What do you think of the possibility of Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State?

I think this deal was struck a while ago...before Obama chose Biden as his V.P. I don't believe that Clinton wanted that slot and Obama had to give her some incentive to rally her large group of supporters over to his side. The V.P. position is not nearly as powerful as the Secretary of State and, yes, that position would help any future plans she may have for another run at the presidency. The Secretary of State actually has more influence on the president when it comes to foreign policy than a senator does and, unless I'm mistaken, Hillary is only a junior senator so she's not all that powerful in the Senate right now. As Secretary of State, Hillary will be implementing policies that she will have a hand in forming since she will be the one out there in the world, dealing with the leaders of foreign countries and discussing world issues. I believe that she has the good judgement and the strength of character to make an excellent S.O.S.

They were talking about this on the political shows on television this morning and indicated that she would have to do a lot more disclosure about her personal life/affairs as Secretary of State than she has as Senator - which might be a reason that she wouldn't accept the position.

Could it just be possible that IF Obama chooses Hillary Clinton as his Secretary of State that it's because he sincerely thinks she's the best person for the job, as in the most qualified and knowledgeable person and that it would be good for the Country? I understand some people have become cynical about anyone's motives in our government and after the last eight years it's no wonder, but let's just wait and see what happens and give the President Elect the benefit of the doubt. Annie

What better way to neutralize her? with her out of the senate, her oposition to any legislation or pushing any he didn't favor is gone. She would be out of the running in 2012 for the democratic nonination, the one and ONLY person who could theoreticly knock an incumbant from one's own party out of office. I think she would make a decent S.O.S. but I can't hekp but wonder. Obama is a briliant man, almost too briliant. I question his motives.

A few days ago, I thought that this was a crazy idea. Senator Clinton has far more power and influence as a Senator than Secretary of State. But now I think that she is warming up to the idea. I myself, think that there are a multitude of reasons against...but there there are a multitude of reasons for. I hope now we will get a disclosure of Former President Bill Clinton's dealings with the Chinese and other countries. These are things that they refused to reveal during the election. I hope that the Senate will investigate and not rubber stamp the appointment.

I don't really know what to make of it. She sure didn't give any idea that she wouldn't take the job, but she didn't say she would, either. But I heard someone say that she would be giving up her chance to run for President in 2012 because you wouldn't normally run against your boss. And, as you said, in Congress, she'd have more leeway to do what she wants to do rather than having to do only what he wanted her to do. But, then again, traveling to foreign countries might be more her style. I'm with you; if Obama chooses her, it's not because of her experience, because I don't he really care for the Clinton's other than what they can do for him. I would think it's more to shut her up. I kind of hope she doesn't take the job.

No I don't beleive that she will except his offer she has more say so as a senator and would be giving up her rights to speak her mind if she takes this positon. She does not agree with him on too many things and to me she is not one to bow down for a job for anyone. No I do not think she will take it, if she does it will surprise me.

I think it's a good idea to choose her. She will helps Obama who may pull the US out of the current finance crisis. And she will do a great job!

Well I like Hillary and think she would do a good job. But I am not sure if it is the right political move for her. But who knows, she may want the job?

I think it's an excellent idea, and I agree with spalladino that this was a deal that was likely in the works before the election. Back when the campaign announced that they wouldn't be vetting Clinton for VP, my daughter was spluttering with outrage and I told her that I had a feeling we'd be seeing her in his Cabinet - either in HHS or as Secretary of State if he won. Obama is a long-term strategist, and I'm quite sure that he's considered the political implications of offering the SOS to Clinton, but I also believe that he wouldn't be considering the appointment if he didn't think highly of her ability to do the job. As far as NOT automatically offering it to Kerry who did so much for him, I think that's a pretty clear step away from political business as usual, where the candidate 'pays people back' with the jobs they want from the Plum Book. In my view, gratitude and patronage has no place when choosing the best person for a job. I find it pretty amusing that I'm hearing about Obama's ingratitude for all Kerry did for him from the very same people who'd point to a Kerry appointment as evidence of patronage and political payback.

I think this would be a great position for Hillary, but it would give her no control or input into the government control of affairs here at home and concerning U.S. domestic policies. She has so much to say about that kind of thing I would think she may rather be in the Senate. He would in effect be removing her from whatever plans he has for America, as she would be completely consumed with World politics and out of the country a lot. However, no one knows anymore what could happen. We've all seen that.

i think it's a very good idea. together, they can make the change. it's a perfect choice, i hope it's not just a rumour.

bad idea. period.