Anonymous wrote:Fudge won't get Sec Ag but will likely get HUD. Because Clyburn says so! Interesting how she might leapfrog Bottoms, Bass, and others who've been in the mix a while.

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/08/fudge-frontrunner-housing-agency-443601

I'm interested in the politics behind this. Seems there is a pattern of appeasing allies who don't get their first choice, like Lujan Grisham being offered Interior instead of HHS (even though she turned it down).

Looks like it will be Fudge

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Anonymous wrote:I wonder why Whitmer isn’t in the mix for HHS. Or Bass, but maybe executive experience is the issue there.

I've also wondered why Whitmer's name hasn't popped up for joining the Biden admin. Clearly he really likes her. She says she wants to stay in MI:

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/08/michigan-governor-gretchen-whitmer-biden-443596

I am a huge fan of Whitmer and think she would be a great candidate in the future. However, she doesn't really have a niche area of expertise that would get her a spot like DOJ, State, etc. And usually they give people like that HUD or Transportation, which I don't think is worth giving up the governors mansion for.

Anonymous wrote:I wonder why Whitmer isn’t in the mix for HHS. Or Bass, but maybe executive experience is the issue there.

I've also wondered why Whitmer's name hasn't popped up for joining the Biden admin. Clearly he really likes her. She says she wants to stay in MI:

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/08/michigan-governor-gretchen-whitmer-biden-443596

Maya Harris needs to step off. Hasn't she done enough damage to her sister?

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/07/maya-harris-attorney-general-kamala-443505

Anonymous wrote:Fudge won't get Sec Ag but will likely get HUD. Because Clyburn says so! Interesting how she might leapfrog Bottoms, Bass, and others who've been in the mix a while.

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/08/fudge-frontrunner-housing-agency-443601

Ugh I want Fudge to stay in the House so Nina Turner doesn’t run for her seat.

Fudge won't get Sec Ag but will likely get HUD. Because Clyburn says so! Interesting how she might leapfrog Bottoms, Bass, and others who've been in the mix a while.

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/08/fudge-frontrunner-housing-agency-443601

Becerra is being rewarded for the 100 plus lawsuits he brought against the Trump administration. DHS will likely be the target of extensive wrongful death suits as the pandemic continues. Look at who it serves. He will be mire of a law firm partner managing hordes of lawyers and will have little to do with DHS. He is a Stanford lawyer and a good pick.

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DH was a staffer for Becerra when he was in the house. He is an excellent pick. A great leader, experienced, cares about his staff and constituents, and as smart as they come.

Ah, yes.... that well known physician Xavier Becerra.

If you'd bothered to read the thread, you'd know HHS is normally not led by physicians or scientists. Sylvia Burwell did an excellent job and she came from the budget office.

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DH was a staffer for Becerra when he was in the house. He is an excellent pick. A great leader, experienced, cares about his staff and constituents, and as smart as they come.

Ah, yes.... that well known physician Xavier Becerra.

Anonymous wrote:I’ve been hoping for Heidi Heitkamp, but...

https://amp.jsonline.com/amp/4265818002?__twitter_impression=true
He has made millions off of big-AG, i hope we get someone less tied to corporations.

Anonymous wrote:I’ve been hoping for Heidi Heitkamp, but...

I like Vilsack--I was pulling for him for HRC's VP pick--but I'd love to see some new blood here. I thought Clyburn's only objection to Heitkamp was diversity so this is moving in the wrong direction.

I’ve been hoping for Heidi Heitkamp, but...

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DH was a staffer for Becerra when he was in the house. He is an excellent pick. A great leader, experienced, cares about his staff and constituents, and as smart as they come.