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The Bill Richardson Debacle: An Epic Fail For Obama
pajamasmedia.com - 1/6/2009
The Bill Richardson Debacle: An Epic Fail For Obama
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First Blago, now this - the transition has been a bumpy ride.

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A Chequer-Board of Nights and Days:  Epic Fail

politico.com - 1/5/2009
Team pressed Richardson, got nothing
— politico.com — Obama's team wound up empty handed when it tried to get info. See also: Leaders want Hispanic in Cabinet (more) Team pressed Richardson, got nothing

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Billygate: Why Obama dumped Gov. Richardson now
latimesblogs.latimes.com - 1/5/2009
Billygate: Why Obama dumped Gov. Richardson now
— latimesblogs.latimes.com — New Mexico Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson withdrew his name as Commerce Secretary-designate this afternoon for the new administration of President-elect Barack Obama . With an almost audible sigh of relief barely two weeks before his ... (more) Billygate: Why Obama dumped Gov. Richardson now

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mysanantonio.com - 1/6/2009
Latinos push Obama on vacant post
— mysanantonio.com — After the withdrawal of Bill Richardson's name as an Obama administration Cabinet nominee, Hispanic leaders say they expect the president-elect to name another Latino to head the Commerce Department. (more) Latinos push Obama on vacant post

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Epic Fail
A Chequer-Board of Nights and Days — Barack Obama's transition team suffered a significant setback thanks to the withdrawal of Governor Bill Richardson from consideration as Commerce Secretary. I write here on the political impact of the withdrawal and on the likelihood that the next Secretary of Commerce will, in fulfilling Barack Obama's expectations for the role, propagate policies that the United States needs just about as much as you or I need to contract the bubonic plague.

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