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Mark Knoller Tweet: "CBS News has been told that Daley may serve the Obama Campaign as a co-chair" (Original Post) villager Jan 2012 OP
However, he's away from influencing policy, and let's face it, the Daleys know Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #1
well. Let's see what policies emerge from this point forward... villager Jan 2012 #2
Fingers crossed that it may be a worthwhile transition. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #4
he`s back home getting ready to fund raise madrchsod Jan 2012 #3
Unlike Romney, President Obama does not enjoy firing people. This called giving Daley a "soft Pirate Smile Jan 2012 #5
A zebra doesn't change its stripes. girl gone mad Jan 2012 #6
 

Liberal_Stalwart71

(20,450 posts)
1. However, he's away from influencing policy, and let's face it, the Daleys know
Mon Jan 9, 2012, 05:33 PM
Jan 2012

a little something about running campaigns.

Ed Rendell is a major Corporate Democrat, but he won elections and knew what to do to win them. I suspect that Daley will do well in that department.

 

Liberal_Stalwart71

(20,450 posts)
4. Fingers crossed that it may be a worthwhile transition.
Mon Jan 9, 2012, 05:46 PM
Jan 2012

On the other side, the Democrats need a fighter on the campaign trail. The Daleys are tainted. The downside I see from him being involved. It may give the Republicans something to run on; however, they have KKKarl Rove. They need to get real. They are in no position to get all moral and self righteous on us.

madrchsod

(58,162 posts)
3. he`s back home getting ready to fund raise
Mon Jan 9, 2012, 05:37 PM
Jan 2012

the team is back and getting ready to hit the road. i guess we`ll have to wait and see if penny p is back on board.

Pirate Smile

(27,617 posts)
5. Unlike Romney, President Obama does not enjoy firing people. This called giving Daley a "soft
Mon Jan 9, 2012, 06:35 PM
Jan 2012

landing" or a way to save face. Obama's not a "kicked to the curb" kind of guy.

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