November 8, 2008
People I like in politics
Now that the big O has won, I have to confess I think he's great. Since there's all this 'team of rivals' and 'I will listen to you especially if we disagree' stuff going around, here are some people I think Obama should involve centrally. I think now is the time for dream team stuff, not during the campaign.
From the Democratic wing of the Democratic party, of course:
- Rahm Emanuel is a killer choice
- Schumer should be a point man in Senate
From the rivals:
- Hillary would be an interesting choice to hand the health care reform to get it done 2008-style
- McCain - try to make him an ally on tax cuts?
- Richardson needs a job like State? Though State could be a good one to give a republican
- Defense would be a good spot for a Clintonite like Wes Clark? Or are we talking progressive types here?
On the other side:
- Jindal - is there a big job he could be offered? It would be a get b/c it would further slay the conservative comeback hopes
- Powell - make him a special advisor to the president or something like that -- no specific job
