Face Off! Can Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton Get Along?

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It's time for another Political Machine Face Off! Today's debate centers on whether former Democratic rivals Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama can turn their previous ire into sublime friendship as they embark on their new relationship as President and Secretary of State. So have a look at both of our authors' takes, and vote in the poll below.

Mark Impomeni argues that Hillary Clinton will use her new position to become a shadow president:

Obama versus Clinton was no ordinary rivalry, especially in the area of foreign policy experience. Hillary Clinton openly campaigned on questions about Barack Obama's ability to handle an international crisis as a key rationale for her candidacy. Read More

Meanwhile, Tommy Christopher makes the case that Clinton and Obama have learned to play nice:

The perceptions about their relationship, though, might be helpful. The idea that the Secretary of State is more than an appendage of the President might come in handy, diplomatically. The fact that Hillary is tough and independent will serve her well, too. Read More

So what do you think? Who made a better case?

Who won this round?
Mark	118 (38.6%)
Tommy	188 (61.4%)

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