Secretary of State: A Prize, But Not a Stepping-Stone

All indications are that Barack Obama wants Hillary Clinton to serve as his Secretary of State and that, pending some

All indications are that Barack Obama wants Hillary Clinton to serve as his Secretary of State and that, pending some touchy but not overly problematic haggling over the finances of her husband’s foundation, he will soon formally offer her the job – which she will accept. After all, word of the prospective move broke last week and neither of the principals has sought to squelch the speculation.

Sign Up For Our Daily Newsletter

By clicking submit, you agree to our <a href="http://observermedia.com/terms">terms of service</a> and acknowledge we may use your information to send you emails, product samples, and promotions on this website and other properties. You can opt out anytime.

See all of our newsletters

But there have also been reports that Mrs. Clinton, well into her second term in the Senate, has conflicted feelings about joining the administration. If she does still harbor presidential aspirations, such a reaction would be perfectly understandable.

Read the rest here.

Secretary of State: A Prize, But Not a Stepping-Stone