Clinton wants Vilsack family in her administration

[wyldwolf]

Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-New York, said Sunday that she would want former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack, as well as his wife Christie, serving in her administration.

Clinton was asked how she would use the former governor in the White House if she were elected president.

"I tell you what," she said. "I think that both he and Christie should be in the administration. They are two of my favorite people who've done a great, great job."

"I have actually stolen a lot of ideas from what Tom Vilsack did as governor," Clinton said. "Some of the energy policy, some of the infrastructure — a lot of it really is far-reaching, a lot of the pre-school policy. So I am thrilled to have their support, and I hope I'll be able to entice them into the Clinton administration."

Vilsack was the first Democrat to officially announce his candidacy for president, but dropped out of the race in February. He is often mentioned by political pundits as a possible vice presidential running mate for Clinton. These days both Vilsack and his wife are often seen on the campaign trail supporting Clinton.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/08/clinton-wants-vilsack-family-in-her-administration/

[IndianaGreen]

1. Vilsack would make a good door stopper

or he can be used as a tour guide.

[frazzled]

2. She wants Iowa votes ...

Will be interesting to see if she picks someone from NH, SC, etc. to line up for a future administration. Interesting campaign tactic.

[PurityOfEssence]

11. Subtle as a ten-ton truck

Ward-heeler.

[jefferson_dem]

3. Vilsak for WH Librarian in Charge of Bedtime Stories...

Surely, all would be fast asleep by page 3... What a crashing bore that fella is... :boring:

[gorekerrydreamticket]

8. Lincoln bedroom reservation clerk...

n/m

[PurityOfEssence]

12. Let me be the first to say you're spewing right-wing talking points...

...before the usual suspects arrive.

[Totally Committed]

4. Oh, joy. Another piece of DLC dead wood.

Great.

TC

[IndianaGreen]

5. Hillary is already appointing her cabinet, and we haven't had a primary election yet

Such arrogance is more typical of tin pot dictators and English royals.

[Carrieyazel]

14. Her arrogance will be her undoing. There's little she can do about that.

[illinoisprogressive]

6. nothing like cronyism....And clintons know alllllll about that.

[jefferson_dem]

7. Heckuva job, Tommy...

n/t

[wisteria]

9. Surprised not! n/t

[goodgd_yall]

10. Boring n/t

[Carrieyazel]

13. Wait a minute Hillary. You're already picking your administration???

You have to overcome a set of obstacles before that. A majority of Dems who don't support your nomination, electability issues, dynasty issues, unlikability and more. You must get past two grueling election battles. You're a long way from that, Hill.

[PurityOfEssence]

15. Ya know what's really scary? She can get even MORE shameless than this.

Just you wait. You ain't seen nothin' yet.

Sheesh.

If I was a Hillary partisan, I'd be hoping this passed unnoticed, not drawing attention to it like it was anything like blatant cheap-shot tactical pandering.

The sheer frenzied craving for power that this candidate has is just breathtaking.

[BluegrassDem]

16. I think Bill Clinton will need a chaperone too keep away the bimbo eruptions

I mean, Hillary can't be expected to keep tabs on her husband everywhere he goes. Vilsack should accompany Bill wherever he goes so he doesn't fall off the wagon anymore.