This article brings up a question that is on many people's minds - would Hillary Clinton make an effective secretary of state? Several positive and a few negative qualities of Clinton are examined in this piece. First, it is important for the secretary of state to be close to the President. Clinton and Obama seem to have worked out their differences, but after the historic primary race, there is bound to be friction between them. The presence of Bill Clinton also raises questions. Given his love for politics, he is bound to influence his wife, Hillary, along the way.
On the other hand, Hillary Clinton's experience with foreign nations could be a valuable asset to the Obama administration. However, this is a double-edged sword because with so much foreign policy experience, Clinton is likely to have her own adgenda when it comes to foreign issues. This would detract from her loyalty to the Obama.
Taking these arguments into accound, I don't think Hillary Clinton would make a great secretary of state for several reasons. First, there is too much tension between her and Obama from the start. These issues need to be resolved prior to Obama taking office. Second, Bill Clinton will always be there no matter what. He is too influencial to simply stay on the sidelines and watch Hillary's every move. I am sure he will have a lot of influence on Hillary behind the scences. Nontheless, the only way to find out whether she will make a good secretary of state is to wait and see what happens. Will her own adgenda or Bill Clinton detract from her loyalty to the President? Only one way to find out...
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Will Clinton be Obama's Frenemy of State?
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