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Palin to campaign in Ga. for Sen. Chambliss (AP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2008 02:35 PM CST

AP - Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss enlisted Sarah Palin to rally conservatives while Democratic challenger Jim Martin pushed to activate black voters, as they grappled for advantage in a Tuesday runoff that will shape Democrats' hold on power in Washington.

Obama turns to friends and foes for top posts (AP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2008 11:37 PM CST

AP - President-elect Barack Obama plans on Monday to announce six experienced hands to fill top administration posts, moving at record speed to name the leadership team that will guide his presidency through a time of war and recession.

Specter: 'I'll be prepared' for 2010 race (AP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2008 02:48 PM CST

AP - Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., says he's ready for a tough re-election race in 2010, whether it's against MSNBC pundit Chris Matthews or someone else.

Palin a GOP star, but little liked by center (Politico)

Posted: 30 Nov 2008 05:34 PM CST

Politico - With his runoff race ending on Tuesday, Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss called in the party's big guns—and Sarah Palin answered the call, stumping across the state today and tomorrow. It's a clear sign of her stature within the party.

Liberals to keep pressure on Obama for results (AP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2008 08:22 AM CST

AP - Barack Obama promises to steer the nation straight again. He better be ready for a strong force pulling left.

Is gay the new black? Marriage ban spurs debate (AP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2008 11:17 AM CST

AP - Gay is the new black, say the protest signs and magazine covers, casting the gay marriage battle as the last frontier of equal rights for all.

Will NATO do more for Obama? (The Christian Science Monitor)

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 02:00 AM CST

The Christian Science Monitor - American allies' elation over the election of Barack Obama may help the president-elect as he looks to them for more help for the flagging mission in Afghanistan. But analysts say his popularity overseas will only buy him so much goodwill.

Rice heads to India (Politico)

Posted: 30 Nov 2008 06:05 PM CST

Politico - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is leaving Sunday night for India following the deadly terrorist siege in Mumbai, the White House announced.

Biden picks key staff for vice president's office (AP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2008 06:03 PM CST

AP - Vice President-elect Joe Biden said Sunday he had chosen a close adviser of more than 25 years as his counselor and had picked two other longtime political advisers for key posts in his office.

Gates offers Obama stability but not perfect match (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Nov 2008 02:52 PM CST

Reuters - President-elect Barack Obama's decision to ask Robert Gates to stay as U.S. defense secretary has been widely praised but it may lead to at least a few awkward moments for both men.

Obama to Name Hillary Clinton His State Pick Tomorrow (Bloomberg)

Posted: 30 Nov 2008 02:30 PM CST

Bloomberg - Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Senator Hillary Clinton will be named President-elect Barack ObamaÃ¢ÂÂs choice for secretary of state tomorrow following former President Bill ClintonÃ¢ÂÂs agreement to publicly release the names of more than 200,000 contributors to his foundation, a person close to the former first lady said.

Will networks ignore military analyst report? (Politico)

Posted: 30 Nov 2008 01:03 PM CST

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Obama to Name Clinton as Choice for Secretary of State Tomorrow (Bloomberg)

Posted: 30 Nov 2008 12:55 PM CST

Obama poised to name Clinton to State post (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Nov 2008 12:17 PM CST

Reuters - President-Elect Barack Obama was poised to name his national security team on Monday, with former political rival Hillary Clinton in line to be picked as secretary of state.