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Obama Takes Down Media’s ‘Conventional Wisdom’: ‘The Vision For Change Comes From Me’
During a press conference earlier today, CNN’s Ed Henry challenged President-elect Barack Obama on the naming of some recent appointees who have had experience serving in the government . “What do you say to your supporters looking for change?” Henry wondered. Obama noted that ...
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Matthew Yglesias — ... UPDATE: Note that in today’s presser, Obama specifically says that the vision for change comes from him, not his cabinet, and that the goal of his appointments is “to be able to hit the ground running.” ...

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