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yglesias.thinkprogress.org - 1/6/2009

The Panetta Pick

— yglesias.thinkprogress.org — Leon Panetta’s served in congress, served in the military, served as Chief of Staff in the White... House; he’s served on blue ribbon commissions and worked for politicians of both parties. And Barack Obama wants him to be CIA Director. ... (more) The Panetta Pick

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Leon Panetta

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andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com - 1/6/2009

The Opposition To Panetta

— andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com — Josh is onto something : I'm not certain what I think about this appointment yet. But on... first blush, the nature of the opposition makes me more inclined to support it. That strikes me as exactly right. Feinstein and Rockefeller sense a real ... (more) The Opposition To Panetta

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Barack Obama

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corner.nationalreview.com - 1/6/2009

Panetta a 'Brave' Choice, Says Former CIA Agent

— corner.nationalreview.com — "Ishmael Jones" is a former deep-cover officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. He is author of The... Human Factor: Inside the CIA's Dysfunctional Intelligence Culture, published last year by Encounter Books. I asked him overnight what he thought ... (more) Panetta a 'Brave' Choice, Says Former CIA Agent

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Leon Panetta

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Tim Roemer and Panetta
The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan — Ambers has the interview: Somebody with Leon Panetta's public experience, his national security experience as chief of staff, his ability to build trust between Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill, and his openness to be able to communicate with the public. All these skills will be needed in this new job. Ambers rates the chances of confirmation at 80 percent. ...

Playing Panetta politics
Political Animal — PLAYING PANETTA POLITICS.... Leon Panetta's leaked introduction as the next head of the CIA has drawn some complaints from key corners, but the transition office is apparently not too worried about the nomination. "I think he's going to be fine," senior adviser David Axelrod said. Of concerns that Panetta might not have enough experience with the CIA's culture, Axelrod said Panetta "will do well. He's tough and smart." [...] Pinetta is a powerful guy, and that means that Obama has put a powerful guy in this position, which means that, in Obama's administration, the CIA is ...