Posted on 12/11/2008 9:21:46 AM PST by STARWISE
President-elect Barack Obama just got nixed!
Sneed hears the White House has rejected a recent request by Obama to occupy Blair House, the president-elect's Washington residence, at an earlier date.
• • To wit: Sneed hears Obama wanted to move his family and his transition team to Blair House, which is across from the White House, nearly two weeks before the president-elect historically moves there on Jan. 15 -- five days before the inaugural.
• • The backshot: A source tells Sneed: "There were reportedly two reasons for the request: Obama's children start school in early January -- and the move could be interpreted as a New Year's symbolic gesture showing the president-elect in a presidential capacity across from the White House on Jan. 2, the day after New Year's Day."
• • The buckshot: Blair House, the president's guest house for visiting dignitaries, nixed the request. "It was a polite rejection," the source added. "But I'm told Blair House was appalled."
• • Responses: An Obama spokesman tells Sneed they were told Blair House had guests until Jan. 15. ... Sally McDonough, a spokesman for first lady Laura Bush, tells Sneed: "Respectfully, we are keeping transition conversations quiet. But Jan. 15 is historically the time when incoming presidents occupy Blair House, which is the president's guest house."
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Will the Blago scandal tarnish Obama’s reputation?
1. 1 Yes. it shows Illinois breeds corrupt politicians
2. 2 No. He has no connection whatsoever
3. 3 Maybe. But he’s managed to distance himself
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1. 1 25% Yes. it shows Illinois breeds corrupt politicians
2. 2 27% No. He has no connection whatsoever
3. 3 24% Maybe. But he’s managed to distance himself
4. 4 24% It’s too early to tell
wow, even the messiah can’t get early accomodations...
take that sucka....
Vice President-elect Joe Biden spotted in Reinsdorf's box at the Bulls game Tuesday night -- and getting a standing ovation during halftime at the United Center. Earlier, Biden and his Bulls seatmate, presidential adviser David Axelrod, dined at Carnivale.
Very interesting.
What are the tea leaves saying?/Just Asking - seoul62.......
Look at poor Obama. He’s crawling on all fours over broken glass to get into the White House. How pitiful is this guy?
Yo Barry. You been dissed.
His arrogance is astounding.
“You’re out of tea.”
But it’s interesting that Axlrod and Biden were in town the day of Blago’s arrest. With slightly over a month until the transition, it seems like an odd time to take time out to head to Chicago for some fine dining and a NBA game.
I read this as Hooterville. I don't think they would want to make a stop at Petticoat Junction. ;-)
The lead domino is in place, when will the others fall? One’s tail can only grow so long until it catches up with you. Marking the days till B-Boy-The Caged Canary sings!!!!!!!/Just Asking - seoul62.....
Oh there will be A LOT of singing! No honor among thieves.
GOOD BYE.
Just heard Rush reporting on this. I’m getting a good laugh out of imagining the Obamessiah and his consort, their faces twisted in rage, when they received this rejection of their demand.
Yep...they’re called squatters.
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