Just a quick newsy thing today.
The Democratic Freedom Caucus, a group of classical liberal (or libertarian-leaning, if you will) Democrats issued a statement today urging the appointment of New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as Secretary of State, or at least to a Cabinet-level position.
The DFC endorsed Richardson's presidential campaign late in 2007.
The release is as follows:
The National Committee of the Democratic Freedom Caucus issued the following statement:
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The Democratic Freedom Caucus respectfully recommends that President-elect Barack Obama appoint Bill Richardson to serve as Secretary of State, or in another position in his Cabinet.
Bill Richardson's experience as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Representative in Congress, Governor of New Mexico, and U.S. Secretary of Energy, makes him extremely well-qualified to serve as Secretary of State, or in another cabinet position of President-elect Obama's choice.
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The Democratic Freedom Caucus is a caucus which promotes the values the Democratic Party was founded upon: individual liberty, constitutional democracy, and social responsibility.
http://www.democraticfreedomcaucus.org
Disclaimer: I am the Idaho state coordinator for the DFC, as well as a voting member of its national committee.