Obama Secretary of State

Diplomacy To Be Used Toward Same Militaristic Ends

antiwar.com | Doug Bandow | Posted 03.02.2009 | World


Much of the world has greeted the transfer of power from President George W. Bush to President Barack Obama with sighs of relief if not shouts of joy....

Sam Stein

McCain Praises Clinton, Draws On Obama's Inaugural Address

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 02.21.2009 | Politics


Sen. Hillary Clinton's ascension to the post of Secretary of State has never really been in doubt, even after Sen. John Cornyn put a hold on a confirm...

Bush's Final Gift: Gaza

Eric Margolis | Posted 02.15.2009 | Politics


Eric Margolis

Just when we thought it was impossible for the calamitous George Bush and Svengali Dick Cheney to do any more damage to the world or to America's inte...

Sam Stein

Obama Eyeing Jim Steinberg As Dep. Secretary Of State, Official Says

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 12.24.2008 | Politics


Barack Obama is leaning towards appointing former deputy national security adviser Jim Steinberg as his Deputy Secretary of State, a well-connected De...

Hoping Hillary Says Yes

Alec Baldwin | Posted 12.22.2008 | Politics


Alec Baldwin

Sitting less than ten feet from Hillary Clinton at an RFK Memorial event in New York this week, I was overwhelmed by the presence and power the woman carries with her wherever she goes.

Hillary Clinton As Secretary Of State? What The Pundits Think

Posted 12.20.2008 | Politics


Here is a roundup of the views of prominent pundits on Hillary Clinton as a possible Secretary of State: Thomas Friedman: Mrs. Clinton is a serious ...

Mr. President-Elect: Judge Abner Mikva Is Right About Sen. Clinton as Secretary of State

Al Giordano | Posted 12.18.2008 | Politics


Al Giordano

There are many annoying aspects of the noise machine that is blaring that arrogant and cacophonous yet familiar mantra: "Clinton is inevitable." We heard it for all of 2007, and we're hearing it all over again.

Sam Stein

Clinton Aides Comfortable With Bill's Vetting, Worried About Press

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 12.18.2008 | Politics


Aides and advisers to the Clintons feel comfortable that the vetting of Bill Clinton will not disqualify Hillary from becoming Secretary of State, and...

Bill's Foreign Deals May Pose Issue For Clinton As Secretary Of State

AP | SHARON THEIMER | Posted 12.16.2008 | Politics


WASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton's globe-trotting business deals and fundraising for his foundation sometimes put his activities abroa...

View From Europe: Hillary Would Be Great As Madame Secretary

Steve Kettmann | Posted 12.15.2008 | Politics


Steve Kettmann

choice of Hillary Clinton to be his Secretary of State would represent a great show of respect to our allies that he wants the best available person to handle the job of being his top diplomat.

Why Obama Should Not Pick a Republican Secretary of Defense

Cenk Uygur | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics


Cenk Uygur

The Republicans overall now are hideous in matters of defense and foreign policy. Encouraging their perceived supremacy in those topics is a very bad idea for the country.

Kerry Is the No Drama Option for Secretary of State

Al Giordano | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics


Al Giordano

If Obama and Biden are seeking a pro-active and self-motivated secretary of state in harmony with their own visions, one that will command immediate respect, Kerry is looking better for the position every day.

Should the Next Secretary of State Understand the Urgency of Climate Change?

David Roberts | Posted 12.08.2008 | Green


David Roberts

Hagel was out ahead of many of his Senate colleagues in acknowledging the existence of climate change, but he led the Senate fight against Kyoto.

Can We Please Have A Pro-Choice, Pro-Environment Secretary of State?

Jane Hamsher | Posted 12.07.2008 | Politics


Jane Hamsher

The new Secretary of State will deal with whatever replaces the Kyoto agreement. Hagel has a 9% 2008 rating from the League of Conservation Voters. Lugar scores 18%. Are they really the best people for the job?

John Kerry: Secretary Of State?

The Huffington Post | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


The Washington Independent reported before the election that John Kerry is a leading candidate for Barack Obama's Secretary of State: Sen. John Kerr...

Sam Stein

Obama Cabinet Predictions: Who Could Get Picked?

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics


UPDATED on November 5 at 8:00 p.m. Even before Barack Obama's historic victory, Washington was abuzz over what a Democratic White House might resembl...

Obama Secretary Of State: Greg Craig?

Huffington Post | Posted 11.30.2008 | Politics


Greg Craig, who served in the Clinton administration as both Presidential Counsel and as a senior adviser to Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, is...

Obama's Secretary Of State: Dick Lugar?

Huffington Post | Posted 11.28.2008 | Politics


***Check Back For Updates*** Dick Lugar, is Indiana's Republican, senior senator and has frequently been named as a top choice for Obama's secretary ...

1st Poll Results -- What 5000+ Air Americans Think

Mark Green | Posted 09.20.2008 | Politics


Mark Green

Our poll might not represent a scientific sample but a) it is five times larger than the usual national poll sample and b) we do represent a growing progressive movement.

HuffPost Citizen-Tank: What's Your Ideal Administration?

Jennifer Bogut | Posted 07.18.2008 | Home


Jennifer Bogut

Who would you have lead the country and why? Pick your president and then outline your dream cabinet. Pick at least five from the list: Attorney General, Secretaries of State, Homeland Security, Energy, Commerce....

Joe Biden: I'd Make A Great President, Secretary Of State, Vice President

The Hill | Posted 06.25.2008 | Politics


Sen. Joseph Biden (D-Del.) enthusiastically confirmed Tuesday his aspirations in a Barack Obama administration, telling reporters that he doesn't want...