Obama considering Hillary for secretary of state post
Saturday, 15 November 2008
WASHINGTON, Nov 14(internet): US media are reporting that Senator Hillary Clinton is among the candidates President-elect Barack Obama is considering for secretary of state.
Democratic officials have indicated that the former first lady is on Mr. Obama's list of candidates for the post. Senator Clinton lost to Mr. Obama in the Democratic presidential primary after a long and often bitter race.
Others said to be under consideration for secretary of state include Massachusetts Senator John Kerry, Republican Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska, and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.
On Thursday, Mr. Obama's Vice President-elect Joe Biden met with outgoing Vice President Dick Cheney.
Biden and his wife, Jill, received a tour of the official vice presidential residence in Washington. Both couples were cordial as they greeted each other, despite Biden's sharp attacks against Cheney during the presidential campaign.
Democratic officials have indicated that the former first lady is on Mr. Obama's list of candidates for the post. Senator Clinton lost to Mr. Obama in the Democratic presidential primary after a long and often bitter race.
Others said to be under consideration for secretary of state include Massachusetts Senator John Kerry, Republican Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska, and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.
On Thursday, Mr. Obama's Vice President-elect Joe Biden met with outgoing Vice President Dick Cheney.
Biden and his wife, Jill, received a tour of the official vice presidential residence in Washington. Both couples were cordial as they greeted each other, despite Biden's sharp attacks against Cheney during the presidential campaign.