Obama starts to assemble staff

Obama moves quickly to pick staff leader (http://www.reuters.com/article/vcCandidateFeed2/idUSTRE4A57NM20081106)

Emanuel expected to bring 'tough-minded' approach to White House - CNN.com (http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/06/emanuel.profile/?iref=mpstoryview)

Emmanuel is an interesting choice (little known fact: his brother is the basis of the character Ari Gold on HBO's Entourage). He's never really struck me as someone looking to "bridge the gap" between Democrats and Republicans, but from what I understand he gets things done.

Meanwhile, they're talking about RFK Jr. as the new head of the EPA, which is another move that doesn't really reflect a move toward the center. And I believe Larry Summers (from the Clinton administration) is being mentioned as a Treasury Secretary, and possibly Chuck Hagel for Defense.

It's always interesting to me who is selected for Cabinet positions, and it's often disappointing to me. Mainly because some of the same people seem to rotate so often. I understand the need to have people who are in the know but it gets a bit ridiculous at times. I always thought Eisenhower had one of the more interesting cabinets. I mean could anyone imagine the CEO of General Motors (or any major company) being named Secretary of Defense now?

I am curious to find out who Obama names his Chief Technology Officer.

Emmanuel is an interesting choice (little known fact: his brother is the basis of the character Ari Gold on HBO's Entourage). He's never really struck me as someone looking to "bridge the gap" between Democrats and Republicans, but from what I understand he gets things done.

Meanwhile, they're talking about RFK Jr. as the new head of the EPA, which is another move that doesn't really reflect a move toward the center. And I believe Larry Summers (from the Clinton administration) is being mentioned as a Treasury Secretary, and possibly Chuck Hagel for Defense.

It's always interesting to me who is selected for Cabinet positions, and it's often disappointing to me. Mainly because some of the same people seem to rotate so often. I understand the need to have people who are in the know but it gets a bit ridiculous at times. I always thought Eisenhower had one of the more interesting cabinets. I mean could anyone imagine the CEO of General Motors (or any major company) being named Secretary of Defense now?

I am curious to find out who Obama names his Chief Technology Officer.
Why not the man who invented the internet?

I heard Colin Powell's name being floated around for a possible staff position.

I heard Colin Powell's name being floated around for a possible staff position.

That would be a wise move.

Emmanuel is an interesting choice (little known fact: his brother is the basis of the character Ari Gold on HBO's Entourage). He's never really struck me as someone looking to "bridge the gap" between Democrats and Republicans, but from what I understand he gets things done.

Meanwhile, they're talking about RFK Jr. as the new head of the EPA, which is another move that doesn't really reflect a move toward the center. And I believe Larry Summers (from the Clinton administration) is being mentioned as a Treasury Secretary, and possibly Chuck Hagel for Defense.

It's always interesting to me who is selected for Cabinet positions, and it's often disappointing to me. Mainly because some of the same people seem to rotate so often. I understand the need to have people who are in the know but it gets a bit ridiculous at times. I always thought Eisenhower had one of the more interesting cabinets. I mean could anyone imagine the CEO of General Motors (or any major company) being named Secretary of Defense now?

I am curious to find out who Obama names his Chief Technology Officer.
RFK Jr for the EPA? You mean Mr Green as long as its not in my back yard?
RFK Jr. and other prominent enviros face off over Cape Cod wind farm | By Amanda Griscom Little | Grist | Muckraker | 12 Jan 2006 (http://www.grist.org/news/muck/2006/01/12/capecod/)

how about McCain for secdef? that would be about as conciliatory as it gets.

He's named Gibbs (http://www.mlive.com/us-politics/index.ssf/2008/11/exclusive_gibbs_will_be_wh_pre.html) as press secretary

(let's see how many people dare click on that link...<<insert evil laugh>>)

Seriously though, link is legit.

McCain or Hagel would both be solid SecDef choices...or Petitbon

John "100 Years in Iraq" McCain in charge of defense? I don't think he would enjoy taking orders to withdraw the troops. McCain 2000, maybe, McCain 2008, no.