The Obama Administration and all that jazz

roni · 11-05-2008

Rahm Emaunuel has accepted the position of President-elect Obama's Chief of Staff.

Oh, and we can move a lot of the our political discussion over here. We'll leave some bread crumbs so folks can find it

roni · 11-05-2008

McConnell Statement on Working with President-elect Obama

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement on Wednesday on working with President-elect Obama and his administration:

“I congratulate President-elect Obama and will work with him on behalf of the American people. The Republican leadership stands ready to hear his ideas for implementing his campaign promises of cutting taxes, increasing energy security, reducing spending and easing the burden of an immense and growing national debt. On these, and other bipartisan issues, he will find cooperation in the Senate. We have an opportunity for significant accomplishments on behalf of the American people, and it is my hope and intent that we succeed in the years ahead.

“I fully anticipate that President-elect Obama will select well-qualified nominees for the key, early cabinet secretary nominations. And if so, he can count on my support for timely consideration and assistance to ensure a smooth transition for our national, homeland and economic security posts. These times are too important not to move quickly together.”

TJordan · 11-05-2008

Warren Buffet?

Mogley · 11-05-2008

Somebody merge this with the presidential thread....... Roni you Maverick you

going all rogue on yourself.

redhairgirl1 · 11-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Mogley

Somebody merge this with the presidential thread....... Roni you Maverick you

going all rogue on yourself.

Didn't you hear the news? They are planning on wrapping the pres thread up

Mogley · 11-05-2008

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Originally Posted by redhairgirl1

Didn't you hear the news? They are planning on wrapping the pres thread up

Yes, I did

TAPPY · 11-05-2008

Roni - it is only fitting that you should start this thread.
I think your new PI avatar name should be The Poll Man !!!

Nerak936 · 11-05-2008

Mogley's current avatar pretty much sums up MY opnion of the presidential election results.

And there ya go.... my contribution (probably one and only) to this political thread.

EDIT: Oh damn... Mogley just went and changed his avatar back to the smoking monkey. I was referring to the one he had (briefly) of the kitten choking/coughing up a furball.

Courtesy of Mogley:

melliedee · 11-05-2008

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Originally Posted by redhairgirl1

Didn't you hear the news? They are planning on wrapping the pres thread up

I don't like change. Well, you know, not the routine kind!

Mogley · 11-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Nerak936

Mogley's current avatar pretty much sums up MY opnion of the presidential election results.

And there ya go.... my contribution (probably one and only) to this political thread.

sorry changed it back to the smoking monkey but here ya go

Nerak936 · 11-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Mogley

sorry changed it back to the smoking monkey but here ya go

Thanks, dude.

CalifGuy · 11-05-2008

If anyone has to google him like I did it's Rahm Emanuel .

roni · 11-05-2008

McCain's constant sidekick says something

Lieberman vows to work with President-elect Obama

By ANDREW MIGA – 3 hours ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Joe Lieberman, the 2000 Democratic vice presidential nominee who alienated his party with his high-profile support of Republican John McCain, pledged on Wednesday to put partisan considerations aside and work with President-elect Barack Obama.

During a prime-time address at the Republican National Convention, the Connecticut lawmaker had rapped Obama as an untested candidate beholden to Democratic interest groups.

But a day after Tuesday's election, Lieberman, a fixture beside McCain on the campaign trail, congratulated Obama for his "historic and impressive victory.

"Now that the election is over, it is time to put partisan considerations aside and come together as a nation to solve the difficult challenges we face and make our blessed land stronger and safer," Lieberman said in a written statement. "I pledge to work with President-elect Obama and his incoming administration in their efforts to reinvigorate our economy and keep our nation secure and free."

roni · 11-05-2008

Obama has also named his transition team. I don't have it open now, but I recognized very few names on it.

Jacko · 11-05-2008

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Originally Posted by roni

Obama has also named his transition team. I don't have it open now, bherut I recognized very few names on it.

Here you go...from here

Obama announced the key members of his transition team Wednesday. The team will be co-chaired by John Podesta, President Bill Clinton's former chief of staff; Valerie Jarrett, a longtime Obama confidante; and Peter Rouse, Obama's chief of staff in the Senate.

Obama also may have a press conference before week's end to announce top White House appointments. Reports say Obama would like to announce key nominations such as secretary of state and Treasury chief before the end of the month. Among the top contenders for Treasury secretary: Larry Summers, former Harvard president and deputy Treasury secretary. The thinking is that because he has already been through the confirmation process, his appointment would likely sail through. And some reports say Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) has been offered the White House chief of staff job.

11-05-2008	#1 (permalink)
roni añejo Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 59,688	The Obama Administration and all that jazz Rahm Emaunuel has accepted the position of President-elect Obama's Chief of Staff. Oh, and we can move a lot of the our political discussion over here. We'll leave some bread crumbs so folks can find it

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Nerak936 añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore of Baahhstun, Massachusetts Posts: 23,229	Mogley's current avatar pretty much sums up MY opnion of the presidential election results. And there ya go.... my contribution (probably one and only) to this political thread. EDIT: Oh damn... Mogley just went and changed his avatar back to the smoking monkey. I was referring to the one he had (briefly) of the kitten choking/coughing up a furball. Courtesy of Mogley: Last edited by Nerak936; 11-05-2008 at 03:00 PM..

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roni añejo Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 59,688	McConnell Statement on Working with President-elect Obama WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement on Wednesday on working with President-elect Obama and his administration: “I congratulate President-elect Obama and will work with him on behalf of the American people. The Republican leadership stands ready to hear his ideas for implementing his campaign promises of cutting taxes, increasing energy security, reducing spending and easing the burden of an immense and growing national debt. On these, and other bipartisan issues, he will find cooperation in the Senate. We have an opportunity for significant accomplishments on behalf of the American people, and it is my hope and intent that we succeed in the years ahead. “I fully anticipate that President-elect Obama will select well-qualified nominees for the key, early cabinet secretary nominations. And if so, he can count on my support for timely consideration and assistance to ensure a smooth transition for our national, homeland and economic security posts. These times are too important not to move quickly together.”

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TJordan añejo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Reynolds, IL Posts: 9,866	Warren Buffet?

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Mogley añejo Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9,617	Somebody merge this with the presidential thread....... Roni you Maverick you going all rogue on yourself.

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TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 21,148	Roni - it is only fitting that you should start this thread. I think your new PI avatar name should be The Poll Man !!!

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CalifGuy añejo Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 2,934	If anyone has to google him like I did it's Rahm *Emanuel* .

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roni añejo Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 59,688	McCain's constant sidekick says something Lieberman vows to work with President-elect Obama By ANDREW MIGA – 3 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Joe Lieberman, the 2000 Democratic vice presidential nominee who alienated his party with his high-profile support of Republican John McCain, pledged on Wednesday to put partisan considerations aside and work with President-elect Barack Obama. During a prime-time address at the Republican National Convention, the Connecticut lawmaker had rapped Obama as an untested candidate beholden to Democratic interest groups. But a day after Tuesday's election, Lieberman, a fixture beside McCain on the campaign trail, congratulated Obama for his "historic and impressive victory. "Now that the election is over, it is time to put partisan considerations aside and come together as a nation to solve the difficult challenges we face and make our blessed land stronger and safer," Lieberman said in a written statement. "I pledge to work with President-elect Obama and his incoming administration in their efforts to reinvigorate our economy and keep our nation secure and free."

11-05-2008	#14 (permalink)
roni añejo Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 59,688	Obama has also named his transition team. I don't have it open now, but I recognized very few names on it.

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