BILL HEMMER, CNN ANCHOR: Now from economics to politics -- oftentimes, these two go hand in hand. President-elect George W. Bush gets ready to step down from his current job later today, as he continues that transition to the White House. Kelly Wallace, live, this morning, from Austin. First things first, Kelly, what's happening with regard to the Cabinet, as we continue to hear names being thrown about? Good morning to you.</s>KELLY WALLACE, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Well, good morning. Bill. That's right, each day, we get more of a sense of who's in and who's out. And in the who's out category, Republican Governor Marc Racicot of Montana. He was viewed as a leading contender for attorney general, but CNN has learned in a meeting yesterday with Mr. Bush, he said he did not want to be considered for the job, citing family considerations, according to a spokesperson. But that being said, two other Republican governors look pretty much like a done deal. CNN has learned that Mr. Bush is poised to name New Jersey Governor Christie Whitman to be his director of the Environmental Protection Agency. He is also poised to name Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson as head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Now, Ms. Whitman is a moderate and a supporter of abortion rights. Conservatives may not be too happy if that nomination goes forward, although they will be supportive of Mr. Thompson, who is an opponent of abortion rights. That being said, Bill, though, the search continues for a Democrat. Mr. Bush and the vice president-electric, Dick Cheney, have said that there will be a Democrat in the Cabinet. So far, though, they have not named one. The latest name we're hearing is the Reverend Floyd Flake, an African-American, former Democratic congressman from Queens, New York -- he is viewed as a possibility -- a possibility -- for education secretary -- Bill.</s>HEMMER: All right, Kelly, Kelly Wallace, in Austin.
Transition of Power: Bush Stepping Down From Governorship, Making More Cabinet Decisions