In mid-November 2008 , Obama and Clinton talked about whether she could be the next U.S. Secretary of State in his presidency . On November 21 , there were reports that said Hillary Clinton had accepted his offer .
In mid-November 2008 , President-elect Obama and Clinton discussed the possibility of her serving as U.S. Secretary of State in his administration , and on November 21 , reports indicated that she had accepted the position .