you mean the Republicans that were faking they were disgruntled Democrat Clinton supporters to sow dissension in the democratic party and anger women in the party over sexism in the primaries so that when McCain introduced Palin, they'd have stars in their eyes? Yeah, I think they're probably being kicked like that poor little kitty in the video on CNN's homepage.

I thought her big thing for the past 20 years (or longer) was healthcare reform. Why wouldn't she be more suited for Secretary of Health and
Human Services?

I hope she considers playing some role in the administration. However, I really hope she is not vying for Secy. of State. With Kerry and Richardson having desires, this will further complicate matters and possibly result in bad blood in the Democratic party. Kerry would be suited and also speaks multiple languages, but I find him a bit dull. I dont like the idea of Barack Obama having to pay people back with favours for supporting his candidacy, but I'll say this though: Kerry gave him a national platform at the 2004 Democratic Convention and was one of the first high profile Dem to endorse him. So I kind of feel like......(here it comes)...at the risk of contradicting myself.... he owes him. So that's my take on the issue. I hope Gov. Richardson doesnt have really high hopes for the post, because this could heart-wrenching if things go really sour. Well, may the best person win.

IS she even qualified to be SOS?

I like Hillary, but there's too much of conflict of interests here. It's a great gesture to offer to someone who gracefully supported you, however is this the right choice to move his agenda forward without having to constantly look over your shoulder at someone who felt she was the chosen one.

Some of the people on these comment boards are so ignorant about politics! The Hillary "haters" are really ignorant.

Please Hillary, GO AWAY and take BILLY wit ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wonder if BO will be able to keep her in check?

A typical politician's approach from Hillari.

Bill Richardson for Secretary of State. In these times we need someone with diplomatic experience.

I hope Obama doesn't bite off more than he can chew.
I just don't trust her for some strange reason. She is so moody, if they make her mad-The world will know!

Obama is so smart! What better way to guarantee your re-election in 2012 than to have your two strongest competitors in this election work for you!

Hiliary, I hope that President Elect will appoint you to some office of his cabinet; I think that you will be a great access to the presidency.

katiec – The SOS hasn't been female for the last 8 years. Colin Powel was SOS before Condi.

cj
Oklahoma
I agree with others how about Hillary for healthcare and Colin Powell for Sec. of State. This would give both of them some thing they are in to, and would give American the best for each area.

On another note I do think that Powell would be a better secretary of state and Hillary should instead head up implementing Obama's plans for healthcare reform.

I think it is just talk. I don't think he is going to pick her and I don't think she wants that position. I think it is still between Kerry and Richards.

i think mrs clinton will make a great sec of state.she is strong and has her own mund unlike the present sec srate will not be dominated by the admin. president obama will benefit from her advise.the rhetoric during te primaries are all gone that is politics.

GIVE IT A REST CNN, WE WILL FIND OUT IN TIME. YESTERDAY CNN ALL YOU COULD TALK ABOUT WAS MRS. PALIN PLEASE ENOUGH DON'T YOU HAVE BETTER NEWS TO REPORT.

Love her, hate her, or just don't care, Hillary has been fairly consistent in the Senate in support for our troops and their funding. I tend to believe it's genuine and not just politics, since it would have been easy to have used the issue to distance herself from the Republicans. Obama has already demonstrated with Biden and Emmanuel that he's not going to stray from the Democrats' A-list, so she's probably the best choice available from the people he's willing to consider.

Hillary is a perfect fit . She is smart , knowledgable ,well respected and a great thinker . Say yes Hillary. Barack please ask her. You GO Girl.

I like how Obama thinks, he surrounds himself with people who will test him and make him think so that he can wiegh all of the variables before making a decision rather than staffing up with a bunch of yes men. He isn't as arrogant as some like to think and this tells me that he wants to get things done right. I really do wish him the very best.

Should she be selected, you can forget about hearing any news about Joe Biden. This will be the Obama-Clinton ticket, just the way the mainstream media wanted it. Why? I don't know, but before Biden was chosen as vice president, she was constantly on the news even though it was clear she would not be Obama's running mate.

Sarah Palin has gotten more coverage than Joe Biden since the election and now this. Speculation that has turned into reporting the news. Not reporting what has happened but reporting what hasn't happened yet or may not even happen,preemptive reporting one might call it.

I hope the media lives up to their responsibility and proves me wrong.

REVOLUTION, NOBODY LIKES YOU. YOU ARE PITIFUL. HILLARY GETS 18 MILLION VOTES AND WHAT DID YOU GET? I AND MILLIONS OF US DO NOT LIKE YOU SO GO CRY TO YOURSELF.

As for Hillary accepting OBAMA "THE CLOWN'S" position any position for that matter will be a bad idea. She should have been the President and he should have been Oh! "NOTHING". But leave it to America to choose the wrong person for the job. SO LET HIM GOVERN ALL HIS OWN. WE WILL WAIT FOR HILLARY IN 2012.

WE ARE WAITING!

She has great ideas. She is a very intellegent woman. I think it will be a good fit. It's about getting a dream team of smart people who are critical thinkers to help the president and help improve this nation.

Hillary Clinton a Sec. of State would be brilliant! Hopefully, she will be asked and accept.

HOPE TRUMPED FEAR & HATE!

Hillary Clinton is a smart, competent politician who knows better than to give into speculation. She will be a vital part of Obama's administration no matter which leadership role she takes.

Intelligence has returned to America. Thank God.

What people need from Obama is his leadership and ability to mobilize his team of highly skilled and experience people to run the country.

The leader may not have all the skill sets in each department. Obama may be best in education though.... I can see that he has good foresight on people who can contribute.

Since he represents Dems party, he can't run away from Clinton's former staffs. I don't think his admin is a recycled admin but with his directions of chenge, this team will work as a new team.

Go Hillary! I think she would be a great secretary of state!

I believe the ball is in Hillary's court. She would be a great cabinet member, but she is also a great Senator. I'd be happy either way!

Gary, let's not mention her name anymore lest we tempt CNN to put up another story about "her".

Anyone would not want to see Hilary in Obam's cabinet are nuts.

This woman is smart!!! Stop being such haters and accept the fact that changes are coming and she will be a part of that change !!!!

Go Hilary !!

I am sure that Obama owns people for their support; auto companies, media , financial institutions yadda yadda. Every one of these guys has to pay somebody. You dont spend 700 million on a campaign to get elected for a 400k job without having to grease somebody.

Right now look whose getting the money! Obama using retreads from the Clinton administration. Clinton2 ! Nothing got done then and now it will be much the same. I hope i am wrong. Go Nader! just kidding

After the horrible things she said about President Obama not being fit to lead but her and John McCain were!

The sourgrapes of the votes.

**Sickening...President Bill Clinton probably cut a deal for her and is cashing in the cards.

NO HILLARY..........NO WAY!

Democrats should graciously accept this rewarding gift.

Would love to see Hillary as Senate Majority Leader.... Richardson as Sect. of State...his vast diplomatic experience and Latino Representative which will even be of more importance in 2012.

Now IF Hillary is made Sect. of State she would have a leg up to the Vice Presidency . Doubt Joe Biden, who we love, will run with Obama for a second term.

Obama believes in keeping his friends close and his enemies closer. ha ha I love it. Probably gona offer Mcaine something too, probably why they're meeting Monday.

HILLARY CLINTON AGAIN AND AS ALWAYS IS POLITICALLY CORRECT IN HER RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS. ADDING TO THAT HILLARY CLINTON IS THE BEST QUALIFIED FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.

And Palin as comic relief. Only if she were funny and not just stupid.

Hillary as Secretary of State and Bill as Supreme Court Justice. The Republicans will be throwing themselves off bridges.

If my understanding is correct, she can't run against him in '12 if she is working in his admin. Thus it would be 2016 before she could run. She won't accept the post if it is offered to her, just based on that. It would curtail her own run for the big chair. I think Bill Clinton would be better as a Sec. of State, but THAT would be awkward.

What I'm wondering is, why all the talk about Senator Clinton, when President Clinton remains our country's foremost diplomat? To waste those skills b/c of his domestic baggage, such as it is, would be most unfortuntate.

I think she would be a great pick for the cabinet. Specifically Attorney General or Homeland Security

I hope she says "yes" She will be perfact for the job.

I like her for SOS – but HHS would be a better fit. We need experience in SOS and attending previous dinners doesn't quite cut it. She is excellent on health issues.

You hateful little Obamite scum make me sick with your spiteful comments. I have taken the attitude of wait and see if Obama keeps his promise on tax cuts and uniting the country by governing from the middle. I did not vote for him but, as an American, I hope he suceeds. If you were decent people, you would be considerate of the other 57 million of us. Winning does not make you right. It means that you won the contest of ideas this time around. Grow up or else your hate will drive more people away from Obama.

I hope she does get the spot of Secretary of State.

Hillary would make a great Secretary of State!

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton!

She gets my ok for Justice Department,but only if she promises to send criminals caught for treason and high crimes in the present administration to a real jail.

it's obama's decision, and no one elses, he'll do what's right and he'll do it in his own time, enogh, already

At least she see's the storm that is coming and knows to stay clear.

It Shows That Obama is Picking the Smartest People for His Administration....Hillary Will Make A Great SOS....

I understand that Pres-Elect Obama is trying to make things right in the White House but blacks or African-Americans are feeling disenfranchised now. I know you cant make everyone happy but some people in his cabinet need to be African American or black. The minorities played a big role in getting him elected and he shouldnt cast us out now. White people are not the only ones who voted for him. It was a joint effort. So someone needs to say what blacks or African Americans are thinking now.

What gets to me is all those saying "this is not change" – what do they want, a bunch of unknowns and untested people– is that supposed to be "change"? Change means change of policy not people– you need the best and the brightest who can implement change....Sen Clinton might also be useful in taming Nancy Pelosi--–men have to tread carefully lest they be accused of being ungallant or worse,,,,

I am happy about it. I hope he does it!

As someone said- yes, give it to the sell out Colin Powell.

Wasn't Obama promising change?? More Washington insiders. Glad I didn't vote for him.

Hillary 2012. Start donating PUMAs.

I hope he does NOT pick Hillary for Secretary of State. Not that I have anything against her; I just think there are better choices out there. I could definitely see her as a Supreme Court justice, however.

She would be a great Secretary of State because she already knows most foreign leaders, she's even on a first name basis with some. For those of you who still don't get why Obama would choose people who disagree with him, it's because really smart people like to surround themselves with people who are equally as smart or smarter and who challenge them. Only morons surround themselves with stupid people and yes-men to make themselves look smart.

Please no more of the Clintons,no more sweet deals with China,sending our tech jobs to India,Nafta,unlimited insourcing jobs to take my job,and the list of crimes and lies she has told.

She would make an excellent Sec of State but is also needed in the Senate. The other contenders such as Kerry and Richardson do not excite much. Powell should be used in Education – that would be a brilliant move. As for McCain, no way should he be anywhere near Defense other than as an adviser. He may have some good things to offer in Immigration but given the very poor judgement he showed in choosing "Eliza Knowlittle" as his VP running mate, I would be cautious of him in any capacity requiring thoughtful judgement.

End the speculation: relax and watch it unfold instead of taking sides, and creating potentail controversy. Just be happy that people are talking and giving input which is what voters have been calling for for years.

Make it happen!

Wonderful that Obama is clearly demonstrating his reponsiveness
to the choices of the people..this is part of what makes him great.
Hilary would be a great S.O.S and McCain should be in a newly created cabinet post " Bi-Partisan PoliticalPolicy" ,, He may even to
bring good frien Joe L. into this... I am loving how this is shaping up HOPE !

Suddenly "change" is looking like the usual suspects. Please, Obama, do not let it be the same old party hacks! The old ways and old parties are not working.

I don't mind if Hillary becomes Sec of State, but she needs to mind her manners and keep control of Bill.

Hillary should be the Head of the Senate. That is where i believe she will be more beneficial and effective. Reid is too soft for me. Hillary can easily take charge. The best condidate for Secretary of State is John Kerry.

I love it. All of my Democrat Obamabot friends are completely confused about this. They support Obama, they have to they are Obamabots right? But they are upset he is considering Hillary and John for his cabinet.

This is NOT the Change they wanted, or so they said. It is the same administration, just a change from Republican to Democrat. Which isn't a bad thing, but not the revolution they were expecting.

See you all in 2012!!!

Hillary 2012, Change we really, really can believe in

Yes We Can, Yes We Will, Because Hope is Still Alive....Hillary 2012

Senator Obama,

Have John Kerry be Secretary of State.
Have Hillary be in charge of Health and Human Services (if she wants a Cabinet position). Hillary doesn't understand diplomacy. She laughs at you for thinking diplomacy works. Kerry is better at diplomacy and more in tune w/ your policy. We want a consistent message sending out to the world. If we are for diplomacy, and they want war, we have a stronger ground for war and we have more allies. If we are blustery, like Bush, we have less ground for war and we have less allies. This is a very important decision at this time. I personally don't think Hillary would be a good choice for Secretary of State, but the decision is yours, of course.

Hillary is not preparing for a 2012 run. Just stop that nonsense. Unity, remember? And for those of you whining about change, you'll get it. For one instance, remember her health care proposals from years ago? Maybe now they'll be realized.

The reason this was "leaked" is because the Obama peeps wanted to gauge public reaction. I think it's been largely positive.

It's a good things "we" voted for all of this change in Washington. I seem to remember Obama stating that the same old Washington won't work.... Yet what does he turn around and do once he gets there? He hires either extreme loyalists, Chicago Cronies or Clinton repeats....

Good job!

He should just cut her a check for her campaign debt and let her go back to the senate.

Please, Hillary–say yes!

I will be one happy lady if you're Secretary of State.

You go girl!!

“Afghan girl begs for bread, prays for help” CNN Story

You need a WOMAN – a "different face" that gives hope to the WORLD

Hillary – do it!!!

I think you all are in for a rude awaking. Hillary is a great women, just you men are aagainst any women that does anything. You men sure have put us in a great mess. Maybe it is time for the women to take over. Obama needs all the help he can get. This thing is just starting, our country is going to be like a third world country. Just wait and see.

I was hoping Hillary would be placed over healthcare, however, P.E. Obama has all the info and will make an excellent decision as to how best utilize Hillary's talents for the prosperity of the nation. So far, his judgment has been excellent and I'm willing to give a little trust here.

I would rather see Hillary as either Attorney General or Health and Human Services Secretary. She would be so at home seeing how she introduced the idea of Universal Health Care.

On the other hand I don't think the U.S. will see that promise fulfilled due to the deficit and the economy so Go Hillary....you will succeed at whatever you do!

Laura, Boston

Bad idea. I think Obama is too worried about pleasing too many people.

I'm not sure that Hillary (whom I admire greatly) has the personality necessary to head this department. I'd think that a strident,dominate personality like hers would be best suited on the senate floor,where it would serve her well(along with her clout if any arm twisting is needed) to get the job(s) done!Also....,I 'm not so sure that Barack Obama would be best served having her working so closely with his cabinet.

Why would she want to get involved?

Here kitty, kitty, kitty....

Where are all the PUMA's at now?

I thought you guys were going to ruin things for Obama?

I am just pretty impressed with the choices President Elect Obama has made so far. You can see the thought process he is putting into each decision.

I believe Colin Powell is a better choice for SOS, Hillary is a better choice for universal healthcare.

@Where's the Change??

Chill why don't you? Obama got this. He is just beginning. You people are so inpatient. Rome was not built in a day and it did not take 1 day for this economy to get in the shape it's in.

Senator Clinton will be on anybody's short list. She is one of a kind and a triumph for a lot of American women. Whether she'll be a senator or a cabinet member, I'll think she'll always stand up for what she believes. My plan though is to sit tight and enjoy the ride. Popcorn can be arranged while I wait for the host to signal when the party is starting.

SOS could be Sen. Clinton's entry into the Obama Administration and set her up to run as Vice President in 2012 then President in 2016.

Don't blame me- IDIOT! You can't run against an incumbent president! Hillary will run in 2016!

I hope she was offered and i hope she says yes.

I am elated that Hillary is being considered for Secretary of State, and if Obama is SMART he will hire her. At this juncture, Obama NEEDS her...because Hillary is the only one who can bring about REAL CHANGE! Hillary is what this country needs right now at this very moment.

Jeez Revolution, get a life! 18,000,000 people voted for her and you say nobody likes her? She campaigned more and harder for the nominee than any runner up in US history (and helped deliver the key states of PA and FL) and you say she is only out for herself? Why are you so hateful? You don't think Barack said nasty things about her in the primaries? Then I have a bridge to nowhere to sell you.

All you people whining "that's not change," get a grip. The change we need is not about people and personalities, it's about the new policy direction we need in this country after 8 years of destruction.

President Obama will be the one setting that new policy regardless of who serves in his administration.

Um, didn't she say something similar back in 06? Oh yeah, that's ride, she mentioned she is happy in NY, and wouldn't leave to run for President.

Obama-Clinton what a complicated relationship this is.......

Sec of Health and Human Services for Hillary, please. She likes that, anyway, and I think that it should be her to reform the healthcare.

i don't care for Hillary–too much drama and baggage.

y a w n

That is the role I thought she would fill in the first place. Seems like a natural fit.

Obama may also get Mc Cain in his administration. As SOS? or FM?
He can empower Mc Cain to hunt for Bin Laden since Mc Cain claimed that he knows how to get Bin Laden... hehehe

there aint goin to be any "change" like nobama said, his ushering in a lot of former clinton staffers, thats just goin back to the past, after all that "looking to the future", you nobama democraps should've just vote for hillary, you bunch of nobama idiots. you all just got your simple minds suckered, all 65 million of them. you nobama idiots were complaining about being under the bush admin, how do you morons think the repubs felt under the lying and adultering clinton admin.

Wait and see. there are greater minds than 90% of us bloggers at work here – fun to speculate .... but until you are sitting in the "hot" seat – ya just don't have any idea. I voted who I thought was the most competent leader and now I have to see what comes of it! There are a lot of great names floating around – I'm sure a lot of us are just fascinated by the whole process – maybe cause we feel such a connection - especially when we can voice our opinions so freely

Peace out!

There goes Obama once again bowing to the Clintons!

Foreign policy was never a problem for Hillary Clinton during the primaries. I hope that she stays in the Senate and makes a run in 2016 for the presidency. Unless something happens to her or someone rises up from the ranks, she could win it then.

Hillary Clinton would have made an "outstanding" President and by the way "Revolution" – millions of people "like" her. I hope she does not accept the position. Obama's presidnecy is going to be controversial from start to finish and he needs to be told how to do things. He is not a leader – he is a follower. I would not think Hillary would want to be part what is going to turn out to be a mess. Hope not anyway. She is good on her own.

I don't think Hillary should be SOS, not because she couldn't handle the position, but because she is a woman. Now before everyone jumps on me about that statement, let me explain. Being a woman has nothing to do with her abilities or experience. It's because of the countries she'll have to deal with, Arab and Muslin. She will have the same barriers as Secretary Rice has. The mentality of the middle eastern countries have very little respect for women in general. Forcing them to deal with a woman will not accomplish what the USA needs to get done.

If it wasn't for those countries and their mentalities, I would be 100% behind Hillary.

Hillary Comet coming in 2016

I'm glad to see Obama is considering Hillary and McCain for his administration.For all the problems that America has to deal with , he is going to need some experienced, capable people to help steer us in a better direction
It's time to put emotions in check and get the job done.

.... word`s problems .!!!!

After what was done to her by the Obama campaign, I'm surprised they're on speaking terms.

Hillary for Prez!

Although i've never been a big hillary fan, she would not be bad at State. Her ambitions and need for power and limelight would need to be considered but, she does have the talent, skills and, drive to do the job. Lots of worldwide respect and credibility. So why not, even if it is to shut up that PUMA crowd.

Hillary would be an amazing SOS.

Colin Powell would make a terrible SOS again, look what he did the last time! He's was a puppet! No more puppets in government please!

I think Hillary pick is a good one. She is the iron lady who could contribute to the administration. But as SOS? Emm... may be other position suit her better.

Looks like Obama is adopting Lincoln's method as he mentioned he read his book several times. Obama is an extra-ordinary leader who is democratic in his ruling.

I'd like to see Hillary at least some where in his Cabinet! But I wish all this speculation would stop and they would wait until things are confirmed.

What ??? Are we finally done talking about Sarah Palin ?

Well you don't want Supreme court, so we have to reward you with something! You played an intregal part in making president Obama!

HAIL! HAIL! THE GANGS ALL HERE!!! Let's just do this and get this country BACK on TRACK – and the the WORLD!!! Yes We Can!!

I like any other Obama supporter was really mad at HRC during the primary...but she is one of us and I welcome her in any position our new president decides to put her in. She would do a great job for our party and our country.

It shows Obama wants the best of the best in his administration!!

Hey Hiilary, we may have had a tuff primary.....but the fact is that we love you....yes you are and will be an integral part of the democratic abama administration............. YES WE LOVE U HILLARY!!!

I am a strong supporter of Obama. I think making Hilary Clinton would be a good political move. She is capable of doing the job and this would for sure keep Obama in the White House for 8 years. You have to do what is best for you and your administration and put that personally stuff aside!! Obama will still be running the show!!

WOW all this change is Washington is going to make my head spin. O-man is really shaking up DC, and all the Clinton era politicos are finding there way there, again. Glad to see the more things change..Oh wait they don't

Hasn't she already had her eight years in office? Haven't her and Bill already done enough damage to the economy that we are still feeling the effects of their time in office. December 2003 - Clinton signed NAFTA - the root cause of the current economc meltdown....

At least she got Sarah Palin off the TV for five minutes with this...I hope she does get the job...she would be great.

i trust barack's judgement on who he places in his cabinet and what positions they hold. hillary worked hard in the final months of the election, and i give credit for the wins in ohio and florida to hill and bill. if she would like a cabinet position, then, her and her 18 million supporters would be great addition.

Hillary as Secretary of State is perfect! She deserves the job.

YOU – Hillary – is more newsworthy than that "PA'IN"!! At least you make sense and answer questions properly!!! Could you imagine if Ms. "PA'IN" was being thought to have that position??? Her mouth would be running NON-STOP – about NOTHING – and she will SQUEAK OUT every sentence in a LOOP!!! Jeez!!!

Hillary – whatever decision you make is okay with me. We already elected the next President and the way he picks his cabinet of supporters is going to be well thought through!!!

Mums the word Hillary. Why are they asking her? Obama will be the one to announce it if she is or not. I have a feeling Obama is playing with my emotions again though. I badly want to see her in this position. Haters will poop in their pants.

I think Hillary Clinton will make an oustanding Secretary of State, as long as she does not allow her own ambitions contradict the policies of the new President.

Sounds like she's out.

From the time Clintons refused to drop out of the race, I have no respect to the Clintons!

Hillary as Secretary of State proves she's bored as a Senator and has given up on the White House. She'd have Bill to tag along–kind of like TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE.

It's 1992 all over a gain. Is that the change we voted for?

REVOLUTION...
lol, a little bitter aren't you?
She did receive over 18 million votes in the primary, so I'd like to know where you get that "nobody likes her" comment.
You're not just angry because nobody likes YOU, now are you?

Well said, HRC. I don't know why journalists ask questions they already know the answer to: Of course, HRC is going to be involved in an Obama Administration-and she should!

This was one of her main plank . Now she will have her chances.

I always thought Attorney General suited her better. I think McCain will be the new Secretary Of State..nyuk...nyuk...nyuk.

The media should stop this speculation!!!

She is going to prepare for her 2012 run.

Chill, HRC you're in!

In other words "mum's" the word. No need to speculate – just wait!

I hope VERY much she takes the job.

Madam Secretary, how about that?

"I'm very happy there is so much press attention and interest in transit,"

means

"I'm very happy there is so much press attention and interest in MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!"

its ok hillary everyone likes attention

Hillary is qualified for many positions.
I would like to see the Secretary of State position given to a
qualified man due to the countries we deal with.
Many do not give any respect or importance to women and
think a man "might" progress better with talks and decisions.
I am not a sexist, just reviewing the accomplishments of
these last eight years and there have been very few.

NO HILLARY....

WE WANT CHANGE.

I agree with the Jr. Senator from Ney York...
Let's not get so overwrought about who is being looked at for what. This is a process and it should take time. I think we've all seen what happens when decisions are made in haste and vetting is not done carefully.

Good for her...she did not deny anything either..but not saying anything is allowing Obama to make the announcment if that is what is going to happen.

Dear God, please no!

Clinton for SOS? Perhaps Colin Powell is a better choice.

Hillary Clinton is more suitable on areas related to women or judiciary.

call a press conference and say nothing?...How can I get that kind of press?....Aren't you folks in the press tired of the tease???
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Blue, in red AZ who knows....

If Hillary becomes part of Obama's Staff– especially as Secertary of State, it will be a DREAM come true!! I voted and support Obama all the way but I was originally a hillary supporter being that she is the senator from my home state of New York

She would be my number one choice for sec of state

Oh Hillary... I hope you get an offer for his cabinet. I would love to see you leave your Senate seat for a one and done administration.

My fingers are crossed

Hillary only cares about Hillary. This would be a bad move for Barack

I don't want her as SOS although I think she will be a good job at it. We need HRC as the Sec. ofHealth and Human Services. I believe her and President Obama will bring universal healthcare.

Looks like the "transit" will be to a different position in government.

Thank the media for forcing Hillary back onto us, and Barack. Nobody likes her. She only helped out to salvage her political career. She is the worst, and can't be trusted.

She's a shoe in!