Cabinet Update

In an earlier post, I mentioned that Hillary should have been selected as Secretary of Health & Human Services, but the post was too un-prestigious for her I guess. However, Gen. James Jones, Susan Rice, John Kerry or Bill Richardson would've made great Secretary of States, but Hillary does have experience traveling to over 80 countries as First Lady so I think I am over it now.

Here is the rundown of who has been selected and who is being considered for what post (including my GRADES assigned for the pick):

STATE: Hillary Rodham Clinton - She is highly experienced, but I just hope that her influence doesn't get in the way. Grade for pick: C+

TREASURY: Tim Geithner - An excellent choice. Served as economic advisor and deputy treasury under more than one President. Is currently the chairman of the New York Federal Reserve. Everyone goes to him for consultations on the current economic crisis. He is bright and experienced. Can speak Japanese, Chinese and a few other languages. Perfect choice. A+

ATTORNEY GENERAL: Eric Holder - Was deputy under Bill Clinton and very experienced as an attorney general. A+

COMMERCE: Bill Richardson - I wanted him to be either Secretary of State or Labor or UN ambassador, but I guess this pick isn't too bad. Bill is highly experienced as governor, Sec. of Energy, UN ambassador and Chair of Hispanic relations. B+

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: Tom Daschle - A close friend of Obama and a strong advocate for health care reform. Has written a book on Health care. A-

HOMELAND SECURITY: Janet Napolitano - One of the best governors of the United States and highly experienced. Though I would've preferred her as the Attorney General or Commerce post, I think she is a great pick. A.

CHIEF OF STAFF: Rahm Emanuel - A-.

SENIOR ADVISORS:David Axelrod, Pete Rouse - Both of these people helped Obama win the election and our very brilliant. Without them Obama would've had a tough time shaping his message of hope and change and other strategic stuff. A+

NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL DIRECTOR: Larry Summers - A dream pick. This guy was Bill Clinton's Treasury Secretary and was the President of Harvard. Even Tim Geithner could use his help to deal with the economic crisis. Almost all economists have heard of this man. I just hope that Warren Buffet is somehow included in Obama's cabinet too. A+

So far these are the key picks. Still to be made: National Security Advisor (hope it is Susan Rice), CIA, Director of National Intelligence, and last, but not least Sec. of Defense.