It has been widely reported that Obama's cabinet choices reflect a pragmatic centrism designed to gather support and legitimacy while creating a team who can adequately address wars and the downward spiraling economy. Obama himself was overheard on his plane suggesting that "[he does not] want us to go lurching so far in one direction" - a clear indication that he is trying to avoid being classified as solely a liberal politician. It seems a sensible move- particularly when the situation in American politics is so dire.
Published 11/23/2008 by arthur
