[Above: Sunset, near Savannah, Missouri, September 29th, 2005, 7:59p.m.]
“He makes a great mistake… who supposes that authority is firmer or better established when it is founded by force than that which is welded by affection.“
Who said it?
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THE RIVALS COHERE INTO A TEAM
January 13th, 2009, 12:00 pm by Dan Lehr
“The President-Elect and I believe that foreign policy must be based on a marriage of principles and pragmatism, not rigid ideology. On facts and evidence, not emotion or prejudice. Our security, our vitality, and our ability to lead in today’s world oblige us to recognize the overwhelming fact of our interdependence.” - Hillary Clinton, testifying before Congress today.
That was, of course, well-received, but there were signs today the ride might be a bit bumpier than she’d like.
To which I say: good.
Marc Ambinder has her full opening statement & more analysis.
HIGH & LOW WATER MARKS: HILLARY CLINTON
December 31st, 2008, 12:38 pm by Dan LehrHIGH WATER MARK (TIE)
Ending her campaign on June 7th.
&
The tears that turned around her fortunes in New Hampshire.
LOW WATER MARK (3-WAY TIE)
& IT CAME TRUE, DIDN’T IT?
December 1st, 2008, 3:56 pm by Dan Lehr
THE NEW NATIONAL SECURITY TEAM
December 1st, 2008, 9:58 am by Dan Lehr
Obama’s unveiling them as we speak; look for the clip from that news conference in this post shortly.
Click here to read more about some of the people pictured above, & here to see which slots in the cabinet are filled.
Read what the AP’s saying about the news conference so far after the jump.
‘OWNING’ IRAQ
November 24th, 2008, 3:46 pm by Dan Lehr
The reasons behind Obama’s selection of Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State are varied & multi-leveled.
Ross Douthat has spotted one of them:
DOES HE KNOW WHAT HE’S GETTING INTO?
November 24th, 2008, 12:36 pm by Dan Lehr
“In matters of foreign policy, it has been proved time and again, the Clintons are devoted to no interest other than their own. A president absolutely has to know of his chief foreign-policy executive that he or she has no other agenda than the one he has set. Who can say with a straight face that this is true of a woman whose personal ambition is without limit; whose second loyalty is to an impeached and disbarred and discredited former president; and who is ready at any moment, and on government time, to take a wheedling call from either of her bulbous brothers? This is also the unscrupulous female who until recently was willing to play the race card on President-elect Obama and (in spite of her own complete want of any foreign-policy qualifications) to ridicule him for lacking what she only knew about by way of sordid backstairs dealing. What may look like wound-healing and magnanimity to some looks like foolhardiness and masochism to me.”
HE’D RATHER HAVE HER INSIDE THE TENT…
November 21st, 2008, 3:37 pm by Dan Lehr
Well, it looks like after several days of waffling, Hillary Clinton has decided to accept President-Elect Obama’s offer to be Secretary of State:
Mrs. Clinton came to her decision after additional discussion with President-elect Barack Obama about the nature of her role and his plans for foreign policy, said one of the confidants, who insisted on anonymity to discuss the situation. Mr. Obama’s office told reporters Thursday that the nomination is “on track” but Clinton associates only confirmed Friday afternoon that she has decided.
The good news about this pick: it sends a great signal - & lesson - to world leaders who have rivals & factions & sects of their own. (see LBJ’s famous (& warning: salty) quote to understand the philosophy behind it)
She will be a good “face of the USA” around the world, there’s no question.
But in another respect, you should color me none-too-happy about this development.
Why?
I chose the picture above for a reason:
DRIVING BARACK CRAZY
November 19th, 2008, 2:20 pm by Dan Lehr
image by Matt Brunson
Bill Clinton now says he’s on board with making the vetting process easier.. but others (including me) still aren’t so sure this is a great idea.
WOULD SHE BE GREAT AT STATE? THE DEBATE OVER HER FATE
November 14th, 2008, 5:23 pm by Dan Lehr
“The best reason for Obama to be looking for a place in his cabinet for Clinton is simple: Read the rest of this entry »
WHILE WE’RE ON THE SUBJECT OF HILLARY..
November 14th, 2008, 10:30 am by Dan Lehr
What would have happened if she won the primaries? Some are speculating based on November 4th exit polls:
SoS for HRC?
November 14th, 2008, 10:22 am by Dan Lehr
“There’s talk, indeed, that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) may now be under consideration for the post. Her office referred any questions to the Obama transition; Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor declined to comment.
The pick of the former presidential contender and Senate Armed Services Committee member would go a long way toward healing any remaining divisions within the Democratic Party after the divisive primaries. Also, Clinton has long been known for her work on international women’s issues and human rights. The former first lady could also enhance Obama’s efforts to restore U.S. standing amongst allies worldwide.”
I’m not sure this would be the wisest move.
VOTE08 FLASHBACK: THE CANDIDATES ON THE COUCH (March 3rd)
October 27th, 2008, 9:43 pm by Dan Lehr
(this post originally appeared on March 3rd):
There’s a very interesting article over at Slate that attempts to project which personality type each of the major Presidential candidates has.
One thing you have to get past first is the fact that the reporter in this story took the personality quizzes on behalf of each of the candidates herself. Assuming she gave accurate answers for each of the candidates, let’s take a look at what she found after the jump.
CAMPAIGN HISTORY: OCTOBER 13th
October 13th, 2008, 5:10 pm by Dan Lehr
Picture if you will…
What if Obama’s father hadn’t ever left Kenya to meet his mother?
Above: here are your two tickets.
As of October 13th, after more than six months of wearying negative campaigning on both sides, Clinton has a slight lead in the polls thanks to the financial crisis.
Polls remain very tight.
3rd party candidates are much more in play (Paul/Bloomberg?). Ceiling of 3rd party vote nationwide is about 4%.
Mike Huckabee is the race’s “Sarah Palin.”
Final electoral tally reaches a margin of victory smaller than 2004’s.
What if Obama lost the primaries?
Above: Here are your two tickets.
As of October 13th, the McCain campaign is in nearly exact same position as now in the polls, possibly worse.
Polls tend to be closer to what they are in reality.
Obama is the race’s ‘Sarah Palin.’
Final electoral tally reaches a margin of victory greater than 2004’s.
What do you think?
JOE BIDEN: OCTOBER 13th
October 13th, 2008, 10:29 am by Dan Lehr
Above: in Springfield, Missouri, this past weekend.
Below: Bill & Hillary Clinton campaign with Biden in Scranton, Pennsylvania - where Biden was born - yesterday.
The New Yorker’s Ryan LIzza has a piece in this week’s issue about the process behind Obama’s running-mate selection:
“Obama also asked Biden whether he thought that he was more suited to a different position. “He said, ‘You have a great interest in national-security policy, foreign policy,’ ” Biden told me. “He wasn’t offering me this, but he said, ‘Would you rather be Secretary of State instead of Vice-President?’ And I thought a lot about that.””
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