Even Republican John McCain, her rival on the presidential campaign has said it was time to drop partisan demands and allow the new president to get to work by confirming his cabinet appointments.

• 甚至包括了共和党党员约翰麦凯恩，她在总统竞选中的竞争对手也称是时候摈弃党派要求并允许新总统通过确认其内阁成员而开展新工作。