Hillary Clinton Is Your Sec State
Sure, it’s not as sexy sounding as ‘Sec Def’ - though if you don’t carefully enunciate, it’s actually more sexy sounding - but Hillary Rodham Clinton looks to be a great Secretary of State.
I’ve had a number of discussions with other HRC fans, and none of us could understand why Clinton would take this post.
It locks her into an Obama administration, leaving her unlikely/unable to challenge him for the presidency in 2012. She easily could have brokered for strong committee appointments in the Senate. She also probably eliminated a run for NY governor.
But perhaps we’ve all bought too much into the idea of Clinton machinations, because it really seems like Clinton really just wants to be Secretary of State.
I can’t remember seeing her as relaxed and happy as she seems in her swearing in photo.
(And unfortunately that’s a small version; on my tv last night, she looked beatific.)
And check out her speech to State employees today. [Ed. - You have to watch it via that link (or at the Jezebel post below) because my software and MSNBC don't like each other so much. Sorry!]
Where was this woman on the campaign trail?
She’s charming, sounds incredibly sincere and embodies everything I want in the office. And most importantly, she seems at ease, something she never seemed during the presidential campaign.
Interestingly, her poise in that speech reaffirms my decision to back Obama in the primaries. It appears she’s built for the role of top diplomat.
Well, this is all coming together nicely. I hope it’s as good a fit as it seems for both her and us.
Links:
Hillary Clinton Greets Her New Job, Staff with a Smile [Jezebel]
