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Obama's Cabinet
blonde sagacity —
... to the middle then more power to him. As I have said here before, I will show more respect than has been shown for "My President" (though I'm thinking a lawsuit for taxation without representation in light of the total Dem control might be in order). I will not buy an 'Impeach Obama' sticker unless he passes card Check or the Fairness Doctrine --as both infringe on the Constitution of this United States of America. So, I wanted to hear what you all think about the (latest three appointments: Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State Robert Gates, Secretary ...
So Much For Killing Off The Clintons
Taylor Marsh —
... A certain big blog barely mentions the historic nomination of Hillary Clinton
for Secretary of State. Yesterday the owner couldn’t bring himself to write
the words himself. He delegated it. Evidently the help needed to understand
such a nomination still hasn’t arrived. Pity. Another has already eaten his
hat, showing class among the classless. Others who thought the mere mention was just a ruse look particularly ignorant,
though that was hardly a change from their habitual petulance. While Hillary Clinton
takes her place beside Obama as his nominee ...
Obama Announces Gender-Balanced Security Team
Feministing —
... We're certainly not breaking news here, but I did think it was important to acknowledge how exciting it is that Obama's choices include three women: Arizona Gov. ...
Obama's foreign policy and national security team
The Reaction —
... in some cases, the right right-leaning) people to pursue a liberal-progressive foreign policy (including withdrawing from Iraq, re-engaging with the U.N. and the international community, revamping the war on terror, restoring America's standing around the world, promoting energy independence, and combatting global warming). In other words, he is surrounding himself with talented people and doing what is politically necessary to achieve his objectives. Obama: "I am confident that this team is what we need to make a new beginning for American ...
A Faustian bargain for the 21st century
culturekitchen - fresh dissent served daily —
... And by the looks of it, it was control of national security both in the foreign and domestic arena. Here's a magical mystery tour of the country's "new" National Security Team : ...
Obama Says Nevermind the Tea Party Dig, Hillary Is Now First Among Equals (Video)
Tennessee Guerilla Women —
... As promised, Obama announced his national security team today of 3 women and 3 men. The star being Hillary Rodham Clinton, of course, destined to become Madame Secretary. Or in the words of President-Elect Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton is an "American of tremendous stature who will have my complete confidence." ...
Hillary it is, then
Stubborn Facts —
... It's nothing personal - regular readers will know that I have a soft spot for her - but the apparent confirmation that Obama will send Hillary Clinton's name to the Senate for confirmation as Secretary of State is lamentable. As detailed in posts linked back from ...
Breaking ... Obama team vetting food tasters
The Reaction —
... before entering, and they will be instructed to sit, at minimum, ten-feet away from any food items the President may have in his office. Another recommendation, that our source indicates the President-Elect was balking at, is that he must wear surgical latex gloves when shaking hands with any Cabinet member. More, as this story develops ... Bonus Links CNN: Obama rolls out national security team Robert Stein: ...
