Obama was for change, where's the change. He is turning the page alright, turning it backwards. surrounding himself with the same old washington, some so old they are falling out making their speaches. Where's the new blood, Obama was talking about. Starting from the bottom up.

He sure blew that. All Obama fans are the biggest SUCKERS, I've ever seen. And comparing him to Lincoln, give me a break, Lets see in 4 years who we compare him too.

Bill Richardson is such a bumbling wreck. Sure, give him a position, but not something as important as Secretary of State. Or jsut leave him in New Mexico.

The less Bill Richardson, the better.

I really don’t think this is a wise choice, simply because unlike McCain, Hillary has difficulty being led and being a team player.

With the Clinton's penchant for drama, my fear is that with Clinton's foreign money making activities curtailed because Hillary is SoS, Bill might get bored and start paying attention to other women. If that happens, the Democrats should forget 2010 and 2012.

She seems like the logical choice to me. Good move President Obama.

Obama made the right decision. Hillary deserves this position and will do a tremendous job! What's wrong with hiring people from the Clinton Admin.? It was a good one. ….and don't say it isn't change! Its a good change from the past 8 years!!!! Geez! Obama is a smart man and he will pick the best and smartest people for each Cabinet position..YES, THIS WILL BE CHANGE! DUH!

arrogant – selfcentered – egotistical – selfserving – dishonest – amoral – sense of entitlement – what part of clinton does obama want so much to serve in his cabinet? if he goes through with this appointment he will end up getting what he deserves – a knife in the back!

Why do so many of you think that change can only occur with all new people in positions of national power? After 8 years of a rogue government and incompetence, won't it be great for our people and our national and international goals to finally have people in charge who know what they are doing, and who are actually strong and wise enough to ask questions? Thank goodness government by "Bobble-Head" will soon be over. Obama will be the President, and will not oly set policy but will also get advice on the best policies. He's actually going to listen to others and not rule by "my way or the highway." His cabinet and his appointees will enact his policies of change. Let's all take a deep breath and see how this plays out. There are still many positions to be filled. So far, I think President-Elect Obama is doing a great job. BTW, Hillary is a great choice for Secretary of State.

Time to stop all the loose lips on the Clinton side if she wants this job.

Anyone that runs their mouth will be fired for the next 4 years

I hope she doesn't take it..if she does, she shuts the door on a future run for the presidency until possibly 2016.

Come on Hillary, we do not need you.

Obama is willing to work with anyone is left or not a true american. he wanted real change an gonna b a real bipartisin put rush limbaugh an or sean hanityin the cabint

I don't like this woman, but O must know what he's doing.

President-Elect Obama is doing great job, I trust his judgements.

I Love the Obamas.

May be the next scandle in the white house will b that bubba is with the first lady or obama wit hillary. some plese stand up and save our nation fom this many ya i mean save us from obama

Some people on here are just complete idiots. Obama didn't fool you moron! If getting talented, respected people on his staff fooling you then oh well. He has done a great job putting a staff together. He has now got a team of PROVEN leaders. What did you want him to do hire Joe the carwash guy as his SOS?? Or Jim the Painter as Attorney General?? Maybe you did, but I sure didn't! I wanted to know he was having strong minded, intelligent people around him and that's exactly what he has done.

You people slamming on Senator Clinton – get a life. She is an elected Senator, former First Lady, and is well-respected around the world. Not to mention, she DID receive 18 million votes for President. He's not putting just anybody in his cabinet. So far he's made some pretty darn good choices.

I would like 2 say thank you mr. obama you r on pace to be the worst President we have ever had. I no the drive bye media won't tell the people of this nationthe truth so i will. This is not change the only change is he's black n Cliton wasd white. this man should b arrested for treason. Somebody show the truth about his plan change if change is where we'll allow a hatefull people in power then we just might need a new path. To those who voted for this idoit rember hitler he is just the same dam thing.

Change is right…..12 years backwards.

Oh yeah, Obama's promise of change is really
bringing alot of fresh faces to Washington.
Like WOW…MAN….never heard of all these old
Washington insiders before !!!!!!!
Like I said many months ago. Obama's another
empty suit. Change, my hat !!!

For all of you reps that are so bitter because McCain didnt win, obama is changed he's showing that hes willing to work with anyone !! so go and cry some place else!!!

At least Obama did one thing right…Hillary is soooo much better then Obama.

Oh well, now it's not a total loss.

Go Hillary, You rock!

What the hell is wrong with you people. Its barely two weeks since the election and already you're crying?? Give me a break!!! There have been only 44 presidents, that means there have been only 44 transitions. Therefore, if he needs to pick someone that is still alive who has experience in a transition it is only logical that he would pick someone from the last democratic presidency. This man ran a nearly flawless 22 month battle to get this far. He has demonstrated time and again that he makes decisions with great forthought, forsight, and deliberation. Give the man a chance to get started before you start crying. Or, perhaps you would like a repeat of the last eight years… maybe that would wake you up…..

I was a Hillary supporter in the primary…so let that be known before I make my comment.

But I think it is absolutely ridiculous when anyone questions the motiv behind all of these cabinet selections…you think they are trying to destroy our country? One advise…take your pills. Also, don't question the patriotism of any of the people picked…its stupid to think that anyone that goes through this much scrutiny every day by us would be part of a terrorist group against America. Just look at the comments on this one blog…who would want this for their whole career just to destroy our country?

Now, If you're a bleeding red republican, then you'll complain about anything because you just got it handed to you in every which way this year, but that does not mean that the proposal for change is wrong EVERYTIME….don't just complain because you don't support that party. Take it one policy at a time and make judgements on each one or just join Sean Hannity's crew of hating the left.

Secondly, It is naive to think none of these political figures are cunning, manipulative or conniving, because they all are. It should be our judgement to pick the lesser of two evils and that's been the case since the foundation of this country.

I personally think its a bad move on Hillary to take this job if she plans to run in 2012, but for the credibility of this team…she brings a whole heck of a lot of it.

I think Obama's choices are well-thought out, and will turn out to be just great. All you people who keep saying "change" has gone out the window…. that is silly! The change will come with attitudes and decisions and we are on our way! And this administration will be seen throughout the globe once again as trusted leaders. Halleluia!

Go for it!

Obama and Hillary have the ability to change the world!
If they are able to do so! – even slightly –

…the Republicans will not only be dead in the water but history and world opinion will be stacked against the Republicans for many years to come.

If I were a republican – I would change the name – too much negative branding…THE HISTORY BOOKS WILL NOT BE KIND!

the best to you

Obama never did define his word "change". Seems as tho the public all had their own idea of what "change" meant.
Basically every election is a change. Some people can't think any further than the next buzz word.

All you complaining about change need to get a grip. "Change" is about new policies and a new direction for this country. Sometimes you need to bring in experienced individuals, along with a few new ones, to accomplish that. Obama is making some very tough, but intelligent decisions in selecting his cabinet. Clinton is a great pick for SOS. Give the man a break, he hasn't even started the job yet! Change will come, but it doesn't happen in a couple of weeks.

OBAMA IS BRILLIANT!!!!!

he selects the liar hillary as his secretary of state, removing her from the senate, after 6 months he fires her useless butt because of "her failures to carry out her job as directe by the President (the secretary of state serves at the discresion of the President) this then removes her from the senate, takes her out of politics (and her idiot "husband" as well) for at least three years (or until she carpet bags her way to another state stupid enough to elect her).

like I said Obama is BRILLIANT!!!

Dissenters (i.e. Obama haters)…get a life please! I'm sure you would have preferred 4 more years of "…All Bushed UP" You people have had your heads buried in Rush's behind entirely too long. Go to school, get an education, try critical thinking for a change.

After you get your diploma, you'll then appreciate the intelligence of the Pres Elect. In the meantime, back away from the computer…you'll hurt yourself LMAO

For the people that are so quick to complain about the make up of this cabinet, may I remind you that compared to the past 8 years (heck the past 8 months); the 8 years of the Clinton Administration were very prosperous… Pres. Clinton knew how to reach across the aisle. the beginning was rough (with health care), but he was a smart man that surronded himself with a lot of very smart people; so president-elect Obama is using some of these very people in his cabinet… God bless him; the last thing we need is a huge learning curve when this economy is in the toilet. perhaps the second half of his administration he can tap newer blood; but so far I believe he is just being smart and showing the world he is serious about the issues ahead. so all of you that want to dismiss him; remember he will be our president and he undertands that history will judge him in the end. May God Bless him and May we all do our part of lift this country back up.

Rise America Rise!

I myself ,won't beleive any rumors until there confirmed by an official (Obama Camp) press release regarding, Hillary's SoS nomination! Really doesn't make much sense to waist her talents when we all know Bill Clinton would be the perfect fit. Just my humble opionion.

I do not like Hillary Clinton, but As horrible As the economy is mixed with our destructive international policies, Barack Obama needs to hit the ground running. I think he's bringing on people who can help him change the country in a short period of time. He needs people who know their way around washington

The "Bush bunch" had all the "experience" you could ask for and look where it got us !!!!! The trouble with that bunch is their goal which was to expand America`s sphere of enfluence to the extent it subjugated other countries to our will. The world wasn`t ready to be told what to do by America.

I'll weigh in one more time on this one. In retrospect, appointing Hillary as SOS means that if she accepts this position, she will have to give it her all if she has any desire to run for the Presidency. Obama is smart enough to know this and has probably made a very strategic appointment. If she does a good job, it will enhance Obama for reelection in 2012 and if she fails she will cement the fact that she will never win in 2012 or 2016.
Smart move President elect Obama!

People, LOL, the naysayers saying they have "buyers regret" never voted for Obama in the first place. It's just their latest ploy to be ugly. Ignore them.

Obama is a wise person and he is picking experienced people for his administration. Our country is in economic crisis and we are facing two wars, so we can't afford having fresh faces with no experience for the sake of change. I do believe that Obama will bring change in our political arena by appointing his rival to the highest office, It's change we can really believe in.

I am very pleased to see that Obama has chosen Hillary for SoS. I agree with Abyssinian Lion that Richardson, Hagel and Rice would also be great additions to his government. Some people complain, however, that this is not change. I never expected the President-elect to put political newbies in positions of power. We've already seen how that can lead to disaster. Change comes with a fresh take on policy. President Obama himself is the essence of that change. Surrounding himself with well educated and experienced people who will challenge him rather than go along with the status quo is change I can believe in!

looking like the same old washington to me

*sigh* It's one thing to surround yourself with people who aren't yes men it is another to surround your rivals with thier yes men and try and make sure people are pushing your agenda not the person who your loyal to's agenda.

I'm all for "keeping your political enemies close," but what the heck does Senator "totally obliterate them" Clinton know about diplomacy?

He better get senator Hagel in there.

quote from someone in their parents basement: "How can anyone take this train wreck serious??" You know when you grow up you may have to say such a thing to someone's face.

I guess you didn't get the memo. Obama won – this hate mythology is no longer needed. Why don't we all work towards unity and do away with hate against women.

Change? There's no change. Did people really but that? Sheep. It's a cute campaign slogan. Politicians like to say that but we still have and talk about the same problems year after year. It's the two-party scam.

Dear Hillary Clinton,

Please decline President-Elect Obama's offer. I'll accept whatever lie (I mean excuse) you come up with.

Helen

Have to give credit where due–the more I look at this the better it sounds. I think folks on the left and the right can find something to like here. First, she does have a fair amount of foreign policy knowledge and contacts with foreign leaders. Second, no matter what anyone thinks of her, she has been a surprisingly consistent supporter of our troops. Third, State Secretaries who act independently don't last long, so she will be a team player whether she want to or not. Finally, having her in a high-profile job will force Bill to behave himself and watch what he says and does (at least that's the theory). Obama sounds like a bit of a chess player.

NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NOOOOOOOOO!!!!

This lady is one of a kind. I knew that Obama could not keep her down. She and Bill have a plan I'm sure.

All the people who are giving Obama props for his picks must be crazy ,idiots, or on his payroll.
He is bringing back 95% of the Clinton administration.
If that is the change he was speaking about nobody woulld have voted for him. They would have voted for and been better off with Hillary

@ Where is the change?

They tried and failed at impeaching Clinton. Learn the meaning of the words yo uintend to use before using them.

I'm sorry…I like her and all…but what's with that hair? I mean really. It's like an exaggerated anchorwoman clown wig. Lay off the AquaNet and save the environment lady.

We can only hope that Hillary Clinton is kept far, far away from any power of any kind.

I would be disappointed if this is to be true. My early support to Obama over Hillary during the primary was not because Hillary’s lacking of intelligence/talent but more so because of her divisive personal character. If there was a policy issue that helped me to differentiate Obama from Hillary at the time, it was their stances and attitudes on foreign policy. With these being said, I do believe in the philosophy of “keeping your friends close but keeping your enemies closer” in general, but it is really hard for me to imagine that Hillary is an individual who can/will take order from any one in this planet.

Hillary is the best choice for Secretary of State.

I know 18,000,000 other voters who think so too!

Ex-Obama from 9:56,
I humbly submit this to you for thought.
Obama ran a masterful campaign by doing things others thought he wouldn't do. Most specifically, after the Palin selection, many Dems thought that Obama made a mistake by not selecting Hillary. I, quietly, thought he made a tactical error as the woman vote would possibly move towards Palin.
But dude knows something that we common folk don't, which is why he and his team put together a brilliant strategy to win not only the primary fight (against HRC) but also the General Election.
After those two, I'm willing to give the guy the benefit of the doubt until he makes a mistake. Thus far, the track record has proven to be a winner.

And by the way, HRC is a smart person, has many admirers around the world (even if some of that is directly attributable to her popular husband) and in my opinion has earned the right with her 18 million votes to have a voice somewhere in the next admin. And that is coming from a person who absolutely detested her tactics after February 15, 2008. So, give it a chance and let's see as Obama has been right so far.

Where's the change Obama? Every appointment so far indicates business as usual in DC.
But at least it's a way to get her out of New York not that she understood anything about us anyway.
Maybe his plan is to get her to give up the senate seat, make her S.O.S. then after a few disagreements about who's in charge fire the witch and send her back to Arkansas. Well we can drean anyway.

I thought Obama was Change we can Believe In?

I'm seeing same old, same old… The only good thing is Impeached President Clinton will be back in the spotlight. Let the womanizing begin!

Sec. of State requires quite a bit of travel…

Thank goodness Hillary knows how to duck sniper fire!!

How can anyone take this train wreck serious??

Like they say ….It's better to have your enemy in the tent with you …peeing out …rather than outside …peeing in !!!!

WHERE,S,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,THE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,CHANGE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MR,,,,,,,,,,OBAMA ? ? ?

Dear Jack,

I am hearing a faint voice of reason behind all the bail-out. Your conservative analyst on the new ladies commentary is right. Let the GM boat sink. The union greed and corners cut by GM in the quality of their vehicles has allowed me to vow to never have another GM or Ford product. The government must stop trying to prime a pump where the well is dry. It is wasteful and irresponsible! GM's only hope is to declare bankruptcy and get their entitlements under control and in align with Toyota, Nissan and Honda in their benefits and wage. Why 25 billion dollars given to produce vehicles that no one will buy??? If you want a market and move futher toward communism send us all $20,000 dollar gift cards to GM. Now you might get someone to buy one of those substandard feats of engineering and clear the lots for more of the same. I like this idea better than giving it to the CEO's of failing companies my money. Why are we continuing to reward bad behavior? Why reward those that have been wise and prudent in their manufacturing and financial investments than wasting our resources on foolish greedy despots!!!! Jack if you decide it is worth using, edit as you wish! Matt Barnett

I'm not a Clinton fan but think she is well suited for this role. Keep up the good work Obama

Good pick. Many actually predicted this would happen after Hillary was defeated in the primary. The SoS post will be perfect for Hillary.

Gov. Bill Richardson would be a better candidate as Sec. of State. How in the world did Hillary's name come up. Big mistake!

I think that this is a wise decision for the President-elect. He is being cautious and weighing all options. There are so many eyes on him waiting for him to screw up. He is showing everyday why people voted for him. He has so far conducted himself in a presidential manner. The people that he is putting in office are wise decisions. This country needs to turn around and turn around fast! We can not afford to put people in office that know absolutely nothing just for the sake of "Change". We need experienced people who are familiar with these positions when this country was doing well in order to get us back on track.

Hillary will be phenomenal – an international superstar with brains, strength, wisdom and star power!

Obama please dont pick her,i donated money to your campain for you to change america for good,how come you want to pick hillary clinton?is that the change you were talking about?you never know who you are facing.

In addition; I agree that Chuck Hagel, Bill Richardson, Susan Rice, and David Plouffe need to be in there, if they want it!

Please hurry and make an official annoucement, so that Sen. Clinton can stop dominating the news! I pray she has learned her lesson, and knows how to become a team player. If not, let her know that she can be replaced! Her name is not etched in stone in this party nor this country!

any-thing but sos

I will say that if Clinton becomes Secretary of State, it will be Obama's most political appointment yet. He's definitely trying to reach out to Clinton supporters who voted for McCain (because they do exist).

Im still waiting to see change. This is looking more and more like Clinton Admin V2.0. And this morning one of the talk shows had a representative for President Elect Obama stating they needed the same people in order to move forward with change. I may have missed this but since when does same=change?

As a wise man once told me…
Friends help you learn what you want to. Enemies make you learn what you need to.

Good Pick, Obama. I don't like her one bit (conniving, unscrupulous, the list goes on) but she has the exp and the backing for the job, and it will satisfy her supporters.

I have to say, I was really pulling for Bill Richardson in terms of the Secretary of State position. I hope he's involved in the Obama administration to some capacity – I was between Bill and Barack in the primaries, and I think they'd work well together.

Good choice we can count on Hillary she will do the best she can

But her political carrier in ? mark I don’t know why she is accepting

I hope she will help daughter’s political carrier

Who can judge Clintons move

I love Clintons because they are smart

I don't understand the Sen. Clinton haters, it is obvious that the two strongest politcal figures of the Democratic party share many values and interests and they have put their differences aside for the good of the nation. this would be a monumental nomination. Sen. Clinton is extremely well regarded abroad and the entire world knows her. this is exciting to see develop. if this nomination does become official it will let 18 million voters know that president-elect Obama wants to be their president too. Also conservatives should also take note on the fact that this president is willing to insert the best people in cabinet positions even people that have more conservative ideology than his own. monumental choice is all I can say.

Why disappointed? I think she will be great! I am not a Clinton fan, whatsoever, but this is a job well-suited for Sen. Clinton. Obama is a smart man…

Barack is not yet in office and people are already talking about voting him out of office. What a disappointment Barack is to everyone, especially minority. He is like a slap in the face.

EX OBAMA SUPPORTER ISNT WASNT EVER A REAL OBAMA SUPPORTER IF THIS IS HOW QUICK THEY QUIT. WE DONT WANT QUITTERS IN OUR PARTY GOODBYE NOW.

OBAMA 20 JAN 09

Abyssinian Lion November 21st, 2008 9:27 am ET

I hope Obama gives spots to Bill Richardson,Chuck Hagel and Susan Rice.

I hope so too. Exspecially Bill Richardson.

This is the best news I've heard today…
Hillary is loved and respected around the world and she will do a fabulous job as Secretary of State.

A great team in the making!!!!

Wow……Obama is mostly Clinton people!!! SHOCKER??? NOOOO

All you that voted for "Change"" and "fresh blood" in Washington are getting the same old politicians.

The CLINTONS will NOT give up on the White House and they will bully and push Obama around till they get their way!!!

All you Obama supporters are left scratching your head thinking…."Wow, he lied to us too"………..I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!

it's a sad day for 'hope' and 'change'. i was looking forward to a 21st century government. nothing ever gets better or 'really' changes. dealing with iran ,diplomatically, is out the window ,now. may as well keep our troops in iraq, where they'll be handy for taking out iran.

So much for the promise of change. Couldn't even make it to Jan to start going back on everything you said. Nice one Barrack

@Ex-Obama Supporter:

Give me a break. If you stopped supporting Obama over something like him picking Hillary, you never were a supporter. I guess you wish McCain had won now ,huh? Get over it. Obmaa is doing a great job. My God, he hasn't even taken office yet and your are going negative. Search yourself.

Obama needs all the help and experience he can get — he has precious little experience himself !!!!!!!!!!!

Will everyone please grow up or shut up. We have a lot of problems to solve and your input is really unhelpful. You either want real life or FOX LAND, get over your cheap self, turn the channel and get another life in fantasy land over at FAUX NEWS.

Ex-Obama Supporter you was never a Obama supporter in the first place. We all know what your intentions are by making that statement, but the true Obama supporters are much smarter than that and were not fooled by your intentions of division. Anyway great pick by Obama once again now lets turn this country around and regain the repsect that we once had.

i meant msm

after jan 20th the msn and the world is not gonna be able to keep up with PE obama.most ppl is gonna eat their words.

This will be another brilliant appointment by PE Obama. True enough, Hillary Clinton made him a better and more savvy candidate for the presidency and his eventual win. To all the naysayers about her, I hope we can all just relax and just see how these two great minds will meld in seeking a rightful place throughout the world for our great country. They will need all our serious support and prayers to accomplish their missions.

SO AT 3AM HILLARY WILL BE GETTING THAT CALL.

Change? Sure….

I truly feel Bill Richardson would be an excellent choice for secratary and not Hillary . The Clintons had their stay in the Goverment and it's time for a change.. Sorry , President -elect we definitley need a change not the Clinton's ………….

I have to say I'm disappointed. Yes, she's brilliant but there are other brilliant Americans. I just don't trust her and I want Obama to have a great legacy.

of course she is…..this is all called "payback".

I wonder if President-Elect gave him permission to blab that. Hillary does not need to be the SOS for any country or world leader with her ducking from sniper fire. How can she get respect with that mess. Also, how she lied on President-Elect Obama and played the race card and how nasty she campaigned against him. Her husband Bill was just as bad or worse. We white people are not the only privledged people on this earth. God has the best plan than any of us humans. So, I suggest that we face the truth and get along

Governor Sarah Palin has proved once again that she's an idiot. America, you really did yourself a favor on this one. She's a moron for standing in front of turkeys getting butchered. What an idiot. You can have her Alaska, she's your problem, not ours.

I wish they could take the clothes she milked from the taxpayers and put those in the schreder.

@ Ex-Obama Supporter

Yeah, you voted for Obama…and I've got a bridge in Alaska to sell you.

america lets role!!!

to a better america where the presednt will tell the truth and govern the nation with all hands on deck

GOD BLESS THE OBAMA TEAM AND GOD BLESS AMERICA

I still think Bill Richardson is a better pick. His style and ideas reflect Obama more then HC. Richardson has had face to face meetings with some of the people that we as a nation will need to talk with and he believes in doing so without preconditions. I am not sure what Obama is thinking concerning HC, seeing she has said she would not meet with such leaders. I only hope this will work out for us.

I trust Obama to make the right choices. I think that he has done a very good job so far. He is not picking a bunch of yes men. The shows confidence and great leadership. I can't stand all those people who are up in arms about him picking Clinton. They are saying that this is not change but change is finally picking people who are competent even if you don't like them. Before you all start thinking that you were hoodwinked, give the new administration a chance to prove itself. Obama has said it before, "you may not always agree with every thing that I do but you have to look at the big picture". Right now the big picture is looking GREAT!!!!

Typo:
If Hillary gets in I hope she'll be loyal for once.

Ex-obama Supporter (s):

And you expected the talent to get things rolling to come from…where?
The Entertainment Industry?

Move to Minnesota, or California if you can afford it.

Obama's a metrosexual and manorexic. He needs to hang out with Bubba and eat some Big Mac's and stop getting weekly hair

A year from now, Obama supports are going to be calling him Dohboma, as in Homer Simpson. The rest of us are already calling him Dohbama

Not sure about Obama's motives, but I have faith that this country will do much better with him as president.

If Hillary get's in, I hope she will be loyal for once.

I am very pleased about this.

Hillary works her 'a' off in the Senate; she champions every cause she believes in and put universal healthcare on the perennial Congress' honey-do List.
Her baby steps will yield great dividends one day.

Congratulations, Hillary and Pres-elect Obama!

I think that President Elect Obama is setting up a really good cabinet. I supported him in the beginning and I will continue to support his decisions.

Watch, Obama nominates Clinton, she gets approved, she goes against Obama's wishes, Obama dumps her, she no longer has any power, Obama smiles, Bill fumes.

Change your SOS to get rid of your enemies.

President Elect Obama's first mistake.. oh dear how disappointing. They will make it all about Hillary and Bill.. what a mess. I do not think this was a good move at all. I was hoping for Bill Richardson, Colin Powell, Chuck Hagel anyone but Hillary. Too much baggage, too much Bill!!!!

I hope Obama does not throw away Bill Richardson, Susan Rice, and Chuck Hagel. Richardson supported him when the Clinton supporters called him Judas.

I don't like the idea of "shoe in" or people that giVes the impression of intitlement.

I DO NOT LIKE THE APPOINTMENT OF HILLARY CLINTON. THIS DRAMA NEEDS TO END.

I see Obama has flipped on giving the car industry the 50 billion dollar bailout he was going to gvie a week ago….

guess Pelosi and Reid put him in his place.

Hopefully, Bill Clinton will be pulling the strings behind the scenes here otherwise folks….we are in trouble.

I don't begrudge Hillary being rewarded for her support of Obama at the convention, and in the general election. She came within a whisker of beating Obama, and it seems fair that she should get some high profile job.

I just hope she runs the State Department better than her campaign.

Ex Obama supporter – If you didn't trust that Obama is doing what's best for the country and not your personal beliefs if you like someone or not, then you shouldn't have voted for him. Go Hillary!!!

Excellent choice!! Obama has made great decisions!!

Hillary will make a good Secretary of State. She is intelligent,
capable of doing the job.
My only concern is her and Bill trying to run the show. She HAS
to completely support Obama's policies and decisions.
Of course there should be discussions, but the president
has the final say.

What ever happened to change?
and "judgement".
She is a smart and clever woman, but we need another direction!!!!
PLEASE don't give it to her. There are qualified candidates outhere!

This couldn't have happen to a happier couple. Bill and Hillary must have laughed themselves to sleep last night thinking about all the new customers she will make for his business.

Big mistake. Controversy follows the Clintons whereever they go..

The exact same people who were whining about Obama being inexperienced are now whining about him surrounding himself with experience. STFU.

who knew he would show such fearless and great wisdom ,bringing the best for the worst time in America ! genius.

This is the only choice he's made that I don't agree with, but that's only because as an Independent I've never really trusted her. Having said that, if he trusts her and will not allow her to lead him but will lead her instead, then so be it. Colin Powell would have been much more to my liking-still hoping to see Hagel somewhere too.

Well, I didn't like how the Clintons handled themselves during the primaries and I'm not the biggest fan of Hillary but I'd be dumb to say she won't make a great Secretary of State. I applaud the choice to put her in this position.

To you naaasayers (republicans) …

Give Mr. Obama chance to get into office and see how his machine works. He didn't get to this point in his life by making bad choices in the people he put on his staff. One thing for sure, he can't screw things up any worse then Bush already has them and at least he is putting people with knowledge and experiance on his team.

Good pick!!!! Hope that they can work together.

Keeping the Clintons around?

This guarantees Obama will only be a 1 term president

I hope this is true, so she cannot be appointed a judgeship. What a bad day THAT would be.

If they don't start showing some respect and pull the plug on the leakers I would rather see her shoved to the curb. No excuse for this kind of drama and playing political strong arm games using the media. They just do not seem to understand that times have changed. They are either going to get on the Obama bandwagon and behave or they can end up in the gutter.

Hillary Clinton should be the President of the USA – NOT Secy of State. Obama should be a Senator – still!

This should be a clear lesson to all. Campaign rhetoric will always bow to political reality. The President-Elect realizes we need people who can get the job done. And most of those people come from the only 8 year Democratic administration a lot of us have seen. The Clinton machine lives on. Get over it Chis Matthews, Huffinton Post etc.

Obama's true stamp will come when the young risers come up after he has served and his Supreme Court justices.

Don't do it Hillary !!

What are you thinking??!!

We need your strength and aggressive in the Senate to fix our DOMESTIC problems, not out on the road disappearing into the role of a mouthpiece for someone else!

Who are you and what have you done with Hillary??

JUST SAY NO!

What a knucklehead B.O. is turning out to be. He's giving positions to all the old Clinton gang and now will appoint that old witch as the SOS ??? The Clintons are not about change … its just going to be more of the same old, same old. I'm so pissed that I wasted my vote on him. Is it too early to start considering impeaching Obama?

** very disappointed…

my donation to his camp got wasted…
if i wanted the Clintons back in the W.H i would've voted for her…..

obama u fooled me.

I still think she would better serve in the Senate. Get Richardson as Sec of State who knows many of the players and how to operate much better.

It good that Obama is listening to many sides like Scowcroft. I think that he could make a good addition to the National Security Council.

I think Obama is a smart and strategic president-elect. I am sure Michelle has a huge impact on the decisions her husband makes as far as choosing his cabinet. This man puts family first. They don't make decisions in haste and think things through. He and his wife both have a great hearts and are very intelligent people.

GREAT!!! WELCOME ABOARD SECRETARY OF STATE HILARY CLINTON. I KNOW YOU WILL DO AN OUTSTANDING JOB.

No "on track" about it. Hillary Clinton is a slam-dunk for Secretary of State. We just have to wait until after Thanksgiving for the official announcement. She's in.

I had a gut feeling that this was going to happen. Good luck Hillary!

i love obamas picks they are smart and will not be yes people. already obama is a much better president then king george.

Which Clinton will be speaking for America????

Good! Obama is picking a strong, intelligent cabinet!!

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer…

That´s what an intelligent person does…
You don´t only have to listen those that agree with you
you have to listen to those who doesn´t too…

Hmmmm, wonder just "how" CNN gets info from 3 Obama sources ??? CNN, ask Obama himself, dont trust your sources, they will be fired soon anyway…I wouldnt trust any info that didnt come from Obama himself !!

I hope Obama gives spots to Bill Richardson,Chuck Hagel and Susan Rice.

Duh. She is going to get the position regardless. President-elect Obama knows what he is doing by putting all of these great minds together. I believe his administration can get things done on day one.