cbsnews.com - 11/8/2008
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(CBS) This story was written by CBSNews.com political reporter Brian Montopoli . Rumsfeld. Condi. Alberto. Colin. Ashcroft. They're some of the best-known cabinet members of the Bush administration, officials who became household names while leading departments such as State, Defense, and ...
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marcambinder.theatlantic.com - 11/14/2008
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marcambinder.theatlantic.com —
1. There's was a private meeting. Contrary to
what I said earlier, Rahm Emanuel wasn't in the...
room. He was in DC. But no one was in the room with the principles. 2. The meeting was not a formal interview; the guidance we're getting is that the two ...
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What Hillary Clinton Gets Out Of A Cabinet Spot, And ...
opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com - 11/14/2008
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Take Summers Off T-Sec Shortlist
Politics Daily —
... According to numerous reports, former Clinton administration Treasury Secretary Larry Summers is on a very shortlist to occupy that same post in the Obama administration. I guess it's a good thing Jimmy The Greek isn't available. ...
Cabinet Fever: Making the Obama Administration
Politics Daily —
... of Energy: There's a pretty long list for this post that includes PA Gov. Ed Rendell (a personl favorite of mine, whom I would love to see as Press Secretary), and Arnold Schwarzeneggar. My Pick: I like Arnold as a bridge between liberals and conservatives, but in the interest of keeping to the format, I'll say Fred Thompson. The guy doesn't use much, so the savings alone are worth it. Sources for this article, unless otherwise noted, are HuffPo, CBS News, and my head. Just for fun, let me hear your picks, and you ideas for new cabinet agencies. ...
November 10 roundup
Overlawyered —
... Time for another aspirin: Harvard Law’s Charles Ogletree, key backer of lawsuits for slave reparations, mentioned as possible Attorney General [CBS News, ...
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