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Bipartisan Pair to Meet With G-20 Leaders on Obama's Behalf
The president-elect's team announces they're sending former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former GOP Rep. Leach to meet with foreign leaders in D.C. starting Friday. They will be available for unofficial meetings during the emergency economic summit called by Bush to seek input to relay to Obama. Get more details here. Permalink
North to Alaska
Palin invites Larry King to come report on the 49th state's natural resources. Also talks about unwed pregnancy, Stevens' Senate seat, a potential presidential run, the media and more. Watch video above. Read full transcript here. Plus: WashPost's Kurtz: "For a vice-presidential nominee who never held a news conference, Palin is on one heckuva television blitz." Permalink
People Chats Up Next First Family
This week's cover story features Barack and Michelle Obama discussing how they plan to make the adjustments needed to move their family into the White House. On their "to-do list" includes keeping the family routine, getting their daughters settled into a new school and more. Hits newsstands Friday. Permalink
Wanna Job?
Obama's team announces transition leaders for the Departments of Treasury, State and Defense. Will advise the new administration on personnel, policy and budget decisions. Click here to see who's in charge. Read about the new transition leaders in the Washington Post and the New York Times. Plus: TIME's Sullivan on the Chicago influence infiltrating the White House. And: Tips for job hunting in the Obama administration in the WSJ and the New York Times. Obama's Big Help Wanted Ad: The Plum Book Permalink
Wall Street: Another Ugly Day
The Dow drops about 400 points Wednesday, nearly 5%. Decline comes after poor earnings reports and indications that Treasury will not buy troubled mortgage assets after all. Third straight day of losses. Permalink
Palin Ready to Lend a Hand to Obama Administration
In an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, the former veep candidate says she'd help the new White House on energy, children with special needs if asked. "It would be my honor to assist and support our new president and the new administration." And/But: Also says she's "still concerned" about Obama's association with "unrepentant domestic terrorist" Bill Ayers. Click above to watch. Read full transcript here. Permalink
Pawlenty: GOP Needs "More Than a Combover"
On MSNBC, the Minnesota Governor says the Republican Party needs to change in order attract Hispanic, African-American and low-income voters. Further calls for a broader agenda on energy: “Drill baby drill by itself is not an energy policy.” Earlier: He delivers similar remarks at the annual Republican Governors Association conference in Miami. Permalink
White House: No TARP Funds For Auto Makers
Spokeswoman Perino reiterates Wednesday that the president still doesn't support opening the Troubled Asset Relief Program to auto manufacturers, despite a push from top Dems and Obama. “We don’t think that that was Congress’s intent," she says, referring to when lawmakers passed the bill. Read transcript of press briefing here. Government help for the car makers is set to be in focus during next week’s lame-duck session of Congress. Permalink
Palin: Woman on Ticket Would Be Good for GOP
The governor tells reporters at the Republican Governors Association meeting Wednesday that she doesn't think her rockstar status was based on her personality, but what she represents. "Everyday hard-working American families-- a woman on the ticket perhaps represents that. It would be good for the ticket. It would be good for the party." Adds, "I would be happy to get to do whatever is asked of me to help progress this nation." Permalink
Rice Calls Obama's Election a “Quantum Leap”
In an interview with C-SPAN, the Secretary of State shares her thoughts on America electing its first minority President. “I think what you really saw here was that race is no longer the factor in American identity and American life, and that’s a huge step forward.” Also reflects on her time in the role. Read more key excerpts here. Permalink
The Fight for RNC Chair
Michigan GOP Chair Saul Anuzis throws his hat into the ring Wednesday. Plus:Fred Thompson supporters -- including a former lead fundraiser -- are encouraging him to put himself in the running. Permalink
Paulson: Bailout Won't Buy "Toxic" Assets
The Treasury Secretary says the bailout will not be used to buy troubled mortgage assets, calling that method "not the most effective way" to spend part of the $700 billion. Instead, remaining funds will be used to buy financial institution equity so banks can resume "responsibility" of lending. Read prepared remarks here. Permalink
Obama's Wednesday
The president-elect and his veep partner Joe Biden hold private meetings in Chicago. There are no public events scheduled. Plus: Obama starts his morning off with a trip to the gym. Read pool reports here and here. Permalink
McCain to Hold Staff Party Monday
Politico: The presidential runner-up will thank his staff during an event at a Northern Virginia hotel Monday. Permalink
Obama Team Denies Nunn Will Have Formal Role
Releases a statement saying the AP story reporting Obama has hired the former senator to help shepherd his Pentagon transition contains "misinformation." "Senator Sam Nunn will play an informal senior advisor role throughout the defense transition process...." Also says former Secretary of State Warren Christopher is not playing a role in the transition process, despite reports he would advise Obama on his State Department transition. Read full statement here. Permalink
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