Published 11/18/2008
by Mark Murray
at First Read
The AP’s lead on yesterday’s meeting: "No longer foes but not yet allies, President-elect Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain buried their bitter campaign in public smiles and searched for common ground in private on Monday, discussing possible collaboration on climate change, immigration, Guantanamo Bay and more." The New York Times notes that Obama's promises on domestic spying issue will be put to an early test. "The Justice Department will be asked to respond to motions in legal challenges...( read more )
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