Rss - Latest News
 |
Obama Secret Meeting Revealed more»»
Finally, we know who was in the secret meeting with President-elect Obama after he visited with President Bush at the White House several weeks ago. According to the Huffington Post, it was Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
Said Gates: "We did meet the day he came to
Washington to meet with the President. We met when he went back to the
airport. We actually met in the fire station at National Airport and
they pulled the trucks out so that our cars could go in."
|
|
Chambliss Wins Run Off more»»
Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) defeated challenger Jim Martin (D) in today's runoff to win re-election, according to the Associated Press.
The Hotline: "Sorry Jim Martin, but Al Franken might be the biggest loser tonight. How likely is it that Democratic
senators will push for Franken -- or vote not to seat Sen. Norm Coleman
should the MN race remain tight after a recount -- now that the
filibuster-proof advantage has eluded the party? Such a move is a rare
happening, but tonight's GA results seems to make an aggressive move on
Franken's behalf less likely."
|
|
Holbrooke Eyed for Key Diplomatic Role more»»
President-elect Obama "is seriously considering giving former ambassador Richard Holbrooke a key role in handling diplomacy in south Asia," the Washington Post reports.
It's "a move that would put one of America's most prominent international troubleshooters in the middle of trying to resolve the thorny and interrelated problems surrounding India, Pakistan and Afghanistan."
|
|
Jeb Bush Considers Senate Bid more»»
Marc Ambinder says two sources close to Jeb Bush, "including one who has spoken to the
former Florida governor within the past few hours, say he is seriously
considering a run for Senate now that incumbent Republican Mel Martinez
has retired."
"If he decides to run, Republicans expect the field to clear for him.
Maybe. Gov. Charlie Crist, with whom Bush has not had the warmest of
relations, is said to be interested in moving to the Senate."
|
|
Pelosi Tightens Her Grip more»»
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-CA) moves since the November elections "have
shaken up some of her colleagues, with some looking over their
shoulders and others worried about how the Speaker will lead her
expanded majority in 2009," according to The Hill.
Pelosi is "the unquestioned leader in the House whose enormous power seems
to grow by the day..."
Example: "Few members clash publicly with Pelosi. Reps. John Dingell (D-MI)
and Jane Harman (D-CA), who were at odds with Pelosi over the last
few years, were stripped of their top committee posts."
|
|
