Sec. Treasury: Draft Jack Welch

Given his pathos; it seems safe to start the Timothy Geithner Death Watch.

Moving forward, after the disastrous duo of Henry Paulson and Timothy Geithner, this country desperately needs a top notch Secretary of it's Treasury.  On that note, I would nominate former General Electric (GE) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jack Welch.

Why is Jack Welch the Strongest Potential Candidate for Treasury Secretary?

1) His Record Inspires Confidence -- Jack Welch is, along with Andrew Carnegie, one of the best Corporate Executives in American History.  During his tenure as CEO, GE became the most valuble company in the world.  While the skillset of a wildly successful CEO doesn't translate perfectly to a Treasury Secretary, Jack Welch, on his laziest day, sure as heck knows a lot more about the Global Economy than Timothy Geithner on his most perfect day.

Furthermore, Jack Welch knows how to make other people want to follow when he leads.

2) GE's Business Stretches Across Many Business Sectors -- From Financial Services, to Manufacturing, to Defense, to the Media Jack Welch's business experience stretches across many different sectors of the American Economy.  While Jack Welch understands financial markets better than almost anyone, he's not just a Wall Street guy.  Jack Welch understands, and can explain, the relationship between financial markets and the so-called "real" economy.

3) The Obama Administration DESPERATELY Needs Business Leaders -- Right Now, the Obama Administration has exactly ZERO business leaders serving it.  That needs to change if they want any credibility.  Who fits the credibility bill better than Jack Welch?

The biggest question, of course, is why Jack Welch would accept such a thankless task?  I can't come up with a good reason.  Maybe an appeal to patriotism?

I hope this helps.

That is all.

Cahnman out.