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Headlines from November 8th, 2008
Obama Chats With Russian President
The president-elect speaks to Dmitry Medvedev Saturday on a round of phone calls with leaders in other nations. A statement released by the Kremlin says the two "expressed the determination to create constructive and positive interaction for the good of global stability and development." Also says Medvedev and Obama believe an "early bilateral meeting" should be arranged. Permalink
WHAT TO DO FIRST?
Sunday NY Times: The president-elect and his advisers are weighing which of his campaign promises to push in the opening months and which to put on a slower track. Permalink
Obama Transition Tries to Control International Message
Email to wide circle of advisers lays down the law: "Do not under any circumstances speak to the press, any foreign officials, or embassies on behalf of the transition or President-elect Obama. . . . It would be highly damaging for foreign governments or media to receive information that they believe falsely to represent the views of the President-Elect." Permalink
Cheney Promises "Smooth and Graceful Transition of Power"
The Vice President ensures an easy handoff to president-elect Obama and veep-elect Biden when speaking to the Virginia Military Institute Saturday. Read full remarks here. Permalink
GOP Rethinks And Repositions
--Associated Press: Christian right regroups after Obama victory. Permalink
CAR WARS
Pelosi and Reid want White House to aid automakers as part of financial bailout. Permalink
KUMBAYA KAPTIAL
Sunday NY Times: Republicans who tried to bury Obama now praise him. Permalink
WashPost Ombudsman: O-B-A-M-A
Paper's watchdog finds major tilt towards Obama-Biden and against McCain-Palin in coverage. Somewhere, Steve Schmidt is shocked, shocked. Permalink
Palin Unloads
Calls her critics "cowardly," "cruel" "mean-spirited," "immature," "unprofessional," and "jerks.” Permalink
Obama Delivers Democratic Radio Address
The president-elect talks directly to American people about the election, economy and more. Listen to it here. Read transcript here. Permalink
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