Picking Obama's team: Balancing smart retreads with fresh faces

International Herald Tribune, Bloomberg by Albert R. Hunt | Nov. 16, 2008 (Opinion)

Barack Obama has had an almost perfect two weeks. He will make mistakes in the transition; everyone does. He especially needs to walk a delicate line as he forms a new government.

Since Nov. 4, though, his tone, balance, appointments, priorities and few policy actions have been on key. Small missteps, such as a careless remark abut Nancy Reagan, were rectified immediately.

It is striking how well prepared this political newcomer is. What ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Leo Romero - Nov 16, 2008 - 8:55 AM PST
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Kaizar Campwala
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 by Kaizar Campwala - Nov. 16, 2008

Though it started out sounding like yet another fawning endorsement of Obama's victory, this opinion piece ended up offering some solid analysis of the appointment choices he faces, with good information and even-handed consideration.

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Phyllis Florin
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Leo Romero
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 by Leo Romero - Nov. 16, 2008
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Kenneth Sibbett
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 by Kenneth Sibbett - Nov. 16, 2008

If you agree with the writer it's good journalism.

Barah Obama seems to me is running one of the smoothest transitions iv'e ever witnessed. Not only is he showing strength, but a soft hand behind the scene that Bill Clinton lacked.Picking his staff first so you can get feedback from people you know and trust is a smart move that Clinton should have considered. Now, for the hard part!!

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