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Obama Eyes RFK Jr. for EPA Post

High-profile head could please liberals, New England senators

By Ambreen Ali, Newser User

Posted Nov 5, 2008 4:16 PM CST

(Newser) – Barack Obama is considering environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Environmental Protection Agency, Mike Allen notes on Politico. The shrewd move would raise the EPA's profile—pleasing liberals Obama may otherwise disappoint during the budget crunch—and pay back the Kennedys for their crucial support during the primaries.

Obama would repay the Kennedys with his pick for their crucial support during the primaries. (Feature Photo Service)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr is a well-known environmentalist who has championed the cause of a clean water supply in New York City. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Hillary Clinton will be pleased with the Robert F. Kennedy Jr pick, Politico says. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Guest

Dec 5, 2009 4:15 AM CST

There is no one who has done more for US environmental policy than Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Obama would hands down win the war on unemployment if choosing Kennedy for the post.

Cost_and_Benefit

Nov 5, 2008 10:55 PM CST

I agree

Guest

Nov 5, 2008 8:07 PM CST

I think this is a brilliant choice. RFK Jr. is experienced, has a proven track record in environmental law and legislation, knows how the game is played, and clearly states Obama's grasp of the playing field.

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