Who could be in Harris's Cabinet?

Monday, September 23, 2024

As Democrats revel in Vice President Harris closing the polling gap against former President Trump, speculation is ramping up over who might serve in a potential Harris Cabinet if she prevails in November.

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... Any Cabinet appointee would likely face a razor-thin Democratic-controlled or GOP-controlled Senate, meaning Harris would have to balance partisan realities with her desire to break the mold with her choices, like naming the first woman to head the Pentagon.

"I'm sure it will be very diverse. I think it will be a mix of people who have been around Washington for a while in these kinds of roles because she respects that, but also she might mix it up and bring in new voices," said a Harris ally.

Harris would likely keep some Biden administration officials in their positions, and pull from her time in the Senate and as California's attorney general.

Here are some of the top choices for Harris, if she wins. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-09-23 06:01 PM | Reply

Michelle might like a Cabinet job.

#2 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-09-23 06:03 PM | Reply

Any Cabinet appointee would likely face a razor-thin Democratic-controlled or GOP-controlled Senate, meaning Harris would have to balance partisan realities with her desire to break the mold with her choices, like naming the first woman to head the Pentagon.

More of Trump's appointees were "acting" this or that than not.

If Republicans fight confirm any of her choices, F 'em. She can work with who she wants to.

#3 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2024-09-23 06:09 PM | Reply

Obama as Sec of State? *either one, lol!

Tay Tay Swift as Amb to the UN?

Hopefully Trump gets a position in a Federal Prison.

#4 | Posted by Corky at 2024-09-23 06:11 PM | Reply

As a public service, I will provide the qualifications needed for a Cabinet position:

There was a man named Rick Perry. He was the Governor of Texas. He was a presidential candidate fairly recently. He was big on killing government.

He campaigned on getting rid of 3 Federal departments. Asked at a debate to name them, he famously said "Education, Commerce, and Ooops!". His campaign disintegrated after that.

In the next administration, he got a Cabinet position as Secretary of Energy. Energy, of course, was the other department he wanted to get rid of, but couldn't remember.

#5 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-09-23 06:54 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

@#3 ... More of Trump's appointees were "acting" this or that than not. ...

Yeah, the problem with the prior Trump administration, and one that looks to be more emphasized in a possible next Trump administration, is that fmr Pres Trump selects those who advise him based upon their loyalty to him, and not their qualification for the position or even a loyalty to the Constitution.

That, imho, is why so many in the prior Trump administration or advising him back then seem to have wound up indicted, pardoned and/or incarcerated.

From the looks of the possible candidates for VP Harris' possible Cabinet, experience and qualification seems to be in the forefront.

#6 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-09-23 07:08 PM | Reply

She'll probably keep most of Biden's people. Unless someone retires or voluntarily decides to leave.

It's the U.S. Supreme Court that I'm more concerned about.

#7 | Posted by Twinpac at 2024-09-24 12:06 AM | Reply

@#7 ... She'll probably keep most of Biden's people. ...

I'm not at that point. My guess (and that is all it is) is that she will bring new people in. The cited article seems to confirm that.

My current view is that she may be more of a change from the Biden administration than currently may be ascribed to her.

... It's the U.S. Supreme Court that I'm more concerned about. ...

Yes, there is also that aspect.

#8 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-09-24 12:27 AM | Reply

LAMP

I haven't heard about anybody jumping ship yet.

It seems reasonable to me that any changes she might consider would be discussed privately between herself and President Biden and with advance courtesy notices to anybody affected.

It may also depend on the makeup of the majority in the new Senate and the fact that Biden's cabinet members have already been confirmed.

If the Senate flips, you can bet retribution will be the order of the day.

#9 | Posted by Twinpac at 2024-09-24 01:19 AM | Reply

LAMP

I'm also thinking about what Harris said about including some Republicans in her cabinet for the sake of diversity.

Two names immediately came to my mind: Michael Steele (former chair of the RNC) and Liz Cheney.

I'm sure you'll get the drift of that.

#10 | Posted by Twinpac at 2024-09-24 01:35 AM | Reply

@#9, #10 ... I haven't heard about anybody jumping ship yet. ...

imo, it is not about anyone jumping ship.

It is about who is asked to serve.

In my view, VP Harris does not seem to be wanting to keep the Biden advisors on board.

She seems to have differing goals.

#11 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-09-24 01:45 AM | Reply

LAMP

"She seems to have differing goals."

I'm sure she does. What new President doesn't?

But I don't see how that connects to a new, less experienced cabinet. It's not like we're changing parties.

#12 | Posted by Twinpac at 2024-09-24 02:08 AM | Reply

Not sure about a Harris cabinet. But judging by Trump's dementia-laden freestyle breakdown at yesterday's rally, Johnny Carson (died 2005) probably has a lock on something huge if he gets elected. Trump, not Carson, although machts nichts to Trump.

#13 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2024-09-24 07:02 AM | Reply

If she wins she will resurrect Stalin, Mao and Pol Pot for her cabinet.

#14 | Posted by BellRinger at 2024-09-24 02:39 PM | Reply

If she wins she will resurrect Stalin, Mao and Pol Pot for her cabinet.

#14 | Posted by BellRinger

Sure and if biden wins he'll seize all your guns and the stock market will crash.

Your cult sucks at predictions.

#15 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2024-09-24 02:49 PM | Reply

If she wins she will resurrect Stalin, Mao and Pol Pot for her cabinet.

#14 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER

You bet------Killing fields and we start with you.

#16 | Posted by Zed at 2024-09-24 02:58 PM | Reply

It's fair to assume she's going to keep as many cabinet level officials as she can. She has worked with them for the last 4 years.

#17 | Posted by Tor at 2024-09-24 03:25 PM | Reply

If she wins she will resurrect Stalin, Mao and Pol Pot for her cabinet.

#14 | Posted by BellRinger

Watch out, Obama will take your guns!

dont you get tired of being ------- wrong?

#18 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2024-09-24 03:33 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

#14

---- off clown boy.

#19 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2024-09-24 04:19 PM | Reply

Balldinger,

Your hero has openly and enthusiastically endorsed a self-described Nazi. It's time to grow up about the Pol Pot crap. No kne, not even you, takes that seriously.

#20 | Posted by anton at 2024-09-24 05:00 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

#20

There no point in trying to have a reasonable discussion with BullBringer.

He's nothing more than a deplorable Trumping MAGAt.

#21 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-09-24 05:06 PM | Reply

dont you get tired of being ------- wrong?
#18 | POSTED BY ALEXANDRITE

He's more interested in winning Eberly's coveted, "Most responded to poster!" Award.

#22 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-09-24 05:08 PM | Reply

#22

Highly coveted award!

#23 | Posted by anton at 2024-09-24 05:32 PM | Reply