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POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Monday Nov. 10th, 2008

 

Published 11/10/2008 by shannanb at CNN Political Ticker

CNN: Obama looking to make impact quickly, aides say President-elect Barack Obama is looking forward to Monday's White House transition talks with President Bush and is already examining ways to make a quick impact upon taking office, top Obama aides said Sunday. CNN: Lieberman can still help Dems, Reid says Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Sunday he's [...] (link)

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