Saturday, November 22, 2008
Bob Woodward Knocks Clinton SoS Choice
Woodward: "I think people are fantasizing or smoking something if they think Joe Biden's going to call Hillary Clinton up and say, 'This is what we want you to do.'"
http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlDC/television/woodward_knocks_clinton_sos_choice_101501.asp
http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlDC/television/woodward_knocks_clinton_sos_choice_101501.asp
Obama on economy: "I got the corned beef"
AP
"President-elect Barack Obama grabbed his lunch to go Friday and artfully dodged a question about the auto industry woes he'll inherit.
"We got the corned beef," Obama said as he made his way around the counter at Manny's deli. Asked by a reporter what he thought about the auto industry, he responded with a smile: "I got the corned beef."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081121/ap_on_el_pr/obama_1
"President-elect Barack Obama grabbed his lunch to go Friday and artfully dodged a question about the auto industry woes he'll inherit.
"We got the corned beef," Obama said as he made his way around the counter at Manny's deli. Asked by a reporter what he thought about the auto industry, he responded with a smile: "I got the corned beef."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081121/ap_on_el_pr/obama_1
McConnell: Obama "off to a good start"
Reuters
"A top Republican said on Friday that Democratic U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is "off to a good start" and indicated he was pleased to see President George W. Bush get ready to leave.
"Our members, in one way, are kind of relieved by the departure of an administration that became unpopular and made it very difficult for us to compete," Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell told reporters on Capitol Hill.
In part because of Bush's unpopularity, Obama won the White House and Democrats expanded their majorities in the U.S. Congress in the November 4 elections."
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE4AK6DW20081121
"A top Republican said on Friday that Democratic U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is "off to a good start" and indicated he was pleased to see President George W. Bush get ready to leave.
"Our members, in one way, are kind of relieved by the departure of an administration that became unpopular and made it very difficult for us to compete," Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell told reporters on Capitol Hill.
In part because of Bush's unpopularity, Obama won the White House and Democrats expanded their majorities in the U.S. Congress in the November 4 elections."
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE4AK6DW20081121
Friday, November 21, 2008
Obama Advisers To Public: Temper Expectations
Mike Flannery (CBS Chicago)
"President-elect Barack Obama and his inner circle fear that some voters expect him to turn around the economy, wind down the war in Iraq and, perhaps, cure cancer -- all by the Fourth of July."
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/Obama.advisers.expecations.2.869896.html
"President-elect Barack Obama and his inner circle fear that some voters expect him to turn around the economy, wind down the war in Iraq and, perhaps, cure cancer -- all by the Fourth of July."
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/Obama.advisers.expecations.2.869896.html
Another Challenge for Obama: US clout down, risks up by 2025 -intel outlook
Reuters
"U.S. economic and political clout will decline over the next two decades and the world will be more dangerous, with food and water scarce and advanced weapons plentiful, U.S. spy agencies projected on Thursday."
http://www.reuters.com/article/usDollarRpt/idUSN2041155720081120
"U.S. economic and political clout will decline over the next two decades and the world will be more dangerous, with food and water scarce and advanced weapons plentiful, U.S. spy agencies projected on Thursday."
http://www.reuters.com/article/usDollarRpt/idUSN2041155720081120
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Medvedev's Venezuela, Cuba trips set to rile USA
Reuters
"Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's visits to Venezuela and Cuba during a week-long trip to Latin America look set to irk Washington, highlighting a foreign policy challenge facing President-elect Barack Obama."
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSTRE4AJ52B20081120
"Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's visits to Venezuela and Cuba during a week-long trip to Latin America look set to irk Washington, highlighting a foreign policy challenge facing President-elect Barack Obama."
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSTRE4AJ52B20081120
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The Four Horsemen of Barack Obama
AEI"Was the financial panic aggravated by the likelihood of an Obama victory? Evidence from the stock market suggests investors may have become more pessimistic about the economy as Obama's chances of winning increased. Investors' pessimism was likely rooted in Obama's commitment to pursuing protectionist trade policies, lowering barriers to union organization, ending tax deferrals for multinational corporations, and increasing regulation."
Iran increases stockpile of uranium; IAEA report adds to Obama's problems
Financial Times
"Iran is forging ahead with its nuclear programme, the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog reported on Wednesday, deepening the dilemma facing US president-elect Barack Obama over his campaign promise to engage with Tehran."
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/4eeacd78-b663-11dd-89dd-0000779fd18c.html
"Iran is forging ahead with its nuclear programme, the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog reported on Wednesday, deepening the dilemma facing US president-elect Barack Obama over his campaign promise to engage with Tehran."
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/4eeacd78-b663-11dd-89dd-0000779fd18c.html
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Obama in talks with Gates on Pentagon role
Financial Times
"President-elect Barack Obama and Robert Gates are negotiating terms under which the defence secretary would remain as Pentagon chief in his administration, the Financial Times has learned."
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/596576ca-b5c0-11dd-ab71-0000779fd18c.html
"President-elect Barack Obama and Robert Gates are negotiating terms under which the defence secretary would remain as Pentagon chief in his administration, the Financial Times has learned."
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/596576ca-b5c0-11dd-ab71-0000779fd18c.html
Monday, November 17, 2008
Obama advisers: No charges likely vs interrogators
AP
"Barack Obama's incoming administration is unlikely to bring criminal charges against government officials who authorized or engaged in harsh interrogations of suspected terrorists during the George W. Bush presidency. Obama, who has criticized the use of torture, is being urged by some constitutional scholars and human rights groups to investigate possible war crimes by the Bush administration."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081117/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/obama_interrogators
"Barack Obama's incoming administration is unlikely to bring criminal charges against government officials who authorized or engaged in harsh interrogations of suspected terrorists during the George W. Bush presidency. Obama, who has criticized the use of torture, is being urged by some constitutional scholars and human rights groups to investigate possible war crimes by the Bush administration."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081117/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/obama_interrogators
Obama's Abortion Extremism
Robert George
"Barack Obama is the most extreme pro-abortion candidate ever to seek the office of President of the United States. He is the most extreme pro-abortion member of the United States Senate. Indeed, he is the most extreme pro-abortion legislator ever to serve in either house of the United States Congress. Yet there are Catholics and Evangelicals-even self-identified pro-life Catholics and Evangelicals - who aggressively promote Obama's candidacy and even declare him the preferred candidate from the pro-life point of view."
http://townhall.com/columnists/RobertGeorge/2008/10/15/obamas_abortion_extremism
"Barack Obama is the most extreme pro-abortion candidate ever to seek the office of President of the United States. He is the most extreme pro-abortion member of the United States Senate. Indeed, he is the most extreme pro-abortion legislator ever to serve in either house of the United States Congress. Yet there are Catholics and Evangelicals-even self-identified pro-life Catholics and Evangelicals - who aggressively promote Obama's candidacy and even declare him the preferred candidate from the pro-life point of view."
http://townhall.com/columnists/RobertGeorge/2008/10/15/obamas_abortion_extremism
Walter Williams: Getting Beyond Race
"Despite the fact that President-elect Barack Obama's vision for our nation leaves a lot to be desired, the fact that he was elected represents a remarkable national achievement."
http://townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2008/11/12/getting_beyond_race
http://townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2008/11/12/getting_beyond_race
Iraq agrees US three-year troop stay; 'Total withdrawal' by 2011
AP
"Iraq's Cabinet overwhelmingly approved a security pact with the United States on Sunday, ending prolonged negotiations to allow American forces to remain for three more years in the country they first occupied in 2003.
The deal detailing the conditions of the U.S. presence still needs parliamentary approval, and lawmakers could vote as soon as Nov. 24. For Iraqis, the breakthrough was bittersweet because they won concessions from the Americans but must accept the presence of U.S. troops until 2012.
"It's the best possible, available option," said government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh. He was referring to the conflict between Iraq's desire for full sovereignty and control over security and its need for American support and cooperation to achieve that goal."
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081116/D94G86LG0.html
"Iraq's Cabinet overwhelmingly approved a security pact with the United States on Sunday, ending prolonged negotiations to allow American forces to remain for three more years in the country they first occupied in 2003.
The deal detailing the conditions of the U.S. presence still needs parliamentary approval, and lawmakers could vote as soon as Nov. 24. For Iraqis, the breakthrough was bittersweet because they won concessions from the Americans but must accept the presence of U.S. troops until 2012.
"It's the best possible, available option," said government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh. He was referring to the conflict between Iraq's desire for full sovereignty and control over security and its need for American support and cooperation to achieve that goal."
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081116/D94G86LG0.html
Barack Obama will follow Lincoln’s lead in choosing bipartisan Cabinet
Times of London
"Barack Obama said today he would appoint at least one Republican to his cabinet as he praised the wisdom of Abraham Lincoln – a president who gave top posts to several of his bitterest political enemies...
... One Republican on a list of possible cabinet appointees is Chuck Hagel, the Nebraska senator and Vietnam War veteran who is leaving Congress in January. He was a longstanding critic of President Bush's Iraq strategy and decried Mr McCain's choice of Sarah Palin as his running-mate.
Another Republican under debate is Robert Gates, Mr Bush's Secretary of Defence. Aides to Mr Obama have indicated that he may be asked to stay on, although his fate is still uncertain."
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/us_elections/article5167418.ece
"Barack Obama said today he would appoint at least one Republican to his cabinet as he praised the wisdom of Abraham Lincoln – a president who gave top posts to several of his bitterest political enemies...
... One Republican on a list of possible cabinet appointees is Chuck Hagel, the Nebraska senator and Vietnam War veteran who is leaving Congress in January. He was a longstanding critic of President Bush's Iraq strategy and decried Mr McCain's choice of Sarah Palin as his running-mate.
Another Republican under debate is Robert Gates, Mr Bush's Secretary of Defence. Aides to Mr Obama have indicated that he may be asked to stay on, although his fate is still uncertain."
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/us_elections/article5167418.ece
60 Minutes: Obama On Economic Crisis, Transition
For entire transcript, click below.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/16/60minutes/main4607893.shtml
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/16/60minutes/main4607893.shtml
Obama's transition aides look at Bill Clinton's ties
IHT
"President-elect Barack Obama's advisers have begun reviewing former President Bill Clinton's finances and activities to see whether they would preclude the appointment of his wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton, as secretary of state, Democrats close to the situation said."
"President-elect Barack Obama's advisers have begun reviewing former President Bill Clinton's finances and activities to see whether they would preclude the appointment of his wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton, as secretary of state, Democrats close to the situation said."Sunday, November 16, 2008
"Practical change" by Salena Zito
"How much change is needed in order to be the change we can believe in?"
http://townhall.com/columnists/SalenaZito/2008/11/16/practical_change?page=1
http://townhall.com/columnists/SalenaZito/2008/11/16/practical_change?page=1
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