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tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 11/16/2008
Election Central Sunday Roundup
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Barack Obama Has Resigned From The Senate Barack Obama officially resigned his Senate seat today, as he devotes his full time to his White House transition. "But I will never forget, and will forever be grateful, to the men and women of this great state who made my life in public service ...
Obama's Clinton Initiative
observer.com - 11/17/2008
Obama's Clinton Initiative
— observer.com — Why would Barack Obama invite Hillary Clinton into a serious discussion of her potential appointment as Secretary of State without reaching his own conclusions about the risks and benefits of that possibility? That seems frivolous and foolish, ... (more) Obama's Clinton Initiative

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washingtonindependent.com - 11/12/2008
Another Year’s Worth Of Gates?
— washingtonindependent.com — So says Yochi Dreazen of The Wall Street Journal : President-elect Barack Obama is leaning toward asking Defense Secretary Robert Gates to remain in his position for at least a year, according to two Obama advisers. A senior Pentagon official said Mr. ... (more) Another Year’s Worth Of Gates?

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google.com - 11/17/2008
The Associated Press: Giuliani leaves option open for NY governor run
— google.com — 1 day ago DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Rudy Giuliani said Sunday he will consider running for governor of New York and isn't ruling out a second attempt at the U.S. presidency. A one-time presidential front-runner and former mayor of New York ... (more) The Associated Press: Giuliani leaves option open for NY ...

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Talking Points Memo — Barack Obama has officially resigned from the Senate. That and other political news in today's Election Central Sunday Roundup. ...

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