Who should Obama nominate for Commerce Secretary?

I'm not up on who is qualified, but I'm sure someone here is...

What do you all think?

Who should he tap?

Feel free to say why as well...

Some folks say it should be another Hispanic...


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But he got CIA instead...

Time for musical Cabinet posts?

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That's interesting.

She just got re-elected in a very tough campaign for Governor...

I wonder-would she give it up for a Cabinet post?

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Chris just got re-elected. Her predecessor Gary Locke would be a good fit for commerce though.

hmmm...

But I am embarrassed to admit I don't know anything about him...

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of Molly Ivins and Ann Richards. Jim was elected Texas commissioner of Agriculture (1982-1991)

Here's more from Wiki...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Hightower

n the late 1960s, he worked in Washington, D.C., as legislative aide to Senator Ralph Yarborough. After managing the presidential campaign of populist former Senator Fred R. Harris of Oklahoma in 1976, he returned to Texas to become the editor of the magazine The Texas Observer. His first run for office was for the Democratic nomination for the Texas Railroad Commission (which regulates the oil industry), which he narrowly lost. Hightower was elected Agricultural Commissioner in 1982, serving in that capacity until 1991. His tenure was noted for fostering organic production, alternative crops, direct marketing by small farmers, strong gross materials regulations, and other programs. During that time, he also became a leading national spokesman for populist and progressive Democrats. He was defeated in 1990 by Republican Rick Perry, later governor and client of the political consultant and manager Karl Rove.

During the 1992 presidential election, he supported the candidacy of Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa, a fellow populist. After Harkin dropped out, Hightower briefly supported Jerry Brown. He cast his superdelegate vote for Governor Bill Clinton, the presumptive nominee, at the Democratic National Convention.

Soon after Clinton was elected, Hightower became one of the President's most dogged left-wing critics, slamming him for his acceptance of corporate soft money contributions, his support of NAFTA, his health care plan, and his refusal to crack down on "corporate welfare," as well as what Hightower viewed as inadequate efforts at ending unemployment and poverty.

In 2000, he joined with talk show host Phil Donahue and actress Susan Sarandon to co-chair the presidential campaign of Ralph Nader. He also appeared at Nader's "super-rallies" and stumped across the country for him.

Thanks for the info!

Mostly, I don't give a shit anymore. The Imperial Corporatist Machine is going carry on no matter what. It doesn't matter what the proles think.

I'm afraid you're right, though...

Can we hope that with Obama at the helm things might be different?

I'd like as large and tough a mind as possible in that job, given the circumstances we find ourselves in.

He sure has the qualifications.

Happy new year !

But I am ignorant of his history...

Can you tell me something about him?

Don't let him drive you anywhere, but yes, let him balance your checkbook.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Corzine

Very strong finance / money profile. Progressive. Tough.

Some may laugh about managing his mom's business that he took public, but he's had quite a diverse career.

I'm particularly impressed with his involvement with Seedco.

Now, here's another man whose name I am unfamiliar with...

Can you give me a brief synopsis?

Thanks!

Happy New Year!

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http://people.forbes.com/profile/fred-p-hochberg/35557



Happy New Year to you, too, Peggy.


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Thanks, sweetie!

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and, not least, appointing him would piss off Britt Hume.

LOL!

I don't know him either...

Can you tell me something about him...

And why he'd be a good Commerce Secretary?

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A Clinton rehash.....yada fucking yada....BUT, qualified for the job.

Professor of Economics at Brandeis. Currently Economics Professor at UCB, if
memory serves.

right?

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Um, no scandals. Dude's clean as a whistle.

A very qualified gentleman, I believe...

Thanks!

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She's term-limited and already on Obama's economic team. Plus, representing Michigan, she certainly has relevant experience.

We shall see...

If he's clean, may he further his political career.
If dirty, may he rot in prison. My distaste for corruption
knows no political party. It's up to the system now. Waiting.

But I think he did the right thing...

Obama needs no distractions now as he is assembling his team.

I'm with you on corrupt politicians.

Damn 'em all...

This would truly demonstrate Obama's spirit of bipartisanship! It would also enable Harry Reid to come out from hiding under his desk and allow him to seat Al Franken.

Truly Norm Coleman would balance out some of the crazy liberals in the cabinet like Hilary Clinton and Bob Gates. Obama cherishes diverse viewpoints and Coleman would be a strong advocate for corporate welfare and more useless tax cuts.

But I think you're onto something...

It would truly be a bipartisan move.

He didn't say he was going to put assholes like Norm Coleman in his cabinet.

I think you are taking unfair advantage of my ignorance, and you're playing a joke on me!

Who is this joker?

C'mon.

The things I've learned here...

Then I'd say you betcha...