By David Jackson, USA TODAY
Expect to hear a lot of Hillary-Rodham-Clinton-to-World-Bank rumors in the coming days.
The speculation revived right after World Bank President Robert Zoellick announced today he would not seek another term in June.
Early talk is also centering on former Treasury secretary and Obama economic adviser Larry Summers.
"I don't have any information for you regarding possible successors," White House spokesman Jay Carney said.
The U.S. is the largest shareholder in the World Bank, and President Obama's preference will probably get the job.
Asked specifically about Clinton and Summers, Carney said: "There's been a lot of speculation in the press about this and other jobs, and I'm not going to confirm any of them."
Such is the nature of Washington.
Clinton has indicated she does not want to serve as secretary of State in a second Obama term, and it is not known whether she would be interested in another post.
Zoellick, nominated by President George W. Bush, said in a statement, "I'm honored to have led such a world-class institution with so many talented and exceptional people."
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