Alas, it would likely be some minor functionary who would be sacrificed for the tyrant's greater good...

I can hardly imagine that the Obamessiah would actually want to have to deal with Hillary at all, let alone as an important cabinet officer. Besides, according to an old business rule, you should never hire anybody you couldn't fire.

Putting Hillary on the team is the best way to ensure she won't be able to run in '12 if/when Obama stuffs up.