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2 Dec 2008

Impersonators Happy With Clinton Pick

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's Secretary of State nomination leaves impersonators grateful.

"… but nothing could overshadow any that was then so shame on you Barack Obama this is now angle Mr. President elect. I am proud to join you -- was then what you're talking like she's Annie …" at 0:14

"… like the real Hillary Rosemary we'll have to change her tune about Barack Obama. Our. Originators like Rosemary will have to learn a strange new language -- know what I not gaffe diplomat seats. No idea …" at 1:45

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1 Dec 2008

Kenya Works To Pen 'Green New Deal'

Trying to move away from fossil fuel economy, Kenya works to institute a "green new deal."

"… to his progress in time -- do you see an opportunity. With Barack Obama's administration. …" at 2:08

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1 Dec 2008

Clinton Thanks Obama For Nomination

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton thanks President-elect Barack Obama after he announces her as his selection for Secretary of State.

Episode Duration -- 0:38

1 Dec 2008

Obama: Time For A 'New Beginning'

President-elect Barack Obama talks about foreign policy challenges before announcing his national security team.

Episode Duration -- 3:34

1 Dec 2008

Kennedy Honored At Harvard

Sen. Ted Kennedy joined an elite group Monday with a special honor from Harvard University.

"… honorary degree. A doctor of -- Kennedy's short but poignant speech acknowledged Barack Obama is his story collection. And that perhaps liberalism is no longer a dirty word. …" at 1:53

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1 Dec 2008

Obama To Announce National Security Team

President-elect Barack Obama is expected to announce his national security team, and he is already getting praise.

"… Iraq and Afghanistan. All soon landing on the desk -- president elect Barack Obama. Who's assembling a cabinet already winning rave reviews this is not about playing small ball this is really about. Going at. Just …" at 0:10

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2:47

1 Dec 2008

Uncut: Obama Announces Security Team

President-elect Barack Obama announces his national security team, including Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and current Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

"… the world. And the world cannot solve them without America. By electing Barack Obama our next president. The American people have demanded not just a new direction at home. But a new effort to renew America's …" at 13:18

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28 Nov 2008

Spat Over Obama Sparks Beating

An attack on a Jacksonville woman began as an argument over President-elect Barack Obama , according to police.

Episode Duration -- 1:19

26 Nov 2008

Uncut: Obama News Conference, Nov. 26

Watch in its entirety President-elect Barack Obama's news conference in which he appoints former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker to head new Economic Recovery Advisory Board.

Episode Duration -- 17:26

26 Nov 2008

Obama: Help Is On The Way

President-elect Barack Obama announced a new advisory board to fix the financial mess. The new appointments come alongside a wave of poor economic reports.

"… economic recovery plan. For the third time in three days president elect Barack Obama held a press conference in Chicago public on plans to fix the financial -- People should. Should understand that help is on …" at 0:06

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