For a man who brooks no infighting within his ranks, Barack Obama could be assembling a cabinet that brings back memories of MacBeth.
Even before Hillary Clinton has been named to his cabinet, today’s NY Times reports that her aides are squabbling with the Obama camp.
Both sides were engaged in a delicate public and private dance, maneuvering for position and reputation in case the deal falls through. Aides in each camp have grown increasingly sour toward the other in recent days as the matter played out publicly.
Gee, perhaps that’s a harbinger of things to come if Hillary is hired by the man she still considers unworthy of her throne. Clinton may well make a capable Secretary of State, but she isn’t the only one in the political or diplimatic community with the savvy, prestige and aptitude for the job. So is she really worth the political fallout her appointment would unleash on the left and far right?
Beyond that, is she really worth the risk that the rivalry between her and Obama — as well as Bill Clinton’s palpable resentment toward the next President — could interfere with U.S. foreign policy and the general affairs of state?
I mean, seriously, “No Drama” Obama couldn’t pick a more Shakespearan couplet than Bill and Hillary Clinton. If they’re loyal to this President, they could be persausive ambassadors on his behalf. But that’s a big “if.”
For a man who brooks no infighting or drama, Barack Obama Hillary Clinton may make a capable Secretary of State, but are her qualifications so unsurpassed that she’s worth the political price. Consider this passage from today’s NY Times
I still can’t figure out why the Obama camp wouldworth the political fallout?
