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Politics : The Obama - Clinton Disaster

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To: DuckTapeSunroof who wrote (1216)11/14/2008 2:19:59 PM
From: pompsander  Read Replies (1) of 103300
 
Two questions for you:

1) How many Republicans or Independents do you think will make it into the cabinent?

2) Will Gates be reappointed?
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Yes, Gates will be reappoined for a period of at least a year to assist the transition and provide continuity. He is a no nonsense manager and respected by all. He believes his work is not done but doesn't want to stay for a long time.

I think you will have at least two republicans on the official cabinet. Gates is one and I suspect Commerce Secretary could be another. A more high profile position (treasury, state) not likely, but Transportation, HUD....certainly. Could see Susan Collins or Olympia Snowe in a position...and don't overlook Colin Powell as Ambassador to the United Nations. Chuck Hagel could appear at Defense if Gates does not stay...or he could
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