Gabbard In a GOP President’s Cabinet?

More speculation about the future of the Hawaii congresswoman, should Republicans capture the White House in 2016.

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The news site OZY has published an article with a provocative headline about one of Hawaii’s own politicians:

Tulsi Gabbard: A Young Star Headed for the Cabinet?

It’s a glowing profile of the Hawaii congresswoman, a Democrat who represents the 2nd District and is a rising star in Washington.

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard criticizes a bill that would preempt states from mandating GMO labeling.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard criticizes a bill that would preempt states from mandating GMO labeling. Courtesy of Tulsi Gabbard

The article’s author writes:

If ever a Republican won the White House … there’s a tradition of picking someone from the other side for one of your slots.

Indeed, it has been some of those last headline grabbers that has brought us here. That, and the nagging feeling that people have about this unusual second-termer.

Gabbard just smiles and says “maybe” when asked whether she would accept being secretary of defense or state. Or VP. Or president.

The article also raises speculation that Gabbard will one day run for the U.S. Senate, something she says she is not doing next year, when Brian Schatz is up again.

 

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