It has just been confirmed that former Ambassador to the United Nations, and former Governor to New Mexico will fill the White House Cabinet position of Commerce Secretary.  And there’s another name or two to come in my next posts, making the stock market very happy today…lets see if that holds up.

His responsibility will be to oversee the Department of Commerce, which is involved in economic growth, international trade, and the advancement of technology. At times like this when the economy is so unstable, getting these Cabinet Members chosen, and their names out to the public, has to be re-assuring to many.

Here’s another interesting link for you, you can browse U.S. Government Manuals for the past several years to learn more about what in involved in each of the cabinet positions.

Additionally, “The Secretary of Commerce is responsible for the administration of all functions and authorities assigned to the Department of Commerce and for advising the President on Federal policy and programs affecting the industrial and commercial segments of the national economy.”

Earlier today, I listened to Joe Biden give what he stated was an important foreign policies speech while I put away our groceries.  It was quite a good speech and set my republican-leaning mind thinking about a few things.  He did the expected bit of bashing of the Bush administration, but he also shared quite a few things that the he and Obama would like to accomplish if they are elected.  I think I take back what I wrote two posts ago.

I was in a bit of a discussion with my sister,  as we try to sort out specific issues, and frankly can say that after I hear a speaker, it’s hard to remember each issue and address it.  I suggested that it’s times like this when commentators are helpful, even if I don’t like all of them.  At least by listening to them, whether liberal or conservative, I come away with a clearer idea of what the issues are, whether the speaker was correct in what they shared or stretching a point, so I do rely a lot on what those in the media say, on both sides of the aisle to help me sort through the confusion.

As for Obama, he’s spending some concentrated time preparing for the debate on Friday, can’t wait to see that, and while Biden is giving speeches on foreign policy, McCain and Palin are meeting with World Leaders at the UN, something they have been doing this week.

With fairly good candidates in both parties, it’s no wonder that the polls are almost a 50-50 split, not including approx. 18% of voters who remain undecided.