Senator Hillary Clinton emerged as a candidate to be U.S. secretary of state for Barack Obama, reports Reuters. I am so glad! She is absolutely electric and would make a great Secretary of State.
Putting her in the position could help heal whatever lingering divisions remain in the Democratic Party after her bitter battle with Obama for the presidential nomination, Reuters adds.
The Washington Post reports:
Clinton has long been known for her work on international women's issues and human rights. The former first lady also could enhance Obama's efforts to restore U.S. standing among allies worldwide.
And Obama could put her in his speed-dial for a 3 a.m. phone call each morning.
Heh heh! That's a dig at that campaign ad!
Reuters adds: Clinton was described by her office as having flown to Chicago on Thursday on personal business.
Neither her nor Obama's aides would say whether she was interviewed for the job by Obama.
CNN reported that on Monday night, while walking into an awards ceremony in New York, Clinton was asked if she would consider taking a post in the Obama administration. It did not sound like she ruled it out.
"I am happy being a senator from New York, I love this state and this city. I am looking at the long list of things I have to catch up on and do. But I want to be a good partner and I want to do everything I can to make sure his agenda is going to be successful," Clinton said.
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