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TO-Matt December 18th, 2008 4:02 pm ET
Oh NO!!!! NOT A TEXAN!!! lol
FYI...Ron Kirk was an Excellent Mayor in BIG D Good Choice !!!!!

As long as he's not related to the Bush family.

Bravo.... Ron Kirk was a wonderful mayor. I lived in Dallas until I moved to Houston and I just loved Mr Kirk. He is am outstanding man.

Bravo Obama

Ron Kirk would do Texas and the US proud as Transportation secretary. He has common sense.

Mayor Kirk is politically and intellectually savvy, conscientious and pragmatic- qualities all cabinet members will need to have to help deal with the economic tumult the U.S. currently faces. The national perception of Dallas politicians currently rivals that of Illinois' governor, Mayor Kirk's appointment and service in the Obama administration would be the first step toward neutralizing the growth of that perception.

Electric Deregulation aside, I think Mr Kirk would do well. North Texas needs an advocate in the cabinet or inner circle.

George Bush is a Saint, doesn't curse and look what that got us? Go Ron!

For those who say this in only cronie politics, here is a flashback from the past. Your soon-to-be ex-president appointed the head of a horse club as the director of FEMA and you see how well that worked out (heckuva job Brownie!).
In this case, Mr. Kirk is well qualified in terms of education and job experience. He also backed the right candidate and that always bodes well for your career no matter what side of the aisle you are on.
To be less than delicate: Repubs your time at the table has ended.

Why all the bad comments on Kirk? Before he got in office we lost several major projects to suburban cities like Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas Motor Speedway and were about to loose the Mavericks and Stars until his administration came in and saved it. Remember Steve Bartlet? The man has a multitude of credentials and will serve us well as a top administrator. Ron Kirk never was and will be a true liberal he has governed from the center.

Wow this has such a breath of fresh air feel compared to the oppression of the last 8 years

Ron Kirk would be a fine choice. He did a good job as mayor. He would have done well as a senator as well. He'd take a big pay cut to work in the administration, but I'm sure he'd do a good job.

I'm black, my opinion is Obama needs to be careful of who's who in his cabinet. He can't have too many of THESE and not enough of THOSE. I'm glad I am not in his shoes. I would have had all FEMALES. This country would be on a serious budget. We'll be cutting coupons everyday. Don't buy this unless it is needed. Our budget would be tight and surplus.

I hope Ron Kirk lives forever. If he were to die, I'd be the worst golfer on earth!

Is this a good thing?

Not a bout state but individuals with credibility and the man has one!

nice pick

Yes, Ron Kirk was a very good Mayor. Good for him, He was also a very early support of Barack.

As Mayor of Dallas, Ron Kirk did an excellent job, and if he didn't get this job, would probably been elected Senator to replace Kay Bailey Hutchinson. He is a very competent business man and leader.

Ron Kirk is pretty cool.

So now the media can stop saying he hasn't picked a southerner!

Any appointment from Texas other than Bush is great. Mayor Kirk is a successfull lawyer with great negotiation skills.

Excellent selection!

He ran for senate in texas (an impossible challenge for a dem) a couple years back and did considerably well. Honorable guy - refused to run any negative campaigns.

At least he's not from Illinois!

Ron Kirk is definitely a good choice. And he's black! And he went to UT. Go Longhorns.

Okay... let's see... has she been a judge for Horse Shows? What about Beauty Contests? Has she even judged one? Can she see Mexico from Dallas? Not to mention Russia? I don't think so! She might do a pretty good job of it!!!

It's good to see Obama appoint one black man but not up to the position of secretary but rep

Mayor Kirk of Dallas (who also ran unsuccessfully against John Cornyn for Senate) has been a strong supporter of P.E. Obama since the beginning of the campaign. He was a good mayor of Dallas and will be a good trade rep.

Dallas is a little blue island in north Texas (y'all). Kerry won Dallas city by 10 points. Obama won Dallas county by 17.

Good choice. I live in the Dallas area and Ron Kirk is a very good appointment. He was mayor for several years and was responsbile for bringing a lot of business to the area. He is also a good man!

hoooray!!!
as a dallas resident i am even more proud to say i voted for BO
and i am thrilled to have a hometown man represented in this cabinet!

and why not a Texan? They are not all morons.

I'm in Dallas and I remember Kirk as out Mayor...he was pretty decent but I'm not sure what he knows about Trade....we'll see....not all Texans are bad...just the ones named Bush!!!

Remember all that talk about the great "Team of Rivals" that Barack was supposed to appoint? You know, the one that was supposed to remind everyone of Lincoln's cabinet? Uh.... right. He did keep Gates, but I don't think he has appointed anyone else that was even close to having a differing view on the world.... geez.

Good.

The last time I checked, Texas is the worlds 4th leading economy, behind;

1) United States
2) China
3) Japan
4) Texas

so that should help.

Don't worry. He's a sane Texan- there are a few of us. Ron Kirk is a great guy. Intelligent, quick, ambitious. I am very excited for this pick!

Matt:

That was a real ignorant comment you made. Ron Kirk is a Democrat, and was a great Mayor. I have lived in Dallas most of my life, and trust me, the majority does not like George Bush. He will not be welcomed here with opened arms when he moves in. Dallas has become a liberal city, and has voted Democratic for a while now. Congrats Ron, I know you will do well!

-Stephanie

Who?

Oh NO!!!! NOT A TEXAN!!! lol

On Your Mark
Get Set
Cry!

YES! I am so excited. Ron Kirk helped "BOOM" Dallas into what it is today. We are not experiencing the economic disaster on the same level as other cities and states.

Ron Kirk, congrats!