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marcambinder.theatlantic.com - 11/13/2008
Transition Rumor Patrol: Political Office, Daschle's Role, Clinton For SoS?
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The rumors percolating through Washington and an attempt to set the record straight. Rumor: President-elect Barack Obama's White House will include a political affairs office. Fact :  This is probably true , according to a close-in Obama adviser and a Democrat who has been briefed on ...
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eschatonblog.com - 11/18/2008
SOS
— eschatonblog.com — I don't think I'm going to be able to worked up about Obama's personnel decisions generally, but... I agree that the idea that Hillary Clinton might go "rogue" or need to be fired is just absurd. The Clintons just drive the media insane. (more) SOS

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politico.com - 11/14/2008
Clinton 'serious' about SoS
— politico.com — Thrush : A person close to Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton says she would seriously consider serving as... Secretary of State if an offer was made -- adding, "I wouldn't bet against" her accepting a cabinet invitation. Clinton, the person ... (more) Clinton 'serious' about SoS

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Taegan Goddard's Political Wire:  Future of White House Political Office Still Unclear

Taylor Marsh:  Transition Rumor du Jour

News:  DAY'S END ROUNDUP

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Future of White House Political Office Still Unclear
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — ... However, Marc Ambinder cites a "close-in Obama adviser" who says Obama's team "has all but decided to keep the office. It's not clear what role an Obama White House political director will have; its power has ebbed and flowed through the Clinton and Bush years." ...

Transition Rumor du Jour
Taylor Marsh — ... fans and most ardent supporters are clamoring for her to have a big role in healthcare. No doubt, that’s a natural for her, but I’ve never felt that would happen, due to the seniority rules in the Senate, to name just one reason. It’s now clear that Baucus and Kennedy will be driving the health care debate, which really should not surprise anyone. However, healthcare has never by the role I’d prefer for Hillary going forward, if given a choice. Rumors have been flying, though no one in either Clinton or Obama’s camp is talking. ...

DAY'S END ROUNDUP
News — ... , noting that such a move might heal Democratic Party divisions. But the likelihood of Clinton being given the slot is unclear, Marc Ambinder determines, speculating that the rumor could be a creation of the media. FROM THE BLOGS: ...

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