Transition Team/Cabinet Thread

[Blair]

This happens every election.... Former Generals have to wait 10 years to be Defense Secretary

[Blair]

I never thought that I'd want Rudy as SOS

But really; look at Bolton's record. Look at how his nomination for UN secretary went down; you had senior republicans lobbying to get him rejected

[Blair]

Their was a politico article that was clearly well briefed saying that Session is too much of a deficit hawk; and actually wants to be AG.

However it also says that he wasn't confirmed as a judge back in the 80's because of racist comments he made.

There's always a handful of people who fall through this stage (Richardson, Daschle and others got ditched in 08)

[Blair]

http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/306045-carson-turned-down-offer-to-serve-in-trump-administration-report

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Why did he run for President then? Would be funny if it wasn't terrifying

[Blair]

I'd put money on Giulani getting thrown to the curb- the stories about him doing paid speeches were clearly briefed by people. As much as I dislike him at least at State he'll be stuck on a plane

[Blair]

would confirm everything I thought about Harold Ford Jr

[Blair]

tbh Tillerson just seemed to be very good timing