Villaraigosa for ... labor secretary?

Seriously?

Obama is said to be considering former representatives David E. Bonior (D-Mich.) and Richard A. Gephardt (D-Mo.) and at least one prominent Hispanic, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, for labor secretary.

Villaraigosa is one of two Latinos on Obama's transition economic advisory board, which may help to fuel these rumors. The Obama transition folks appear to be getting some pressure from Latino groups to make some high-profile Latino appointments:

Hispanics are hoping to see representation beyond New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson (D), who is the leading candidate to become commerce secretary. In addition to Labor, Villaraigosa is thought to be in the running to lead the department of Housing and Urban Development.