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...Regardless of the position, Breaux, like any other Democrat from a state with a Republican governor (who'd name the replacement), isn't likely to go Cabinet for Bush. But look for Bush to try that double whammy - hiring a Democrat for bipartisanship and replacing him with a Republican - on some congressmen in the House, where the stakes per seat are considerably lower...
...First of all, it might be the worst position in politics. From nuclear secrets to oil prices, it's a rattlesnake-herding job in which people only notice you when you screw up. And, like a lot of Cabinet positions, it tends to put a cap on your political career (unless you're defense secretary during the Gulf War or something). If Breaux, who has emerged of late as the media's go-to guy on Senate centrism, is tempted to answer the President-elect's call, he need only look at one person: Bill Richardson...
...having lunch with Breaux at Cabinet time is like putting a minority on your veep short list: It won't happen, but it's good to show you're thinking about it. "John Breaux has got the attitude that I have" about bipartisanship and "he understands that results are a lot more important than rhetoric," Bush told reporters from the fireside, doing most of the talking in his first day out since his Wednesday night victory speech...
...next few days, aides say, Bush will focus on making peace with bitter Democrats on Capitol Hill--but he will also begin announcing White House and Cabinet appointments...
...considering holding a presidential-style news conference in Austin today, where he would be likely to name Colin Powell as secretary of state and former Stanford University provost Condoleezza Rice as national security adviser. Washington analysts expect him to name a Democrat, perhaps Louisiana Sen. John Breaux, to a cabinet post...