Archive - November 14, 2008 - The Page by Mark Halperin

Obama and McCain will meet in Obama's Chicago headquarters on Monday, to discuss ways to create "a more effective and efficient government." Will be joined by future chief of staff Emanuel and McCain ally Sen. Graham. Read release here. Permalink

Obama and Richardson Meet in Chicago

New Mexico governor and president-elect powwow. Permalink

Jarrett Gets White House Slot

Close Obama friend and adviser Valerie Jarrett gets picked for a senior multi-hatted job at 1600. Read all about it here. Permalink

Obamas Sit Down with "60 Minutes"

The president-elect and the future first lady sit down with CBS’ Steve Kroft Friday in Chicago. Michelle Obama talks about when her husband's win really sank in. Read excerpts here. Interview to air Sunday at 7 pm ET. Interview takes place at Chicago's Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Read pool report here. Permalink

Obama to Resign Senate Seat Sunday

The move will leave the seat vacant until Illinois Gov. Blagojevich appoints a successor. Obama says in a statement: “It has been one of the highest honors and privileges of my life to have served the people of Illinois in the United States Senate..." Read it here. Permalink

Wanna Job?

Obama's team announces more transition leaders for key agencies and departments, such as Justice, Homeland Security and more. Read more here. Earlier: Transition leaders announced for Treasury, State and Defense. Permalink

Bidens Visit Their Son Saturday

They're spending some time in Nevada Saturday for a private visit with Beau Biden, a member of the Delaware National Guard 261st Signal Brigade. Read statement from a Biden spokesperson here. His unit is on R&R this weekend. Permalink

Bush Welcomes World Leaders

Chiefs of the "Group of Twenty" descend on Washington Friday for dinner at the White House, followed by Saturday's G20 economic summit. Bush: "By working together, I'm confident that with time we can overcome this crisis...." Q&A on the summit from the AP. Albright, Leach meet with leaders on Obama's behalf -- see their schedule here. Click here to see what's for dinner. Permalink

Clinton: "I'm Going to Respect His Process"

Appearing at a transit conference in Albany, the New York Senator makes clear she has no comment on speculation surrounding her possible appointment as Obama's secretary of state. "I'm not going to speculate or address anything about the president-elect's incoming administration, and I'm going to respect his process." Earlier: Democratic official confirms to the AP that the former rivals held an unannounced meeting Thursday at Obama's transition headquarters. CNN: Sources say Clinton met to discuss a potential role in the administration, but was surprised at State Department rumors. Click above to see video of Clinton's comments. Permalink

Questions for Karl Rove

The former GOP “architect” talks to the NY Times Magazine about negative politics, Rahm Emanuel, and his “handwritten note with funny stamps” to Obama. Also offers a not-exactly-fawning assessment of Joe Biden— read what he said here. , 10:30 AM

Boehner to Face House Challenge

California Rep. Dan Lungren will challenge the House Minority Leader in next week's leadership elections. "I think our party is in trouble..." Permalink

The Big Five: Friday Edition

HALPERIN'S TAKE: The five most important people in American politics right now -- who aren't Barack Obama. Permalink

Leahy Wants Lieberman Out

Speaking with Vermont Public Radio, the Senator calls for his fellow Democrats to oust Lieberman from his post as Homeland Security chairman. Says Lieberman’s attacks against Obama were “way beyond the pale” in pushing “horrible myths” about the candidate. Permalink

Treasury Secretary Corzine?

The New Jersey governor is pressed on Friday television on whether he'd accept the top Treasury job in the Obama administration. Coyly avoids direct answer, but suggests he’d serve the president if asked. Click above for a clip from MSNBC's "Morning Joe." Earlier: WSJ: Corzine emerges as candidate for Treasury Secretary. Permalink

Retail Sales Plunge in October

Sales dive a record 2.8% last month, beating the old record of 2.65% in November 2001. Fourth consecutive monthly decline, led by auto sales. News helps send the Dow lower by more than 200 points. Permalink