Dems: Napolitano emerges for Homeland Security job

Does this really surprise anyone ?

Dennis C. Latham,

re; #1.2

Get a grip, Dennis. This is the 21st century. You expect Chairmen of the Board's to take a train in this day & age?? Preposterous!

Don't worry. The idiots in the Congress ain't giving them nuttin' anyway. So now we'll all be riding horse and buggy!

Hope you're happy.

This would be a terrible move for Gov. Napolitano from a political standpoint. I just wrote an article about her prospects in 2010. She's term-limited and would like to challenge John McCain. Accepting a Cabinet post would be a mistake for her if she wants to challenge McCain.

I can expect CEO's to be reasonable however.  And Biden takes a train. 

Last year, her state passed a law that requires all Arizona businesses to use the federal online database, E-Verify, to confirm that new hires have valid Social Security numbers and are eligible for employment. This has been a cornerstone of the Bush administration's immigration policy.

Not one single person or business has been convicted of this crime. Yet, as an AZ citizen, I see them every day, stopping at circle K to pick up their 32 oz of Budweiser and head out with their brand new company truck loaded down with 15 others.

You cannot tell me those are legal citizens! Everyone else knows it just as well.

I believe the reason there have been no offenses is because all of her buddies including herself get add-on's to their homes for cheap, if not a brand new custom home. they love that they work for cheaper than a legal tax paying American citizen. It makes so many people mad here that nothing is done. Our construction workers are at a lost, there is no work. AND Almost every crime on the local news is committed by an illegal that has been deported three other times!

But maybe if she leaves here (phx)something will get done. Shes alwasy harrassing Sherriff Joe A for rounding them up, including taking away his budget so that he cannot continue to battle the immigration problem.

I'm still waiting for "change" and "bipartisanship".

Also, I like the idea fo a border fence. Hauling a ladder is a lot harder than hauling yourself.

Change comes in policies, not people. Carter attempted to change people and ended up having an administration that could not get legislation passed when there was a 61 vote Dem majority in the senate and a majorety of Dems in the house.

As far as bipartisanship, you mean how Obama has been talking with McCain about initiatives they can partner on, or having Bob gates stay on as Sec. of Defense? How about supporting Joe Lieberman and protecting him from retribution from the Democrats in the senate?

Dennis,

If I remember correctly the news reported they flew in on separate private jets. I am assuming this refers to executives from three different car manufacturing companies at a cost of about $200,000 apiece. WOW! It is like one of the House Representative, "an individual going to the soup kitchen" dressed down "in a tuxedo..." Did they know where they were going and the reason why? Before a committee TO BEG. One does not beg wearing a tuxedo and expects for individuals they're begging to take them seriously.  I am a firm believer that some people are just too smart until they're simply stupid. Solution if jets are companies' property: Sale them on eBay and use the proceeds to bail themselves out.  Don't loan them our tax dollars so they can come back a third time, unless they can  presents concrete proof on how their companies plans to increase profit...business plan... to pay back the loan.  Why don't they just listen to us instead of their egos?

it was 20 grand a peice. It is still outragious, but no need to inflate values.

3 first class tickets would have cost a total of 2400 dollars.

Three economy class tickets on priceline: $500-$700 a piece.

Second Hand suits and Drycleaning: $85 per person

Cutting all the fat in order to receive a gift from the taxpayers: Priceless

Isn't it obvious that these guys and their buddies have no idea of what life is like for the rest of us?  They should all have to go.  Oh, and the Southern Senators, that winge about how UAW workers get more benefits than their workers?  What is that all about? A right to work state is really a right to lose your job for no reason,  use 1/2 your pay for your benefits and starve.  Been there. Someone puts on a suit and then assumes everyone else wants to be them and they are smarter. That's what is wrong with our industry to day. Too many suits and not enough people who know what they are doing and make the money for them to waste.

It is just a case of the 'same ol, same ol' people not being able to see the big picture.  Those grapes they are eating must be getting pretty sour by now.   A man who can do what Obama has done so far, is smart and tough. He is also smart enough to explain things to people who aren't as smart or tough.  The change has come, is here, and wait and see what else is coming! God give him Patience!!!

To really have change you need to have the most experienced people in each area in your cabinet.  With the country being where it is, it would be foolish to bring in a bunch of rookies.

Except, of course, for the boss.

People are looking in the wrong place if they want change. Washington does not change. Politics does not change. People do not change, on their own. People need to have a source for change, radical dangerous, status quo demolishing change, and it can only come from one place, IMHO, following Jesus, not anyone in the White House.

Exactly Samoore... knowing that landscape and WHO MIGHT can actually see the horizon.  I'm loving it! 

To really have change you need to have the most experienced people in each area in your cabinet.  With the country being where it is, it would be foolish to bring in a bunch of rookies.

George,

You replied,

Except, of course, for the boss.

You could talk to the CEO of any major company and find that they probably don't know how to do EVERY SINGLE JOB of the people who work for him/her.  A successful CEO knows to surround himself with the best people for each position (much as Obama is doing) and monitor their progress. 

A successful CEO of any major company or President of the United States has to be able to select the best possible people without being intimidated by their knowledge.  They then need to put aside any personal feelings and instead look at the merit of the employee they appointed, allow them to do their job, while tracking and monitoring their position.  Obama seems to be doing just that.

Great response Democrat.

Obama is the leader of our country. As a leader, he doesn't need to know every aspect of every job in government. His primary objective is to manage and influence the direction of his policy ideas. He needs to surround himself with knowledgeable people who understand the inner workings of government in order to execute those ideas.If his campaign is any indication of his leadership, we'll be OK.

FYI, the definition of a leader is a guiding or directing head, as of an army, movement, or political group 

Change does not mean bringing new faces, it means brining new policies.

You need insiders if you want to get things done. Otherwise, you end up like Carter who was neutered even with a 61 vote Democratic majority in teh Senate.

If you want to get technical, every President-Elect is a rookie.  If you're referring to his perceived 'inexperience', he has been a legislator for 12 years.  And he just defeated the Clinton and Republican machines decisively.  Young, yes.  Not well-established?  Maybe.  But I don't think 'rookie' is an accurate description any longer.

Bush brought in a "seasoned" and "exceptionally well-experienced" team. Look what we got.

The problem is that Bush's policies were not right.

It is about the policies the president wants to implement. The people he brings on to execute those policies need to be willing to follow him and be loyal to him.

They also need the ability to think for themselves, whenever that becomes a requirement.  A lot of the Bushies did not meet the criteria there.

staffers need the ability to speak up but fall in line when a decision has been made. the cabinet needs the ability to speak up and have an independent mind about how to manage their departments, but fall in line on executing policy when a decision has been made.

Change has occur ed, and with each passing day the horizon becomes broader and somewhat bright.

Today wasn't very bright for people whose 401(k) plans are still invested in the stock market. Think Obama has a plan to fix that?

You may want to look at the current administrations obsession with the Middle East and the oil sheiks, don't be naive and think that the change in economic status was due to mortgages, after all if the 300 million Americans who supposedly all have a mortgage would have not borrowed 2 billion dollars each we would not be having this discussion. Remember one thing money and power when used selfishly with greed changes the color of green to red not gold. The Middle East has now become not just an oil Baron estate but a primary economic power, the little eight month track of oil futures and the price of gasoline was really the straw that broke the camels back.

ricklace,

Today wasn't very bright for people whose 401(k) plans are still invested in the stock market. Think Obama has a plan to fix that?

I would have thought our current president would have came up with a plan to avoid this....but then again, NOT....he has already proven his not-so-talented capabilities, which clearly explains why things are the way they are.  Sure, I know Obama has a plan to undo and fix what our current president allowed to happen. You see Obama plans and Bush acts and reacts making many mistakes because he did not plan until afterwards at which time he try to make plans to get out of  mistakes made and did not though he should have planned on in the first place.  If this sounds confusing, it pretty much sums up Bush's presidency.

AnnForTruth-713865

My question was rhetorical. The government has no power to fend off economic disaster. Obama can make all the plans he wants, but any of those intended to "fix" the stock market or the economy will fall flat on their faces.

He couldn't have picked a worse time to move into the Oval Office. We will soon enter a depression similar to that of eighty years ago. Bush-bashing will become a distant memory. When things really get bad, Obama will endure the same fate as President Hoover: anything and everything will be blamed on him.

Come 2012 the pubs will be very happy that the electorate made them sit this one out.

Its been a long 8 years, so even if an intelligent, deliberate, committed President isn't unique, it sure feels that way!

And you are more than entitled to that opinion. I, for one, do not think an intelligent, deliberate, committed President is a change.

It is a change back to the type of president we should have.

And, yes, he will advance Democratic policies and governance, but there needs to be advancement on those fronts. 8 years of corporate advancement in this country.

The biggest change can come from Obama's attempts to tone down partisanship.

The biggest change can come from Obama's attempts to tone down partisanship

I have no faith that President-elect Obama will attempt to tone down partisanship. In the alternative, those attempts will likely fail because of the pettiness of both parties.

Amazingly, people mistake polished presentations as a signal of higher intelligence.

Amazingly, people mistake polished presentations as a signal of higher intelligence.

Not really,  Palin, a good speaker (nice looking) and historic has been deemed pathetically unprepared for the national stage.  In fact it was noted that her incurious nature was frightening (I concur) and dangerous for someone seeking the vice-presidency.

Brett,

You think being president of the Harvard Law Review and Graduating #1 in his law class are not signs of higher inteligence? Have you bothered reading his policies? have you listened to him debate?

Behind my Screen,

First, I didn't mention anyone specifically. Second, being President of Harvard Law Review and graduating number one in your law class do signify intelligence. I have bothered to read his policies and I have seen him debate. I've seen him misspeak and flounder without a teleprompter, but those circumstances don't signify a lack of intelligence either.

My point was that not everyone who speaks well in public is automatically smarter than those who have trouble.

The gov. of a SW state is a great pick for HLS.

By definition (liberal defiinition), anyone Obama picks is excellent as it is the fact Obama picks them that makes them great.

Wow... I have a logical reason, SW, AZ in particulat, is dealing with some of the most important chalenges to security this country has. Appointing the Gov. of a state who has succesfully dealt with many of the issues as much as she can is a smart move.

You on teh other hand claim, with no basis, that she will attack compounds full of seperatists and children

Behind my screen:

While I agree that a governor of a SW state may be great for that position, I don't think she is the correct choice. She doesn't have the experience.

If Bill Richardson isn't chosen for SOS, he should be selected for Homeland security. Richardson has more foreign policy experience as a former cabinet member and has a great understanding of the immigration issues facing our country. We've also neglected Central and South America so having a Spanish speaking HLS secretary would be an asset. 

SEBS,

Bill Richardson might have a handle on the immigration issues, he's more interested in continuing to flood the country with a particular ethnic group unimpeded than taking careof america.  He's no good.

Wow, a woman!  Who cares?

donkey -

If she's as cute as Sarah, I care!

:-)

rickace,

I failed to consider that.  You are, as you have always been on your posts, correct.

The problem is, as Rush so elegantly put it in his undeniable truths of life: "24. Feminism was established so as to allow unattractive women access to the mainstream of society."

We are still having to deal with that.  It might have been Ok before TV and photography.  Maybe we should lobby to only allow conservative women in the visual media.

We have to have somewhere to employ all those south Chicago and south central LA youths!  Homeland Security sounds like a good job for them.

yeah, I agree. Read my comment #16.4. Appointing Napolitano doesn't make sense... Richardson on the other hand, does.