Daily Digest: Never Review a Transition on Opening Night...
techPresident — ... is reportedly turning to forecasting congressional votes, movie box offices results, and more. Politico is planning to syndicate content to fill the gaps left by cuts to other news outlets' political staffs. In the meantime, though, Politico has launched Politico44, its minute-by-minute accounting of Obama's transition to the presidency -- not be confused with ...

Breaking: Obama Worked Out This Morning, Reporters Couldn't See Him
TPM Election Central — ... Just to illustrate how desperate the scramble for scraps of information is right now among members of the media, consider that for a couple hours now the lead story on Politico 44, a site solely devoted to the transition, has been that Joe Biden's son is set to deploy to Iraq sometime between now and Thanksgiving. ...

As Promised, Community Organizers Get an Ear
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... Obama senior adviser Valerie Jarrett is meeting with community organizers Thursday in Washington, an invited guest tells Politico. The discussion will focus on urban issues.       ...

As Promised, Community Organizers Get an Ear
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... Obama senior adviser Valerie Jarrett is meeting with community organizers Thursday in Washington, an invited guest tells Politico. The discussion will focus on urban issues.       ...

Tomgram: Transition Mania
TomDispatch — ... ("blogging the transition"); the policy-wonk website Politico.com offers Politico 44 ("a living diary of the Obama presidency"); and Public Citizen has ...

Tom Engelhardt: The Imperial Transition
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — ... ("blogging the transition"); the policy-wonk website Politico.com offers Politico 44 ("a living diary of the Obama presidency"); and Public Citizen has ...

The Imperial Transition
Antiwar.com Original — ... " ("blogging the transition"); the policy-wonk Web site Politico.com offers Politico 44 ("a living diary of the Obama presidency"); and Public Citizen has " ...

Reports: Obama to Name Salazar Interior Secretary Wednesday
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... the Colorado Senator during his 11:45 am ET presser at the Drake Hotel Wednesday. Would make it the fourth open Senate seat for a state governor to fill. ...

Work Underway
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... New White House Counsel Greg Craig and others arrive at the west executive drive of the White House under police escort shortly after 1:30 pm ET.       ...

Latency Issues? White House Site Is Gorgeous .... But Slow
techPresident — ... Missing on the blog are all the events of the past two days - the first pictures from the Oval Office, the swearing in of the senior staff, the orders limiting senior staff and opening up records to the people, today's major event at the State Department welcoming Secretary Clinton, staking out some key policy talking points and announcing two key special envoys. Heck, Politico44 feels more like President Obama's blog than - well - President Obama's blog. ...

Bipartisan Gathering at the White House Friday
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... The president plans to hold a meeting with the Democratic and Republican leadership Friday afternoon. Will meet with House Speaker Pelosi, Minority Leader Hoyer, Senate Majority Leader Reid, Minority Leader McConnell and others.       ...

Around the Web in 80 Seconds, 1.26.09
The Latest on Air America — ... .  Obama wants your school to be watertight, and he's going to save the economy making sure that's the case. In a shocking report at the Los Angeles Times we learned that ...

White House Tech Glitches Continue
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... Obama press office is without e-mail service Monday morning, following a number of technological problems in the president's first week. Reporters are given hard copies of the president's morning policy directives on 8 1/2 by 14 paper.        ...

Obama to Chat With Business Leaders Wednesday
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... The president will hold a morning meeting in the Roosevelt Room with CEOs and others to discuss the impact of the weakening economy. Obama will make remarks on the economy following the meeting at 11:15 am ET.       ...

Great headline
Balloon Juice — On Politico right now: Obama’s toughest week yet He’s been in office for two weeks.

TN-05: Jim Cooper Officially Off The Deep End
Daily Kos — ... Of course, if voting against the stimulus means you get rewarded by having your name floated for HHS Secretary, one can see why other Democrats might consider following Cooper's lead. ...

POTUS Plans State of the Union-Type February Address
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... Politico: Obama is set to give his presidential address to Congress February 24 in the House chamber.       ...

Camping
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... Politico: Aides say the president could make his first trip to the presidential ranch in Maryland this weekend. An announcement expected later Friday.       ...

Obama Threat Arrest: Man With Gun Who Said He Had Delivery For President Arrested On Capitol Hill
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — Capitol Police have arrested a man on Tuesday afternoon who said he had a delivery for President Obama and a rifle. Obama was aboard Air Force One at the time of the incident. According to Politico: Capitol Police spokeswoman Kimberly Schneider says the man did not make an explicit threat against the president. -- (6:35 p.m.) More details on Capitol Hill arrest: The man walked up to a "birdcage," one of the Capitol Police guard shacks in the driveway. When challenged for identification, the man was "talking funny," according to a CP ...

More About That Indignant Martyr, Judd Gregg
Wonkette » top — ... to withdrawn his Commerce Secretary nomination, we think he’s coming off like an idiot. Other people who think Judd Gregg is coming off like an idiot include Robert Gibbs, and Judd Gregg. ...

Dwayne Horner: Somthing Fishy between Gregg and White House
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog — This is going to be a case of what was said when and to whom, as Sen. Judd Gregg has withdrawn his nomination as Commerce Secretary amongst different stories floating out there that just don't add up. Rahm Emmanuel signaled earlier this week, according to Politico , that Gregg was having second thoughts. According to FOX News, there was an Oval Office meeting earlier this week between Gregg and Obama where he indicated he might back out. "At first they said this was a surprise but now [the Obama Administration] says it wasn't a surprise," according to Major Garrett. But, ...

Casual Sunday
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... President Obama steps out in jeans and sneakers Sunday night to travel a few blocks to his friend Marty Nesbitt's to watch the NBA All Star game. ...

Obama approves deployment of more than 10,000 troops to Afghanistan.
Think Progress — ... afternoon, the White House released a statement by President Obama announcing the deployment of additional troops to Afghanistan. Noting that the “situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan demands urgent attention and swift action,” Obama said that he “approved a request from Secretary Gates to deploy a Marine Expeditionary Brigade later this spring and an Army Stryker Brigade and the enabling forces necessary to support them later this summer.” Various media outlets are reporting that he will be sending roughly 12,000 troops to Afghanistan. The ...

Gary Locke: Commerce Secretary?
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — ... Politico reports that President Obama is likely to announce former Washington governor Gary Locke as his choice for Commerce Secretary this week, a senior administration official said. ...

Gary Locke: Commerce Secretary?
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — ... Politico reports that President Obama is likely to announce former Washington governor Gary Locke as his choice for Commerce Secretary this week, a senior administration official said. ...

Iraq Withdrawal Plan Coming Friday
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... by August 2010, officials say, three months later than he pledged during the campaign. Politico: Announcement will be made in North Carolina. ...

Judicial Nominees
The Corner on National Review Online — ... ] Josh Gerstein reports : Don t expect all Obama judicial nominees to be moderates, senior White House official says. Also, Obama is restoring American Bar Association to their traditional role in the judicial nominating process. Group will evaluate potential judges before their nominations are sent to the Senate, official says. No kidding. Wendy Long writes on the first appellate nominee ...

Politico 'Reports' Rahm Emanuel Looking For Robert Gibbs
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — ... So, Politico, they have this thing called called "POLITICO 44," which they assert is a "Living Diary Of The Obama Presidency." And like all Politico things, this site has to WORK THE POWER EQUATION and WIN BRUNCHTIME and so everything that a reporter sees or does or observes has to become news somehow. So what ends up happening is that this "Living Diary" becomes a farm for minutiae. I think this screenshot says it all: ...

Politico 'Reports' Rahm Emanuel Looking For Robert Gibbs
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — ... So, Politico, they have this thing called called "POLITICO 44," which they assert is a "Living Diary Of The Obama Presidency." And like all Politico things, this site has to WORK THE POWER EQUATION and WIN BRUNCHTIME and so everything that a reporter sees or does or observes has to become news somehow. So what ends up happening is that this "Living Diary" becomes a farm for minutiae. I think this screenshot says it all: ...

Heading Across the Pond
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... . They'll waste little time before headlining their first scheduled event: meeting with U.S. Embassy workers at the American School in London. ...

Traditional Media is So Screwed.
The Next Right — ... says Rice UN must condemn North Korea Poll: Voters back force in N. Korea Media to cover war dead Palin camp responds to Levi Johnston VIDEO: Sunday show highlights GM planning for bankruptcy New GM CEO makes $1.3 million Henderson: Obama isn't running GM Adulation, but little help, for Obama Obama trip no 'European Vacation' VIDEO: Axelrod slams Cheney Gen. Jones on Obama, deal ...

Bambi gives himself a B+ for first 100 days
RedState: Conservative News and Community — ... Various outlets are reporting that Obama’s Press Secretary Robbert Gibbs has given his boss a B+ for his first 100 days in his Obama Love Fest presser today. ...

Day 101
The Opinionator — In case you hadn’t heard, yesterday was Barack Obama’s 100th day in office. Wow! Really? Where did the time go? If you haven’t been following obsessively since the inauguration at sites like The Times’ 100 Days Diary , Politico 44 or Salon’s Change-O-Meter , you may want to peek at the then-and-now graphical snapshot produced by our colleagues. It’s been fun, and now on Day 101, the party-poopers, otherwise known as the majority of the free world, will most likely revert back to the Gregorian calendar and refer to today as April 30, 2009. Boo. Just ...

Specter switch: Souter trump card for GOP?
The Swamp — ... The rule, first reported by Politico, requires the vote of at least one minority member in order to break the equivalent of a committee filibuster. Here's the full text of the rule: ...

Politico's Obama Blog: 539,000 Job Losses 'Employment Doing Well'
NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias — ... Yet, that's how Politico's "44" blog -- "A Living Diary of the Obama Presidency" -- first teased Friday's Labor Department announcement at its front page. ...

Iran Reax
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... Iran conducted a successful ballistic missile test in congressional testimony. --Press Secretary Gibbs expresses concern over the launch in daily briefing.

President Obama's statement about the Tiller murder
The Political Carnival — By GottaLaff Here is President Obama's statement on the death of George Tiller: "I am shocked and outraged by the murder of Dr. George Tiller as he attended church services this morning. However profound our differences as Americans over difficult issues such as abortion, they cannot be resolved by heinous acts of violence." ...

White House announcing stimulus targets
The Political Carnival — From a White House release via Ben- - Enable 1,129 Health Centers in 50 States and 8 Territories to Provide Expanded Service to Approximately 300,000 Patients – Department of Health and Human Services - Begin Work on 107 National Parks – Department of the Interior - Begin Work on Rehabilitation and Improvement Projects at 98 Airports and Over 1,500 Highway Locations throughout the Country – Department of Transportation - Fund 135,000 Education Jobs Including Teachers, Principals and Support Staff – Department of Education ...

In the Tank
Weekly Standard Blog — ... From Poilitico44 (and note this has been posted since well before today's statement by the president, which one can at least argue is tough on Iran): ...

FLOTUS Cameo for Beyonce
The Page by Mark Halperin — Getty Michelle Obama is expected to stop by the star's concert at the Verizon Center in D.C. Wednesday evening.

Hot Dog
Weekly Standard Blog — From today's briefing: The White House has rescinded its invitation to Iran diplomats to attend its July 4 festivities. None of them RSVP’d, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said. But, he added, "I don’t think it’s surprising that nobody’s signed up to come given the events of the past days," Gibbs said. "Those invitations will no longer be extended." (2:30 p.m.) The heavy-handed response of Iranian security services to the continuing protests has forced the Obama administration to change course, but some of us ...

US Soldier Captured By Taliban In Afghanistan, North Korea Tests More Missiles
The Latest on Air America — ... Markets are expected to sink on the well-telegraphed and totally expected news that unemployments figures are very close to double digits. ...

Obama Praises Health Care Reform Bill
NJDC Blog — ... President Barack Obama released a statement today, praising the efforts of the Senate HELP committee, and the Kennedy-Dodd health care reform bill. ...

President Pays His Russian Respects
The Page by Mark Halperin — AFP/Getty Images President Obama participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Russian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The First Family landed in Moscow earlier Monday.

Olivia Offner: Obama: Back Up Rahmbo!
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog — ... Obama fired back all the way from Russia, with a statement saying: I am pleased by the progress we're making on health care reform and still believe, as I've said before, that one of the best ways to bring down costs, provide more choices, and assure quality is a public option that will force the insurance companies to compete and keep them honest. I look forward to a final product that achieves these very important goals. Apparently the path isn't as "negotiable" as Rahmbo thought. Politico .

Lindsey Graham May Vote “Yes” For Sotomayor
Pat Dollard | Young Americans — Is he poised to join the Newt Gingrich Hall of Shame? Newt retracted his charge of racism in her judicial rulings. From Politico: In Sonia Sotomayor’s confirmation hearings, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is sounding like a possible supporter. He opened up his comments by saying: “We’ll see what your future holds, but I think it’s going to be pretty bright.” And after an exchange about the Second Amendment, he said he doesn’t think she’s an activist. ...

Newspaper Roundup for July 28, 2009
CNSNews.com Headlines — ... Requires end-of-life consultation once every five years under Medicare Politico: Obama participating in tele-town hall at AARP headquarters Tuesday Health care back on the agenda Palm Beach Post: ...

AARP Does Obamacare Townhall
Michelle Malkin — This day of the week ends in a “y,” so it must be time to scare old people with another scripted townhall meeting : After going a day without making public remarks on health care reform, Obama is back at it today participating in a tele-town hall at AARP headquarters. At the town hall, Obama will take questions over the phone and from AARP members in the audience about health insurance reform. The event will be at 1:30 p.m. EST, and if you have a strong stomach you can watch a live stream ...

Taking Health Care (Back) on the Road
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... at the Kroger Supermarket in Bristol, Virginia in the afternoon. Expected to outline eight consumer protections of his insurance reform during health care push.

Newspaper Roundup for August 10, 2009
CNSNews.com Headlines — ... CBS News: Troop surge in Afghanistan not off the table, Obama s national security adviser says Washington Times: Durbin 'open' to health reform minus public option Filibuster fears behind willingness to omit plan Washington Times: Drooping polls undermine claims that protests are scripted Houston Chronicle: Checking the facts in the health care debate It can be hard to sort out the truth as national uproar continues Politico: White House debuts Health Insurance Reform Reality Check Web site on Monday ...

Vineyard Broadcasting
The Page by Mark Halperin — Getty/istockphoto.com Gibbs says Obama will continue weekly addresses while vacationing on Martha's Vineyard next week.

Bipartisanship Pushback
The Page by Mark Halperin — GETTY Negotiators insist that compromise on health legislation isn't dead. Gibbs: "The argument's not over. The discussion's not over. The debate's not over." ...

Jillian Bandes: Clunk...clunk...clunk.... CRASH
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog — After hinting that it would happen soon, the axe has officially fallen on the massive boondoggle of the cash-for-clunkers program -- and they're only giving three days notice! According to Politico , Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said that the program "has been a lifeline to the automobile industry, jump starting a major sector of the economy and putting people back to work," but that "at the same time, we’ve been able to take old, polluting cars off the road and help consumers purchase fuel efficient vehicles." If it's all that great, LaHood, why the heck are you ...

VIDEO- McCain: "I'm sure that President Obama respects the Constitution"
The Political Carnival — ... about John Sidney McCain's town hall meeting, and his response to a woman challenging President Obama's respect for the Constitution. Now we have the video. ...

White House Reacts to Olympic No-Go
The Page by Mark Halperin — Getty Axelrod defends: "Anytime you're going to make the case for the United States of America, you're doing the right thing."

McCain and Brothers Outside What Might Have Been Mac's Residence Following Afpak Thrust
BAGnewsNotes — ... According to Politico, Mac did his best to get under the President's skin over the war strategy. Unfortunately, there are no images I could find of the fireworks inside. But then, given this shot of Maverick leaning back and appreciating the view (along with ...

Kerry's Increased Prominence
Real Clear Politics - TIME.com — ... today backs up Karl's reporting. And if you had any doubt about the White House's view on Kerry's new role, check out this possible Freudian slip Politico caught this morning: White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs accidentally gave Kerry a new title during a conversation with reporters Wednesday morning. Explaining how Kerry assumed such a prominent role in negotiating with the Afghan government, Gibbs said: “Well understand that Secretary Kerry, uh, Sen. Kerry was on a prearranged CODEL to the region… Kerry was viewed as a possible nominee for secretary of State before ...

The Un-Stalinist, Not-At-All Marxist Stimulator-In-Chief Borrows Van Jones’ Lazy Everyman
Six Meat Buffet — ... but we see who was paying heed and taking notes of Van Jones’ bigoted calls for reparations under the aegis of “green jobs”. Not so coincidentally, the same people who need to get out the vote if they want The Great Redistributor to break open other people’s piggybanks: ...

Newspaper Roundup for Wednesday, November 4, 2009
CNSNews.com Headlines — ... hone skills in NY 23 race New York Times Analysis: A Year After Dousing, Republicans Hope Rekindled Los Angeles Times: GOP victories send message to Democrats Philadelphia Inquirer: Democrats maintain grip on N.J. Assembly Washington Post: Democrats win California House seat Washington Post: McDonnell victory in Virginia deflates Kaine's political record USA Today: Economy was the top issue on voters' minds Politico: Obama heads to Madison to deliver a speech on education Politico: Snowe fires back at Pawlenty: ...

ThinkFast: November 6, 2009
Think Progress — ... last month. Unemployment rose to 10.2 percent in October, the highest rate since April 1983 and “much higher than analysts expected.” ...