The Clinton Choice at State

It's not a done deal yet - apparently there are concerns about some of Billy's more creative billing procedures connected to his globe trotting - but if Obama thinks her confirmation wouldn't be too bruising an affair, there's a good chance that Hillary Clinton will take the job of Secretary of State in the new Administratiion:  Hillary Clinton plans to accept the job of secretary of state offered by Barack Obama, who is reaching out to former rivals to build a broad coalition administration, the Guardian has learned.Obama's advisers have begun looking into Bill Clinton's foundation, which distributes millions of dollars to Africa to help with development, to ensure that there is no conflict of interest. But Democrats do not believe that the vetting is likely to be a problem.Clinton would be well placed to become the country's dominant voice in foreign affairs, replacing Condoleezza Rice. Since being elected senator for New York, she has specialised in foreign affairs...(Read Full Post)