WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2008
Obama Talks To Rep. About White House Post
Officials Say Lawmaker Rahm Emanuel Approached About Possible Chief Of Staff Post
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Presumptive Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., right, smiles as he listens to U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill., during an unscheduled stop at the Chicago Sister Cities International Rally in Chicago, June 6, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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The disclosure came as Obama and John McCain made their final arguments to voters in key battleground states, fighting over the causes and cures for the ailing economy and appealing for the last minute votes that will seat one of them in the White House next week. Obama tied McCain to President Bush and said Americans are paying a steep price for the partnership, while the Republican linked his rival to Big Oil and record profits.
The Democrats who described the Obama campaign's approach to Emanuel spoke on condition of anonymity, saying they were not authorized to be quoted by name.
An aide to the congressman, Sarah Feinberg, said in an e-mail that he "has not been contacted to take a job in an administration that does not yet exist. Everyone is focused on Election Day, as they should be."
Asked about Emanuel after touching down in Colombia, Mo., on Thursday night, Obama said only: "I'm trying to win an election." Then, referring to campaign manager David Plouffe, he said: "Plouffe is my chief of staff."
Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton earlier had said: "There's no news because there's no job to offer."
Emanuel is a veteran of President Clinton's White House, and has made a rapid ascent of the House leadership ladder since his election to Congress. He was chairman of the Democratic campaign committee two years ago when the party won a majority for the first time in more than a decade, and he cemented his reputation as a prodigious fundraiser and strong-willed political strategist.
Both Obama and McCain have authorized their staffs to begin transition operations in recent weeks - although only one of them will be in a position to make use of the results. As far as is known, no job offers have been made by either man.
Even so, Republicans seized on the disclosure. "Emanuel is among the most vitriolic and partisan people in American politics," said Alex Conant, a Republican National Committee spokesman. "Reports that Obama wants him to be White House chief of staff undercut any claims to unity and bipartisanship, and should alarm every voter."
As the race neared an end, opinion polls, early voting statistics and even the candidates' campaign schedules all make it look like the race is Obama's to lose.
A CBS News/New York Times poll released Thursday suggested Obama maintains a comfortable 11 percentage point lead over his Republican rival. The Democratic nominee leads with 52 percent of likely voters nationwide saying they will cast a ballot for him, compared to 41 percent for McCain.
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See all 55 CommentsPosted by ThatGuy56
Yeah, those hippie Democrat types run a mean war machine..!
Looks like the Republicans have gone beyond desperate and are settling into a deep depression. You should get counseling for that
Posted by arlvabear at 08:00 AM : Oct 31, 2008
Well, Arivabear, you do not know the Rahm that Obama and most everyone else knows. This Rahm is almost as extreme left as Obama, despises Conservatism, and mocks those who do not believe the way he does.
Terrorists want to destory America, and they want Obama to help.
Enough said.
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Who cares what that idiot "wants". He''s not deciding this election.
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Um. I don''t know how to break this to you. Al Capone is dead.
Posted by gop_will_win at 08:39 AM : Oct 31, 2008
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Careful GOP, he may ask you to serve your country inhis administration.
Are you on board?
Posted by daffy64
Yeah right! We have enough Idiots voting for Obama. Idiots who have put hate ahead of reason.
Terrorists want to destory America, and they want Obama to help.
Enough said.
Posted by Olivia4441 at 08:08 AM : Oct 31, 2008
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Please provide your source. I just hope it isn''t O''Reilly or Limbaugh.
Posted by louiville2 at 08:49 AM : Oct 31, 2008
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To tell the truth, I have seenmore hate coming from the conservative Christian GOP right than I have from the dems, especially during this campaign.
Posted by daffy64
Yeah right! We have enough Idiots voting for Obama. Idiots who have put hate ahead of reason.
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So you''re saying the United States is comprised mostly of idiots?
Not likely.
Posted by docpeter1953
Hmmmmm you need to get out more where were you when all those Democrat Child Abusers were attacking Palins Children. And how about all those T shirts etc... death threats coming in from the Democrats?
Not likely.
Posted by daffy64
I''m saying those who vote for hate and race only are Idiots. daffy64
Posted by docpeter1953
Hmmmmm you need to get out more where were you when all those Democrat Child Abusers were attacking Palins Children. And how about all those T shirts etc... death threats coming in from the Democrats?
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Sir. There''s been lots of innapropriate comments on both sides. However, you''re the one who seems enraged. Try to let it go.
Posted by louiville2 at 08:54 AM : Oct 31, 2008
LOL You can LIE, Distort and do just about anything you want now for 4 more days...then it''s over! Just a few days ago the Republican''s elected a Committeeman in West Palm Beach, FA. Guess what? Yep he was the SON of the GRAND WIZARD OF THE KKK! Now I ask you folks, how can you hate anymore than that?
Not likely.
Posted by daffy64
I''''m saying those who vote for hate and race only are Idiots. daffy64
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Couldn''t agree with you more, sir. Obama 2008!
Posted by tcoleman12 at 08:13 AM : Oct 31, 2008
I LIVE in ILLINOIS and YOU are a LIAR!! Let me repeat that so EVERYONE knows it!! YOU are a Bald Faced, no doubt about it LIAR!! Got it?
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Posted by louiville2
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I am not an idiot!
Posted by louiville2 at 08:56 AM : Oct 31, 2008
NO! That is NOT what you said!! IF you are going to trash this nation, then stick to it! You people have a warped idea that ONLY you are American''s and that has shown up so clearly during this election, it can not be denied!
Are you on board?
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Posted by docpeter1953
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Absolutely not! My neighbors will shun me for associating with one of them.
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Posted by docpeter1953
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We are just doing the Lords work.
Are you on board?
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Posted by docpeter1953
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Absolutely not! My neighbors will shun me for associating with one of them.
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So you''re really into peer pressure. Why not act on your own judgement rather than rely on what others think? Hope Republicans will support their President when Obama wins.
Posted by daffy64
So then why Obama? A fact check of Obama''s infomercial showed that his plan would add a trillion dollars, over and above the bailout.
The only difference between an Obama presidency and a Bush presidency is the (D) because Obama is the Democrat version of Bush. It''''s been said that $300 million in donations came from "anonymous" per the Obama campaign. That, who knows how many, millions of dollars have come from stolen identities and or outside illegal contributions since they don''t match credit cards to addresses.
Couple Obama''''s 97% vote the party line to a 60% plus Democrat congress and we are back to the one party rule of steal as much as you can. which will then swing even farther to the right. It''''s called a destructive oscillation and if not dampened will lead to civil war. Eisenhouer said it best when asked why he was in the middle of the road he said The left and the right (of the road) are where the gutters are."
That''''s what I fight for, the middle of the road.
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Posted by docpeter1953
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We are just doing the Lords work.
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Slandering others. Calling them names.
You''re not acting very Christ-like, sir.
Posted by daffy64
So then why Obama? A fact check of Obama''''s infomercial showed that his plan would add a trillion dollars, over and above the bailout.
The only difference between an Obama presidency and a Bush presidency is the (D) because Obama is the Democrat version of Bush. It''''''''s been said that $300 million in donations came from "anonymous" per the Obama campaign. That, who knows how many, millions of dollars have come from stolen identities and or outside illegal contributions since they don''''t match credit cards to addresses.
Couple Obama''''''''s 97% vote the party line to a 60% plus Democrat congress and we are back to the one party rule of steal as much as you can. which will then swing even farther to the right. It''''''''s called a destructive oscillation and if not dampened will lead to civil war. Eisenhouer said it best when asked why he was in the middle of the road he said The left and the right (of the road) are where the gutters are."
That''''''''s what I fight for, the middle of the road.
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Hey, you have your convictions, I have mine. God bless you and good luck. Obama 2008!
You''''re not acting very Christ-like, sir.
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Posted by daffy64
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Says who, some heathen like you?
You''''''''re not acting very Christ-like, sir.
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Posted by daffy64
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Says who, some heathen like you?
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You just called me another name.
My father was a minister and I attend church every week.
You''re the one calling people names.
Try to let love enter your heart, my friend. Hatred is poison.
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Posted by daffy64
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Well yes, it would be vary awkward if no one talked to me at the Altoona country club. Oh and all patriotic Americans know its only patriotic to support the president during republican presidencies.
My father was a minister and I attend church every week.
You''''re the one calling people names.
Try to let love enter your heart, my friend. Hatred is poison.
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Posted by daffy64
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Was it the correct religion?
Terrorists want to destory America, and they want Obama to help.
Enough said.
Posted by Olivia4441 at 08:08 AM : Oct 31, 2008
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Olivia4441;
Your comment is not only a scurrilous, characterless attack on Obama, it actually makes you look ridiculous.
Bush, with the COMPLETE SUPPORT of McCain, has protected Bin Laden, ever since 9/11, by preventing his capture in Afghanistan when they had the chance to get him, and even specifically ordering others NOT to go after him.
It is far more logical to assume that McCain would be Bin Laden%u2019s best chance to remain free.
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Posted by jxknowles
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I am not here to convince people, I am here to tell them what is right.
Posted by daffy64
You remember all those deer in the headlights looks from all those bankers and investors a few weeks ago? Very few saw it coming, the problem was they were to close to it.
Just like them Americans are to close to it and have let hate rule their vote. It was hate that brought the "Rights" to office in the first place after Clinton''s swing to the left with a democrat congress. Now we swing even farther to the left, which will backfire and swing us even farther to the the right. Will you be one of those with that Deer in the headlights look? Or is that what YOU want chaos?
Posted by gop_will_Win at 09:23 AM : Oct 31, 2008
Did you mean right as you see it? I, for one, don''t agree with you.
My father was a minister and I attend church every week.
You''''''''re the one calling people names.
Try to let love enter your heart, my friend. Hatred is poison.
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Posted by daffy64
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Was it the correct religion?
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Oh sir.
Here''s some quotes for you to ponder:
"You point out the speck in other''s eyes while ignoring the log in your own".
You have heard it said "love your friends and hate your enemies" but I tell you "love your enemies".
"Judge not less ye be judged".
"He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone".
Hope these mean something to you. God bless and good luck.
Posted by gop_will_Win at 09:23 AM : Oct 31, 2008
Did you mean right as you see it? I, for one, don''''t agree with you.
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Many people don''t agree with him. He seems like a person full of rage and hatred. I''m sure he''s a decent person and has convictions, but obviously he has some major issues. These forums seem to be the only way he can vent his frustrations. Let''s all pray he feels better soon.
I suggest everyone go and spend time doing something that doesn''t **** you off so much as reading the views of people that do not and will not ever agree with you. Go and vote on Tuesday and support WHOMEVER wins.
I suggest everyone go and spend time doing something that doesn''''t **** you off so much as reading the views of people that do not and will not ever agree with you. Go and vote on Tuesday and support WHOMEVER wins.
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Right on.
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Posted by aclpepin
I see your frustration. It seems to be mostly a pissing contest between a few. The rest of us our trying to have a conversation about the issues presented in the article but you have to wade thru the blather to get there. I agree I wish some of the people just on here to rave and spew would go do something else.
I wish to kindly Thank the advocate of an Ideology that is toxic to everyone in our nation.
I suggest everyone go and spend time doing something that doesn''''''''t **** you off so much as reading the views of people that do not and will not ever agree with you. Go and vote on Tuesday and support WHOMEVER wins.
Posted by aclpepin
ok nazi bootlicker! ;)
Actually we only have about 4 days to do this...I for one will not be back once Obama wins
Posted by jh6379again at 09:56 AM : Oct 31, 2008
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...Yes, I am a Nazi bootlicker...you found me out.
Do not enter the kitchen if you cannot stand the heat. You are weak emotionally.
Here''''s some quotes for you to ponder:
"You point out the speck in other''''s eyes while ignoring the log in your own".
You have heard it said "love your friends and hate your enemies" but I tell you "love your enemies".
"Judge not less ye be judged".
"He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone".
Hope these mean something to you. God bless and good luck.
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Posted by daffy64
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That sounds so liberal.
Posted by gop_will_Win at 09:23 AM : Oct 31, 2008
Did you mean right as you see it? I, for one, don''''t agree with you.
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Posted by r9119111
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Then obviously you are wrong.
Republican President Bush has nationalized the Banking, Investment and Insurance industries. The Bush administration is now considering the request to nationalize the Auto Manufacturing industry.
How much more ''Liberal'' can one get? Using my terms, there is no more left for Socialism to fix.
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