President Obama has already tapped John Kerry as his next Secretary of State, a pick that should pass the Senate without issue. However, the “leading candidate” for Secretary of Defense is facing an uphill battle.
In other news:
US Senator Daniel Inouye from Hawai'i passed away in mid-December, it is likely that Hawaii Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa will be appointed to the seat. If that happens, Hawai'i will then soon hold a special election to fill Hanabusa’s seat.
And, some are calling for the deportation of Piers Morgan.