Posted on 11/20/2008 2:21:52 PM PST by Sub-Driver
Hillary and Bill Clinton drama begins to tarnish Barack Obama's takeover
Tim Reid and Tom Baldwin in Washington
Barack Obama sought to stamp out signs of discord yesterday as his team blamed Bill and Hillary Clinton for tarnishing the presidential transition with the type of psychological drama and leaks that marked their years in the White House.
As the uncertainty over whether Mrs Clinton would accept the job of Secretary of State dragged on, aides from both camps were engaged in anonymous briefings that echoed the bitter exchanges of their marathon primary battle earlier this year.
After the Obama camp let it be known that one potential stumbling block for the former First Lady was her husband’s overseas financial ties and list of foreign donors to his presidential library, Mr Clinton said he had agreed to all the conditions that had been sought by the transition team - including handing over a list of more than 200,000 benefactors. “I’ll do whatever they want,” he said.
Some in the Obama team saw that as a manoeuvre to box in the President-elect by forcing him formally to offer Mrs Clinton the post. Mr Obama is said to have known exactly what he was getting into when he discussed the job with Mrs Clinton during a meeting in Chicago last week, and is confident enough in himself to make such a bold gesture to his former rival. A Gallup poll showed that 57 per cent of Americans favoured the move.
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bring on the popcorn!!!!!!!!
Seems like with Demonrats there’s always drama, doesn’t it?
I figured he'd want to be as far from them as possible.
Maybe Obama realizes he's clueless and he will rely on them to make decisions and run things?
Silly Murdoch’s crappy Times of London. The title should be revolving door of Democrat criminals.
I think Leo Donofrio’s case could win at SCOTUS. The problem is if the Dems keep their electors we would probably get Hillary.
You lie down with dogs, you get up with fleas...........
“Dear Leader” has more crust than a pie factory.
This is “change” I can live with. BWAHAHAHAHAHA!
People are so relieved she's not the President they'll let her have anything, now.
Ain't we got fun?
People are so relieved John Kerry won’t be secretary of state!
I was going to link to the photo but it’s near dinner time here on the east coast........
Love it!! Hillary does make some faces, doesn’t she?!
Nice pic. Will PIAPS now be auditioning for the Norma Desmond role in Sunset Boulevard? LOL
Bill Clinton’s the ultimate tar baby.
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