Gov. Bill Richardson is expected to be nominated for Secretary of Commerce. This is a mildly surprising nomination. Richardson's name was rumored for other positions but not for Commerce Secretary. It appears as if Obama is shrewdly nominating Democrats who could potentially rival his popularity.
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/11/23/Richardson_expected_to_head_Commerce_Dept/UPI-38981227471066/







