Obama shifts attention to National Security with Mumbai Heading His List

Because of the Mumbai attack in India, President-Elect Barack Obama is forced to shift his attention from the Economy to Foreign Affairs and National Security. As early as Monday, the President-Elect should be prepared to name the members of his National Security team.

Topping the list is Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Senator from New York who ran against him for the Democratic Nominee to run against John McCain, is expected to accept the Obama's nomination for Secretary of State. She would be replacing Condoleezza Rice who is now serving under President Bush as Secretary of State.

Another person who just so happens to be on the current administration of George Bush, Robert M. Gates is expected to stay on as Defense Secretary, and sources now say that it may only be for a period of just one year. He is the only Republican slated to serve in President Obama's Cabinet.

His National Security Advisor is expected to be Retired General Jim Jones of the Marines. The directory of National Intelligence is expected to be a retired Admiral named Dennis Blair of the U.S. Navy.

With the situation in Mumbai, an area located between Pakistan and India will now gain Obama's attention, but he constantly reminds everyone that until he becomes the acting President on January 20, 2008 at Noon, he is not the President. But at that day and time, he will be active in policy making, economy and defense issues that he will inherit.

Below is a news video briefly highlighting the statements just mentioned.......