Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Paul Bedard

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Obama Won the Shopoholic Election, Too

Retail shoppers voted in huge numbers for Obama. more >>

Why John McCain Lost the Election

His pollster, Bill McInturff, dishes on when he knew it was over. more >>

George H.W. Bush Mad at Sarah Palin?

Sarah Palin hasn't returned Bush's phone calls of congrats for a good effort in the campaign. more >>

Sen. Chuck Grassley to Senate Republicans: Use Props

It might be harder for Senate Republicans to get attention now, but Grassley has a solution. more >>

President-Elect Obama Is Blog Buzz King

The king of the blogs in 2008 is President-elect Barack Obama. But Sarah Palin wasn't second. more >>

Bush's Christmas Present to Obama

Our new Whispers poll reveals a serious side to the country as Americans, worried about the economy. more >>

What Osama bin Laden Might Look Like in Disguise

He's the world's most wanted man, but he doesn't look so threatening in photo-shopped pictures. more >>

Diplomat Gives an A to Obama Foreign Policy Team's Discipline

The team gets high marks for its discretion. more >>

Bush Parties With the Press

At the White House Christmas party for the press, Bush was in fine spirits. more >>

Amid Financial Scandals, Three Candidates for SEC Chairman

Obama's pick will play a role in cleaning up the mess on Wall Street. more >>

Obama's Inauguration Means It's a Bad Time for Labor Protests at the Four Seasons

The carpenter's union has stepped up its pickets in front of the ritzy hotel. more >>

Obama Tip: Ben Bernanke Gone in 2010 in Favor of Larry Summers?

A hot tip in Obamaland has the new president deciding not to renew Bernanke's term in 2010. more >>

Bush's Tribute to the Troops and WWE

Who knew President Bush was a World Wrestling Entertainment fan? more >>

CIA Boss Michael Hayden Chokes on Cereal Quiz

CIA chief Michael Hayden probably wishes he was more of a breakfast guy. more >>

Rahm Emanuel's Christmas: Cute and Filling

It's holiday time, and the cards are pouring in. more >>

Clinton's Socks the Cat Near Death

Socks the Cat, one of the most famous presidential pets, has cancer and isn't expected to survive. more >>

Liquor and the Press Go Hand in Hand

The National Press Club was the first to win its liquor license back after Prohibition. more >>

Mike Huckabee Plays it Straight on Fox News

He always had a joke or dig ready when he was on the campaign trail. more >>

Obama 2.0 Gets a Jump on Obama for President in 2012

Obama will be the first president ever to keep his campaign field team operating while in office. more >>

Republicans Ready for 2010 Senate Offensive

The National Republican Senatorial Committee is naming new staff. more >>

Obama's Capitol Swearing-In Area and Parade Viewing Stand Take Shape

It won't be long before Obama is sworn in. more >>

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Advice for Obama: Hide the Change

Some suggest Obama should bury the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in bill about military readiness. more >>

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff Praises the Press

He's making his round of exit interviews with an unusual twist. more >>

President-Elect Obama Considering Doug Kmiec for Vatican Ambassador

If he chooses someone who didn't support his campaign it would please the Vatican. more >>

President-Elect Obama's Cabinet Picks Begin Selling Themselves to Senate

Those already picked for big cabinet jobs in the new Obama administration start making courtesy calls. more >>

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