Personally, I would prefer General Zinni ... widely respected and a strong opponent of the bird brain war in Iraq
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However, I would not be surprise if Obama chooses Senator Rockefeller.
Richardson has a lot of experience and could put Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado in play with the Hispanic vote.
Biden would be best for Secretary of State.