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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 09:52 AM Original message |
"It's really, really official: Hillary will be named Obama's Secretary of State" (update 3) |
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MoonRiver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
1. How oh how will you cope when it really, really happens? |
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Zombie2 (678 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 09:59 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. DLC |
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MoonRiver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:01 AM Response to Reply #3 |
4. Obama has faith in her. |
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Blarch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:06 AM Response to Reply #4 |
5. why ? |
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MoonRiver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:09 AM Response to Reply #5 |
6. Who knows who is leaking what, and why. |
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Blarch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:15 AM Response to Reply #6 |
8. The first link says... |
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atimetocome (236 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:34 AM Response to Reply #8 |
16. ha ha. that link leads back to his post and greg does not say who. what a joke. |
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Blarch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:38 AM Response to Reply #16 |
19. Ummmm... |
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atimetocome (236 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:43 AM Response to Reply #19 |
22. The first one "done deal"leads to tpm and he links to himself and |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:45 AM Response to Reply #22 |
24. Well, by this standard, no news of Hillary as SoS is credible, they all link to anonymous sources |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 12:38 PM Response to Reply #8 |
46. The news TODAY quotes an anonymouse souce on OBAMA'S transition team |
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wyldwolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:12 AM Response to Reply #3 |
7. ...where Obama got much of his domestic policy positions from... |
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atimetocome (236 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:30 AM Response to Reply #1 |
12. I am sure you have figured that out already |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:38 AM Response to Reply #12 |
20. Where did you come from? You're an expert on how I'm going to "cope"? |
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atimetocome (236 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:47 AM Response to Reply #20 |
25. I have not said how you will cope. |
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wyldwolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
2. it has been for a while, unless you're of the belief nothing is REAL until the papers are signed |
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Evergreen Emerald (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:24 AM Response to Original message |
9. Just think of the fodder for future Clinton-hate posts. |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:30 AM Response to Reply #9 |
11. + the fodder for future Clinton idolators. nt |
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atimetocome (236 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:32 AM Response to Reply #9 |
15. so sad that is true. Obama has chosen a smart hard-working loyal |
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Evergreen Emerald (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:35 AM Response to Reply #15 |
18. We can take comfort in the fact that this board is not representative |
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musicblind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 04:49 PM Response to Reply #9 |
73. Yes but their Clinton-hate posts will quickly be shut down once Hillary is officially SOS |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:28 AM Response to Original message |
10. : - ((( |
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Evergreen Emerald (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:31 AM Response to Reply #10 |
13. Did you say the same thing when Obama picked Biden as VP? |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 11:00 AM Response to Reply #13 |
30. I was hoping for Richardson for VP. nt |
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Evergreen Emerald (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 02:49 PM Response to Reply #30 |
69. that was not my question |
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musicblind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 04:50 PM Response to Reply #69 |
74. She's not going to answer your question. Their disgust only applies if the last name is Clinton n/t |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
14. Obama to unveil national security team |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
17. Good. Hillary Clinton will be implementing President Obama's policies. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:41 AM Response to Reply #17 |
21. Exactly. |
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S_E_Fudd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:44 AM Response to Original message |
23. Potential to be the greatest SoS in American History... |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:51 AM Response to Reply #23 |
26. Quick, who is the current greatest SoS in American history? n/t |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:58 AM Response to Reply #26 |
28. Half of the people on DU cannot name Nixon and Reagan SoS, I am sure. |
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S_E_Fudd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 11:09 AM Response to Reply #28 |
33. The power in Nixon's admin was of course Henry Kissinger... |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 08:35 PM Response to Reply #33 |
77. Which, during 5 of the 6 years Nixon was president, was not SoS. |
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RFKHumphreyObama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-01-08 03:35 AM Response to Reply #28 |
84. That's not true -without googling or looking at the answers below |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-01-08 08:07 AM Response to Reply #84 |
86. So, you're part of the half who knows, Half do not know. |
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Tom Rinaldo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:59 AM Response to Reply #26 |
29. I would pick George Marshall. n/t |
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S_E_Fudd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 11:06 AM Response to Reply #26 |
32. Matter of opinion of course... |
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wuushew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 12:35 PM Response to Reply #32 |
43. Adams is the gold standard for SoS |
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S_E_Fudd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 12:41 PM Response to Reply #43 |
47. Jefferson was an awful SoS... |
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wuushew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 12:55 PM Response to Reply #47 |
49. I am not arguing FOR Jefferson |
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S_E_Fudd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 12:58 PM Response to Reply #49 |
51. Which should show that it does not mean a person with that experience... |
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Prism (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 11:46 AM Response to Reply #26 |
39. Seward - And I hope there is a parallel |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:55 AM Response to Reply #23 |
27. Why? |
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S_E_Fudd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 11:13 AM Response to Reply #27 |
34. Stunning... |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 08:27 PM Response to Reply #34 |
76. no surprise, you are a man. |
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S_E_Fudd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 08:53 PM Response to Reply #76 |
79. Ridiculous... |
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Upton (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 11:05 AM Response to Reply #23 |
31. As long as she doesn't get hit by sniper fire she might be servicable |
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S_E_Fudd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 11:14 AM Response to Reply #31 |
35. If one could not have an opinion unless it was already fact... |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 11:26 AM Response to Original message |
36. Video: Obama to Name Clinton Secretary of State on Mon. |
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Afikpo Chic (28 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 02:10 PM Response to Reply #36 |
63. I have simply accepted what is coming.. |
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Erin Elizabeth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 04:46 PM Response to Reply #36 |
71. Interesting comment on that video: |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
37. "'entirely likely' that the former president could be dispatched to India and Pakistan " |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 12:35 PM Response to Reply #37 |
44. Giving Bill Clinton a 'portfolio' while he also pursues his own income-generating activities ... |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 01:28 PM Response to Reply #44 |
56. I think that's why the reported concessions involving Bill. Still, it's sticky |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
38. Good. Time to move on. Who will be named education secretary? nt |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 11:49 AM Response to Reply #38 |
40. Have there been any names leaked? |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 12:31 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. CNN aside, there hasn't afaik. Kind of odd. I wish this would get more |
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Kitsune (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 12:25 PM Response to Original message |
41. Bleh. |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 12:38 PM Response to Original message |
45. The thing that bothers ME is the media keeps focusing on HER, making it seem like SHE'S the |
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Grateful for Hope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 12:50 PM Response to Reply #45 |
48. If Hillary supports Obama in her role as SoS |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 01:20 PM Response to Reply #48 |
52. Good points... |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 01:23 PM Response to Reply #52 |
53. The Republicans will look to Bill. |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 01:32 PM Response to Reply #53 |
57. Why am I not surprised? |
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Grateful for Hope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 02:02 PM Response to Reply #52 |
61. True |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 02:29 PM Response to Reply #61 |
67. I hope so, too... |
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atimetocome (236 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 12:57 PM Response to Reply #45 |
50. She will be the face of US foreign policy. It is indeed a |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 01:25 PM Response to Reply #50 |
54. But the media shouldn't always seperate HER from the rest of the appointments |
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atimetocome (236 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 04:38 PM Response to Reply #54 |
70. Indeed. And from what I see --it is about Obama's choices--and the |
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Erin Elizabeth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 04:47 PM Response to Reply #45 |
72. AMEN. |
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PBS Poll-435 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
55. This whole thing is so weird. Obama seems to be announcing his people in "phases" |
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bread_and_roses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
58. I'm THRILLED. How perfect a choice for our glorious new dawn of change! |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
59. kewl |
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starroute (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 01:56 PM Response to Original message |
60. I think this goes to a larger question about Obama's governing style |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 02:02 PM Response to Reply #60 |
62. Awesome post! |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 02:16 PM Response to Reply #60 |
64. That's an excellent point |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 02:18 PM Response to Reply #60 |
65. Excellent post. |
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L0oniX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 02:19 PM Response to Original message |
66. Yes but are you sure it's real? |
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IndianaJohn (142 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
68. good! |
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11 Bravo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 05:23 PM Response to Original message |
75. Rexall drug stores are having a sale on hemlock (for those who feel the need). |
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TankLV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 08:38 PM Response to Original message |
78. HA! This must really chap your butt!!! |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 11:00 PM Response to Reply #78 |
82. Why? What an odd post. n/t |
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Top Cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 08:57 PM Response to Original message |
80. Barack has not let us down yet.... He knows what he's doing so I trust his decision |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-30-08 10:55 PM Response to Original message |
81. Hillary Rodham Clinton biography |
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joshcryer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-01-08 02:38 AM Response to Original message |
83. It's good to see that you're at the acceptance stage so quickly. |
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davidpdx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-01-08 04:13 AM Response to Original message |
85. I wasn't thrilled about it in the beginning, but I think this will be good |
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