In the end, she says, it’s not just about percentages of women, or of racial or ethnic minorities. It’s about fresh perspective and people who can raise counter arguments. “Diversity is not just a one-dimensional issue,” she writes. “Those critiquing the president—especially given his close inner circle—should be just as concerned about the backgrounds of the people on his team as they are about the makeup of their gender.”
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06:50 AM - January 11, 2013
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There are some excellent candidates.
Sheila Bair for Secretary of Treasury is a better choice. She also would be great heading the S.E.C.
Jennifer Granholm who was term limited out as Governor of Michigan would be terrific as Secretary of Labor.
#1 Posted by Bill Du Bois, CJR on Fri 11 Jan 2013 at 01:27 PM
Ms Bair would be a better choice in many ways but she has been very critical--usually correctly--in the actions Obama took for economic purposes. I doubt if he'd choose her for just that reason.
#2 Posted by Trish, CJR on Fri 11 Jan 2013 at 07:21 PM
More access to abortion is good for women? You've gotta be kidding. Half of all the babies who are destroyed by abortion are girls!
#3 Posted by j manuel smith, CJR on Fri 11 Jan 2013 at 08:07 PM
"With the exception of Hillary Clinton, all of Obama's 'guy' nominees thus far will be replacing other white guys. And, if you'll recall, Obama's first choice for his second-term Secretary of State was a black woman ... But if you've been paying attention to the news at all since September, you'll remember exactly why Rice's appointment didn't exactly work out "
http://www.mediaite.com/online/the-white-guy-cabinet-the-first-pointless-controversy-of-obamas-2nd-term/
#4 Posted by hadenough, CJR on Sun 13 Jan 2013 at 07:27 AM