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Joan, I think your reasoning on this is solid. Just to give you context, I supported Hillary and then threw my support to Obama when she bowed out. She's absolutely capable. Because the Secretary of State carries out the President's policy, if he thinks she's the one to represent him and his policy, that's what counts.
Naturally the pundits go on and on and on. I missed Hardball tonight, but since have heard charges of SSDD/SOS (or put more nicely, "business as usual") because Obama has put in or there's speculation he's going to appoint those close to the Clinton White House and keep Bush's Gates. Egads! He just needs to focus and do what he knows is right for his administration and the country.
Meanwhile, there may be problems with Daschle's potential appointment because of what he's done and with whom post-Senate. I think it would be a shame if that fell through.
And it just tickles me to death that Sen. McCain has issued a statement urging Congress to approve Gov. Janet Napolitano's appointment to the Homeland Security post when it hasn't even been announced. I guess McCain is trying to follow Obama's lead on the gracious front.
While I know Obama will have to incorporate some feelings into his personnel choices, I have faith . . . no wait, I believe . . . . Let me start over because "feel," "faith" and "believe" give me that creepy Bush feeling. I got sick of hearing Bush express his policy and strategy edicts on Iraq and everything else in terms of feelings and beliefs. Obama has demonstrated that he can make rational, fact-based decisions. Add to that a gut-check and I think he'll do fine.
