Obama appointees elicit mixed reviews
Cameron Birch
Issue date: 11/21/08 Section: News
Talk also turned to the discussion of the next secretary of state. Many news outlets are reporting that former presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) is being vetted for the position.
Miller said the position was, "hers for the taking," as he said that she would most likely accept the position.
"I'm a big fan of Hillary Clinton," Miller said. He cited her background and political history as a senator and former first lady as reasons why she would be "great in terms of diplomacy for the United States."
Overall, Miller stated, "The leadership of the new administration comes from the top … the main change that will always be there is Barack Obama as president."
There has also been discussion that Obama will choose key republicans to play a role in his administration. This past week the president-elect met with his former rival for the presidency, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).
"I think if John McCain wanted a role, there would be a spot in [Obama's] administration," Miller said.
Hess differed in saying he found too much animosity between the former candidates.
"I think McCain will still work in a bipartisan manner as he has demonstrated in his long tenure in the Senate," Hess said.
Miller touched on the Senate and House of Representatives, saying the Obama administration had to reach across the aisle in order to bring change in the United States.
In the coming months, the representatives from the Drexel Democrats and Republicans said they would be holding internal elections to appoint members to run their groups.
Miller said the Democrats would be focusing on local races, such as the one for attorney general. Additionally, he said the Drexel Democrats would "bring about real change" in becoming more of a volunteer organization and impact the community.
According to Hess, the Drexel Republicans will hold events to gain new membership and maintain their message. They will be hosting events and speakers to keep people interested in the ideas of their party.
"The issues retain prominence despite the election being over," Hess said.
Miller said the position was, "hers for the taking," as he said that she would most likely accept the position.
"I'm a big fan of Hillary Clinton," Miller said. He cited her background and political history as a senator and former first lady as reasons why she would be "great in terms of diplomacy for the United States."
Overall, Miller stated, "The leadership of the new administration comes from the top … the main change that will always be there is Barack Obama as president."
There has also been discussion that Obama will choose key republicans to play a role in his administration. This past week the president-elect met with his former rival for the presidency, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).
"I think if John McCain wanted a role, there would be a spot in [Obama's] administration," Miller said.
Hess differed in saying he found too much animosity between the former candidates.
"I think McCain will still work in a bipartisan manner as he has demonstrated in his long tenure in the Senate," Hess said.
Miller touched on the Senate and House of Representatives, saying the Obama administration had to reach across the aisle in order to bring change in the United States.
In the coming months, the representatives from the Drexel Democrats and Republicans said they would be holding internal elections to appoint members to run their groups.
Miller said the Democrats would be focusing on local races, such as the one for attorney general. Additionally, he said the Drexel Democrats would "bring about real change" in becoming more of a volunteer organization and impact the community.
According to Hess, the Drexel Republicans will hold events to gain new membership and maintain their message. They will be hosting events and speakers to keep people interested in the ideas of their party.
"The issues retain prominence despite the election being over," Hess said.
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