The Southerners In Obama’s Cabinet

By Kleinheider Posted on December 22, 2008 at 7:50 am

Matthew Yglesias says there are more connections to the region in the cabinet than some may believe:

The Secretary of State lived in Arkansas for 26 years, including over ten years as First Lady of that state. The Secretary of Defense lived in Texas for seven years, including time spent as president of Texas A&M University. The Press Secretary is from North Carolina. The “climate czar” is from Florida and spent many years working in Florida politics. And the US Trade Representative is from Texas and served as mayor of a major southern city.

But apparently things like “being from the south” or “living in the south” or “working in the south” or “heading major southern institutions” doesn’t count as being a southerner. It’s Trent Lott or bust!

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Marsha Blackburn Says Southerners Know What Time It Is

By Kleinheider Posted on December 13, 2008 at 11:21 pm

The Congressman praises Southerners “internal clocks” in her address to graduates at Mississippi State:

Rep. Marsha W. Blackburn, R-Tenn., addressed graduates at both the Friday night and Saturday morning programs.

The Laurel, Miss., native praised Southerners finely tuned internal clocks, explaining, We know the rhythms of life are to be enjoyed and not to be sped past.

“Anything worth doing is worth doing well and poor decisions are almost always made in a rush. When you rush to the finish line, you are speeding past opportunities.

“As you travel in life, listen to your internal clock and go at your own pace, a pace that reflects the studied contemplation of the front porch,” Blackburn said.

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