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Obama's Inner Circle

Submitted by Marcia, Feb 21, 2008 13:24

Thank you so much so posting this article.

When George W. Bush became president, one of the things that most disturbed me was the list of names of those who were advising him. That, more than anything, should have been an indication of what kind of presidency his would be. Cold war warriors and a large number of warhawks should have cautioned everyone.

I feel most confident that if Senator Obama becomes president, his chances of success are increased by the group of intelligent and thoughtful people he's chosen to advise him.


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So, how many people of the inner circle have connections to or are quasi representatives of the Rockfeller-Mellon power elite?... [MORE]

David Welsh 

Feb 21, 2008 23:26

When some time back I read that Gregory Craig had given his support to Obama I felt elated all day. This... [MORE]

ulla 

Feb 21, 2008 16:37

In light of what Mr. Obama says about all of the candidates he is running againist. (McCain & Clinton) This... [MORE]

John 

Feb 21, 2008 14:49

Thank you so much so posting this article. When George W. Bush became president, one of the things that most disturbed...

Marcia 

Feb 21, 2008 13:24

How exactly is Greg Craig a "newcomer" to foreign policy, considering (as you mentioned) he held the post of Director... [MORE]

travis rabinowitz 

Feb 21, 2008 12:59

The faces and the names have changed but the game is still the same. With all these hold overs from... [MORE]

D Shakir 

Feb 22, 2008 12:18

looks like many former bill's people are now obama people. seems that they didn't like hilliary much. [MORE]

jrzshor 

Feb 21, 2008 12:33

Got my economists and writers just a tad mixed up. [MORE]

CV Jennings 

Feb 21, 2008 12:02

Lots of Clinton people associating with Obama--will this make those who are uncomfortable with HRC because of all of the... [MORE]

Mehitabel Jones 

Feb 21, 2008 12:02

Who is very close to him, and they are personal friends. Not to mention being a very well thought of... [MORE]

CV Jennings 

Feb 21, 2008 11:57

Wish this article mentioned that. Austan Goolsbee is one of the members of his econ team, along with Paul Vockner,... [MORE]

lolwut 

Feb 21, 2008 16:26

Am I the only one who finds it odd that five of the nine people currently on Obama's advisory staff... [MORE]

Joel Peterson 

Feb 21, 2008 09:17

you are missing the whole point! meaningful change has to be built on a foundation. [MORE]

Robert Cecil Hanna 

Feb 23, 2008 12:48

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