Clinton confirmed, Holder held back
By Michael J.W. Stickings
In case you missed it, Hillary Clinton was confirmed by the Senate, 94-2, and sworn in as the new secretary of state this evening.
One of her biggest boosters was John McCain. The two who voted against her? -- David Vitter and Jim DeMint, two of the more loathsome Republicans in that august body.
Meanwhile, with Specter and the Republicans looking to make a show of it all, a committee vote on AG nominee Eric Holder won't take place until next week at the earliest. (He'll be confirmed eventually.)
In case you missed it, Hillary Clinton was confirmed by the Senate, 94-2, and sworn in as the new secretary of state this evening.
One of her biggest boosters was John McCain. The two who voted against her? -- David Vitter and Jim DeMint, two of the more loathsome Republicans in that august body.
Meanwhile, with Specter and the Republicans looking to make a show of it all, a committee vote on AG nominee Eric Holder won't take place until next week at the earliest. (He'll be confirmed eventually.)
Labels: David Vitter, Hillary Clinton, Jim DeMint, John McCain, Obama Administration, U.S. State Department
posted by Michael J.W. Stickings at
11:53 PM
2 Comments:
Hillary Clinton has many issues to face as the new Secretary of State. The problems in the Middle East and with Russia will be in the forefront as she begins her duty.
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Anonymous, at 5:22 AM
Sure, not to mention Pakistan and North Korea. Thankfully, though, she's coming in with a great deal of influence and credibility.
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Michael J.W. Stickings, at 9:34 AM
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