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MadBadger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 06:04 AM Original message |
BREAKING NBC NEWS: Obama To Nominate Sen. Clinton for Secretary of State |
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alphafemale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 06:08 AM Response to Original message |
1. I told friends I thought she'd be a great SOS during the Primaries. |
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KewlKat (867 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 06:20 AM Response to Original message |
2. So, what happens to her senate seat? nt |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 07:32 AM Response to Reply #2 |
6. Democratic Governor Patterson will pick a replacement. |
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Bonn1997 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 07:33 AM Response to Reply #6 |
8. I hope it will be an African American |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 07:34 AM Response to Reply #8 |
10. Jesse Jackson, Jr. is lobbying hard for Obama's seat in Illinois. |
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Bonn1997 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 09:36 AM Response to Reply #10 |
33. There should be more than AA in the entire US Senate anyway |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:29 AM Response to Reply #33 |
44. And women are 52% of the population and 12% of the senate. nt |
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Bonn1997 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:41 AM Response to Reply #44 |
50. And that is a shame too. nt |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:45 AM Response to Reply #50 |
52. They both suck. |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:30 AM Response to Reply #10 |
46. I think he's a 'former' Marine, which is a plus. nt |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:28 AM Response to Reply #6 |
43. RFKjr. wants his dad's seat. nt |
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my3boyz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 06:23 AM Response to Original message |
3. I respect Obama so I will trust his judgement on this. Hope he does not end up regretting it. nt |
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Submariner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 06:57 AM Response to Original message |
4. Umm,.......you're late...it was breaking news 3 or 4 days ago |
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MadBadger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 07:01 AM Response to Reply #4 |
5. That was more of speculation, Andrea Mitchell broke today that he will nominate her. |
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Bonn1997 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 07:34 AM Response to Reply #5 |
9. It was also reported that Hillary accepted, right? |
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MadBadger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 08:01 AM Response to Reply #9 |
12. I think it was implied when they said he is going to nominate her (that she wants it) |
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SuperTrouper (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:30 AM Response to Reply #5 |
47. oh, Andrea again... |
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4dsc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 07:33 AM Response to Original message |
7. Bad choice.... |
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MadBadger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 08:02 AM Response to Reply #7 |
13. I agree Richardson is better, but that doesnt necessarily make it a bad choice. |
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Evergreen Emerald (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 08:59 AM Response to Reply #7 |
29. I disagree |
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Leftist Agitator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:22 AM Response to Reply #29 |
42. An ardent Hillarite to the very end... |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:30 AM Response to Reply #42 |
45. I supported Richardson before I switched to Clinton and I dropped him because... |
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cwydro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 07:35 AM Response to Original message |
11. Very glad about this choice. |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:31 AM Response to Reply #11 |
48. Survey out shows 8 out of 10 Dems agree with you. Except on DU, of course. nt |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 08:08 AM Response to Original message |
14. She didn't accept it yet. |
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DCBob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 08:13 AM Response to Reply #14 |
15. She will. |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 08:22 AM Response to Reply #15 |
17. oh well, she would be much better in the Senate. |
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DCBob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 08:26 AM Response to Reply #17 |
20. No doubt, it will be quite a change for her to not be "in charge" but.. |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 08:27 AM Response to Reply #20 |
21. well one thing, I rather see the media obsessed with Hillary |
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DCBob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 08:38 AM Response to Reply #21 |
24. Have you seen the Palin Turkey slaughter vid? |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 01:56 PM Response to Reply #24 |
54. yes, and palin's response was No Worries. |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 08:18 AM Response to Original message |
16. Well, they said she was expected to be nominated, which is no more |
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high density (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 08:23 AM Response to Original message |
18. I guess the question is, how many times can Andrea Mitchell/NBC news "break" the same "story" |
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ErinBerin84 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 08:24 AM Response to Reply #18 |
19. exactly. |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 08:28 AM Response to Reply #19 |
22. the media is obsessed with this story. |
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DCBob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 08:35 AM Response to Reply #18 |
23. It's more than just Andrea and NBC... |
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ErinBerin84 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 08:43 AM Response to Reply #23 |
25. I still feel like they are basically restating the same story over and over |
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DCBob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 08:57 AM Response to Reply #25 |
28. There was no "senior advisor" quoted before. |
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ErinBerin84 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 09:00 AM Response to Reply #28 |
30. sorry, same variation to me. Andrea had made her |
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FloridaGrl (615 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 08:44 AM Response to Reply #18 |
26. (yawn) yup |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 08:56 AM Response to Original message |
27. Just my 2 cents... |
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DCBob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 09:08 AM Response to Reply #27 |
31. You make some good points but there are also good points that suggest this is a good choice: |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:11 AM Response to Reply #31 |
38. "star power" is a peripheral, it can be lost far easier han gained... |
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ErinBerin84 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 09:11 AM Response to Reply #27 |
32. that's pretty much how I feel too. |
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loudsue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:07 AM Original message |
I don't know that congress needs to move in the DLC direction |
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Erin Elizabeth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:18 AM Response to Reply #27 |
39. I agree with everything you wrote. |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:51 AM Response to Reply #39 |
53. My opinion.... |
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cal04 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 09:48 AM Response to Original message |
34. Obama plans to name Clinton to state shortly after Thanksgiving |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
35. Dumb. Very disappointed. |
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BREMPRO (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
36. Obama nominates a revival drama... |
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Triana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:07 AM Response to Original message |
37. So she snubs Teddy Kennedy re: heading up the new healthcare bill? |
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WI_DEM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:19 AM Response to Reply #37 |
40. No, Ted Kennedy knew she was under consideration for Secretary of State |
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apnu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:32 AM Response to Reply #40 |
49. Right, Teddy was offering her a backup job. Very good of him. (nt) |
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WI_DEM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:20 AM Response to Original message |
41. I'm very pleased by the choice. I think she will do a fine job. |
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SoonerPride (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
51. That was "drama?" |
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