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politico.com - 11/3/2008
Senator Jarrett?
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A source close to the SEIU says that the union -- a major Obama ally -- has begun quietly pushing for Valerie Jarrett, an Obama adviser, Daly ally, and power broker in her own right, to replace Obama in the Senate should he win tomorrow. Others who would seek the seat if Obama wins are said ...
Source: Obama wants Valerie Jarrett to replace him in Senate
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 11/10/2008
Source: Obama wants Valerie Jarrett to replace him in Senate
— politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — (CNN) — A prominent Democratic source close to Barack Obama confirmed Sunday that Valerie Jarrett is Obama’s... choice to replace him in the Senate. Jarrett is a Chicago lawyer and one of Obama’s closest advisers. She is also one of the leaders of ... (more) Source: Obama wants Valerie Jarrett to replace him in Senate

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Sources: Jarrett headed to White House, not Senate
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 11/11/2008
Sources: Jarrett headed to White House, not Senate
— politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — Valerie Jarrett is one of Barack Obama's closest advisers. (CNN) — Two Democratic sources close to President-elect... Barack Obama tell CNN that top adviser Valerie Jarrett will not be appointed to replace him in the U.S. Senate. "While he ... (more) Sources: Jarrett headed to White House, not Senate

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The New Team - Valerie Jarrett
nytimes.com - 11/7/2008
The New Team - Valerie Jarrett
— nytimes.com — Valerie Jarrett, senior adviser and close friend of Sen. Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention in... August. (more) The New Team - Valerie Jarrett

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