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Obama looking for women to fill cabinet posts in second term
The decision by Obama’s ambassador to the United Nations to avoid a confirmation battle with Senate Republicans could prompt the White House to take a second look at officials such as former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy, who has been mentioned as a candidate to be the first female secretary of Defense.
The president could also consider promoting Deputy Chief of Staff Nancy-Ann DeParle to chief of staff. While not a cabinet position, chief of staff is seen as the second most powerful position in the administration after the presidency itself.
White House press secretary Jay Carney said Friday that despite losing Rice as a potential secretary of State, diversity is a priority for the president in selecting his cabinet.
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He should check his binders.
VegasRick on December 16, 2012 at 2:19 PM
I thought jarrett had/has the ‘second most powerful position’ after bho? She sure acts like she does!
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letget on December 16, 2012 at 2:19 PM
John Kerry is one.
Obama is one.
Schadenfreude on December 16, 2012 at 2:20 PM
rhambo left, fwanks wetired and wiener was exposed as a little short of the task.
VegasRick on December 16, 2012 at 2:24 PM
Of course he’s looking for women for his administration. He can get away with paying them 1/3rd less than his male employees.
RoadRunner on December 16, 2012 at 2:30 PM
Translation:
Valerie Jarrett to hold open try-outs
mrt721 on December 16, 2012 at 2:33 PM
He should replace Napolitano with a woman.
VegasRick on December 16, 2012 at 2:36 PM
Because that is the best way to find the best person for the job….
CW on December 16, 2012 at 2:39 PM
Actually BHO works for Jarrett
Trafalgar on December 16, 2012 at 2:40 PM
Obama doesn’t pay women as much as men so this will be good for deficit reduction if he hires more women in his 2nd term. /s
Wigglesworth on December 16, 2012 at 2:43 PM
He should check with Mitt. Mitt has binders full of them.
petefrt on December 16, 2012 at 2:44 PM
John Boehner?
Ladysmith CulchaVulcha on December 16, 2012 at 2:48 PM
Binders. That is all.
thebrokenrattle on December 16, 2012 at 2:59 PM
Sandra Fluke
Schadenfreude on December 16, 2012 at 2:59 PM
Sheila Jackson Lee. She’s a good representative for female Democrats.
ctmom on December 16, 2012 at 3:12 PM
LADY PARTS … FORWARD!
Pork-Chop on December 16, 2012 at 3:31 PM
Are you kidding? Napolitano would kick is ass.
RoadRunner on December 16, 2012 at 5:10 PM
His ass.
RoadRunner on December 16, 2012 at 5:10 PM