They were once bitter rivals, but now president-elect Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have mended some fences. Today, in an official announcement, Obama nominated Clinton as secretary of state.
So, what will happen to her abandoned Senate seat? One of the most likely candidates, Congresswoman Nita Lowey has taken herself out of the running for the seat. In 2000, she was going to run for the seat, but stepped aside for the, then, first lady to run for the position.