Several reports are now claiming that Clinton as decided to accept the position of Secretary of State in President-elect Obama’s cabinet. Here’s one from Bloomberg News:
Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) — Senator Hillary Clinton is likely to be nominated for secretary of state after the Nov. 27 U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, according to an aide to President-elect Barack Obama.
Clinton told confidants she has decided to accept the post, the New York Times reported on its Web site.
Potential hurdles related to financial disclosures by Clinton’s husband, former President Bill Clinton, have been worked out, said the Obama aide, who asked not to be named.
I assume this is an authorized leak. I guess Team of Rivals here we come.
Here’s the NY Times article.
Mrs. Clinton came to her decision after additional discussion with President-elect Barack Obama about the nature of her role and his plans for foreign policy, said one of the confidants, who insisted on anonymity to discuss the situation.
Mr. Obama’s office told reporters on Thursday that the nomination is “on track” but this is the first word from the Clinton camp that she has decided.
“She’s ready,” the confidant said, adding that Mrs. Clinton was reassured after talking again with Mr. Obama because their first meeting in Chicago last week “was so general.” The purpose of the follow-up talk, he noted, was not to extract particular concessions but “just getting comfortable” with the idea of working together.
A second Clinton associate confirmed that her camp believes they have a done deal. Senior Obama advisers said Friday morning that the offer had not been formally accepted and no announcement would be made until after Thanksgiving. But they said they were convinced that the nascent alliance was ready to be sealed.
