Is Villaraigosa Being Considered for Secretary of Labor?

Probably not but given reports that some Latinos are not happy with Hispanic representation among President-Elect Barack Obama's Cabinet picks Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa may be in the process of being looked at for Secretary of Labor.

The Washington Post lists the Mayor on a relatively distinguished short list of potential nominees to helm the Labor Department under Obama.

Also on the Post's list are current Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm and former long time Michigan Congressman David Bonoir.

Though in the end I would be surprised if the Mayor were offered and accepted the post as the Mayor of the second largest city in the US and with a long time labor organizing background Villaraigosa could be considered a qualified contender for the post.  The Mayor is also serving as an "economic advisor" to the President-Elect which could help give him an inside track.