Is Paulson out in January? (interest, Obama) - Economics - City-Data Forum

Nepenthe · 10-15-2008, 07:26 PM

Just wondering.

kaimuki · 10-15-2008, 07:43 PM

I sure hope so!

tallrick · 10-15-2008, 08:59 PM

Not sure, but I know he will get a large golden parachute is he is replaced.

jimmyP · 10-16-2008, 05:01 AM

He was out when he started

paperhouse · 10-16-2008, 07:43 AM

I think it depends on who wins. If McCain wins, I could see him keeping Paulson. If Obama wins, I expect someone from Warren Buffett's circle.

60-minutes-II · 10-16-2008, 07:46 AM

Some of the posts in this thread. Just wow, could you guys do any better than Paulsons job?

Nepenthe · 10-16-2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 60-minutes-II

Some of the posts in this thread. Just wow, could you guys do any better than Paulsons job?

I'm neutral. I was really just wondering whether he would be out immediately or if they'd keep him on. Thanks.

Lulu101 · 10-16-2008, 08:10 AM

Paul Krugman or Buffet to replace him.

paperhouse · 10-16-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Nepenthe

I'm neutral. I was really just wondering whether he would be out immediately or if they'd keep him on. Thanks.

It's a cabinet level position. That means that usually, a new Treasury Secretary is chosen with a new President.

Nor'Eastah · 10-16-2008, 09:44 AM

Paulson announced at least a month ago (sorry, no link) that he was NOT interested in staying on after January 20, 2009.

So the answer is - YES, by his own choice.