Is Paul Krugman on the list for Sec. Treas?

[Lumpsum]

Seems to be a lot of people worried about Larry Summers. How about Krugman?

[DesertFlower]

1. interesting. i wonder.

[Davis_X_Machina]

2. Not his cup of tea. I'd be surprised if he took the gig. n/t

[Lumpsum]

3. I wonder if he'd at least serve as an economic adviser?

His brilliance when it comes to economic trends would surely be helpful.

[DrToast]

5. I'd be surprised if he's offered it...

He's a great economist, but Treasury wouldn't really be something in his specialty.

Volcker would be the best pick, IMO.

[Lumpsum]

6. I like Volcker, too, but it looks like he will remain an adviser to Obama. nt

[Dinger]

4. If Not, he Should Be (nt)

[Narkos]

7. Seem to recall that he and the Obama camp (ie Goolsbee) exchanged some words

[Occam Bandage]

8. Secretary of Treason? I guess the Republicans were right about Obama!

:P

[Lumpsum]

10. Haha.

[gravity]

9. I don't think he would be the best person for the job

Krugman would be better suited for advising economic policy. This is a very serious crisis, and you need some one with some hands on experience with financial policy decisions. There is no time for on the job training.

[DrToast]

13. Agree. He probably could do it, but there are many other better options.

[gizmo1979]

11. He should be at the top

of the list.We need new eyes at the top.

[ErinBerin84]

12. I think he has indicated that he is not interested, though I would love for him to be considered

hehe...can you imagine the meltdown possibilities of Joe Scarborough? "Hateful man!"

[Pithy]

14. I doubt it.

My bet is on Geithner, possibly Bair.

[Captain Hilts]

15. He was a high profile Hillary supporter. Probably not. nt