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Nov. 15, 2008 at 8:33 AM by biblethumper
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WASHINGTON (Nov. 15) - President-elect Barack Obama is interviewing some of his one-time political opponents as he ponders building his own "team of rivals" to help him run the country.

Primary election foes Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bill Richardson both have been interviewed for secretary of state, according to several Democratic officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the secret meetings.

Obama met with Richardson late Friday afternoon, a day after conferring one-on-one with Clinton at his Chicago office, the officials said. He plans to meet there Monday with his Republican opponent, John McCain, but advisers to both of the general election candidates say they don't expect Obama to consider McCain for an administration job.

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The meeting with Clinton excited a burst of speculation that Obama would transform the former first lady and fierce campaign foe into one of his top Cabinet officials and the nation's chief diplomatic voice. But where the New York senator stands in contention for the post came into question as other Democrats, also speaking on condition of anonymity about the private discussions, said Richardson was brought in as well.

It's far from clear how interested Clinton would be in the secretary of state job. She would face a Senate confirmation hearing that would certainly probe her husband's financial dealings - something the Clintons refused to disclose in the presidential campaign.

But remaining in the Senate may not be Clinton's first choice, either, since she is a junior senator without prospects for a leadership position or committee chairmanship anytime soon.

Being secretary of state could give Clinton a platform for another run at the presidency in eight years. Obama could also get assurances from her that she wouldn't challenge him in four years.

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	by JodieL on Nov. 15, 2008 at 9:28 AM Well, there is no doubt that Biden is probably advising Obama on this one, as he should! I think it would be wonderful if Clinton was chosen. For one, it would send an even stronger message to the world that we have truly progressed as a nation. An African American President of mixed cultural background and our face abroad the one of an accomplished and respected woman of politics. I think she will be even better recieved that Rice. I think that it would be wonderful. I am sure that she would pick up her passion as first lady in promoting equal treatment and opportunities for women the world over. Her shining moment as first lady, after all, was her wonderfully received speech on womens rights in Bejing. There is much that needs to be done in that area. Our efforts in transforming Afghanistan's support for us in fighting the Taliban would be greatly aided in the support of it's women who are degraded and oppressed by the Taliban. How they treat women goes beyond any modesty that is called for by the Muslim religion and is deplored by many Afghani's themselves. What better than to send a Secretary of State that not only believes strongly in this, but has a way of promoting it without disrespecting that nation.
	by biblethumper on Nov. 17, 2008 at 7:01 AM biblethumper Owner Christian Marriage and Sanctuary I am going with my heart on this on, I have always had a certain amount of respect for Hillary, she ran a tacky campaign, but she made up for that. and did help Obama get elected she does have experience she can play hard ball with best of them. Bill is a plus. I hope he picks her.
	by MommaCocoaButta on Nov. 17, 2008 at 9:08 AM I agree...young women really look up to her. Quoting biblethumper: biblethumper Owner Christian Marriage and Sanctuary I am going with my heart on this on, I have always had a certain amount of respect for Hillary, she ran a tacky campaign, but she made up for that. and did help Obama get elected she does have experience she can play hard ball with best of them. Bill is a plus. I hope he picks her. I ♥ my son time 4 another one!