McCain Likes Napolitano As Homeland Security Czar

Why anyone would want to take over DHS is a mystery to many in Washington, and it's not entirely clear that Gov. Janet Napolitano will get the job.

But fellow Arizonan, Sen. John McCain, may have given us a clue. He called Napolitano today and emerged from the call with a statement of congratulations and support:

Today, Senator McCain called and congratulated Governor Janet Napolitano on her emergence as top contender for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Senator McCain said "Governor Napolitano's experience as the former U.S. Attorney for Arizona, Arizona's Attorney General, and as Governor warrants her rapid confirmation by the Senate and I hope she is quickly confirmed." Senator McCain looks forward to working with her throughout the nomination process.

BTW: no inside information here on whether Penny Pritzker is going to get the Commerce portfolio, but the idea of having a Penny at Commerce during a recession is kind of appropriate, no?