Politics | Hillary Clinton Obama Mulls Richardson, Clinton for Sec. of State President-elect offered job to former rival at last night's meeting: source By Marie Morris Posted Nov 14, 2008 9:33 PM CST Copied Hillary Clinton and Bill Richardson share a laugh after the Des Moines Register Democratic Presidential Debate in Johnston, Iowa, Thursday, Dec.13, 2007. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Barack Obama is considering Hillary Clinton and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson for the job of Secretary of State, the Huffington Post reports. Democratic officials say he met with Clinton yesterday and Richardson today to weigh which former foe to bring into his administration. Two officials say he offered Clinton the job, but other sources say has not decided and has interviewed other candidates. Read These Next NYC police encountered a horrific scene after a fire was reported. Charlie Kirk's death has been confirmed. Why does the Wheel of Fortune click? Now we know. Amy Coney Barrett weighs in a possible third Trump term. Get breaking news in your inbox. What you need to know, as soon as we know it. Sign up Report an error