During his term as Agriculture Secretary, Vilsack has committed his time to a variety of issues from food stamps to resource conservation to first lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move initiative. Whether the former governor of Iowa continues in his post, however may turn on his wife, Christie Vilsack, who just lost her bid for an Iowa congressional seat. When asked if he would stay, Vilsack responded (http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2012/11/obama-re-election-does-not-mean-everyone-is-staying-for-a-second-term/), "I love my job." But if the USDA head goes, some of his circulating successors include former Sen. Blanche Lincoln or Sen. Kent Conrad. Recently re-elected Montana Sen. John Tester may also be up for the spot if Vilsack vacates.
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