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So Rahm Emanuel is to be Obama's chief of staff. We must hope that Sarah Palin doesn't accuse him of "palling around with terrorists". Emanuel's father was, after all, a member of the Irgun terrorist gang and raised his son as a Zionist. At least he will head off the charge that Obama is insufficiently pro-Israeli. The Congressman was also a top investment banker who made a fortune in Wall Street and is presumably no stranger to the questionable investment practises of recent years. I don't doubt he will be an efficient chief of staff. You might recall how he told Tony Blair, as the British Prime Minister prepared to step on stage with Bill Clinton, "don't ***this up". But does he truly represent the new, mellow Democratic Party? But who knows? Maybe his time with Obama has taught him tolerance. The Oval Office is not Hades and the chief of staff need not be Cerberus.

i've found that i listen less and less to your program. i'm beginning to understand why. have a nice day.

What in God's name is wrong with Alaska voters? Would they have re-elected Ted Stevens if he had been convicted of 1st degree murder?
Between Ted Stevens and Sarah Palin, Alaska is nothing more than a punchline.

He has already earned his place alongside MLK, Jakie Robinson, Jack Johnson and other courageous firsts. Any lingering doubts I had about Barak vs Hillary or whether or not he has the fortitude and wisdom to control and lead a democratic majority were OBLITERATED by that speech. In his very first act he has already given us a national treasure. He's one for one on presidential acts. No one else in the race or possibly the country could have made that pitch perfect address. I'm still getting choked up everytime I hear the phrase "President Obama".

To the american secret service: Please Keep Him Safe!

What happens if Ted Stevens wins re-election in Alaska? Isn't he currently a convicted felon, even if he is appealing that decision?

Congress has plenty of work ahead, as does the executive branch. Because there will be high controversy, especially on domestic economic and energy policy, it will require much discussion and much education of members of Congress, so they can make wise decisions.