Barack Obama and the Transistion Team

President-elect Bararck Obama will meet with former GOP preisdential canadate Jon McCain Monday in Chicago, Illinoy. Is it just me or does this sound like a meeting between bipartisan minds? I have my doubts concerning the sincerity with John Mccane's pledge to help Barack Obama. Also to join the meeting are, Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-South Carolina, and Obama's new chief of staff, Rom Emanuel.


Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain at a forum on national service at Columbia University.

As expected, the Obama transition office chose Peter Rouse, Obama's chief of staff in his Senate office, to serve
serve as a senior adviser to Barack Obama.

Before teaming with Obama back in 04, Petter Rouse was chief of staff for former Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota. Before that, he was chief of staff to then-Rep. Dick Durben of Illinois.

I really praise the prospect of Sen. Hilary Clinton becoming secretary of state. Even Henry Kissenger approved of Hillery Clinton being secretary of state, saying that Clinton would be an "outstanding" selection. Arnold Schwarzenigger told ABC that choosing Hillary Clintin would be a "great move". Right now it's a fight between Hillary Clinton and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardsen.


Barack Obama standing next to Bill Richardson and Hillary Rodham Clinton, both are under consideration for the State Department post.

The Obama transition team also announced that Mona Sutphin will serve as a deputy chief of staff. Mona Sutfhen has been managing director of Stonebridge International LLC, an international strategic consulting firm based in Washington. Mona Suttphen served in the White House House at the National Security Council from 1998 to 2000, and was also a U.S. foreign service officer from 1991 to 2000.

Joining Mona Sutphen as Chief of staff is Jim Mesina. Missina is currently the director of personnel for the president-elect's transition team. He served as a national chief of staff for Obama's presidential campaign. Messina has served as a chief of staff for Sens. Max Bacus (D-Montana) and Byran Dorgan (D-North Dakota) and for Rep. Carolyn Mcarthy (D-New York).


The book, The next American Century" by Nina Hachigian and Mona Sutphen

Obama announced on Saturday that Valarie Jarret will serve as senior adviser and assistant to the president for intergovernmental relations and public liaison.

The transition team also announced that they've hired Ron clain as chief of staff to the vice president. Ron Klaine
was also chief of staff to Vice President Al Gore and served as chief counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee when Joe Bidon was the committee chairman.

Phil schilliro will serve as assistant to the president for legislative affairs. Sciliro is director of congressional relations for the Obama transition team.

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