[PennsylvaniaMom]

No, no, no...of course they couldn't fill her vacancy...why Mrs. Obama is irreplaceable...that the University of Chicago Medical Center was lucky enough to have her in their employ however briefly is to be celebrated and to be the watermark against which all future hires, in all departments, shall aspire to./Sarc.

[publius_in_abq]

All- this is a classic case of corruption and abuse of power that will resonate with average non-political people. BO is nothing new, there is no change, and he is no different than any other politician. Bring this story up at the watercooler at work, with friends at the gym, and with your liberal hippy in-laws the next time you have dinner.