National Security

Tillerson pick sets up confirmation battle

By Susan Crabtree
Published December 13, 2016 4:49pm ET
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Tillerson pick sets up confirmation battle
Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson, President-elect Trump's selection for the secretary of state post, has drawn early opposition from a trio of key Republicans who could band together and would only need just one more Republican on their side to block him. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) | Manuel Balce Ceneta

President-elect Trump’s selection of Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson for the secretary of state post is a bold choice from the private sector that all but guarantees a fierce confirmation battle.

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