Al Gore, Colin Powell, Caroline Kennedy in Obama's Administration?
Obama transition team boss John Podesta threw open the curtains of his operation today to reporters, signaling that the president-elect wants to move quickly, but not hastily, to set up his government. In a pen and pad meeting with reporters—that means no cameras—Podesta, tieless, was at ease and confident as he proposed ethics rules governing the transition, promised top cabinet picks by December, and gabbed at length about the friendly and professional relationship he has with the Bush chief of staff, Josh Bolten. He made little news at the packed briefing but pledged that news was coming as he promised to conduct the most transparent transition in history. What we know: He has a budget of $12 million, $5.2 million in federal money with the rest from donors. Some 450 aides will be picking through résumés and policies as they create the government for the 44th president.
President-elect Barack Obama will name top cabinet picks in Chicago, while key White House officials could be named at Washington press conferences.
Security at transition HQ is tight, as evidenced by the long line for reporters in the picture below. But to its credit, the able and efficient Obama press team gave fair warning, and everybody got in before Podesta arrived.
Now the above transition flowchart. It is making the rounds in Washington tonight, though our source would not reveal the actual source of the document. It lists suggestions for top cabinet posts, many of which have been rumored for days inside and outside the new administration. Of note: Al Gore might be under consideration for a "climate czar" position; Colin Powell could be education secretary; Howard Dean might get health and human services; Robert F. Kennedy Jr. might be the head of the Environmental Protection Agency; and Caroline Kennedy could be the ambassador to the United Nations. It's just an unofficial guide but a fun one to follow.
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America's New Morning
America’s New Morning
As this year comes to a close Americans are feeling the chill of the cold.
Politicians are having parties, slapping backs, and raising salaries.
Through all the dismal predictions of our near future we the people keep pushing forward.
Separation of class continues to last with greed and power it’s driving force.
A struggle for control of the new era is at hand, we the people must take a stand.
One voice is not enough it has to be all of us. Why can’t the politicians see they are no different from you or me. If only they would choose to remember life's one true mystery “love”. As the quote reads “ You may posses many gifts and talents yet love is the greatest gift, without it you are nothing more than an empty clanging cymbal".
We the people must see through the crowd of ignorance, never becoming bitter, seeing the bigger picture. Our eyes forever focused on one goal “preserving America’s legacy and future”. Coming into a refreshed awareness that we the people have always been the true legacy and future of America. Looking to the up and coming administration giving them our confidence and support. Finding faith deep down towards Obama though not all of us a believer in him at first. A smart man with deep consideration and compassion. What a huge load he will carry as the first African American president. He cannot just be good, he must be great. This gives little room for mistakes. Leaving us to believe he has a full heart and clear vision of a great future for America.
Yes, night is around us and will be for a bit longer. Yet morning is closing in to bring us light, warmth, and laughter. Let us all band together politicians included because simply one cannot be without the other. Working together for the good of all, no time for fighting or big egos, instead be humble since pride caused our recent fall. Obama we need a leader by example. Don’t mix into the crowd be a man who stands out. Make every decision from your inner guide to wrong and right. If you lead us with honor and integrity America will follow. Integrity is the preservative so greatly lacking in our country without it how lost are we? May God bless you and all of America today, tomorrow, and forever. Goodnight and it will be a Good Morning knowing Americans are consistently pushing forward.
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caroline kennedy
I am from New Mexico, I believe strongly that Coroline Kennedy is more than qualified to be a senotor or a congriss women because she is artulicate,honest and very smart. I also velieve she is honest and not corupt as most or all of our elected officials. I wish her well, she has my vote of confisence,
Larry of California
Larry Quote: "Howard Dean is biggest hate peddler there is".... Come, come my friend. You are a rabid Republican lashing out because you lost the election in no small part because of the Democratic party management by Howard Dean. Sorry, but if you want to look for hate mongers, you should look to Bush and his political advisor Karl Rove.
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