Live From The Drake

Pres.-elect Barack Obama will, as expected, name Sen. Ken Salazar (D-CO) tomorrow as his Secretary of the Interior. Salazar would vacate his Senate seat for the job. CO Gov. Bill Ritter is expected to appoint a replacement for Salazar, who would be the second Latino in Obama's Cabinet. Among those rumored to be in the mix: Denver Mayor John Hinkenlooper and Rep. John Salazar, brother of the expected Interior nom.

Whoever gets the nod will have to run again in 2010, so fundraising ability and statewide name recognition are critical. Especially in a Western state that could prove a target for a GOP none too pleased to see CO trend Democratic in recent years.

Obama's presser is scheduled for 11:45 ET at The Drake hotel.