Defense Secretary?

[Mass]

39. It was the right thing to do, but I am not sure he will name her.

At least, not from what I see. Obama had to defend Rice, he did not have a choice here. She did nothing wrong. He had to answer to the question, and the answer was: I have not decided, but if I do decide for her, you bastards will not stop me!

I actually think Obama is being set up by McCain and the GOP here. Either he names Rice and gets on losing a confirmation battle, or he names somebody else (after the media have said she was his first choice) and this person is described as second choice and McCain/Graham will say he caved. Rice is not the target. She is a war casualty and I think Obama saw that and this is why he called them out.

What I am concerned is that, by supporting Rice that stridently rather than stating their support for Obama whomever he choses, some people are pushing him in a bad position. People are being stupid here. Support Obama whatever choice he makes. Rice is fine if she is the choice. Anybody else he chooses would be fine as well.