Mr. Petraeus has long captured Mr. Trump’s imagination, but he comes with the baggage from not only his own scandal but also from having been C.I.A. But Democrats would be likely to use a Petraeus nomination as a way to portray Mr. Trump as a hypocrite. The contest for secretary of state has become the most protracted and closely watched of Mr. Trump’s transition, and he shows no sign of being rushed into a decision. Aides to Mr. Trump said on Wednesday that their boss would take his time making the choice. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyMr. Giuliani, a fierce loyalist of Mr. Trump’s, emerged as the early favorite for secretary of state.

Source: New York Times December 01, 2016 16:43 UTC