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December 26, 2008: President-Elect Barack Obama Completes his Cabinet
Posted in HNN, Poiltical Highlights, US Politics, tagged Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Caroline Kennedy, David Greenberg, E.J. Dionne, Elena Razlogova, Fred Greenstein, Gil Troy, James McP, James McPherson, Joe Biden, John McCain, Julian Zelizer, Michael Beschloss, Rod Blagojevich, Sarah Palin, Ted Kennedy on December 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
POLITICS & PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION WATCH:
Ozier Muhammad/The New York Times
President-elect Barack Obama met with Senator John McCain, his Republican rival, after the election in November.
In Focus:
Barack Obama: Yes, He Could Quite A Year, As Illinois Senator Claims Presidency: In the first week of 2008, Barack Obama rocked the political world with a win in the [...]
December 11, 2008: Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich Arrested, Obama Handles the Scandal and Continues Filling his Cabinet
Posted in HNN, Poiltical Highlights, US Politics, tagged Barack Obama, David Letterman, Donald Richies, Hillary Clinton, Jesse Jackson Jr., John McCain, Michael Beschloss, Myra Gutin, Rod Blagojevich on December 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
POLITICS & PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION WATCH:
President-elect Barack Obama introduced former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle as Health and Human Services Secretary-designate on Thursday in Chicago. (Photo: Jim Wilson/The New York Times)
In Focus:
Name by name, Obama’s Cabinet taking shape – 12-11-08
The Headlines…
Brian Kersey/Getty Images
Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich went to his office in Chicago on Thursday [...]
December 8, 2008: Obama on the Economy & Caroline Kennedy, New York Senator?
Posted in HNN, Poiltical Highlights, US Politics, tagged Barack Obama, Carl Sferrazza Anthony, Caroline Kennedy, David Brinkley, Donald Ritchie, Douglas Brinkley, Gil Troy, Hillary Clinton, Joan Hoff, Joe Biden, Julian Zelizer, Michael Beschloss, Sarah Palin, Stephen Hess, Tom Daschle on December 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
POLITICS & PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION WATCH:
Canada in Focus:
Dion’s Speech Beset By Technical Woes: In the battle of the airwaves Wednesday, Liberal Leader Stephane Dion showed up almost an hour late and a few pixels short in his duel with the prime minister he hopes to replace. – Canadian Press, 12-4-08
Gov. Gen. Agrees [...]
December 5, 2008: The Obama Transition, Bill Richardson, Economy, Healthcare and Harper Dodges Non-Confidence
Posted in HNN, Poiltical Highlights, US Politics, tagged Barack Obama, Bill Richardson, Doris Kearns Goodwin, George W. Bush, Gil Troy, H.W. Brands, Harold Holzer, Joe Biden, Julian Zelizer, Robert Gates on December 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
POLITICS & PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION WATCH:
Jim Wilson/The New York Times
Bill Richardson joined Barack Obama for the announcement Wednesday that Mr. Richardson was commerce secretary-designate.
Canada in Focus:
Dion’s Speech Beset By Technical Woes: In the battle of the airwaves Wednesday, Liberal Leader Stephane Dion showed up almost an hour late and a few pixels short in [...]
December 2, 2008: Obama Presents Hillary and His National Security Team & The Canadian Political Gamble
Posted in HNN, Poiltical Highlights, US Politics, tagged Andrew J. Bacevich, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George Bush, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Julian Zelizer, Laura Bush, Michael Beschloss, Philip Zelikow, Robert Gates on December 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
POLITICS & PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION WATCH:
President-Elect Barack Obama’s National Security Team: President-Elect Barack Obama unveiled his national security team at a press conference in Chicago on December 1st, 2008. – You Tube, 12-1-08
Canada in Focus:
Liberals, NDP Reach Coalition Deal: “Harper accused the Liberals of playing the “biggest political game [...]
December 1, 2008: The Obama Transition, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, First Ladies, and the Bush Legacy.
Posted in HNN, Poiltical Highlights, US Politics, tagged Allen C. Guelzo, Barack, Barbara Walters, Betty Caroli, Bill Clinton, Carl Anthony, David Bercuson, George Bush, George Gewalt, George Herring, Gil Troy, Hilary Clinton, History News Network, Joe Biden, John McCain, Laura Bush, Liza Mundy, Michael Beschloss, Michelle Obama, Nancy Reagan, Obama, Paul Light, Robert P. Watson, Robert S. McElvaine, Ronald Reagan, Sean Wilentz, Stephen J. Wayne on December 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
POLITICS & PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION WATCH:
Damon Winter/The New York Times
Barack Obama’s national security team is to include, from left, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Gen. James L. Jones, a retired Marine commandant.
Stats:
A timeline of the Obama campaign – Newsday
Get to know the Obamas: Bios of Barack, Michelle, Malia and Sasha – [...]
Barack and Michelle Obama on ‘Barbara Walters Special’: Full Interview Video
Posted in US Politics, tagged Barack Obama, Barbara Walters, Michelle Obama, Video on December 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Text and Video Source: Ace Showbiz
The recently-elected U.S. president, Barack Obama and his wife talk to Barbara Walters about serious political issues to their life as a family.
President-elect Barack Obama sat down with Barbara Walters for a one-on-one interview and joined by his wife Michelle afterwards, on “Barbara Walters Special”. The show garnered a high [...]
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