One of the areas in whi9ch I have been most critical of Barack Obama has been his terrible record of appointing Clintonista neo-liberals important jobs from Timmy “the tool” Geithner down. I could not be more pleased that, on the heels of appointing Elizabeth Warren’s choice to head the CFPB, Barack Obama had just appointed a progressive activist to a key domestic post.
President Obama’s announcement that Cecilia Munoz will be appointed to lead the White House Domestic Policy Council is great news for Progressives – and especially for advocates of immigration reform.
Munoz is a passionate advocate of the interests of everyday working people and defending the embattled American middle class. She is also a talented and inspiring leader. Munoz knows how to get things done in a tangled world of government bureaucracy. And she knows her way around the byzantine corridors of the Capitol.
More importantly, she is deeply committed to progressive values and to the welfare of ordinary, working Americans.
Her appointment is great government – and great politics.
Her skill will bolster the President’s ability to take initiatives that will strengthen America’s economy, with or without Congress. And her appointment is symbolic of the Administration’s commitment to mount a major campaign to pass immigration reform in a new Congress if he is re-elected this fall… [emphasis added]
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Congrats to Cecilia Munoz, and kudos to Barack Obama for an excellent appointment.
8 Responses to “An Excellent Appointment”
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good news. Maybe something can be done at last.
Thanks Patty.
It seems it has taken some time for this President to gain confidence in himself as President– and with the power of the office ; IMO– one of his problems was his bringing so many of the Chicago people with him—they hurt him I think—
Phyllis, I tend to disagree here. When Obama took over, he was totally green from an executive perspective. The Clintons took him under their wing, and set him up with many of their advisers. The Clintonistas were far more of a problem than the Chicago people, except for Rahmbo, but he was both.
Let us hope that Obama is FINALLY starting to see the light!
Amen, Pope Jack!
From the article — “Over the past three years, Cecilia has been a trusted advisor who has demonstrated sound judgment day in and day out,” President Barack Obama said in the release. “Cecilia has done an extraordinary job working on behalf of middle class families, and I’m confident she’ll bring the same unwavering dedication to her new position.”
Others from the Latino community criticised her for not being strong enough to get more accomplished, but they liked her professionalism and personality.
Let’s hope that she is the right one for the job.
Lynn, her progressive credentials are impeccable.