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Is Obama Screwing His Base with Rahm Emanuel Selection?

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I had really wanted to celebrate Barack Obama's remarkable victory for a day or so before becoming cynical again. I really did. And yet, less than 24 hours after the first polls closed, the president-elect chose as his chief of staff -- perhaps the most powerful single position in any administration -- Rahm Emanuel, one of the most conservative Democratic members of Congress.

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Emanuel is a perfect choice by Richmond Shreve on Friday, Nov 7, 2008 at 11:31:23 PM

Kevin by pratliff94 on Saturday, Nov 8, 2008 at 12:13:53 PM

Cynicism and Idealism by Kevin Gosztola on Saturday, Nov 8, 2008 at 12:41:54 PM

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