オバマ氏は経済チームの新鮮な思考'している
He announces his economic team saying "the work starts today, because the truth is, we don’t have a minute to waste." See also Higginbottom surprise
Obama selects more staff
Ellen Moran, executive director of EMILY’s List, was named White House communications director by President-elect Obama on Saturday.
Bachmann: Comment ‘urban legend’
Asked about the anti-American comment, Bachmann said, “That’s not what I said at all.”
Specter: Marc Rich will be issue
Specter said Clinton’s pardon could be an issue in confirming Holder. See also: Obama wants Holder
State: HRC’s ticket to debt forgiveness?
If Clinton becomes Obama’s secretary of state, she could wipe away her $7.6 million campaign debt.
The Buzz: HRC for SoS?
Also, James Steinberg most often tops the shortlist for Obama’s national security adviser.
Bill vetting could cost Hillary her Cabinet post
Obama aides are becoming exasperated by the Clinton camp’s pokey response to demands for former President Bill Clinton’s finances. See also: WJC to Ga.
Exclusive: Gregory Craig to be White House counsel
Gregory B. Craig, a well-known Washington lawyer who quarterbacked President Bill Clinton’s impeachment defense, has been chosen White House counsel.
Obama team has ties to Clinton, banks
Six members of Obama’s transition team for government operations worked in the Clinton administration.
Spooky pasts for Obama intel leaders?
Both Miscik and Brennan served in Bush’s CIA when the agency was involved in controversial interrogation practices.
Obama econ team filled with Clintonites
President-elect Barack Obama’s economic team is packed with advisers from the Clinton era, including at least two major fundraisers.
Variety of experts fill Obama environment committee
Seasoned veterans from the Clinton administration and transition co-chairman John Podesta’s think tank top the list.
Stern not keen on Labor job
Stern, one of labor’s most prominent leaders, said the SEIU had several staffers working closely with the transition teams for the Health and Human Services, Treasury and Labor departments.
Dems give Obama pushback on health care
Max Baucus on Wednesday unveiled a health care plan that appears to deviate in some ways from Obama’s.
Obama likely to escape campaign audit
The FEC is stil planning an audit of McCain’s coffers, costing him millions. See also: Penn on affluent voters
Obama won’t attend financial summit
The Bush administration’s global financial summit will be held this weekend in Washington.
White House, Obama release official statements
Both the White House and the Obama-Biden transition team released statements on Monday’s meeting.
Obama-Google connection scares competitors
The image of Google's CEO standing with Obama's economic team sent shivers up the spine of Google’s competitors.
Biden’s new role: Good cop
Democratic insiders say the appointment of tough-guy Rahm Emanuel as chief of staff has brought Biden’s upcoming role more clearly into focus.
Obama will stick to middle-class tax cut
A middle-class tax cut will be one of Obama’s first proposals after taking office, Emanuel said.
GOP gears up for 2012
Two potential candidates will make appearances next week at the Republican Governor’s Association- almost certainly including Sarah Palin.
Obama plan at odds with Bush
Obama’s remarks reveal clear tensions between him and Bush on responding to the economic crisis.
Obama raising cash for administration
Private donations will supplement Uncle Sam’s cash for transition. See also: Talk show tip sheet
Sunday talk show tip sheet
CNN’s “Late Edition” features interviews with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Harry Reid.
Two ex-chiefs of staff praise Emanuel
Reagan and Clinton's top aides say Emanuel’s appointment means Obama serious about results.
Obama considers stars for Cabinet
Obama’s transition planners are weighing several celebrity-level political stars for Cabinet posts.
Obama plans to name Emanuel chief of staff
Obama respects Emanuel’s knowledge of Washington, including the legislative process, and his reputation for getting things done.
Ignoring the inevitable
Everyone in McCain’s entourage knew that the end was near. Just no one wanted to admit it.
Audacity wins
Obama’s victory does not signal a shift in ideology; it signals that America is weary of ideologies.
Democrats lust for Arizona
DNC chairman insists Obama can capture John McCain’s home state of Arizona.
GOP-ers chart path to McCain win
Political operative says RNC’s internal polling now shows the race is within the margin of error in certain key swing states.
Obama ties McCain to Cheney
The nimble Obama campaign is out with an ad playing up Vice President Cheney’s remarks on Saturday.
A peek at a potential McCain Cabinet
Behind in the polls, McCain’s campaign team has given less attention than its Dem rival's to drawing up lists of potential Cabinet appointments.
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