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« on: March 28, 2011, 07:39:20 PM »
Since Gates is almost certain to retire soon, who, do you think, would be his successor?

Well, let's take a guess!
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« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2011, 07:56:43 PM »
Quote from: Mr. Morden on March 19, 2011, 08:31:31 PM
Michele Flournoy has been regarded as the frontrunner to replace Gates for some time now, though there are several other options if it's not her: Richard Danzig, Ray Mabus, John Hamre, Jack Reed.
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« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2011, 08:00:38 PM »
Quote from: Mr. Morden on March 28, 2011, 07:56:43 PM
Quote from: Mr. Morden on March 19, 2011, 08:31:31 PM
Michele Flournoy has been regarded as the frontrunner to replace Gates for some time now, though there are several other options if it's not her: Richard Danzig, Ray Mabus, John Hamre, Jack Reed.


He could be the Antichrist yet!
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« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2011, 08:13:28 PM »
It would be nice to get a Democrat in that position for the first time in decades.
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« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2011, 08:22:39 PM »
Who would Chafee appoint to the Senate if Jack Reed were chosen?
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« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2011, 08:29:17 PM »
« Edited: March 28, 2011, 08:32:22 PM by Lunar »
Quote from: JohnnyLongtorso on March 28, 2011, 08:22:39 PM
Who would Chafee appoint to the Senate if Jack Reed were chosen?

As the forum's resident Chafee-expert [don't ask, but it's 100% true]: It's hard to say.  He's not really a hard-set fellow.  Ideologically he's closer to the Democrats, but personally he feels more affection for liberal and moderate Republicans.  

If Reed were to suddenly resign, I could see Chafee appointing someone like Scott Avedisian, the current Warwick mayor, or another similar moderate Republican or a literal Independent like himself.  If Reed were to negotiate first, it could be almost anyone but Cicilline or Caprio.

I have a hard time seeing Chafee appointing a progressive Democrat unless it's negotiated beforehand that he will.

edit: I should also add that Chafee is not a stranger to the concept of nepotism.  So an obscure personal friendship could end up winning the day
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« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2011, 08:50:59 PM »
Appointing Avedisian might be a sign that Chafee does not intend to run for a second term, since replacing a D with an R would burn some badly needed bridges with liberals.
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« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2011, 09:17:24 PM »
Quote from: The Mikado on March 28, 2011, 08:13:28 PM
It would be nice to get a Democrat in that position for the first time in decades.

Oh yes, the last was William Perry (until 1997), since Cohen was a cross-party appointment.

By the way, when Clinton was replacing Aspin, John Warner was seriously considered by the administration.
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« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2011, 06:27:29 AM »
Quote from: Lunar on March 28, 2011, 08:29:17 PM
Quote from: JohnnyLongtorso on March 28, 2011, 08:22:39 PM
Who would Chafee appoint to the Senate if Jack Reed were chosen?

As the forum's resident Chafee-expert [don't ask, but it's 100% true]: It's hard to say.  He's not really a hard-set fellow.  Ideologically he's closer to the Democrats, but personally he feels more affection for liberal and moderate Republicans.  

If Reed were to suddenly resign, I could see Chafee appointing someone like Scott Avedisian, the current Warwick mayor, or another similar moderate Republican or a literal Independent like himself.  If Reed were to negotiate first, it could be almost anyone but Cicilline or Caprio.

I have a hard time seeing Chafee appointing a progressive Democrat unless it's negotiated beforehand that he will.

edit: I should also add that Chafee is not a stranger to the concept of nepotism.  So an obscure personal friendship could end up winning the day

Maybe he'll appoint a horse.
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« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2011, 04:10:59 PM »
Quote from: Stalin Revivalist on March 29, 2011, 06:27:29 AM
Quote from: Lunar on March 28, 2011, 08:29:17 PM
Quote from: JohnnyLongtorso on March 28, 2011, 08:22:39 PM
Who would Chafee appoint to the Senate if Jack Reed were chosen?

As the forum's resident Chafee-expert [don't ask, but it's 100% true]: It's hard to say.  He's not really a hard-set fellow.  Ideologically he's closer to the Democrats, but personally he feels more affection for liberal and moderate Republicans.  

If Reed were to suddenly resign, I could see Chafee appointing someone like Scott Avedisian, the current Warwick mayor, or another similar moderate Republican or a literal Independent like himself.  If Reed were to negotiate first, it could be almost anyone but Cicilline or Caprio.

I have a hard time seeing Chafee appointing a progressive Democrat unless it's negotiated beforehand that he will.

edit: I should also add that Chafee is not a stranger to the concept of nepotism.  So an obscure personal friendship could end up winning the day

Maybe he'll appoint a horse.

Well, there's a precedent for that.
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« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2011, 04:39:05 PM »
« Edited: March 29, 2011, 04:54:40 PM by big bad fab - John Cornyn revivalist - oh wait... »
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No, but seriously, if Jim Webb may be convinced not to leave politics, he would be "kewl".
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« Reply #11 on: March 29, 2011, 07:05:40 PM »
Hagel had been mentioned...
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« Reply #12 on: March 29, 2011, 07:14:13 PM »

There's no chance that Obama is going to pick yet another Republican as Secretary of Defense.  Dems want one of their own in that position finally, after 14 straight years of Republicans in the position.
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« Reply #13 on: March 29, 2011, 09:50:26 PM »
Gates is an idiot, I said so when b43 nominated him...anyone associated with James Baker III should not be considered
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« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2011, 09:57:37 PM »
Quote from: The Mikado on March 28, 2011, 08:13:28 PM
It would be nice to get a Democrat in that position for the first time in decades.

Exactly. Of course this is Obama that we're talking about, so he'll probably make another terrible choice.
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« Reply #15 on: March 30, 2011, 07:37:57 PM »
Quote from: big bad fab on March 29, 2011, 04:39:05 PM
No, but seriously, if Jim Webb may be convinced not to leave politics, he would be "kewl".

I think this is Obama's best choice--Webb is not the most liberal guy around, but I think he technically switched parties over the Iraq war (which would probably mollify Liberals), has a very solid military background, and would be an excellent fall guy if Obama needs a more clean break from his current foreign policy if Libya goes South.
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« Reply #16 on: April 03, 2011, 02:41:33 PM »
Webb has been way too critical of Obama's foreign policy to be a viable pick. He's going to want a yes-man (or at least someone who doesn't have a record of statements in opposition to the administration).
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« Reply #17 on: April 03, 2011, 04:02:36 PM »
Is Shinseki ineligible?
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« Reply #18 on: April 03, 2011, 04:23:18 PM »
What if he picked Cohen again? Just a thought.
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« Reply #19 on: April 03, 2011, 04:43:46 PM »

Yes.  He will not be eligible to be Secretary of Defense until 11 June 2013, the 10th anniversary of his retirement from the military.
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« Reply #20 on: April 03, 2011, 05:05:48 PM »
I still say it's Hillary Clinton. Sure, she said that she's going to retire after finishing her term as SoS but then again she also said back in November 2008 that she was interested only in serving as a senator.
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« Reply #21 on: April 03, 2011, 05:15:08 PM »
Quote from: ChairmanSanchez on April 03, 2011, 04:23:18 PM
What if he picked Cohen again? Just a thought.

Again, he's not going to pick yet another Republican.
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« Reply #22 on: April 06, 2011, 11:53:38 AM »
Leon Panetta is now the leading candidate, with Petraeus to fill his seat at the CIA.
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« Reply #23 on: April 06, 2011, 03:35:06 PM »
Probably Panetta.
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« Reply #24 on: April 13, 2011, 01:25:17 AM »
"An administration official" says that Panetta, Reed, and Mabus now appear to be the leading candidates, with Flournoy as a dark horse:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=washingtonstory&sid=amWRz9Avidkw

Panetta appears to be the frontrunner.
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