Presidential Election News
Marc Rich pardon controversy just won't die
WASHINGTON - Thursday, 20 November 2008 07:55:04
By PETE YOST - Associated Press Writer
It's a controversy that Republicans refuse to forget: Bill Clinton's pardon eight years ago of fugitive financier Marc Rich. Just ask Eric Holder, President-elect Barack Obama's top choice for attorney general.
Hillary Clinton weighing secretary of state post
CHICAGO - Thursday, 20 November 2008 07:26:05
By BETH FOUHY - Associated Press Writer
Former President Bill Clinton has agreed to publicly disclose the names of most donors to his presidential foundation and library, a significant concession aimed at helping smooth the path for his wife to become the next secretary of state.
Dem officials: Daschle accepts HHS Cabinet post
WASHINGTON - Thursday, 20 November 2008 07:17:54
By KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press Writer
Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle has accepted President-elect Barack Obama's offer to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, Democratic officials said Wednesday. The appointment has not been announced, but these officials said the job is Daschle's, barring an unforeseen problem as Obama's team reviews the background of the South Dakota Democrat.
Obama returns calls to global leaders
CHICAGO - Thursday, 20 November 2008 06:32:43
President-elect Barack Obama called U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and four foreign leaders Wednesday to respond to their congratulatory calls after his election victory.
Boss gives Biden cupcakes for his 66th birthday
WASHINGTON - Thursday, 20 November 2008 05:54:34
By NEDRA PICKLER - Associated Press Writer
What does an accomplished man of the world get for his 66th birthday?
Huckabee won't rule out 2012 run for president
WASHINGTON - Thursday, 20 November 2008 05:42:19
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER - Associated Press Writer
Mike Huckabee wouldn't rule out a 2012 run for president Wednesday, but he acknowledged it could be hard to take back the spotlight from fellow Republican Sarah Palin. "I'm not ruling anything out for the future, but I'm not making any specific plans," Huckabee told reporters at a briefing to promote his new book, "Do the Right Thing."
Obama puts longtime aides at White House
WASHINGTON - Thursday, 20 November 2008 05:25:33
By NEDRA PICKLER - Associated Press Writer
President-elect Barack Obama is putting some longtime aides in senior posts at his White House.
Who's in the running for Obama administration jobs
By The Associated Press
It's Washington's favorite parlor game during a presidential transition: trying to figure out who'll land a top spot in the new administration. President-elect Barack Obama is weighing an array of Washington insiders and outsiders, including some Republicans, for Cabinet and other top positions, according to Democratic officials.
McCain wins Missouri in close race against Obama
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Thursday, 20 November 2008 04:15:19
Republican John McCain has defeated President-elect Barack Obama in Missouri _ the last state to be decided in the 2008 presidential election.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Thursday, 20 November 2008 04:08:40
Final vote count shows McCain wins Missouri.
Dem officials: Daschle accepts Cabinet post
WASHINGTON - Thursday, 20 November 2008 02:11:49
By LIZ SIDOTI and KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press Writer
Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle has accepted President-elect Barack Obama's offer to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, Democratic officials said Wednesday.
Officials: Daschle accepts Cabinet post
WASHINGTON - Thursday, 20 November 2008 02:01:16
Democratic officials say former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle has accepted President-elect Barack Obama's offer to be Secretary of Health and Human Services.
CBO chief likely pick as budget director
WASHINGTON - Thursday, 20 November 2008 01:57:47
By ANDREW TAYLOR - Associated Press Writer
Congressional Budget Office chief Peter Orszag is the front-runner to be President-elect Barack Obama's budget director, Capitol Hill Democrats say.
No sweat: Obamas work fitness into daily routine
CHICAGO - Thursday, 20 November 2008 01:27:58
By DEANNA BELLANDI - Associated Press Writer
Many women recoil at the thought of baring their arms in sleeveless dresses or blouses, but not Michelle Obama _ half of the fabulously fit new first couple.