Introduction
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The resignation and departure next month of White House Spokesman Robert Gibbs means that administration will soon have a much different face making its case in the lead up to the 2012 presidential election. But it's unclear who that face will be. Many insiders expect that deputy Bill Burton will get the job, but other names have started to emerge, such as former Clinton and Democratic Party spokeswoman Karen Finney, that would substantially change the look and tone from the press podium. We've polled reporters and Democrats around town in October to come up with the top choices for the next White House spokesman. Now we've updated the list. Here are the top 12 choices for White House press secretary:
