Defense Secretary: instead of Chuck Hagel (who I have no clue why Obama is picking to be honest) Obama could have picked Michelle Flournoy who served as Undersecretary and would have been the first woman in that position in the history of the country.
Secretary of State: I honestly don't think Obama was ever going to pick Susan Rice for this gig and think this one was reserved for John Kerry back in 2008 except Obama needed to promise it to Hillary in return for her support in the general election. Kerry has been dreaming of being SoS for decades now (its been his fall back dream gig in case he never became president) and Obama owes him big for being a prominent supporter when Obama first decided to run for president.
Treasury Secretary: there were a couple of women being talked about who were just as qualified for the position as Lew...Sheila Baer, Laura Tyson and MAry Miller would have all been good choices with mnore than enough experience.
Secretary of State: I honestly don't think Obama was ever going to pick Susan Rice for this gig and think this one was reserved for John Kerry back in 2008 except Obama needed to promise it to Hillary in return for her support in the general election. Kerry has been dreaming of being SoS for decades now (its been his fall back dream gig in case he never became president) and Obama owes him big for being a prominent supporter when Obama first decided to run for president.
Treasury Secretary: there were a couple of women being talked about who were just as qualified for the position as Lew...Sheila Baer, Laura Tyson and MAry Miller would have all been good choices with mnore than enough experience.