Richardson to be commerce secretary
source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081123/ap_on_el_pr/obama_cabinet
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Obama planned to announce the nomination after Thanksgiving, according to a Democratic official familiar with the discussions. The official was not authorized to speak publicly about the negotiations and did so on condition of anonymity.
Richardson, 61, had a distinguished and visible career in Washington before returning to New Mexico, where he was elected governor in 2002. Richardson served as U.N. ambassador under President Bill Clinton and later as energy secretary. He was in the House from 1983 to 1997.
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csmonut
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I saw Richardson speak. He's smart, practical and does not appear to be "yes" man.
I just hope he stays that way. - 3 years ago
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csmonut
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unimatrix0
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Richardson is a great choice. Obama is doing a fantastic job picking intelligent, highly qualified people to serve in his cabinet. What a nice change from the Bush administration's anti-intellectual, good old boy way of doing business. It is morning in America. Yes we can.
- 3 years ago
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unimatrix0
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nessie00
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All Obama neeeds now is Janet "Burn em up" Reno and Al Gore and the happy
clinton
Whitehouse will be restored. - 3 years ago
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nessie00
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JanforGore
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How many Clinton people are left to appoint? The deals some have to make to get the brass ring...
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JanforGore
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extblues
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Richardson would have made a better SecState hands down over Hillary due to his track record at the U.N. But, considering his overall experience, he should do well at Commerce.
Methinks the SecState position was more of a "keep your friends close, and your enemies closer" type of decision on Obama's part...
- 3 years ago
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extblues
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dreaddaze
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RESPECT
peace-in
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dreaddaze
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Eat_Disco
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Dam it! I was hoping we could keep him in NM, now all we got is like Val Kilmer...
- 3 years ago
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Eat_Disco
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dougiestardust
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Eat_Disco:
Um, has Bill Richardson ever driven the bat mobile? lol
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dougiestardust
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csmonut
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Eat_Disco:
Good luck....
- 3 years ago
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csmonut
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InformedTexan
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This seem merely a consolation offering after he wasn't provided the Sec. of State position. It seems he lost out to Hillary simply because she's more popular and has more recognition. I suppose it's still great news to see him on the cabinet.
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InformedTexan
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metalcookiesxy70
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Obama has a fair selection of people for the White House so far...hope none of them won't fail him...
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metalcookiesxy70
