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Jackson50 on 23 November 2008

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/



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steven787 on 23 November 2008

I think the idea of Richardson, Clinton, Jones, Gates would be to solidify the positive Democratic sentiment right now. Women, Minorities, and Republicans for two reasons, pick some of the best people for the jobs and allow the Dems to appear to be the inclusive party.

Despite claims that Dems are socialists, most are slightly to the left of center. I think a coalition with republicans on issues will keep them from having to go Left-wing, while appearing to compromise. Republicans who go with Democrats will keep their seats in 2010 and will be the only ones left to rebuild the party.



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ssj12 on 23 November 2008
steven787 said:
I think the idea of Richardson, Clinton, Jones, Gates would be to solidify the positive Democratic sentiment right now. Women, Minorities, and Republicans for two reasons, pick some of the best people for the jobs and allow the Dems to appear to be the inclusive party.

Despite claims that Dems are socialists, most are slightly to the left of center. I think a coalition with republicans on issues will keep them from having to go Left-wing, while appearing to compromise. Republicans who go with Democrats will keep their seats in 2010 and will be the only ones left to rebuild the party.

 

remember though, Obama said he wants to put some repubs in his cabinat.



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akuma587 on 23 November 2008
ssj12 said:
steven787 said:
I think the idea of Richardson, Clinton, Jones, Gates would be to solidify the positive Democratic sentiment right now. Women, Minorities, and Republicans for two reasons, pick some of the best people for the jobs and allow the Dems to appear to be the inclusive party.

Despite claims that Dems are socialists, most are slightly to the left of center. I think a coalition with republicans on issues will keep them from having to go Left-wing, while appearing to compromise. Republicans who go with Democrats will keep their seats in 2010 and will be the only ones left to rebuild the party.

 

remember though, Obama said he wants to put some repubs in his cabinat.

Yes, Obama said he would look for people from the Republican Party and who are outside of Washington politics, like Geihtner, the favorite for Treasury Secretary.  Also people from the private sector.

I am curious to see how many Republicans actually end up getting appointed.

 



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Kasz216 on 23 November 2008
akuma587 said:
ssj12 said:
steven787 said:
I think the idea of Richardson, Clinton, Jones, Gates would be to solidify the positive Democratic sentiment right now. Women, Minorities, and Republicans for two reasons, pick some of the best people for the jobs and allow the Dems to appear to be the inclusive party.

Despite claims that Dems are socialists, most are slightly to the left of center. I think a coalition with republicans on issues will keep them from having to go Left-wing, while appearing to compromise. Republicans who go with Democrats will keep their seats in 2010 and will be the only ones left to rebuild the party.

 

remember though, Obama said he wants to put some repubs in his cabinat.

Yes, Obama said he would look for people from the Republican Party and who are outside of Washington politics, like Geihtner, the favorite for Treasury Secretary.  Also people from the private sector.

I am curious to see how many Republicans actually end up getting appointed.

 

Yeah.  Every president plays the "i'm going to nominate a lot of the other guys" arguement.

I think Bush even said that... and he didn't seem to nominate anyone he didn't know since at least college.

 



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steven787 on 23 November 2008

Two of those four people I named are Republicans.

I'm not sure if Jones is a Republican, I know he's conservative but I'm not sure about the party.



I would cite regulation, but I know you will simply ignore it.