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openleft.com - 11/25/2008

The Debate Over Gates

— openleft.com — The most important appointment decision Obama will make during the transition, bar none, is who becomes, or... remains, Secretary of Defense. As I have noted in the past , the Department of Defense oversees the expenditure of 52% of all discretionary ... (more) The Debate Over Gates

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commentarymagazine.com - 11/26/2008

Obama’s Picks

— commentarymagazine.com — According to the latest news reports, President-elect Obama will nominate a national security team next week that... is stunning in its moderation. The headliners–Bob Gates staying at Defense, Hillary Clinton becoming Secretary of State, retired ... (more) Obama’s Picks

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thewashingtonnote.com - 11/26/2008

Robert Gates: Should He Have Stayed?

— thewashingtonnote.com — Bob Gates is keeping his Pentagon perch (which has been quite clear for some time). I had... moved close to the view that Gates should go. My thinking at the time was that Gates played a vital role "Out-Cheneying Cheney" in the last couple of ... (more) Robert Gates: Should He Have Stayed?

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Robert Gates

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Something To Give Thanks About -- Part III
Rhymes With Right — I've wanted to say something that may be a bit controversial ever since I turned the news on yesterday afternoon and saw the horrors taking place in India . mumbaiattacks[1].jpg mumbaigunman[1].jpg This day we should all offer thanks to and for President George W. Bush and the policies and procedures put in place since 9/11 which have prevented this nation from suffering a major terrorist attack on our soil over the ...