Campaign Promises
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| Item | Appointments | |
| Cabinet Republican | Grade | |
| AP-3 | The Promise: "Often stated promise to appoint a Republican to his Cabinet, otherwise stated as "appoint a cabinet of the talents, irrespective of party labels." At one point, Obama stated that he "absolutely" considered it important to have Republicans in the Cabinet." When/Where: Throughout campaign. Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE49T05X20081030 Status:Obama retained Robert Gates as Defense Secretary. On 12/18/08, he added Congressman Ray Lahood (R-IL) as his pick to be Transportation Secretary, a nomination that was confirmed. This promise was fulfilled. | 1.00 |