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How can Obama reassure the public's trust? (10 quotes)

Address the public's ethical doubts

The president-elect needs to portray this as a human error, not a political or legal one (though it certainly is), and show compassion for Blagojevich's apparent failure to serve the people of Illinois. Read the Article

Quoted by brownlu on Dec. 11th, 2008

Is Obama alienating liberals with his recent appointments? (27 quotes)

No

In no fair analysis should liberals think that they're going to get a bad shake with President Obama. The political zeitgeist has already shifted toward progressive political thinking: What everyone of every political stripe is talking about is government stimulus for long-term infrastructure needs Read the Article

Quoted by Alex_Loomis on Dec. 9th, 2008

Should the pardon of Marc Rich hold up Eric Holder's Senate confirmation? (26 quotes)

No

Of course not. And if the Holder hearings are held the same time as the Clinton hearings, then no one will pay much attention anyway. She'll suck all the media air out of the room. Read the Article

Quoted by Alex_Loomis on Dec. 2nd, 2008

Considering their egos, can Obama's Cabinet speak with one voice? (23 quotes)

Maybe

Choosing a government and governing aren't the same thing. Let's see how they work together. So far, they're standing on the stage behind President-elect Obama nicely. Whatever anyone thinks about the personalities, politics, and the policies to come, it's an exciting and historic cabinet. Read the Article

Quoted by Alex_Loomis on Dec. 1st, 2008

Does Obama's economic team inspire confidence? (24 quotes)

Yes, they are very strong

The transition from one administration to the next is a crucial and vital facet of running a government and administering a democracy. That's what the Obama team is doing, making the transition with a sense of urgency, certainly, and with obvious effort of foresight, too. Read the Article

Quoted by brownlu on Nov. 24th, 2008

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