According to the New York Times, Clinton hoped having a gender-equal Cabinet would bring a “new tone and collaborative sensibility” to Washington. It was also reported she would recruit her female cabinet members from around the USA, perhaps shoulder-tapping Sheryl Sandburg, Chief Operating Officer of Facebook.
A number of advisors and allies spoke to the Times about her goals, some close to her said she was able to work with power brokers in both her party, and the opposition.
If she is successful, and holds true on her plan for an equal cabinet, she will break the historical trend of women having only comprised a quarter to a third of the Cabinet.
The Times also reported Clinton also plans to hark back to the day of casual drinks while having discussions in the Oval Office, like President Ronald Reagan once did.
“Mrs. Clinton’s ability to use alcohol as a political lubricant came up repeatedly when allies and advisers were asked how she might work with Republicans. Her tale about a drinking contest with Senator John McCain of Arizona is now a Washington legend. (She said they called it quits before things got out of hand.) She believes a relaxed, frank discussion is more authentic than trying to bond awkwardly with adversaries over sports — and more productive than keeping them at arm’s length, as Mr. Obama has often done.
‘She likes to cajole, she likes to make deals, and she likes to make friends,’ said Richard Socarides, a former policy adviser to Bill Clinton and a longtime supporter of Clinton.
“And she knows it’s much harder to go after someone who you basically like, who you’ve had a drink with.’”
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