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Hillary is right...get going Barack!

[...] Obama for his vetting process, which apparently takes too long for her taste. CNN, as reported here, said she "slammed" Obama on the delay of vetting foreign policy appointees (though I [...]

Obama wants to reign not appoint. It's an indication of leadership prowess. As our country sucks eggs and lives on the street the pres is jet setting around like a ????.... A King. Democratic General Colin Powell said it two weeks ago to much on the plate. This from a academy man who's biggest job was to learn how to give orders and disperse power. Hillary is right, but so many Democrats are non government backsliders that appointing them anything but rally rooters poses a problem. Obama and the Hill better start looking at the GOP for appointments.

Many who respond (and it is their first amendment right to do so)ar spouting trash when they themselves have no idea of all the red tape involved in goivernmental processing. So folks l(ike Ragsdale of Arizona, The guy from Canada who spells citizen as "citisen" ) only puttiung their ignorance on display.

For what its worth, the Administration is trying to fix an economy which went from a surplus to a deficit in 8years, and people who complain that Obama has not fixed th economy are squandering their opportunity to leave other with at least a benefit of a doubt as it relatesto their intelligence.

As always, Hillary is dead-on accurate and with the courage to speak the truth. I wish everyone fought as hard as Hillary to make America better. Regardless of your political biases you have to admit Hillary is unlike any other leader in our generation.

Ohh I just love Sec. Clinton. I'm ready to vote for you for President. When you run again Sec Clinton, I'll be there to support you!

I'm starting to get really tired of her.

She needs to get over it and work as a team. Putting her cronies in, especially ones that bad-mouthed Obama during the election process is only putting her own self-interests in front of the interests of the country.

She fell for the saying Keep your friends close but your enemies closer. She gave up the Sen. seat and if the president runs in 2012 she would have a hard time runnning against him. The president can keep her sidelined for as long as he wants. If she quits she is out of the loop. It's a shame she is a smart lady.

Don't want to hear it GOPers. The historically rampant corruption of both parties contributed to the vetting process becoming what it now is out of necessity. Besides, you know as well as we do that you'd be whining about the vetting process not being sufficient if it wasn't what it is. You love the fact that an extensive and excessive vetting process provides the media and yourselves with little tidbits on which to latch your lamprey-like hypercritical mouths.

Hillary must have forgotten who she is married to, you know : Mr. I cant go after Bin Laden because I am not having sex on company time with that woman.....

Boy you guys are hooked on the words "slam" & "blast" It is so hibitually used hyperboli by you folks its meaning has been diluted.

It is easy for Hilary Clinton to be critical. She is not in charge and not the one taking the heat for everything that needs to be "fixed." I suppose she thinks that if she were President all of the positions would be filled by now. Is she using her husband as an example or is she still assuming that because she spent 8 years as a First Lady she is an expert. Everyone knows what grief comes when a nominee's skeltons are not closely exhamined. President O'Bama does not need the grief. With all do respect Madame Secretary, don't YOU have other things more pressing to be concerned about? President O'Bama, remember, keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

Obama is flat out not capable of running his admistration and he is leading America in a direction the American people do not want to go.

One question Hillary ...why can't you discuss this with President Obama.....Shame on You this is the 2nd time this week (whining to the Media ) The Rethugs don't need any help bashing Obama
We don't need another Palin ....your words SHAME ON YOU !!!

This "IMPORTANT VETTING PROCESS" takes three and a half years to complete for a candidate!! Sorry, you cannot get the job, it's all over!!

Did you all really think the country's mess would be fixed overnight? If so, get your head examined immediately!
Our counrty didn't get into this mess in 24 hours. It took eight years of Bush! Therefore, it will take more than one day or six months to get us out of this mess. Go Obama!

There is no problem here. I don't understand what some of you people are reading into this, or why CNN is making a huge fuss over this. Yes, the system for this kind of thing has gotten ridiculous in order to keep administrations from being embarassed by the opposing party. And Yes, Clinton is rightly frustrated. But it has nothing to do with her and Obama and whether they get along or are even effective. The process is broken and Clinton is frustrated by it. But its evolved into this simply because of the way Administrations get attacked by opportunistic opposition parties and the media.

I fully agree with Hillary for speaking out. Obama asked her to be his top foreign diplomat by heading up the Dept. of State then he and his staff essentially ties the hands of her department by not sufficiently staffing it in a reasonable period of time.

Obama may be President, but I fully believe Hillary easily has the hearts of more Americans than he will ever enjoy. It may come down to Hillary leaving the administration and if she does BO will suffer an enormous hit.

Important news folks: The article is about the vetting process, not another liberal vs dem vs independent vs anarchist blamestorming argument.

If you have a problem, find a solution. Be a part of positive solution-making. Don't spend time destroying – try building (or rebuilding).

Vetting is important. If you feel that the process is broken, inefficient, or even just slow, then get involved and help the process – or spend time with your governmental representation.

Offering criticism without proposing solutions (read: REAL solutions, not sarcastic sideswipes and unfounded inflammatory generalizations) does not do anything good for anyone.

Is there no one already at those agencies that could be promoted to fill the jobs? If there is no one already working there that can fill those positions then I can see going outside to fill them. The problem is that these positions are revolving doors for political appointees and not professional diplomats already doing their service to our country.

The "process" isn't the problem here, the system is the problem. The country would be best served if only the cabinet level positions were filled by appointment and all other government agencies promoted from within. Why can't we have completely professional agencies with personnel who are devoted to their agency and country and not whoever is the current officeholder.

I can't decide whether to make a joke about her blue dress (yeah, I know it's gotta be a pants-suit) or 'Heil Hillary'. Hillary is a goon trying to hire some other goons who can't or won't go through the vetting process. Hopefully she'll get herself canned (a.k.a. 'asked to turn in her resignation) so that President Obama can put someone a bit more appropriate up there.

May be she is trying to push Obama to hire her lobbysts. Lobbysts that have ties to foreigners. It is a gamble. She is the most mysterious woman I ever witnessed.

Most surprisingly she has a lot of surrogates in the media. Especially in CNN. These people in the media are enabling her to do whatever she wants at the expense of the Obama administration or the country. I remember CNN being called Clinton news network.

She should quit the position and run for president in 2012!!
HILLARY!!!!!

The Republican grand obstrusctionist party need to look in the mirror! Maybe if they had done what the Obama admin seems to be doing with its vetting process they would have never ended up with Palin! What a liability!

If the American public would have done a better job vetting BO during the election process we would not be in the mess we are in today with clown in office.

Would love to see Hillary vs. Obama in the primaries in 2012...given how he sqeaked by her in the last one without Florida and Michigan. I bet she'll do it. His honeymoon with America is over.

Seriously I love the republicans. they think themselves to be so holy and forgot the last 8 years with Moron and Baldy screwing this country up.

A process is nessasary, so we get the best person for the Job. And not just somebodys "Boo".

Remember its call: Civil Service: to serve the people. Not to get rich, or powerful.... or special privledges (as most liberals feel intitled too"

Get Real, Get Out, or Go home..................Socialists !!!

And some of you folks actually thought this would work out? His sole reason to place in her current position was to essentially marginalize her, which he has done most skillfully. She is less dangerous to his radical agenda in her current position than her previous. The trouble is that ticking off the Clinton's isn't wise politically. They have remained silent thus far, but do not expect this to continue! They still have an extreme amount of political capital! And the bottom line is that both the moderate right & left are looking/waiting for someone to step up and have the "nuts" to start the ball rolling and diminish is media perpetuated cult stardom!

Why fill legitimate cabinet positions when you can appoint Czars?
This allows one to avoid the vetting process and congress completely.
Very dangerous precedent being set by this administration, with intent.

I hope that the first black american-not african/american-kicks her fat butt in public. Wait, he does not have time to be president, he has too many photo shoots to attend to. If we needed a youtuber in the white house, why did we not change the election to a farse?

Its the same old story time and time again regardless which party holds the White House. "The Vetting Process" should be renamed "The Dirt Throwing Payback process." The party not in power takes the opportunity to lambast candidates regardless of qualification or any objective qualification. The idea is to create doubt in the individual's ability simple because, you did it to our folks when you held the White House. Now it's time for payback. Such is the adult and leadership quality pur politicians in Washington have.

So is she implying that if she were the President or the person making the decisions, she would loosen the controls and potentially let someone slide into a position who is not qualified....or even worse...someone who has ties with unAmerican group??????

I think CNN is just stirring the pot....probably is a very tough and frustrating process, but one that is needed after 911 and some of the incompetent people in the previous administration....

Nia AZ – you need to learn english. Your post sounds so ignorant.

Has anyone ever thought if we were an ethical people, we wouldn't have to go through all of this for everyone?? Why is it that no one knows people haven't paid their taxes or have hired illegal aliens until they reach appointment for an executive level position? Soemtimes we (USA) are such a sad joke on ourselves.

He should fire her.

With all the problems this country has, this is not one!!!! Quit trying to make a mountain out of a molehill. All this is is an "opinion" not a "slam" and not a "rip". How about some real news?

So she is mad at Obama because he does not want any more crooks in the white house. I see. Boy am I glad she lost to Obama.

Way to go, Hillary !! I agree. Thank you for speaking up about this vetting process that takes far too long. We are in desperate times and we need all the help we can get. Empty positions means no work is getting completed. Hire me. I'll get to work. I'm a recent Business School graduate and would LOVE the opportunity to use my skills in the Federal Government. I have applied to four Federal positions and have not heard anything. I'm unemployed and ready to work.

For those of you who think BO has verified he is a natural born citizen, think again. Google the name Stefan Frederick Cook – he is in the Army and filed a lawsuit challenging his deployement orders since our so called president had not proved his status – the soldier would not be covered under the Geneva Convention protections if captured (among other reasons). I believe in about 24 hours the soldiers orders to deploy were REVOKED! The pentegon then called his employer and ordered him FIRED! Now, even LIBERAL talk show hosts (Lou Dobbs, Lynn Samuels) are questioning his place of birth.
QUIT BEING SHEEP!!! INVESTIGATE IT FOR YOURSELF! IT IS NOT HARD TO DO!!!
Now for the vetting process – why doesn't he just make more CZAR's? Shadow government getting too big? How much money is being wasted there? MILLIONS!
God help us all – because when the US goes bankrupt, it will be all of us – not just independents (like me) or republicans. Wake up people.

Corey-You are a moron! the vetting process has nothing to do with REPUBLICANS! Do some research before you speak you moron! The vetting process is due to the law OBAMA passed in making standards tougher! You stupid jacka$$! That is why Obama has needed a waiver for most of his picks! what a jacka$$!

I have two points on this topic:

1. The "witch hunts" don't have to be so public. The process can and, in my opinion, should be done in private. To me it's counter-productive to hold public hearings until after a candidate has gone through an extensive process in which all the other issues are gone through with a fine-toothed comb on paper.

2. Our politics have deparately needed a greater ethics standard for a very long time. I'm extremely glad and relieved it's finally beginning to be set in place.

In summary, I think it would be more effective to have a candidate complete the vetting process "on paper" first. IF they are successful in completing that phase of the process, they shouldn't have any problems with a public hearing.

I wonder, if there were less tax cheats in Washington, would the vetting process be a little easier?

Yeah the Republicans can whine and complain all they want! If the Republicans werent so unreasonably critical of Obamas picks for position he would have completely filled his cabinet by now! Americans know the reason this Admin is under going rigorous screening of applicants is because some of the right wing wackos are waiting to criticize pretty much anything Obama does! Intolerant haters!

The GOP has been very successful in harassing qualified applicants in the selection of Obama's cabinet. They want to make sure that they delay any attempt as much as possible to complete the cabinet. This is because they know the sooner he fills his cabinet, the sooner he can get things done.

So, the president has to make sure no stone is unturned in the vetting process so that the appointment can be made without obstruction from the GOP.

man, I've never seen so much GOP hatred for a president, not even for Bill Clinton. I guess this black president thing really has folks up in knots.

Hillary shut up!!!!, If he didn't have a process then we would end up with offiicals that had shady backgrounds, messed of business dealings and scandals, please quit if you don't like it, knew you would be trouble.

Someone please fast forward us to 2012 so the freakin circus can be over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I completely agree with you Sean! The people getting vetted are already high level people who have had extensive background checks throughout their careers. Turning off the most talented and most qualified people by dragging out this process only hurts our country.

As I read the comments on any of these articles I am amazed that there are people who insist on blaming Bush or Republicans for anything that goes wrong. Get over it Dems. Obama has done more damage to our country since he has been in office than Bush did in 8 years. Get real people.

Hillary –

I love you. Bu this time I didn't understand the purpose that you kept bringing it to the public. Let it go and move forward!!! This may not be good for public to view the relationship between you and the White House.

How is your arm? Take care of yourself and keep up the good work!

When you have a whole bunch of tax cheats, it takes time to find the lesser cheat

I find it rather interesting that CNN's initial header or lead-in to the actual story makes it appear as if Mrs. Clinton is attacking a process sponsored or managed by President Obama.

Do the journalists and writers at CNN have nothing better to do than to 'spin' a story to look as if there are problems between the President and his Sec State?

Hey, hey they are called "czar" under this administration, maybe that is why they are not getting any response, who in AMERICA wants to be associated with a word like that.

HILLARY – 2012 !!!!!

Hahaha....why not get waivers for these people to fill the positions? That is what King Obama does, right?

Anyone else get the feeling that she may not be long for the position? I figured she would step down in '10, but lately it looks like she is looking for an exit strategy. With all the past political acrimony, I wouldn't be surprised if she has her eyes on a bigger prize.

Who really cares what Hillary has to say??? If people paid their taxes, this wouldn't be a problem. Oh wait, I meant the little people, not those who think they don't need/ have to.

@"Obama supporter"

HA! "above reproach"? "no corruption"?

All we need to do is look at our Tax-evading Treas-Sec, Geitner to see that is a load of bunk. Then just look at the other tax-evading people Obama has hired.

Above reproach my foot!

would be nice if hillary could fill his shoes ,while he's traveling the world ,this country would not be in such shambles,most of all the housing sector should be humming ,nothing seems to be really getting better not jobs ,not foreclosures,and banks and credit cards are big joke .si se puedo!!!NO, I DONT THINK SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let's see...the current administration could scrap the vetting process and then end up having to explain and apologize to the public as to why and how they ended up with someone unqualified or whos behavior has been, or will be, totally unethical and unacceptable.

Or, we could continue the vetting process for the best qualified individuals and explain our "foreign counterparts" that's how we roll. At least, we wouldn't be giving the republicans a stick to beat us with.

Get Over It!

July 17th, 2009 12:22 pm ET

Cee said:Well Hillary, since you got stuck on the back burner, I guess the "Administration" thinks it can shoe in all it's own "cronies" qualified or not. After all, isn't DIVERSITY the name of the game? We are now DUMMYING DOWN AMERICA. Instead of being a country of qualified, Intelligent, compasionate and caring people we will now be "diverse" if nothing else. These "NEW" people will take the $$ they can get and become known for being part of the process of making America the mess it currently is. Who rayyyyyyyyyyyyy for them. I hope you don't get burned in the process. Keeping you OUT of the picture might be to your advantage.
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Cee's right. I guess no minorities qualified for the top positions so Obama has thrown out the qualifications instead of hiring any white people. Remind you of any firefighters? Might sound a bit harsh, except that it's SO blatant!

There is simply too much controversy surrounding obama's birth. He needs to show us the real long form version as well as other critical records. He works for us – we have a right to know.

Hehe...you guys crack me up...each one of you (well, ALMOST each one of you) knows THE TRUTH and Obama/Hillary doesn't. Especially the hyperbolic "Obama is ruining the country!" crowd. You guys make me laugh...

Frankly, I think it's good that Hillary disagrees with Obama on occasion.

This is what is necessary in order to avoid embarrassing situations. Don't you think the Republicans would be hiring their own lawyers and accountants to investigate Democrat nominees and office holders to try to come up with embarrassing background examples?

The Republicans had their way for the last eight years. I wish they would give the Obama administration some slack. Did we have any abortions while Bush was in office? Abortions are like drugs and alcohol which we can not stop so why make it such a big issue.

As for Judge Sotomayor, I don't see where she offended the white man other than she was merely stating that being raised in the poor side of town would give her a better judgment as to why the poor are more likely to be accused. But by drilling a lady with an agonizing foot should teach her that she better judge to the far right or else.

I find it incredibly ironic that Secy. Clinton is complaining about this vetting process when during her failed Presidential bid she criticized Obama's lack of vetting and touted her own. Not that I think she has no right to be frustrated... I'm just saying it's ironic.

I blame both parties for treating every confirmation hearing as if it's a witch-hunt, or an opportunity to destroy someone rather than an interview meant to determine if someone's qualified to do a job. It has forced administrations to undergo these complicated, exhausting vetting processes just so they can try to avoid having their nominee's personal lives and reputations torn to shreds. These partisan, politically motivated hit-jobs are making it less and less likely that the most talented people will ever seek these positions in the first place, and I'm disgusted with it.

As capable as Obama is, the logical reason for this not being done yet is that he simply hasn't made it a priority. Will all that this administration's faced with, it's not a total surprise they haven't been able to focus on this.

By coming to the media with this, Clinton's forcing the issue. We'll probably see the vetting process take a higher priority in the near future.

I love you Hillary!! Hillary in 2012!!

And your point is? . . . she cannot disagree with the President at all - come on people - no true relationships are built on yes, yes, yes!

And to those who say he has not shown his birth certificate - starting today, please start posting your birth certificates, your tax returns, and any other pertinent information about you. Get a life!

The Democrats are setting themselves up for failure. Relief for the Americans (if they wise up) will be from the Republicans and this will start in 2010 and then 2012.

She lost!

Dear CNN Political Ticker: please stop using the verb "slam," or at least try to limit the use to once a week. You are rarely using it appropriately and are using the verb entirely too often. How about a bit of accuracy in the story titles, or at least a bit of creativity?

Dissention among the ranks . . . I love it!

Hillary should keep her mouth shut. President Obama didn't have to select her as Secretary of State so, she should be grateful and support his position – not criticize it. If she keeps criticizing him, she will find herself performing real secretarial duties.

I knew you would blame this on the Republicans, Dutch!!!

Was it the republicans that prevented all the previous nominees from paying their taxes?!?!?!

Are you kidding me????

Speed up the vetting process? Ok. At the same time, what is the current cycle to get a position in corporate America? From inception, to HR, to phone screen, to interview, to interview, to interview, to waiting, to waiting, to maybe offer, to counteroffer, to final offer, to educational background check, criminal background check, credit check, drug screen, to first day of employment.

Funny thing, we pretty much put all employees thru this nonsense, and we still get the Goldman Sachs, AIG, and GM's of the world. Nice to know the kid getting my paint at the hardware store, for $6/hr has never sinned.

get rid of President Obama. He expects his appointments to go through such a rigorous "vetting" process, that he himself even did not have to go through. He was'nt even willing to show the world his birth certificate. He was sworn in to uphold the American constituion, and the american way of life. All he wants is to get his face in lights, and is a self made dictator, bending and stretching the law and rules as he see's fit, no matter what the American people want. We want a leader that leads with Old fashioned Godly American values, that looks out for the good of the people, not himself. I could go on....and on.... and on....

Hillary,

Maybe you should be the Secretary of Government Human Resources, cause you sure aren't doing anything in your current position except complaining. Meanwhile, N. Korea shoots off missiles, IRAN struggles for rights

Well for someone who feels a since of intitalment of course se would not like the vetting process. Heck se barly made it thru herself. All this grandstanding she doingis to add pressure to let one of her "yes men" thru.
Whatever Hilly...can you focus on N.Korea

@Dougie in NJ.You really should get your Xbox fixed,your going to blow a fuse waiting eight years for your next president.hahaha

As the first African American person to attain the highest office in the United States, President Obama cannot afford to have ANYBODY with a smudge on their record (never mind a "blot"). If we had the first woman president, she would have the same challenges (especially if her husband had some political "baggage" of his own). That's life when you work for a racial or gender minority; you get a backseat view of how the world holds your boss to higher standards than the ones they hold for themselves.

Get over it, honey; you CHOSE to accept the job you have. Do the job or go home.

Finally, Hillary, you have started speaking with your own words instead of being the mouthpiece for the Obama administration.

Again, Hilary doesn't get it. While it may seem easy in her mind to fill positions, perhaps the Obama Administration wants to make sure that there are no suprises...that the people hired are above reproach. Imagine that; no corruption!!!

Stop stirring the pot on this CNN. There is no conflict. She's not criticizing Obama, she's criticizing you guys, the public and partisan politics that has gotten so ridiculous that you can't even hire people anymore. These days an imperfect tax return is tax fraud if you're joining the Obama camp. (Too bad this scrutiny wasn't around when Bush was in office. Gosh how different things could be.)

Wake up! She's talking about YOU!

Everyone knew she'd be trouble for President Obama. Thank goodness he didn't succumb to the pressure to choose her as VP.

Who cares DEMS when the country is going down the drains.....

Gov. Sarah Palin made a wise move to change course with courage in mid-stream and leaving Alaska in good shape (an envy of many) and with it she also stopped the Pundits ridiculing her and her beloved
State of Alaska. The timing of her announcement to step-down was brilliant and lacing it with riddles left the Pundits scratching their heads
too dumb to understand her wisom in it all.

Sarah Palin will emerge on the national scene the better for it and as the leader she really is and also bring Leadership and salvation the
country needs to become WHOLE again...!!

Is there no end to the aggravation the WH can cause State? It's clear that Hillary would have been a far better President. Obama is such a little, little man. and his jealousy of Hillary is apparent to the most casual observer. Glad we got that impromptu health care update the other day while she was giving a major (and planned) policy speech. He gamed the system during the primaries and he's still gaming it now. Wonder if he really thinks people are that stupid? Oh yeah–they "voted" for him.

I love Hillary.

Randolph Carter said "I'm still waiting for the results of the full body cavity searches. Have a nice day!"
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HAHAHAHAHA.

Randolph, you are a kinky one! But hey... not that there's anything wrong with that!

"Slick Willie with his cigar was a somewhat respectable Democrat?"

Uh yeah, compared to Obama, Blagolib, Emanuel, Napolotano, and Holder Bill Clinton is a saint. He didn't want to destroy America, steal the rights of the people to control their lives, and hold an ideological bias that makes the libs think it is great to call law abiding Americans terrorists and to racially attack any minority who dares not march to liberalism.

You think this is bad? Wait until the government takes over health care. Purchase plots and kiss your sickly elder relatives goodbye.

Hillary would have made an awesome president. However, President Obama is doing a good job and I'm glad he's in office. I still think Hillary would have made a great Vice President.

Alot of people don't seem to understand that the vetting process is this intense due to the nitpicking on the right. Anyone that is appointed by President Obama is placed under an unreasonable amount of scrutiny. Because of this the administration has to ensure that nothing falls out of a closet resembling a skeleton. It's easier to do the intense vetting and name the person, than have a person all picked out just to have them lambasted by the right and the media, because once that happens, pundits will try to call their vetting process incompetent.

Good for Hillary for speaking out. Seems most of the ones in
Gov't now are "Yes men!"

I put a LOT of credibility in her assessment. She's got a good head on her shoulders – and she always does her "homework; too bad she's not President now.

Here we go!!! If President Obama doesn't vet, the republicans are going to have a field day!!! Be Patience!!!!

I love watching Obama travel with his family and he represents our country well and I love the fact Hillary is a problem solver and wants to create solutions. Unfortunately for our country they are both in the wrong jobs. Too bad we can't switch them.

Ethics rules?

What Ethics rules? There isn't one ethical person in this ridiculous administration.

What a joke.

Hillary please take over in 2012. This destruction of America has got to stop.

CNN has left out one important detail, the "vetting" process Clinton referred to earlier this week is the SECURITY CLEARANCE process. Anyone who has applied for a high level security clearance knows that asking about your addresses since the age of 18 is one of the first questions on the security form. EVERYONE has to go through this whenever they apply for a cleared position and the State Dept has some of the highest clearances around. The clearance process can take up to 2 yrs to complete so this is not unique to the Obama administration.

Of course the right wing extremists start talking about Obama's birth certificate that he has shown. There just pissed that people of color now have some say so. I appreciate their comments, it continues to make ours stronger and them weaker. They just don't have the intellect to understand that. As far as Clinton goes, I agree with what somebody already said. The Bush and Clinton families destroyed this country. The educated in this country know who is for them and who is not.

Oh Dear Lee in Ann Arbor, you will have 8 years of this awesome President. Get over it already and support your President and the people of America. I had to suffer 8 years of hell with Bush, but ya know, I supported my country and the people of the United States. I knew I didn't vote for him and knew that I would work my ass off to get the next President in. And I did. So, if you don't like President Obama and his policies, you can always move your sorry ass to another country. It's as simple as that....remember your passport when you go the airport.

Jim,

LOL. Another right-wing birther....

In case you were (truly) interested, President Obama's birth certificate has been verified by MANY credible sources. Please look it up.

Clinton "commented on" or maybe even "lamented" the difficulty of the vetting process. But "slammed" "ripped" and "lambasted?" What drama queens CNN!

Jim, isn't it time to get your tin-foil hat dry-cleaned?

He's been President for 6 months.
Steer out of the "skid" your in, man.

Don't we have career State Dept employees that can fill these positions? Why in administration after administration are the top assignments handed out as a way of rewarding campaign donors? I say, if somebody want's to be ambassador to Monaco let the career diplomats compete for it and make the decisions based on skills.

So the vetting process is so tough, but yet 5-7 of his nomines after the fact got nailed not paying taxes?

Is this for real?

This is like the smokescreen Obama's brain Rahm is putting up to protect Pelosi by making an issue of a non-program NEVER used by the CIA.

Obama lacks the fortitude to do things himself, he needs othr people to make up his mind (see scripts and teleprompters oh my!).

Don't blame the process, in this day and age probably everybody has a skeleton or two in their closet. For those who don't think so, apply
for a job that needs a background investigation for a security clearance. Then again, it's probably easier to blame someone.

Maybe Mrs Clinton thinks it's OK to not check the backround, in detail, of the people appointed to positions in the federal government. Well, I'm glad she's not our president. First she shows she can't be fiscally responsible in running here campaign, and now she wants to short cut the background check process. In doing so, she has made visible another poor character trait, she's not a very good team player by calling out her boss and questioning his procedures. Still bitter, Hillary?

Mark M - get out of the brainwashing tank! Obama provided his birth certificate. You need that to get a passport dude! He's been in the country since birth. My son was born in Hawaii, and his looks exactly the same. What's wrong with you people??? You are bizarre!

Instead of Hillary getting upset about the process, she should stand by THE PRESIDENT, HER PRESIDENT! At least he is trying to keep the sludge from getting into these very important positions. I congratulate him on trying to "clean out" the unwanted instead of just pushing all forward because we are 6 months into this administration...Shame on her for not caring enough to want this.

I love hearing the same people who declared that our President was "palling around with terrorists" describing a loose association with someone DECADES ago now say his vetting process is somehow flawed.

He's being CAUTIOUS. OVERLY cautious, perhaps, but the finger pointing and tongue-wagging every time someone failed the vetting process is huge.

From Republicans.

This isn't a fight. President Obama said he was surrounding himself with people who are more than just "yes-men" and Hillary is one...she's speaking her mind about the process and I believe our President would agree with her that it's become cumbersome and ridiculous...but he must do it.

Dream on if you think it's a falling out. Just WAIT till the falling out you'll see if and when Palin winds up on the presidential ticket if she decides to go Republican.

Oh - wait. Palin's ok even though she's MARRIED to someone who was active in an organization calling for Alaska to break from the U.S. but that's not important.

Why is Hillary talking about this to the media and not the Prez? If she don't like how it's going, she can always try to change things from the inside and if that doesn't work, quit.

There has to be a few more fat latinas he can fill all the spots with !

Hillary needs to stop and think about what she's saying.
She's not the VP, she's in an appointed position and can be easily dis-appointed if she can't deal with the President's procedures.
Her Hubby Bill has been keeping his mouth shut, why can't she?

This is not an "Obama Process," it's a vetting process, and anyone who works with or for the government at any level of clearance can attest to this. Any post with clearance concerns requires an exhaustive vetting process in order to verify past relationships and identify potential security risks – both social and financial. The greater the profile of the individual, and the more sensitive the material they will be exposed to and expected to handle responsibly, the more exhaustive the process.

Secretary Clinton is not so politically blind as to damage her own party's image through reckless commentary. She's simply stating a fact, and the frustrations that she, and tens of thousands of other federal employees feel, when upholding a system that's necessary, though arguably not perfect.

CNN's headlines are often designed to attract attention. Ad space on the Web generates money just as well as commercials on cable. There's nothing more profitable than a rift in a popular administration. I bet Secretary Clinton could comment on that as well.

@dominican mama 4 Obama July 17th, 2009 11:01 am ET
This man has to have his people checked, and triple checked. And even then something goes awry and the Republiklans are all over it. Sorry for the inconvenience Hillary, I'm sure it frustrates Obama too, but you know, it is what it is
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There is one thing lacking in your post.....HONESTY! Explain how all the tax cheaters got through, if eveyone was triple checked. Either someone didn't know, or that someone didn't care!

Your joking..... The man has produced a birth certificate...ur joking...right?

Maybe they could simplify the vetting process by only asking one question:

"Did you pay all your taxes?"

Cause evidently that question is not on the application.

It is unfortunate that so many people are prone to parrott the misinformation provided to them by the right wing propagandists that impedes progress, breeds hate and cripples society.The President has provided proper evidence of his birth which was acceptable to the agency responsible for conducting background investigations. The rumor that purports the president is not an american should be put to rest once and for all.

sure wish she was president

Of course, it is easier to fly around the world with the kids and have elaborate tea parties at taxpayers expense than to deal with real issues that need remedied now!

To Mark M:

Do you honestly think that Obama would have gotten this far if his place of birth was falsified? With all the haters out there, wouldn't common sense dictate that at least a goverment investigative unit would see into this?

Look at the Sotamayor process. How much of a stink did that make? All for what? Sotamayor seems to be getting her way, whilst the grilling side put up a show that they're doing a masterful job in scrutinizing candidates.

How many job interviews have you been in where the interviewer accuses you of a hypothetical situation conjectured in their opinionated mind?

Yup, let's keep mentioning the birth certificate. Apparently on top of the media electing the President the FBI, CIA, NSA, etc completely ignored law and elected a man with no birth certificate.

Keep crying wolf, we stopped listening last year.

Thanks for pointing that out for us Hillary.Lets see if we cant change things and get them both elected to three terms,they are doing a great job.

Better start vetting now for positions that will open up once the new Health Care is in place somewhere over the Horizon!!!

"Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer"
Obama did just that with Hillary as sec of state , good move.
Can we shut her up now , she is posturing for 2012 , no doubt.
How do you spell corruption "CLINTON"
At least Obama is a breath of fresh air , and is moving to the center.

To the ‘Bridezilla – Starting Over – She’s Got The Look’ crowd.

Du Calme, please!

President Obama is not directly involved in the vetting process – sitting at his desk intentionally holding up a big roll of USG red tape.

I support the Secretary of State and will if she runs for President again. But she has her job, she’s been vetted…and her debt is almost paid off. Pourquoi the trumpets Madame Secretary?

southerncousin,

From your baseless accusations, the only sane consideration is to keep more of that far right nonsense out of our government in 2010 & 2012.

She's right, it is ridiculous. 6mos=1/8th of Obama's term that is already over. It's a complete waste of time. What is everyone waiting for?

Looks like someone is angling to get fired, and try for the job she really wants in '12.

Probably got the idea from Sarah Palin.

BLAH. Democrats.

Mark M.: for crying out loud, he has provided his birth certificate! This is a made-up issue. If he personally showed it to you, you would find something else "wrong" with it or something else to deligitimize him. There is also a birth announcement in a Hawaii newspaper. Just ask yourself, is there anything that would satisfy you that Obama is a natural born citizen?

Odd how the man who refuses to provide a birth certificate has this extensive process that allows him to put forth obvious and deliberate tax cheats (one does not forget to pay a tax 16 times when you sign a form each time that states you need to pay the tax). Some great vetting process. I guess the standard is so low they can't get anyone who isn't more ethical than a Chicago thug (like Dead-Fish Emmanuel) to pass muster. Now that is a low standard!

Jim

Ms Clinton,

Just forget the Vetting Process.

Just do what Bush Administration did, Just follow the Bush Administration.

Just hire all Jokers and Clowns like Bush Administration hired.

Just Screw up the Country like Bush administration Screwed UP.

I'm so tired of the selective hearing of both the press and the mainstream American.

She isn't just talking about the Obama administration. For gods sakes, yesterday she said that "it gets worse with each administration".

And frankly, what do you people want exactly? In the first couple months of the Obama administration, everyone was moaning about how Obama wasn't vetting people enough before declaring them. NOW you people are complaining that his vetting process is too stringent.

Pick one or get over it.

Too bad there wasn't more of a vetting process for Obama...he would NOT be our President if there was.

He got a free ride and pushed into office by the main stream media and now we're stuck with him for 3 1/2 more years...if our Great Country can make it without going bankrupt.

Mark M:

Change the record. It's been proven over and over and over and over and over again.

Get over it.

Good for her this country is going down the tubes and she knows it.

Given the amount of media coverage, staff resources and time it takes for the white house to get it's arms wrapped around every scandal that pops up, it still seems like a time saver to me for this rule to be in effect. No one said it would be a cake walk. Doing due diligence sometimes can cause delays at the outset, but having a high % of certainty that your staff at a certain paygrade aren't going off the reservation and fouling things up can be very beneficial and cost efficient in the long run.

Hillary makes a great SoS, and I understand some concerns. Many Americans still want officials screened properly to avoid unethical appointments as much as possible. Find a balance and get the positions filled.

Bill, Bloominton IL

Sorry, but your post is exactly what's wrong with the Republican Party, obstructing to maintain the status quo while spreading misinformation...

Correction: you can still keep your current healthcare coverage under the proposed changes in Congress. Please stop with the right wing propaganda.

Ethics? How will Obama expect Americans to pay more in taxes to fund Obamacare when his own nominees are criminal and didnt pay their taxes? Unless of coures Ted kennedy slipped that one in also. The idea that the Obama team has double and triple checked qualifications is foolish because it is not that hard to contact the IRS.

Bet Mrs. Clinton wishes Obama had asked her which position she would have prefered..........Vice President or Secretary of State......before Obama asked Joe Biden. Like I said before Mrs. Clinton, Obama and Biden gave you the left over. Nice guys aren't they?

It's starting... The rift between them is starting.

Well Hillary, since you got stuck on the back burner, I guess the "Administration" thinks it can shoe in all it's own "cronies" qualified or not. After all, isn't DIVERSITY the name of the game? We are now DUMMYING DOWN AMERICA. Instead of being a country of qualified, Intelligent, compasionate and caring people we will now be "diverse" if nothing else. These "NEW" people will take the $$ they can get and become known for being part of the process of making America the mess it currently is. Who rayyyyyyyyyyyyy for them. I hope you don't get burned in the process. Keeping you OUT of the picture might be to your advantage.

what does Obama's vetting process have to do with the Republicans ? is he asking them their opinion. bet not !
you can't fill those positions, the czars already have them.. wake up !! ss, get a clue !

Health care plan is going to cost every american, every company. I can see more companies just hanging up their hats and closing. It is going to be way to expensive. Ii has provisions in it to do away with health care savings plans, individual plans and would most likely put some insurance companies out of business. We will have no choice. check out the article on wnd

Hillary in '12!!

Keep trying to stir up gossip, CNN. As long as it profts by leading people to your website. Who needs real journalism anyway.

@ Doug, New Jersey

Slick Willie with his cigar was a somewhat respectable Democrat?

ROFLMAO.

Bush, Cheney and the Clintons are the most corrupt people in this country!

Actually, those with longer memories than what they ate this morning should remember each cabinet member Obama tried to bring on that failed the vetting process because of associations, tax problems, etc. When run of bad choices, bringing to light the corruption in the government, I think this long and detailed vetting approach is a good thing, as long as it's done with the intent to weed out the bad apples.

It should go a bit further and tell the American people why each person backs out of the process to bring even more transparency about those making decisions for us. If they are backing out because they aren't paying taxes, but are passing legislation forcing everyone else to pay taxes, i think it's important for us to know that there is a double standard (a.k.a corruption) going on in our government.

CNN, it's a vetting process, not an "Obama Process. Hillary is vocal and honest about it because she knows it's nothing personal against the President. It's a tedius process instituted by advisors that is affecting her ability to do her job. Obama would probably agree with her.

Obviously, given the early blunders BO made with his initial picks, all people with scandals that caused them to drop out from consideration, the vetting process wasn't robust enough. I say vet away, because I am really suspicious of this awful, naive president with an agenda to destroy America and punish hardworking, taxpaying people for the benefit of useless, lazy parasites – most of whom if they bothered to get off the couch voted for this monster.

It is so much fun to watch the incompetent, crooks that stole the last election implode. The only problem is that they are taking the nation down with them. Hopefully we will be able to start pulling it out of this insanity in 2010 and then either impeach the community organizer or send him back to organize something in Chicago in 2012.

@Dutch/Bad Newz, VA July 17th, 2009 11:15 am ET
The process is a nightmare because The Party of Obstruction is scrutinizing everything. Everyone is under a magnifying glass.
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Loving how you are flat out ignoring the disorder in the dem party! Explain how this vetting process has ANYTHING to do with the GOP! This vetting process has been put in place by te President . The GOP has NOTHING to do with this. The nominees have issues with the intrusive questionaires! Please explain the GOP role in this! You can't, because there is none!

Okay so Hillary is quick to criticize the administration. When are we going to hear something out of her over the State Dept's. NO vetting and deaf ear to complaints about treatment of exchange students through agencies supposedly overseen by HER State Dept....when will we be hearing your big mouth about that, Miss Hillary?

I was cleared to handle "top secret" material in 1970. In preparation for it, I had to list everywhere I had lived since 1935 (I was born in 1947). Some of my addresses were on rural routes with no box numbers. One was in a foreign country, and I could show you where I lived and tell you the apartment number but little else since I could not speak the language. No matter, that apartment has been destroyed by an earthquake and many of the shacks I lived in as a child have been demolished. To the point, some of the requirements for being "vetted," particulary the one Clinton joked about, are not new.

Wow, just wow. Such poor choices for this past election and it's showing. Time for a viable third party. The two party scam is about up.

This will give you an idea of how it will be with government run health care! What a joke

Ethics is something Hillary has never heard of.

I agree with GI Joe. Shut up CNN! You just love to use Clinton for sensational journalism. I call that shameful tactics for a reputable news source. Are you related to the Enquirer?

Bill, Bloominton IL July 17th, 2009 12:04 pm ET

Welcome back to the republicans in 2012 as we watch the democrats implode. Democrats would not listen to the idea that Hillary would not be able to take marching orders from anyone. Hopefully the Blue Dogs who are the smartest democrats in Washington will stall healthcare until the republicans are back and my healthcare will not be changed.

Fortunately that's not going to happen, otherwise nobody elses would change or improve either. I realize your health care is far more important than all the rest of the people in the USA combined. So screw them as long as you Bill of Bloominton il are taken care of.

Well Miss Clinton, history shows that too lax of a vetting process results in idiots like Sarah Palin almost becoming our Vice President! And that in and of itself wouldn't have been good for anyone! Just ask John McCain.

obviously the vetting process can't be that bad – seeing how she's secretary of state...

@ the idiot July 17th, 2009 11:10 am ET

If they were vetted realistically, no one would qualify for the Obama administration. They need to get drug tests. Check out what is happening in Chicago and then realize how many Chicagoans are in the administration and realize also that dear leader himself was a "community organizer" there before his annointment by George Soros, ACORN and the unions. What did he organize death squads.

Could not have picked better online name for you myself. Yep. THE IDIOT descibes you perfectly!

YOU GO GIRL...The President that never was...(sigh)

Last time I checked her gig required her to be the ultimate diplomat.
Instead here's you know what in her coming out !
Here we go...

How hypocritcal of you Obamabots to say the "its important to think it through and not act hastily" to defend Obama's incompetence in this area while at the same time you defend the fool when he rushes through massive spending programs that have not been thought through at all.

obama just needs to hire everyone as "czars" to avoid that pesky vetting process.

Tell it like it is Hillary and we hope you go for it again in 2012.

Is Hillary laying the groundwork for quitting already?

This is precisely why Obama is appointing so many czars (over 30 so far). it circumvents senate confirmation. Not good and he is no doubt creating a shadow government accountable only to him and not we the people.

Bobby July 17th, 2009 12:02 pm ET

Hillary sometimes its better to take your time and get it right the first time then to rush and keeping do something over and over again. This administration learned this lesson early with the Secretary of Energy position. Also, we got your message the first time, so time to move on and focus on something more compelling, like war and peace.

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Bobby, you are absolutely correct. BHO want to take this so painfully slow that they do not make a mistake and appoint soeone who maybe didn't pay a few thousand dollars in taxes.

However, when it comes to spending a trillion dollars on health care reform he want to ram the legislation through Congress and have a bill on his desk BEFORE the August recess.

BHO – typical hypocrite.

Interesting, all this red tape and details from a president who has yet to provide proof of his birthplace. Details that are a REQUIREMENT for a position as senator, let alone president of the United States. I challenge anyone, trying for any job that asks for a birth certificate and/or college records to say, "I choose not to provide them"; and see if you get the job. Why has our government allowed this, and continues to look the other way on such an important matter while at the same time, requires this level of personal detail from other less important political positions?

Richard July 17th, 2009 11:26 am ET

It is hard to find lefties who pay their taxes.

It is hard to find wingnuts with intelligence

President Obama is doing a very good job inspite of all the doubters. Go Obama

Doug in New Jersey says Bill Clinton was the last somewhat "respectable" Democrat. What a joke!!!! Did you really forget his despicable affair with Monica? Clearly the vetting process is so difficult with this administration because they are vetting liberals!

I don't understand why all of the bashing on the Rep b/c of this... This sounds like typical gov't crap–and i dont feel its one particular parties fault.

I am completely disappointed w/ the level of incompetency these so called officials are displaying while trying to run this country. And frankly, i'm not impressed w/ any of them–including POTUS.

Learn to work together! That's what this country was founded on!

Yes... I agree it is frustrating. One word sums it all up... litigation!
Our country has gone beyond any vetting process. Lawyers have taken control! Any aspect of ones life is filtered and filtered. They don't want to miss any "ghosts" that often turn up.

One question... just how did Palin make it through the process with not only her ghosts, but her incoherent and thoughtless mind as well??

Tell it like it is, Hillary!

I understand the President's need to be overly careful–given the idiotic nature of Republicans to over-scrutinize–but we can see how being too judicious and officious can harm our government.

It's funny, even after this "tough" process, Obama still managed to pick what 6 tax cheats???

Fear not Ms. Clinton our President has a full slate of Czars to cover.

Jose

If the nominees had lead a more transparently above board life then lawyers wouldnt be needed. I wouldnt need a lawyer to explain my actions!! Wasnt this administration embarrassed by a few of their nominees being tax dodgers? If I were Obama I would be making sure they pass muster as well!!

The vetting process under the current administration is tilted. If Obama appoints them hardly no vetting is accomplished or you must be a member of the :didn't pay my taxes; or the pay for play gang. For other civilian post hopefulls you must give your left eye and go throught the gov red tape.

What most people do not know is that the first slave owners were black. They then proceeded in selling their slaves to the sugar plantion owners. I learned this when I went to a talk by the National Forestry when visiting the islands. I was in my 40's then and I could not recall ever learning this in school. It was never in a history book. That was over 20 yrs ago. So when is this truth (the whole story) going to be told.

Hillary the Republicans have bashed President Obama for not vetting properly and now you, seems Hills republican side is coming out again put a sock in it Madame Secetary and do the Job you were hired for!

CNN again uses the word SLAMS. That's because the moron who writes the headlines on the ticker doesn't have a thesaurus or an imagination.

She's fighting for her people at the State Dept. Good for her! Probably takes someone of her stature to raise the issue before something is finally done about the problem.

Will someone tell her to go talk to her boss already!!!!

I agree with Hillary. It is disgraceful that we have to wait months to have some one approved. wonder how the Senators would feel if they had to go through the process before taking their position as a Senator. How many would fail the very questions their asking:-). Guess we will take care of it during the next election. Take care Senators, we are watching your record, what you vote on and what you say and how you act. I'm very disappointed in the progress up to now. How about you, the rest of the population. Are you satisfied in YOUR Senators actions to date.

Welcome back to the republicans in 2012 as we watch the democrats implode. Democrats would not listen to the idea that Hillary would not be able to take marching orders from anyone. Hopefully the Blue Dogs who are the smartest democrats in Washington will stall healthcare until the republicans are back and my healthcare will not be changed.

Simple.. If its too much too handle that means you are not qualify. You know the media. they have everything... The Obama's want to know before they get hit by surprise... LOL... No one is perfect. but if you got secrete that you think no one should know get out of the public eyes... sorry.. Oh to the youth... Facebook and other socail network site might come back to hunt you. hope people take the Obama vetting process and learn..

SOS Clinton... You are so correct. I know our president wants to cover all bases, but this is a little ridiculous. I can't remember everything I did yesterday.. how the heck am I going to remember what I did 42 years ago..

She's not even in the US today. Incompetent CNN?

Hillary sometimes its better to take your time and get it right the first time then to rush and keeping do something over and over again. This administration learned this lesson early with the Secretary of Energy position. Also, we got your message the first time, so time to move on and focus on something more compelling, like war and peace.

Seems to me Hillary needs to concentrate on the more important issues.

Is Hillary's true colors showing. Where is her loyalty. The division is what has us where we are now. Even the bible says "A house divided can not stand" Luke 11:17

Obama should stay home and take care of these appointments instead of globe trotting. He would be wise to stay out of Hillary's doghouse...

I blame the idiots in the media, who will scream and whine, "Why wasn't so-and-so propertly vetted!"

So, Obama should rush and hopefully vet someone who has a mired past that will become a fruitful week for Wol Blitzer and, thus, the GOP?

Though vetting knuckleheads was proven a problem over that last eight years?

Grow up America.

I agree with her!

I say hurrah that President Obama is bringing ethics back to the government! Maybe Hillary Clinton should take this up with the President and not the press.

Translation: I had to pay some more legal bills, please send more money.

Go get'em Hillary.

that's because the president is a "nightmare"!

The vetting process would be easier if so many nominees we're found to have not paid their taxes....now they are afraid to pick people without a super duper background check.

Frankly the economy is in shambles, Tim Gietner doesn't know what he is doing. He didn't even pay his own taxes yet they want to raise our taxes. They say they want employers to provide healthcare but then they want to tax it....we need new leadership now please!!!

The vetting process would be easier if so many nominees we're found to have not paid their taxes....now they are afraid to pick people without a super duper background check.

Frankly the economy is in shambles, Tim Gietner doesn't know what he is doing. He didn't even pay his own taxes yet they want to raise our taxes. They say they want employers to provide healthcare but then they want to tax it....we need new leadership now!

Let the hate begin....now.

I have voted for president Obama, but I agree with secretary Hillary Clinton. This kind of process must have an impact on the achivement of the administration, which also mean a cold shoulder on the next election for the Obama administration.

Congress doesn't have time to confirm appointees – they're too busy pushing through massive spending legislation – some of these bills are over a 1000 pages ( they also don't appear to have time to read these etiher). Makes you wonder, doesn't it?

I am not a big Hillary fan, but let's be honest she is right. I can't imagine how difficult her job has been with out much help.

She needs to understand that this s the "CHANGE" we veote for. Accept it and move on Hillary

Ooooooooooo – methinks the honeymoon is over!! Haha, she's getting what she deserved! She should not have taken that position which virtually makes it impossible for her to run in 2012. Obummer did to her exactly what he wanted to – keep your enemies close!

This is a perfect example of why we should not allow the Federal Government to oversee any part of the Administration of our Health Care System...

I cannot think of a single government administered program that is streamlined, efficifient, and cost effective....of course when you can print your own money out of thin air...maybe those things tend not to matter too much...

And this matters how? Is this a tabloid news network ?

I'm sure the folks at the State Department who are responsible for running security clearances are pleased that their boss is publicly lambasting what they do for a living.

With the republicans still so angry and dejected after the last election, attacking every appointee by this administration, and we all know how clean the records of the republicans are, you have to be as stringent as possible. The republicans are just waiting to find someone they can attack and use as a scapegoat to bash this administration as much as possible. They have nothing else at this time. The 2012 hopefuls, if that's what you can call them, Romney, Palin, Huckabee, are really not contenders at all in 2012. They ruined that themselves during their last campaign with their hate, racism, and divisive rhetoric, so much that Americans already know everything they need to know about them. None of them have a chance in a general election, and they know it. It has to be very frustrating right now to be a right wing conservative republican.

Americans' "zero defect" expectations of their leaders are to blame. Were it not for the way we crucify nominees, both professionally & personally; dragging them through hell for the smallest of things, perhaps the Obama administration wouldn't need to try to find a Jesus Christ for these positions.

The headline of this article is very misleading.

Dear Hillary.
Please quit your job- became a Republican and you will be the next President of USA.
Other option come to Canada and apply for Canadian citisen and be our Prime Minister.
Thank you

You go, Hillary! Perhaps potential candidates could just be announced and candidates and congress could let the press (always looking for some scandal to discuss instead of real news) could do the work for them? Why anyone would want to go through the ringer for a lower paid government job is beyond me. People think bureaucrats are not dedicated, but they must be horribly dedicated to put up with this – and most of what is dug up has nothing whatsoever to do with the position they may take.

Is Hillcumbs trying to get removed as the Secretary so that she can run in 2012? Shut your trap already and do your job. B.O. is in control and not you Hillster?

So instead of being "critical" or having "concerns", the media describes her as "ripping" and "lambasting".

Thanks big media for keeping the old conservative & new-left Clinton hate alive.

Could it be that she is a smart, bold woman? What would you call a man who was doing the same thing?

So it seems all is not well in paradise! Maybe she was promised one thing and delivered another. Welcome Mrs. Clinton to the plight of the rest of us! Need proof?
1. Promise: no lobbyists in administration, result: lobbyists in administration
2. promise: 5 days to review bills before signing, results: no five day review
I KNOW some with try to justify this! Try as hard as you can!

I'm still waiting for the results of the full body cavity searches. Have a nice day!

I agree

the tax system

the govt. departments

the vetting process

lots of things have gotten too heavy

The Obama admin can't win. Before they were criticized for their lack of vetting process which allowed at least 3 candidates who had tax problems. Now they are being very careful and they again are criticized.

because she can't get her people to the positions. She can't stand "change".

If Hillary doesn't like the way her boss operates, then she should resign. At the moment, she's not serving the President well.

Though cumbersome the process is necessary.

Unless you feel comfortable with another catastrophy like a manager of the Arabian horse club running FEMA.

Go Browny

Is it possible that we finally have an administration that will only bring honest employees on board. Ones who pay their taxes, have no skeletons in their closets and have only the people's agenda at heart????

I guess you just can't get good help these days!

Well President Obama did promise "change"... just did not say where the "change" was going to happen. Funny that it takes so long, but he will grant waviers, etc for people that are failing his 600 pages of questions. Now lets see how many people will blame President Bush or any other Republican.

Glad Hillary speaks out!

We desperately need those positions filled and how can we honestly expect good nominees to wait months for the vetting process and incur considerable financial expense on their part. Who is willing to go through that? Apparently, not many, and to those nominees who have tried, waited, and given up, I apologize.

what a country!

Those Dems who vote against her are republican plants put in office years ago just for this day.They will lose their seats fast but will be hired by big Pharma and others as their payoffs.We need to make a public photo list of these people so that all Americans everywhere recognize them where ever they go,a ten most wanted list ,if you may.

"Clinton again slams Obama process" is the headline???????

Give me a break CNN.

No wonder the average American is so horribly misinformed.

Yes, they would just assume dispense with accountability and put in whoever they want.

Oh, Poor Hillary can't accomplish anything internationally because she is not respected. Well, there's a shock, NOT !!!!

So all this kiss-up diplomacy from the OBUMMER administration isn't working............... HMMM,

Recall Obummer Now

OK, Hillary. What's your strategy here? You're reinforcing what a lot of people already think about you. Everybody else knows you don't fight your battles in the press. You go to the boss. And if you've gone to the press, you've already lost and you're looking for an end run. Don't try to make an end run around the President of the United States. Obama needs to quash this.

"It's hard to explain in my position to our foreign counterparts that we don't have positions filled that would be the natural interlocutors or their counterparts in other countries," she said Thursday.

Don't worry Hillary, your foreign counterparts know how incompetent your boss is. You need not explain anything.

Further–I do not recall Hillary complaining when Joe the Plumber went through a "CIA type" vetting process for simply asking Obama a question.

Apparently she has not learned from her husbands administration. How many people were nominted for positions andthen something turned up to embarrass the people and the administration. Obama is be cautious and has learned from a couple of his early appointments like Bill Richardson. Might have been slightly embarassed tehn but now he wants to make the rights moves and have no regrets. I applaud his mehtods.... Appears Hillary is getting ruffled and it should make all wonder how much longer she will be in the administration(probably as soon as she gets her debts paid off)
If she leaves good bye...and nobody will miss you.......

the woman makes no sense–she is the one who said Obama was not vetted (in the primaries). She was right about that. why is she now wanting LESS vetting? on another subject–Obama's Czars are not vetted at all......I wish the dems would make up their minds...and the liberal circus continues.....

This is great! Weeding out the thugs! I'm so glad the Usurper in Chief implemented higher ethics rules for his underlings, I guess those rules don't apply to him though, darnit, where is that old passport now?

Mrs. Clinton has outsmarted the President I think.

She is just about out of her debt, she no longer "needs" the President. She can't just be "fired" as it will be seen as Obama getting rid of anyone who "dares" go against him.

I am honestly surprised by this whole thing playing out with them.

God Bless America, her people and her President

Just a lil test comment yall.

It's a time consuming process to sort out Democratic political hacks who haven't paid their taxes - there are too many to chose from.

Sounds like Clinton and Obama should get together and work this out.

Hillary,Thanks you were not elected president. What is so dire or urgent about naming the head of USAID that you have gone ballistic? Please better take more lessons in diplomacy!

Hillary 2012!

Obama keeps traveling and is not fixing the ecconomy.

A few months ago, the headlines were full of tax-evading nominees to Obama's staff. I guess Hillary doesn't much care about that as long as the people nominated are good tax-and-spend Democrats who are sure that wise Democrats with the richness of their experiences would more often than not reach better conclusions than anyone who isn't a Democrat.

This can be easily solved. Reject all former Clinton-ites, who are Big Business cronies, anyway. That will streamline the process, and clean out the conflicts of interest.

Well, well, well,
Hillary running for president already.

Don't know exactly what CNN wants to accomplish with these posts about Hillary. I want her back and I hope he will run against Obama in 2012 because he has no idea what he is doing.

Obama is so insecure and so sure that he is the only ethical person that his administration unnecessarily complicated the entire process. His interest is not to make things work, but to create mechanisms of control.

I've been surprised to hear about key positions not being filled at all or not until recently (uh surgeon general, anyone?). Hillary, You Go Girl!

It is a good thing this story popped up, otherwise, we would have to read all those negative comments (mysteriously deleted) about how the new health care bill will really be paid for by taxing employees for thier employer-provided health insurance. It will be biggest tax increase on the working class in our lifetimes — and you heard it first right here!!

Be careful Hilary, you are starting to act like those republicans. If they are not properly veted then there is a problem with the veting process.

President Obama has been in office less then a year. Give him a break, the break ALL of the senators and congressmen gave Bush.

It is hard to find lefties who pay their taxes.

Interesting. As much as I appreciate Secretary Clintons candor, it is a testament to how ineffective this adminstration has been in the first 6 months. If Healthcare does not get passed that is both viable and understandible to the American public, Obamas election will be a 50% failure.

Mr. President! Tear down that wall! Ease up on the Vetting process.!

It's a Catch-22, if someone is appointed with a tainted history, there will be a lot of finger pointing about the lack of 'vetting'. Maybe the criteria are not inline with our standards? Who is going to be comfortable enough to want to serve our nation in an official capacity? Is every college escapade open to ridicule? The next time someone's past is racked over the coals, should we (as individual members in our society) fan the flames? How about a 10 year limit? Only the last decade is open to vetting for federal appointments – or would that endanger our national security?

She has missed the spotlight since she was president in the 90's. She should have been elected this time, she has a lot more on the job experience than obama.

Slams... Rips?? I don't see it.

CNN you guys are making so much of this. She voice her frustration at not having her state department fully staffed. During her USAID address this past monday someone asked her WHEN they could get a full time administrator at USAID, and she answered honestly she said basically all the people that her and the white house felt were qualified either didnt want the job or DID not want to go through vetting where they have to hire accountants and lawyers. The process does sound like a nightmare especially if you arent a mulitmillionarie an expenisve nightmare. Her favorite question name every place you have lived since you were 18 and she said at certain age you can't even remember beign 18. Too bad you didnt cover her USAID address or her foreign policy speech or her trips abroad like you are covering this. CNN POST

LOL.... why am I not surprised the Obama administration is having such a hard finding honest qualified nominees??

When all else fails – just appoint a campaign contributor – right Obambi?

I think she's trying to get fired so she can challenge him for the 2012 nomination.

Why don't she just shut up?

Why does Obama not use the same vetting process to hire his czars? The czar cannot be given a free reign of power without oversight or investigation into their backgrounds or qualifications. Sounds like Obama wants full control of all the country a little like a socialist dictator.

She is a trip and always will be. I call people like her "Toppers". Read between the lines and you'll be able to figure things out....

I'm sure Hillary would not want her past history revealed to anyone since she has a lot of skeletond in her closet.

She is out of order...but she is speaking the truth.

Barak – I voted for you only because I could not vote for Hillary. Start making it possible to vote for Hillary if you are still seeking funding for your weird ideas. Respect for her ideas are what we need from you.

Seems that micro-management is alive and well..

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Who is responsible for this? There is no excuse for such a problem.

The process is a nightmare because The Party of Obstruction is scrutinizing everything. Everyone is under a magnifying glass.

Lets see if i've got this straight..

Hillary's debt is finally paid off, so now she's undermining her boss.

Class act, that Hillary Clinton.

"But some political observers say President Obama's new ethics rules make it even more challenging to get through the process."

so dont care about ethics.. or what?
if they cant manage to think about ethics they should go back to school

obama is doing a great job... things are geting more complexe in this world ... who ever cant handle it should give the place to one who trys to manage it

what barbarians are thoese who cry about ethics?
did they ever hear about civilisation or do they life in a nuclear save bunker?

And if the McCain crowd had fully vetted Palin the outcome of the election may have been different.

If they were vetted realistically, no one would qualify for the Obama administration. They need to get drug tests. Check out what is happening in Chicago and then realize how many Chicagoans are in the administration and realize also that dear leader himself was a "community organizer" there before his annointment by George Soros, ACORN and the unions. What did he organize death squads.

We can't have any wide stanced, staff boinkin', Argentina trippin' folks at the state department. We don't want to give the world the right idea.

Palin-Bachmann 2012

Has she talked to the President? No need to whine to the media. I think the vetting process should be hard. President Obama tried to nominated a few staffers that owed back taxes. Sounds like he is being careful this time around.

CBH

Thanks, republicans, for perfecting attack politics to the point that this is what American citizens have to ensure there's nothing to sick your pit bull "smearcasters" on.

Every party engages in questionable tactics, but you folks have taken it to a new level starting with the reprobate tactics of Lee Attwater, and it reached its duplicitous nadir with Rove and his attack puppy, Jim Wilkinson.

Thanks again, guys, for yet another ugly republican legacy that is costing us tons of money and global prestige.

Maybe since a lot of his early appointments crashed and burned because they didn't pay taxes and a few other reasons, he actually has to show some caution. The mood toward Obama is souring big time. Maybe he'd be better off if everything he said during the campaign wasn't a total lie.

Why does CNN keep posting this? Every one will be thoroughly vetted before hire. So What?

I believe they SHOULD have to go through an extreme vetting process. For far too many years, candidates were given a walk to due political affiliations, personal favors, MONEY!.. My hats off to those that are sticking to the process, I believe it will allow for a better, less corrupt bunch of personnel in those positions.

The situation has been getting worse with every administration. But some political observers say President Obama's new ethics rules make it even more challenging to get through the process.

I know it's gotta be frustrating Hillary; however, let's face facts: it is Pres. Obama, not Bush, Reagan, Clinton. It is President Obama in the White House. You're an intelligent woman Hillary, you know what's up. This man has to have his people checked, and triple checked. And even then something goes awry and the Republiklans are all over it. Sorry for the inconvenience Hillary, I'm sure it frustrates Obama too, but you know, it is what it is......

Looks like Hilary is getting ready for another run at the presidency in 2012, as Obama's approval ratings continue to tank.
Palin vs. Hillary in 2012 is looking like a real possibility.

When the vetting isn't good enough they complain. Now that WH is getting tougher when filling positions in the government Clinton has follow protocol.

Maybe the administration should allow The State Dept. to do their own HR. (Human Resources) That way they will have more control over the vetting process while maintaining high ethics standards

And yet they still can't manage to nominate anyone who hasn't cheated on their taxes! Ha, Ha, Ha... what a joke this administration is.

Hillary –
You are completely correct. I am of an age where retirement is possible, and I would be pleased to serve our government at rather low cost. But I am not going to expose myself or my family to this Republican scum who has no sense of justice or appropriate questioning. I have supported you through the whole campaign, and would like to help. But they are not good people. Let me know if there is anything you need.

CNN trying to create conflict where there is none

I'm not sure why HIllary is so upset about this. She has been in politics in one form or another for decades. This vetting process is nothing new.
The vetting processes get very detail-oriented if there is any hint of things that might cause the country embarrassment. Hillary and Bill have been involved in a significant number of questionable situations, so she should expect no less than to have her background VERY carefully examined. Suck it up, Hillary. You're a big girl.

Didn't Hillary just rant about this earlier in the week?

Is this how she's planning on conducting herself in the State Department? Crying in the media instead of following diplomatic guidelines.

She should be discussing this with her boss, President Obama.

What an old hag.... and not long for the job.

And yet, the best they come up with is a bunch of tax cheats. Good job!

The administration is continually passing "job creation bills" but can't even fully staff the government! I'm sure if they fill these positions, they can tout that the "stimulus bill is working, we added 6 jobs at the State Department!"

Judging from previous appointments in the administration, the vetting process can't be too tough, c'mon, how many guys that can't even do their taxes get to be the head of the IRS?

too darn bad..the republicans had to endure the same. get over it. in everything the democrats do, they act as if in crisis mode and get everyone excited thinking the sky is falling, just to get their agenda pushed through..too darn bad..

Wow, even Hillary is upset with all the libbie BARAKACY in DC.

Her husband was the last at least somewhat respectable Democrat, unlike every other Democrat in power these days, he actually wasn't looking to harm America's best and take away people's rights, freedoms, and hard earned wealth.

How many days are you going to run this? CNN tries to make it seem like Clinton is whining about rules on a minute to minute basis.

More reliable news sources have moved on and are giving us updated news on C-Street, Health Care, Economy, etc.

Shame Shame Shame on CNN – e-gossip at it's worst.