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Fri Nov-21-08 04:17 PM
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| I wonder why we're hearing about all these Cabinet picks |
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from the networks and the papers?
Why aren't we hearing from Obama?
It's frustrating, because I want to believe these picks are true...
But I can't believe ...
Because Obama hasn't announced them yet!
Why hasn't he?
Anybody have some answers?
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| leftstreet
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Fri Nov-21-08 04:18 PM
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| 1. Plus, it seems like a Friday News Dump |
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Fri Nov-21-08 04:19 PM
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| 2. I believe it is the process |
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of running it up the flag pole and seeing who salutes. If people react negatively, then Obama can not go with that person without ever having said he would. If it is positive enough, he can then appoint them.
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| janx
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Fri Nov-21-08 04:19 PM
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Fri Nov-21-08 04:25 PM
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| 6. If true, that doesn't give me great confidence in his leadership. |
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He ran such a perfect (and leak proof) campaign.
The transition and hiring seem to be all whacky and discordant, just the opposite of the campaign.
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Fri Nov-21-08 04:21 PM
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In getting the media to focus on this, the Obama team is choosing the narrative. It sets back the Republicans attempts to blame Obama for the economy and stuff like that. Busy work and it doesn't hurt Obama at all.
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Fri Nov-21-08 04:24 PM
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| 5. Because the media wants to get scoops, so find out and announce before Obama announces. |
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But some of the leaks might be on purpose to test the waters before making a commitment.
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Fri Nov-21-08 04:29 PM
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| 7. He's completely controlling the news cycle by throwing the media a bone. |
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Fri Nov-21-08 04:34 PM
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I appreciate all the terrific responses!
You are all very illuminating to me...
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| Lionel Mandrake
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Fri Nov-21-08 05:39 PM
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I think Obama is trying to keep his choices secret.
But the vetting process involves lots of people and is inherently leaky.
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Fri Nov-21-08 05:43 PM
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| 13. You know what they say... |
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Three can keep a secret...if two of them are dead!:P
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Fri Nov-21-08 05:41 PM
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| 10. OMG, has anyone here even seen a transisition. Obama's is going great in comparison |
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to Bill Clinton's and Jimmy Carter's. And this is not a campaign.
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| Thrill
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Fri Nov-21-08 05:42 PM
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| 11. He's suppose to be announcing the Economic Team on Monday |
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Fri Nov-21-08 05:42 PM
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| 12. He's waiting to see how DU will react before |
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making anything permanent.
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| CaliforniaPeggy
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Fri Nov-21-08 05:44 PM
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That has to be the answer!
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