2008年11月30日星期日

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Yahoo! News: Elections

Obama team repackaging Clinton after campaign digs (AP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2008 01:47 AM CST

In this Nov. 24, 2008 file photo, David Axelrod listens to President-elect Barack Obama during a news conference in Chicago. Axelrod has labeled Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., a 'demonstrably able, tough, brilliant person.    (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)AP - It wasn't too long ago that Barack Obama and his advisers were tripping over one another to tear down Hillary Rodham Clinton's foreign policy credentials. She was dismissed as a commander in chief wanna-be who did little more than sip tea and make small talk with foreign leaders during her days as first lady.


Obama to name Clinton secretary of state on Monday (AP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2008 01:45 AM CST

In this Nov. 21, 2008 file photo, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., attends  a memorial ceremony for the late Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll in the Capitol rotunda in Harrisburg, Pa.  Democratic officials say President-elect Barack Obama will nominate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to be his secretary of state on Monday.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)AP - President-elect Barack Obama planned to nominate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton as his secretary of state on Monday, transforming a once-bitter political rivalry into a high-level strategic and diplomatic partnership.


Bush: US stands behind India in wake of attacks (AP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2008 01:00 AM CST

President George W. Bush arrives from Camp David with first lady Laura Bush, left, to make a statement about the attacks in Mumbai, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)AP - President George W. Bush on Saturday pledged full U.S. support to India as it investigates the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai, saying the killers "will not have the final word."


Official: MSNBC pundit may seek Pa. Senate seat (AP)

Posted: 29 Nov 2008 11:45 AM CST

Chris Matthew is seen on stage at The Women's Conference, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in Long Beach, Calif. A Pennsylvania Democratic party leader says television political pundit Chris Matthews may be considering a run for U.S. Senate in 2010. The Patriot-News of Harrisburg reports Matthews met with state party leaders this past week in Washington to discuss a possible bid to unseat Republican Sen. Arlen Specter. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)AP - A Pennsylvania Democratic party leader says MSNBC pundit Chris Matthews may be considering a run for U.S. Senate in 2010.


Publishers bet big on 'Obama as hero' (Politico)

Posted: 29 Nov 2008 04:38 PM CST

Politico - The publishing industry is betting on Barack Obama like no president in decades. Since Election Day alone, more than half a dozen book deals have been signed to exploit Obamania.

Candidates crowd field for Emanuel replacement (AP)

Posted: 27 Nov 2008 05:13 PM CST

AP - Clout-heavy Chicago politicians are lining up to replace U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel, prompting some experts to wonder if the local Democratic party will split on whom to anoint as his successor.

Bill Clinton agrees to release donor's names (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Nov 2008 01:03 AM CST

Presidential-elect Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) stands with former President Bill Clinton (R) at the end of their first joint appearance at a campaign rally, in Kissimmee, Florida, October 29, 2008. (Kevin Kolczynski/Reuters)Reuters - Former President Bill Clinton has agreed to make public the names of more than 200,000 donors to his foundation as part of a deal with President-elect Barack Obama to clear the way for Sen. Hillary Clinton to become secretary of state, The New York Times reported on Sunday.


Bill Clinton to release donor list (Politico)

Posted: 29 Nov 2008 11:02 PM CST

Politico - As part of a startling roster of concessions to President-elect Obama, former President Bill Clinton has agreed to release the long-secret list of donors to his presidential library by the end of this year, according to a Democratic official.

Dem officials: Obama chooses Clinton as top envoy (AP)

Posted: 29 Nov 2008 09:21 PM CST

In this Feb. 26, 2008 file photo, then Democratic presidential hopefuls Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., left, and Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., respond to a question during a Democratic presidential debate in Cleveland.  It wasn't too long ago that Obama and his advisers were tripping over one another to tear down Clinton's foreign policy credentials. She was dismissed as a commander-in-chief wanna-be who did little more than sip tea and make small talk with foreign leaders during her days as first lady. Now, Clinton is on track to become Obama's secretary of state.   (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)AP - Democratic officials say President-elect Barack Obama will nominate Sen. Hillary Clinton to be secretary of state on Monday.


US anti-drug policies will form an important test for Obama (AFP)

Posted: 29 Nov 2008 08:16 PM CST

President-elect Barack Obama, seen November 26. Obama's pledge to change relations with Latin America will be tested in one key area -- the future fight against illegal drugs, political leaders and analysts say.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Scott Olson)AFP - President-elect Barack Obama's pledge to change relations with Latin America will be tested in one key area -- the future fight against illegal drugs, political leaders and analysts say.


Obama speaks to Indian prime minister on Mumbai attacks (AFP)

Posted: 29 Nov 2008 05:24 PM CST

US president-elect Barack Obama, pictured on November 26, 2008, has conveyed his condolences to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the wave of attacks on Mumbai and is closely following the situation, an aide said on Saturday.(AFP/File/Jim Watson)AFP - US president-elect Barack Obama has conveyed his condolences to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the wave of attacks on Mumbai and is closely following the situation, an aide said on Saturday.


Hundreds dead in clashes in Nigerian city: witnesses (AFP)

Posted: 29 Nov 2008 03:17 PM CST

Hundreds were killed and thousands forced to flee their homes when Christians and Muslims clashed over the result of a local election in Jos.(AFP/Graphic)AFP - Hundreds were killed and thousands forced to flee their homes in the central Nigerian city of Jos when Christians and Muslims clashed over the result of a local election, witnesses said Saturday.


A White House family reunion (Politico)

Posted: 29 Nov 2008 03:07 PM CST

Politico - When Barack Obama takes office on Jan. 20, Americans will see a new first family move into the White House. But the Obamas won’t be the only family decamping to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. when power turns over on Inauguration Day.

Sudan politicians claim stake in Obama heritage (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Nov 2008 12:54 PM CST

Reuters - Sudanese politicians claimed Barack Obama as one of their own on Saturday as they belatedly celebrated his election as U.S. president, hailing his family roots in their country.

At least 381 dead after Nigeria clashes: witness (AFP)

Posted: 29 Nov 2008 09:15 AM CST

Hundreds were killed and thousands forced to flee their homes when Christians and Muslims clashed over the result of a local election in Jos.(AFP/Graphic)AFP - A total of 381 bodies have been placed in a mosque in the central Nigerian city of Jos following clashes over the result of a local election, a reporter who counted them said on Saturday.


Sarah Palin: A digital superstar (Politico)

Posted: 29 Nov 2008 05:51 AM CST

Politico - Three weeks after the Republican ticket suffered a sweeping defeat at the polls, Sarah Palin continues to dominate search engine queries, cable news and online video sites.
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