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Why Obama Wants Hillary for His 'Team of Rivals'
Why Obama Wants Hillary for His 'Team of Rivals'
By considering Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State, Barack Obama is trying to put together a team of rivals. But that comes with big risks
			Hillary Clinton to accept Barack Obama's offer of secretary of state job | 				World news
Hillary Clinton to accept Barack Obama's offer of secretary of state job | World news
guardian.co.uk — Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama Hillary Clinton will be Barack Obama's secretary of state. Photographs: AFP/Getty Images... (more) Hillary Clinton to accept Barack Obama's offer of ...
Lincoln and the myth of 'Team of Rivals' - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com — People love Doris Kearns Goodwin's book on the Lincoln presidency, "Team of Rivals." More important, for this... moment in American history, Barack Obama loves it. The book is certainly fun to read, but its claim that Abraham Lincoln revealed his ... (more) Lincoln and the myth of 'Team of Rivals' - Los Angeles Times
Obama's First Drama: Hillary Clinton
motherjones.com — I was agnostic on the matter of Hillary Clinton's possible appointment as secretary of state--until last night.... If Barack Obama, the president-elect, wanted to pull a Team of Rivals play, that had seemed fine to me. And placing Clinton in Foggy ... (more) Obama's First Drama: Hillary Clinton
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Why Obama Wants Clinton on His "Team of Rivals"
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... TIME's Tumulty and Calabresi on the big risks that come with the President-elect potentially assembling a 'team of rivals.'       ...

Why Obama Wants Hillary for His 'Team of Rivals'
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... TIME's Tumulty and Calabresi on the big risks that come with the President-elect potentially assembling a 'team of rivals.'       ...

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The Page by Mark Halperin — ... Plus: Karen Tumulty digs into why Obama may want Clinton in his "team of rivals."       ...

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