Transition News

Op-Ed: Did Romney's failure to prepare lead to election loss?

As President of the United States, one must prepare for nearly every possible scenario, good or bad, and it appears as if Mitt Romney was prepared for the good, but not prepared for what would happen if he did not win the election.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 31 comments

Schwarzenegger and Shriver announce separation

Los Angeles - Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver announced late Monday their separation after 25 years of marriage, citing “personal and professional transition” for each of them, the couple stated in a joint statement.

In the Media by Lynn Herrmann - 4 comments

Eric Holder Confirmed as AG

After several weeks on and off the hot seat, Eric Holder was confirmed by the Senate last night to be the next Attorney General in a 75-21 vote; with all votes against Holder cast by Republicans.

In the Media by Sadiq Green - 1 comment

Bush Welcomes Obama to Elite Fraternity

In the ultimate photo op, President George W. Bush joined with former President George H. Bush, former President Jimmy Carter and former President Bill Clinton to welcome President-elect Barack Obama to the elite fraternity of United States Presidents.

In the Media by Sadiq Green - 1 comment

Op-Ed: Honeymoon's Over As Obama Faces New Challenges

Governor Bill Richardson has withdrawn his name from consideration for Secretary of Commerce due to an ongoing investigation into political contributions he received from a major donor with state contracts in New Mexico.

In the Media by Sadiq Green - 4 comments

56th Presidential Inauguration Official Program

The lineup of President-elect Barack Obama's and Vice President-elect Joseph Biden's Inauguration Ceremonies has been announced. The program participants were based on requests from the President-elect and the Vice President-elect.

In the Media by Sadiq Green - 2 comments

Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk Named Trade Rep

President-elect Barack Obama announced Friday afternoon that he has named former Dallas, Texas Mayor Ron Kirk his U.S. Trade Representative. Kirk cut his teeth politically as a legislative assistant to Texas Senator Lloyd Bentsen in the early 1980’s.

In the Media by Sadiq Green - 3 comments

Electing Obama Nears Its Final Stage

Today the 538 members of the Electoral College will meet in their state capitals and in Washington, D.C. The Constitution requires that electors meet the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December.

In the Media by Sadiq Green - 1 comment

Op-Ed: Obama's National Security Philosophy

Many continue to question, what has Barack Obama done besides; sign up voters, give a speech, run for president? Many question can he be trusted; Who is he really? Those who feel responsible for ascending Obama to the Presidency are questioning him.

In the Media by Sadiq Green

Governors Ask for Economic Help

Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell invited his colleagues from the National Governor’s Association to Philadelphia for a bipartisan conversation with Barack Obama and Joe Biden to discuss the issues impacting states in the current economic downturn.

In the Media by Sadiq Green - 5 comments

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