Who is ready to defend their turf?
Obama
What is starting to take shape for him?
Cabinet
What term?
second-term
What is the Cabinet's strong suit?
defense rather than offense.
Is there a possibility of bipartisanship?
no
Who did he nominate for Secretary of Defense?
Sen. Chuck Hagel
Who is likely to be the director of the CIA?
John Brennan
Over how long has Obama been presenting his selections for the Cabinet?
During the last two weeks, the president rolled out his nominations on national security -- Sen. John Kerry for secretary of state, Sen. Chuck Hagel for secretary of defense, and John Brennan to direct the CIA. He then nominated his chief of staff, Jack Lew, to be secretary of the treasury.
Who's interests do these nominees serve?
of the president
Are these Presidential appointees newbies or do they represent experience?
experience
Who has the president been battling with for a long time?
Republicans
For how long?
four
Has this been easy on him?
brutal
Who is Jack Lew?
secretary of the treasury.
What other position did he hold?
chief of staff
Is Obama making it easy for the Republicans?
no
what does he feel that this team can do for the administration?
protect the existing policies the administration has adopted
What two nominees are Senate and Military vets?
Kerry and Hagel
What does the president want to use that these two have?
using their connections with legislators and their knowledge
Lastly, what do these leaders have in Congress that is beneficial to Obama?
knowledge of the ways and means of the legislative process.