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politicalwire.com - 11/17/2008
Obama Leaves Senate
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President-elect Obama resigned from the U.S. Senate today and published a letter to constituents in many Illinois newspapers. An excerpt: "Today, I am ending one journey to begin another. After serving the people of Illinois in the United States Senate -- one of the highest honors and privileges ...
talkingpointsmemo.com - 11/19/2008
Better in the Senate
— talkingpointsmemo.com — It seems that Clinton at the State Department is close to a done deal. But I think... we should consider that during her time on the national stage Sen. Clinton has been at the helm in two big undertakings -- had two big executive leadership tasks. One ... (more) Better in the Senate
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politico.com - 11/12/2008
Palin leaves door open on Senate run
— politico.com — Blog: In an interview that will be airing this afternoon on CNN's "Situation Room," Alaska Gov. Sarah... Palin leaves open the possibility. (more) Palin leaves door open on Senate run

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Palin leaves door open for possible Senate run (AP)
news.yahoo.com - 11/13/2008
Palin leaves door open for possible Senate run (AP)
— news.yahoo.com — AP - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Wednesday said she would consider serving in the Senate if... God gave her the opportunity and Alaskans wanted her to take the job. Republican Sen. Ted Stevens holds a narrow lead in a race for his seat that is still ... (more) Palin leaves door open for possible Senate run (AP)

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The Hollywood Liberal — Obama Leaves Senate President-elect Obama resigned from the U.S. Senate today and published a letter to constituents in many Illinois newspapers. An excerpt: “Today, I am ending one journey to begin another. After serving the people of Illinois in the United States Senate — one of the highest honors and privileges of my life — I am stepping down as senator to prepare for the responsibilities I will assume as our nation’s next president. 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 possible.” [image] [image] This entry was posted on Monday, November ...

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