A Cabinet Post for McCain? We'll See
Afterward, a joint statement released by the two former candidates (but obviously written by neither), said, "We hope to work together in the days and months ahead on critical challenges like solving our financial crisis, creating a new energy economy, and protecting our nation's security." According to UK's The Independent (Why do foreign publications have all the good information? Hmm...), a joint statement from the President-Elect and the losing candidate is unprecedented in recent White House history. That said, some are wondering if the groundbreaking move is meant to indicate a future partnership.
More than the meeting or the statement, however, speculation that McCain could have a future in the cabinet was sparked by the unique manner in which the reunion was arranged. Because it was reportedly set up by Obama's newly-appointed Chief of Staff Congressman Rahm Emmanuel (D-IL), and McCain's (presumptive) would-be choice for the same position, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), many feel the conference was the transitional administration's hint of things to come. So, whether you like the idea or not (one well-known host reported Monday that the two of them working together "scares the hell out of" him), it's time to start guessing where John McCain may serve in Obama's cabinet. After all, what better post-election pastime is there? An obvious slot for McCain, it seems, would be one of the following appointments:
- Secretary of Defense
- Secretary of Veterans Affairs
- Secretary of Homeland Security
There is little need to disseminate why McCain would be a good fit for any of the above. As the former candidate stated in his third debate against Barack Obama, "The American people know me," and if indeed Obama appoints McCain to a post, it may be an admission that he always knew this to be true. Regardless, the prevailing wisdom among Republicans is that McCain's most likely future - and, best political option - is to remain in the United States Senate for the duration of his career, where he has affected "Change" of his own for nearly three decades. Whether he chooses to listen to the recommendations of his supporters - or, continue to bow to what he perceives as his "base" - remains to be seen.
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8 Comments
Post a Commenti feel that vaterans affairs would be a perfect position for McCaine it is also a great place for him to show his compassion opportunity.
I think Veterans Affairs would be a great place for him to show his compassion and have an opportunity to demand improvement, prioritize spending, eliminate waste, etc.
I don't see a cabinet post, but McCain may even work on health care with the Obama Administration. McCain saw Medicare Part D as a boondoggle that at the least needs serious reform. He would definitely work on an immigration solution with Obama and his team.
As I was saying to Anonymous before I exceeded character count in the post below: By freaking out over the existence of this article or any other that speculates McCain's potential future with Obama, you are making it rather apparent that you have no knowledge of Obama's supposed fondness for putting together a "Team of Rivals." Fortunately, I wrote another post that makes mention of this ("Hillary for Secretary of State"). Feel free to read it and beef up on your knowledge of this transitional administration. The details change constantly, and if you want to be a successful critic in comment forums, you can't afford to miss a day. And yes, I can take criticism - in fact, I often do. I just prefer to read comments that contain correct punctuation. Cheers!
Because I received an anonymous comment that called the logic for this article "backwards," I'd like to point out the following: 1.) I did not personally state an eagerness to see McCain take a place in Obama's cabinet, nor did I say that I honestly believe Obama will appoint him with a post. The assignment for this particular Call for Content (which Anonymous would not understand the terms of, as he/she is not an AC Content Producer) was to pontificate which positions, if any, would be good for McCain should Obama opt to enlist him. 2.) Note to Anonymous (whom I have blocked, so as not to allow my page to be further littered with clueless ignorance): You should note that Chuck Hagel, a Republican, was thought to be in the running for Obama's Secretary of State just days before all this Hillary speculation. It may also interest you to know that George Bush (41) asked Zell Miller, a Democrat, to take a cabinet post (which he refused for personal reasons). By freaking out over the existe
Interesting (and I love/agree with your question, why do the foreign press get all the juicy info??!). To me, it shows that McCain (and republicans in general) are far more willing to "reach across the aisle" than dems.
Brooke, we will just have to wait and see on this one, but any of the possible posts you suggested would make sense given McCain's military background. McCain may likely remain in the Senate feeling he has more political influence there even if he should be offered a position in the Obama White House.
Time will tell . . .
Great article..thanks for sharing