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Published 11/6/2008 by sarahbethparker at CNN Political Ticker
WASHINGTON (CNN) – House Minority Whip Roy Blunt, who will step down from his leadership post in the next Congress, said Thursday that President-elect Obama appears “much better prepared” heading into his first term than President Clinton had been.
The Missouri Republican — who served as Majority Whip when Republicans controlled the chamber — joked with [...]
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