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Compromise is neccessary for Clinton
Alex Sanders
Issue date: 12/1/08 Section: Commentary
Obama's previous competitor is now teaming up with him as his secretary of state. It was very nice that Obama asked his rival to work with him. He probably recognized the positive influence she could have on the American people and the added effect that she could have on the female population. It is a great thing that a woman and a black man are working together to make decisions because minorities, including women, will not be forgotten in the decision making processes.
However, Clinton may not be Obama's best choice to aid him on his path of change. During the primaries, Obama said that it was time to move past the Clinton era. Now he is turning around and naming Clinton as his secretary of state.
The choice was a good one for Clinton's career as she may never have another chance to run for president. This position allows her to be in power and make her mark on society. She can, and most likely will, make an impact on society and work well with Obama to make changes for the better. However, will people take her seriously?
The president's secretary of state is basically his gatekeeper and go-to girl, in this case. But it may be hard for the public to come to terms with Obama and Clinton teaming up. Two people who were once rivals can't magically become best friends, even with dirty politics aside.
While I agree that Obama made a good political choice in choosing Clinton as his secretary of state, I am worried that she may not make as much of an impact as the secretary of state potentially could. The choice will prove to be worth it only if the public can accept Clinton as Obama's secretary of state, rather than his past presidential opponent.
If the public can do that, the presidency can perhaps become more transparent, which will benefit the American people. Usually, the public is unaware of many decisions discussed with the secretary of state, but because Clinton has put all of her opinions and beliefs out there, the public will be able to see at least some issues that were discussed or compromised.
However, Clinton may not be Obama's best choice to aid him on his path of change. During the primaries, Obama said that it was time to move past the Clinton era. Now he is turning around and naming Clinton as his secretary of state.
The choice was a good one for Clinton's career as she may never have another chance to run for president. This position allows her to be in power and make her mark on society. She can, and most likely will, make an impact on society and work well with Obama to make changes for the better. However, will people take her seriously?
The president's secretary of state is basically his gatekeeper and go-to girl, in this case. But it may be hard for the public to come to terms with Obama and Clinton teaming up. Two people who were once rivals can't magically become best friends, even with dirty politics aside.
While I agree that Obama made a good political choice in choosing Clinton as his secretary of state, I am worried that she may not make as much of an impact as the secretary of state potentially could. The choice will prove to be worth it only if the public can accept Clinton as Obama's secretary of state, rather than his past presidential opponent.
If the public can do that, the presidency can perhaps become more transparent, which will benefit the American people. Usually, the public is unaware of many decisions discussed with the secretary of state, but because Clinton has put all of her opinions and beliefs out there, the public will be able to see at least some issues that were discussed or compromised.
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