Talk Of Texans In Cabinet Of An Obama Administration

PolitickerTX has mentioned the names of two possible Texans who are reportedly under consideration for posts in an Obama cabinet:

The names of two Texans are being floated for positions in a potential Obama administration, should the Illinois Democrat win the presidency Tuesday. According to various reports, former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk is a possible contender for Commerce Secretary, while James Steinberg of the LBJ School of Public Affairs is being mentioned for National Security Advisor.

Our sources tell us those aren’t the only Texans being considered for a cabinet post.

Congressman Chet Edwards (D-Waco) is reportedly a possibility for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs post in an Obama cabinet, but a longshot as him vacating his seat would undoubtedly leave it in Republican Hands. In addition, former Dallas Mayor Laura Miller is reportedly under consideration for an Obama administration post, although what that post might be and whether it is a cabinet-level post is uncertain.

We’ve also heard that Houston Mayor Bill White is “on the list,” for consideration, but for what post remains to be seen.

And, if she doesn’t win on Tuesday, Edinburg appeals court justice Linda Yanez, who has previous White House-level experience, is reportedly one of the Obama team’s top picks for the next open seat on the Fifth District Court of Appeals in New Orleans.

Bobby Ray Inman, the former Interim Dean of the LBJ school who is still there–and who withdrew his nomination for Secretary of Defense in the Clinton administration–is also rumored to be under consideration for an advisory post of some sort in the Obama administration, but nothing cabinet-level.

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