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| Obama hires Democratic heavyweight Podesta |
| 2013-12-11 |
[Bangla Daily Star] President Barack ObamaI mean, I do think at a certain point you've made enough money... has hired senior Democratic strategist John Podesta to try to get his troubled second term back on course, The Washington Post reported late Monday. Podesta, 64, served as chief of staff to Bill Clinton when he was president and will work for Obama for a year as an adviser in his inner circle, the Post said, quoting sources familiar with the move. Podesta will return to the White House as Obama tries to regain his political footing and popularity following the very messy rollout of his signature achievement, the health care reform known as Obamacare. Besides that key program, Podesta's brief will be broad and include climate change issues and executive actions, the Post quoted its sources as saying. Podesta was Clinton's chief of staff during the Monica Lewinsky scandal and impeachment process during his second term. Podesta is considered one of the Democratic Party's most experienced strategists and wardheelers. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #5 I wonder what ValJar thinks about this. |
| Posted by: Secret Asian Man 2013-12-11 20:48 |
| #4 Translating the phrase "executive actions": Podesta's gonna be the 'enforcer' (which is usually the job of the chief of staff.) |
| Posted by: Pappy 2013-12-11 18:55 |
| #3 the stink of desperation is upon Zero |
| Posted by: Frank G 2013-12-11 12:34 |
| #2 The problem with Obamacare isn't the rollout of the website, its the reality of the horrid legislation. |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2013-12-11 00:58 |
| #1 The Hildebeast's advance party has arrived at the White House. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2013-12-11 00:52 |