The only reason why Trump might appoint her is because a Republican would take the seat. And Heitkamp knows that. So why would she play along?
Maybe she would be a good choice for the position.
Trump seems to keep picking the most qualified people, regardless to gender, or party.
Because her career options are getting limited. She is a democrat in a red state that is getting redder. She doesn't have much chance of keeping her seat. But a cabinet position looks great on a resume, and after the Trump administration she can enter the private sector more valuable than if she lost re-election. On our side, we get a good person qualified on energy issues and get to fill the seat with a republican. It is a win-win deal.
Heitkamp knows she is in trouble for re-election in 2018. If she joins the administration she might have an influential position for four or more years if she keeps her nose clean and Carey’s out Trump’s wishes.
She really has nothing to lose.
So why would she play along?....Power and $$$, would you suppose?
“So why would she play along?”
Energy Secretary has more prestige and influence and it would spare her a possibly losing reelection in 2018. She barely won in 2012.
“So why would she play along?”
She gets a bigger office space?