The boobie prize

[MagicRat]

Obama rumored to offer Hillary Clinton the Secretary of State position.....

Well, it makes sense that Obama would have to give Hillary something, if at least to keep the Democratic party somewhat united.

Frankly, I think it's a better, more difficult but more rewarding spot for her than the VP position that so many thought Hillary should have received.

By Steve Holland

CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton left the door open to becoming secretary of state on Friday, a day after a meeting with President-elect Barack Obama at which a Democratic official said they discussed the job.

Obama's selection of Clinton would be a bold move that would bring into his coming administration a high-profile former rival who had questioned his level of experience and his foreign policy ideas in the Democratic primary battle earlier this year.

In introductory remarks at a speech in Albany, New York, Clinton did not confirm or deny that she had a secret meeting with Obama on Thursday. A Democratic official said the meeting took place, but had no details.

"I'm not going to speculate or address anything about the president-elect's incoming administration. And I am going to respect his process and any inquiries should be directed to his transition team," Clinton said.

The Obama's transition office in his hometown Chicago refused to comment.

A Democratic official told Reuters that Clinton and Obama "had a serious meeting but the question was whether an actual offer was made."

CNN quoted Democratic sources as saying Obama and Clinton had a serious discussion to gauge her interest in becoming secretary of state and that she left the meeting with the impression the job was hers if she wanted it.

The Huffington Post blog said Clinton was offered the job and requested time to consider it.

Nominating Clinton for the job would be a dramatic step by Obama as he seeks to build a high-powered team in Washington. He defeated the New York senator in a sometimes bitter duel for the presidential nomination, then miffed her supporters by not choosing her as his vice presidential running mate.

[jon@af]

Originally Posted by MagicRat

Obama rumored to offer Hillary Clinton the Secretary of State position.....

Well, it makes sense that Obama would have to give Hillary something, if at least to keep the Democratic party somewhat united.

Frankly, I think it's a better, more difficult but more rewarding spot for her than the VP position that so many thought Hillary should have received.

Agreed on both counts. I think it will be interesting to see how this affects her chances for the presidency in 2012, if she decides to run then (this will also depend on Obama's first stint, but you know what I'm getting at).

Honestly, I'm not surprised at all with the offer. I figured she'd be somewhere on his staff. My guess is he already had a spot ironed out for her before he was even elected.

[thrasher]

Originally Posted by J_Swigz

Agreed on both counts. I think it will be interesting to see how this affects her chances for the presidency in 2012, if she decides to run then (this will also depend on Obama's first stint, but you know what I'm getting at).

Honestly, I'm not surprised at all with the offer. I figured she'd be somewhere on his staff. My guess is he already had a spot ironed out for her before he was even elected.

Clinton vs. Palin 2016, I can't wait.

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by thrasher

Clinton vs. Palin 2016, I can't wait.

By that time Hilary will be nearly 70. I can see the same arguments about her age that dogged McCain through this past election season.

[jon@af]

Originally Posted by '97ventureowner

By that time Hilary will be nearly 70. I can see the same arguments about her age that dogged McCain through this past election season.

Do you think she'll seem as spacey and irritable as he did? Another key would be her choice for VP. Personally, I think she would have a better chance at that age than McCain recently showed us.

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by J_Swigz

Do you think she'll seem as spacey and irritable as he did? Another key would be her choice for VP. Personally, I think she would have a better chance at that age than McCain recently showed us.

I think a lot will depend on the next 8 years and how things will be handled, and the "state of things" in 2016. Plus the population will be older in general on average, as the baby boom population ,(to which she is a member of) gets on in years.So that could work to her advantage. Maybe she should start courting the backing of AARP.

[ericn1300]

Originally Posted by J_Swigz

Do you think she'll seem as spacey and irritable as he did? Another key would be her choice for VP.

Hillary and Sarah, what a ticket that would be.

[MagicRat]

Originally Posted by ericn1300

Hillary and Sarah, what a ticket that would be.

"The Slag and the Hag in '16"

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by ericn1300

Hillary and Sarah, what a ticket that would be.

Get those two in a ring with some Jello, ( or better yet mud since this is a political thing and they all like to sling mud around). That would be a sight! opcorn:

[ericn1300]

Originally Posted by '97ventureowner

Get those two in a ring with some Jello, ( or better yet mud since this is a political thing and they all like to sling mud around). That would be a sight! opcorn:

I want a ring side seat!

[YogsVR4]

Obama is for Change huh.

Change to what? Washington insiders?

So far his change has been anything but.

[jon@af]

Originally Posted by YogsVR4

Obama is for Change huh.

Change to what? Washington insiders?

So far his change has been anything but.

Wouldn't you say that's a bit premature considering he's yet to even take office and hold the official title of "President"?

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by J_Swigz

Wouldn't you say that's a bit premature considering he's yet to even take office and hold the official title of "President"?

Yeah speaking of that what is this all about. This organization in the article below ran a full page paid ad in the Chicago Tribune right under Obama's nose challenging him. I thought the controversy over Obama's birth and natural born status was over but evidently not. Also, there are two lawsuits pending at the U.S. Supreme Court over this issue and one at the State of California Supreme Court.

Source: AOL
Obama Birth Certificate Rears Its Head - Again
Dec 1, 2008

The election may be over, but not the controversy.

Just when you thought the flap over the genuineness of Barack Obama's birth certificate was all said and done, in comes the We The People Foundation.

"Mr. Obama is respectfully requested to direct the Hawaiian officials to provide access to his original birth certificate on December 5-7 by our team of forensic scientists, and to provide additional documentary evidence establishing his citizenship status prior to our Washington, D.C. press conference on December 8," the foundation says. PolitiFact has said it has no reason to doubt the authenticity of the document.Among other complaints, the foundation charges:

http://news.aol.com/political-machin...n/92#c15907863

[MagicRat]

Hmmmmm............. the last 100 years has seen a great increase in the power and influence of the foreign-born citizen in the US. Like most Western nations, the US seeks to attract the best-educated, brightest most resourceful (and wealthiest) that immigration quotas will allow.
So why not let them become president? It seems qualified candidates should be considered regardless of where they were born.

[ericn1300]

Originally Posted by BNaylor

Yeah speaking of that what is this all about. This organization in the article below ran a full page paid ad in the Chicago Tribune right under Obama's nose challenging him. I thought the controversy over Obama's birth and natural born status was over but evidently not. Also, there are two lawsuits pending at the U.S. Supreme Court over this issue and one at the State of California Supreme Court.

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The controversy is over in the legal world, though it remains a subject of dispute by fringe elements of our society. If you bother to do the research on the We The People Foundation you will see that they have filed frivolous lawsuits in all 50 states and supported a number of not so frivolous case that have ended disastrously for them and their supporters, all the while never winning a case in any court.

I can hardly wait for the December 8th “press conference”. Think any of the legitimate national press will cover it? Nope, even the F network won't be there.

Just another story for the net, which is even greedier for titillation than than National Enquirer.