Andrea Mitchell has broken the news story that Hillary is under consideration for the job of Secretary of State, citing sources in the Obama transition. Keith Olberman was reporting tonight that sources are saying that Clinton has been offered the job. It is an intriguing possibility, and if true a huge disappointment to Senator John Kerry. I wonder about the risks inherent in floating her name and then not giving her the job?? There has been some speculation out there that the Clinton camp is responsible for these leaks, and in truth they do not seem to be Obama like. Seems like we heard the same ramped up speculation on Hillary’s chances of being selected for V.P. It seems as if Hillary would be dead ended at State, but she may very well feel dead ended in the Senate, where her lack of seniority will keep her away from the center of policy on issues she is passionate on, such as health care. If Kerry fails in his quest then many a Massachusetts politician dreaming of that Senate seat will have to put those dreams on hold.