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sabra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 09:53 AM Original message |
Obama Offers Rahm Emanuel Job of White House Chief of Staff |
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BOSSHOG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
1. I think that would be a good choice |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:11 AM Response to Reply #1 |
6. He is a MAJOR hawk. |
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ChairmanAgnostic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 11:27 AM Response to Reply #6 |
23. methinks he will do a fine job. |
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autorank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:40 PM Response to Reply #6 |
75. He didn't help in 2006 - his crew did nothing on Iraq but ... |
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glowing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
2. Obama wants Emanuel where he can see him.. he's swarmy that one is. |
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tigereye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 01:15 PM Response to Reply #2 |
35. that's a pretty good read on that - |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 04:47 PM Response to Reply #2 |
60. I'm sure this is the first of many centrist Democrats that he will appoint to positions where |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 12:01 AM Response to Reply #2 |
80. I think President Lincoln did that also. nm |
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Dhalgren (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:03 AM Response to Original message |
3. And the DLC is back in the West Wing! |
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Hawkeye-X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:17 AM Response to Reply #3 |
7. And Rahm will be unable to create policy from the West Wing without Obama's OK. |
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Dhalgren (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:48 AM Response to Reply #7 |
16. "You betcha!" Wink, wink... |
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jonnyblitz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:59 AM Response to Reply #7 |
19. I doubt Obama differs much from the DLC on the issues. |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 02:50 PM Response to Reply #3 |
50. He ran as a Bill Clinton-like moderate |
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xxqqqzme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 03:02 PM Response to Reply #3 |
52. my first thought as well. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 03:51 PM Response to Reply #52 |
55. Right .. and I would have hoped Howard Dean Would have been PROMOTED |
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Wilms (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
4. :( n/t |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:10 AM Response to Original message |
5. Ah geez. |
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Kelvin Mace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:19 AM Response to Original message |
8. So far |
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Tandalayo_Scheisskopf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:19 AM Response to Original message |
9. Good idea. |
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bemildred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
10. Let's wait and see what President Obama wants to do before we start critiquing his tactics. nt |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 01:08 PM Response to Reply #10 |
32. Excuse me: This is an opening move -- the first - and rewards DLC --!! |
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bemildred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 02:30 PM Response to Reply #32 |
47. President Obama wants to be President for all americans. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 03:45 PM Response to Reply #47 |
54. While being president of even the right-wing and DLC . . . |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 06:40 PM Response to Reply #54 |
67. Can't edit, but that should read "sacred," of course ... |
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bemildred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 06:47 PM Response to Reply #67 |
69. Well, you can do what you like, with my complete approval. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 08:39 PM Response to Reply #69 |
70. If you want to try to save the planet . . . we don't have a lot of time -- |
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bemildred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 11:28 PM Response to Reply #70 |
78. Yeah, we better get right on it. nt |
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Dogmudgeon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:28 AM Response to Original message |
11. I have no doubt ... |
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Robbien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
12. These leaks to the press have to be coming from Rahm's office |
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kenfrequed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:56 AM Response to Reply #12 |
18. hmm |
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NashVegas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 12:22 PM Response to Reply #12 |
29. Well, If The Story Is True |
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BunkerHill24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
13. I am so disappointed with this pick......in fact am flabbergasted...n/t |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
14. Shit!!!!! |
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comtec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:38 AM Response to Original message |
15. I'm mixed to be honest, we NEED sharp reps in congress |
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12string (443 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 11:15 AM Response to Reply #15 |
21. don't get mad |
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comtec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 02:54 PM Response to Reply #21 |
51. spell check: FAIL |
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GinaMaria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:18 PM Response to Reply #15 |
72. that"s the buzz in my building |
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comtec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 03:35 AM Response to Reply #72 |
84. It'd be nice to think so ;) (America) |
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GinaMaria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 01:50 PM Response to Reply #84 |
90. RE can manage these seasoned old timers |
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MannyGoldstein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:48 AM Response to Original message |
17. "Keep Your Friends Close And Your Enemies Closer" |
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Romulox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 02:22 PM Response to Reply #17 |
44. So, by that reasoning, why not DICK CHENEY as COS? nt |
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MannyGoldstein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 03:02 PM Response to Reply #44 |
53. Good Point |
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scarface2004 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 11:07 AM Response to Original message |
20. that s the chicago way!! |
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Metta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 11:26 AM Response to Original message |
22. This is a bad choice. This guy's a cold, heartless snake. |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 11:30 AM Response to Reply #22 |
24. I was/am a Deaniac. |
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Liberal Dose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 11:43 AM Response to Original message |
25. I do not trust Emanuel. He was against Howard Dean's 50 state strategy and refused to acknowledge |
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WriteDown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 11:44 AM Response to Original message |
26. Way to ruin a great day. |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 11:57 AM Response to Original message |
27. oh... sorry.... just threw up in my mouth a little there... (nt) |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
28. This is more of a buddy from Chicago thing than an ideological thing. |
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tigereye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 01:18 PM Response to Reply #28 |
37. I think a President needs a tough Chief of Staff to keep things from getting |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 01:50 PM Response to Reply #37 |
42. Emanuel is rumored to be a pitbull (no lipstick please!) in that regard |
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Romulox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 02:22 PM Response to Reply #28 |
45. Cronyism IS "an ideological thing". nt |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 02:48 PM Response to Reply #45 |
49. yes and no - I think Emanuel will be a "useful a-hole" in this post. |
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Romulox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 04:11 PM Response to Reply #49 |
57. Austan Goolsby, Obama's Chief Economic Advisor thru the primaries, is a DLCer. |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 04:28 PM Response to Reply #57 |
58. the point is Emanuel as COS will not deal with policy in that position |
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Mudoria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 01:00 PM Response to Original message |
30. Excellent choice |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 01:04 PM Response to Original message |
31. beat |
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Mari333 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 01:11 PM Response to Original message |
33. UGH!!! not good. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 01:13 PM Response to Original message |
34. Disgusting -- !!! |
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Cherchez la Femme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
36. Biden as VP, Emmanuel as COS |
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Mari333 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 01:20 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. thank you. n/t |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 01:41 PM Response to Reply #36 |
40. This is why I voted for Edwards in the primaries. |
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Cherchez la Femme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 05:22 PM Response to Reply #40 |
61. I liked Edwards, |
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brentspeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 01:29 PM Response to Original message |
39. Just as disturbing is talk that Obama might tap Lawrence Summers for Treasury |
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Mari333 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 01:47 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. The thought of him surrounding himself with DINOs and DLC |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 05:35 PM Response to Reply #41 |
63. He's ALWAYS been in the center. Where this notion that he's a progressive comes from, |
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brentspeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 06:36 PM Response to Reply #63 |
66. The notion that he's a progressive came from |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 12:00 AM Response to Reply #66 |
79. We were excited about ending the reign of horror of the Bush House. nm |
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tomp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 12:19 AM Response to Reply #41 |
81. the powell/obama mutual endorsement didn't tip you off? |
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amandabeech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 05:27 PM Response to Reply #39 |
62. This is the reason that I have had a hard time getting excited about Obama. |
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Romulox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 02:20 PM Response to Original message |
43. This ain't "change"--this is more of the same. nt |
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Doctor_J (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 02:26 PM Response to Original message |
46. Oh, noes!!!11!! A DLCer. why did we do all this work? |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 06:03 PM Response to Reply #46 |
65. Like he's been helping Howard Dean --? |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 06:40 PM Response to Reply #65 |
68. He should've at least considered Howard for COS. nt |
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GinaMaria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:25 PM Response to Reply #68 |
73. Would that be considered a promotion to HD? |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 11:11 PM Response to Reply #73 |
77. Dean & health care - end age limits on Medicare - Cabinet postition -- |
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gulfcoastliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 02:39 PM Response to Original message |
48. What was it that Bill Clinton's mentor & confidant of the elite Carroll Quigley said? |
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Pastiche423 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
56. It sure din't take long to take the cheer out of the celebration |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
59. Offer to Rahm CONFIRMED ... |
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jjanpundt (284 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 05:52 PM Response to Reply #59 |
64. I was kinda hoping he'd offer COS to Ploufe, his campaign mgr. |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 08:42 PM Response to Original message |
71. "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer" |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:35 PM Response to Original message |
74. Oh shit! |
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smiley_glad_hands (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-08 10:44 PM Response to Original message |
76. I'd rather havehim close to me and working for me, than in the house. eom |
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Truth2Tell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 01:53 AM Response to Original message |
82. That popping sound you hear in the distance |
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Behind the Aegis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:37 AM Response to Reply #82 |
86. Oh, and here I thought it was at the "progressive" (LOL) 'headquarters' because.... |
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Truth2Tell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 01:40 PM Response to Reply #86 |
88. Yes, poor Likudniks... |
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Behind the Aegis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 02:00 PM Response to Reply #88 |
91. Poor strawmen, so easily set ablaze. |
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marasinghe (754 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 02:26 AM Response to Original message |
83. thought the family was adopting from the pound? |
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lostnfound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:36 AM Response to Original message |
85. I can't stand Rahm, but I trust Obama's judgment. nt |
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Igel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 11:24 AM Response to Original message |
87. Perhaps he can help with the Freddie Mac business. |
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AmyCamus (371 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 01:42 PM Response to Original message |
89. Biden, Emanuel, Kerry = Change? |
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