Biden: Race 'Over'

20 Nov 2008

Obama Builds Cabinet

Speculation is swirling about possible frontrunners for President-elect Barack Obama's cabinet. As names are surfacing, so are potential controversies.

"… Washington hands. Washington is buzzing about possible front runners for president elect Barack Obama's cabinet Arizona governor Janet Napolitano for Homeland Security secretary. Former senator Tom Daschle for health and Human Services Secretary at Eric holder -- Clinton Justice Department veteran for attorney general. Meantime Hillary Clinton remains a potential choice for secretary of state. …" at 0:05

"… but somewhat hawkish foreign policy team perhaps keeping Bob gates. Republican appointee. Hillary Clinton who. …" at 0:58

"… meetings in Chicago and hasn't spoke to reporters. Since Monday's meeting with John McCain in Washington -- in. …" at 1:35

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18 Nov 2008

Lieberman Keeps Committee Post

Democrats vote to allow Sen. Joe Lieberman to keep his chairmanship of the Homeland Security Committee despite campaigning with GOP nominee Sen. John McCain.

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17 Nov 2008

Obama To Meet With McCain

For the first time since the election, President-elect Barack Obama meets with his former rival, Sen. John McCain.

"… Today Barack Obama is meeting John McCain on his own terms. Posting his former rival on his Chicago home turf. As part -- part good picture. The last time to appear together Obama had to engage in the messy is some debate now he gets points for just reaching out. Obama's aides say he'll focus on their commonalities. Over issues like climate change an ethics reform. It Obama's first TV interview since the election but he told CBS's sixty minutes the global economic crisis provides a unique opening …" at 0:03

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