File this under "keep your friends close ... and your enemies closer"
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 07:57PM The rumor that has all of Washington abuzz is Hillary as Secretary of State.
I think it'll happen. There's no way Obama floats a trial balloon of this magnitude and doesn't follow through; he'd offend half the party if he didn't offer her the job at this point.
It's a good move on several fronts. It's very Lincoln-esque -- "team of rivals" to quote disgraced historian Doris Kearns Goodwin -- and is a magnanimous gesture by the new President. She's certainly well qualified for the position, and brings a certain star power and gravitas to the administration.
Beyond that, it's a smart political move. What's the old phrase -- "keep your friends close, and your enemies closer". It allows Obama to keeps close tabs on her, and prevents Bill from creating too much mischief since Hillary will be part of the team. And unlike the Vice President, the Secretary of State serves at the pleasure of the president, meaning Obama could dump her at any time for any reason.
It's a big gesture -- a bold move frankly -- that exudes confidence. It means we'll probably see a lot more of Doris Kearns Goodwin on the tube comparing Obama to Lincoln, but so be it.
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