Obama adviser once critical of Clinton is back

[ProSense]

Obama adviser once critical of Clinton is back

By MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press Writer Matthew Lee, Associated Press Writer – Fri Nov 28, 4:58 pm ET

WASHINGTON – An adviser to Barack Obama's presidential campaign who was forced to resign earlier this year after calling Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton a "monster" is now working on the transition team for the agency Clinton is expected to lead.

State Department officials said Friday that Samantha Power is among a group of foreign policy experts that the president-elect's office selected to help the incoming administration prepare for Clinton's anticipated nomination as secretary of state. The Obama transition team's Web site includes Power's name as one of 14 members of the "Agency Review Team" for the State Department.

Clinton's role at State is expected to be announced after the Thanksgiving weekend. Power's apparent rehabilitation is another sign of that impending move.

Clinton's office declined to comment on Power's inclusion in the State Department transition, but an official close to the Obama transition team said Power had "made a gesture to bury the hatchet" with Clinton and that it had been well-received.

Power has been given an official State Department e-mail address and has been seen in the building, said the State officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly about the transition. A State Department spokesman referred questions to Obama's transition team, which later declined to comment.

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[Buzz Clik]

1. Uh, yeah. And a politician once critical of Obama ...

... is his nominee-to-be for Secretary of State.

Funny how that goes.

[AtomicKitten]

3. "Nominee-to-be." Are you basing that on strategic leaks not coming from the Obama camp?

He will nominate his SoS next week. He is looking at other candidates as well (Richardson, Kerry, etc.), people that have respected the secret vetting process by not leaking it all over the place, so it really could be anyone.

On edit: On Samantha Power being back in the mix I say hooray!

[Skip Intro]

6. Article in OP says Clinton camp had no comment, but that an offical close to Obama's team did.

So I'm not sure who is really doing the leaking.

I'm also not sure the vetting process should be secret.

In any case, I'm glad to read that Hillary was open to "burying the hatchet" with Power. It is a logical, mature, and wise response a lot of Hillary's critics here and elswhere could take a lesson from.

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[joshcryer]

24. They exist in an alternate universe, can't be helped.

In their alternate universe Obama still hasn't offered anything to her.

[mkultra]

27. Hillary is a CLASS ACT

i wouldnt be surprised if Obama traded her spots after the first year.

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[Forkboy]

43. Satire.

[AtomicKitten]

60. I think you meant DUUMA instead of PUMA.

That's a more accurate innuendo.

[Forkboy]

66. Did you post this in the wrong spot?

:shrug:

[Starry Messenger]

47. Seriously, very meta satire.

Watch and enjoy.

[jrockford]

54. hahaha :) nt

[POAS]

33. Actually that "leak" from the Obama camp

which was referenced in the OP was about, and I quote, "an official close to the Obama transition team said Power had "made a gesture to bury the hatchet" with Clinton and that it had been well-received."

Just wanted to make clear that this "leak" had nothing to do with any possible SoS nomination.

[TheWraith]

2. Good. It was unfair that her remark got out.

While saying "off the record" a split second after you make an offhand and entirely comment may not meet the technical requirements of what passes for journalistic ethos, the intent was pretty damn clear. You can't complain that somebody badmouthed an opponent when they specifically said they didn't want to be quoted.

[WHAT]

17. I'd like it if Powers was nominated SoS...

just for the entertainment value.

:wow:

[ForeignSpectator]

31. You mean more like this :

:popcorn:

[TheWraith]

23. Ack, I hate it when I do that.

I was typing so fast I jumped a word.

I meant to say "an offhand and entirely PERSONAL comment".

[chimpymustgo]

36. You cannot claim amnesty AFTER the fact. Powers showed a troubling lack of self-control to say

something so heinous and over-the-top about an American Presidential candidate, Democratic Senator, and former First Lady. Powers should have no contact with the public or the press. She may be smart, but she's MONSTROUSLY undisciplined and overdramatic. It seems she's figured out how to respect and toe the line of her bosses (Hillary and Barack). Hopefully, she won't be giving any interviews.

[atimetocome]

37. Time to get over it --apparently the

Obama and the Clintons will bury the hatchet. No sense trying to make excuses at this point. Past time to move on.

[S_E_Fudd]

4. I know you didn't leave this little bit out on purpose...

A few hours after her comments were published, Power announced her resignation, saying the remarks were inexcusable and contradictory to her admiration for Clinton.

Given the class by which Hillary conducts herself I am sure she would not want this to get in the way of having a valuable and talented person working on the transition...

[Skip Intro]

7. Nah, couldn't be. But you are right, if there is any truth to this story, Hillary again shows class

and wisdom. (I can feel the haters fuming as they read this, lol).

[Dinger]

55. Yeah, I Was Wondering That Myself

Good catch.:thumbsup:

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[GarbagemanLB]

8. Just had to include 'Clinton' in your title, huh? I'm sure there is a Clinton-Haters Anonymous

chapter in your area. Check it out.

[Starry Messenger]

9. It's the title of the article. n/t

[ProSense]

10. Do you feel foolish? n/t

[GarbagemanLB]

16. No, but I'd definitely feel foolish posting nonstop threads about how 'evil' the Clintons are.

[ProSense]

18. What does that nonsensical statement have to do with the OP? n/t

[POAS]

34. There is nothing in that original post

that could remotely be considered calling Clinton "evil".

I don't care if you feel or act foolish, I rather enjoy reading foolishness at times.

[Forkboy]

44. You should.

[peace13]

11. Real nice. n/t

[BeFree]

12. Think about it

The Clintons did make some huge anti-progressive blunders. And they are definitely beholden to the MIC. And Gates staying on at the DoD is a knuckling under to the MIC.

Obama is in some deep stuff, and probably needs some powerful people who hold hands with the MIC, but who lean progressive, to help stem the tide that carried bush along for so long.

Something to think about?

[AtomicKitten]

13. a teensy bit kneejerk today? oy!

[camera obscura]

14. How about "Harvard grad, multi-published author, foreign policy expert & great humanitarian is back"

I realize it's not as dramatic, but these are the sacrifices one must make :eyes:

[Ozma]

15. OH the HUMANITY! Someone who was just once in her career........a bit

flippant, ill-advised, when she thought she was off record?
Oh dear!!Oh dear!!Oh dear!!Oh dear!!Oh dear!!Oh dear!!Oh dear!!Oh dear!!Oh dear!!Oh dear!!Oh dear!!Oh dear!!Oh dear!!Oh dear!!Oh dear!!Oh dear!!Oh dear!!Oh dear!!Oh dear!!

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[Posteritatis]

57. Don't you love the bullshit priorities coverage of this seem to have?

Let's just ignore everything else she ever did or said or wrote; Samantha Power is nothing more than one seven-letter word anymore. Power being back is fantastic, but everyone seems to want to overshadow that with one utterance she castigated herself over immediately.

And people wonder why I can't stand North American coverage of this whole election/transition. Ugh.

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[jesus_of_suburbia]

21. Hillary rocks! She is VERY gracious in allowing Power to come back into the fold!

i LOVE Hillary!


Thanks for posting this, Prosense. Hillary is going to be the best SOS we've ever seen.



"but an official close to the Obama transition team said Power had "made a gesture to bury the hatchet" with Clinton and that it had been well-received."

[TheWraith]

25. Look, I hate to break it to you, but Hillary doesn't have approval of Obama's team.

And the realities of politics are such that an outreach would be said to be "well recieved" even if the two people hated each other's living guts. Not that I'm saying it's necessarily the case here, but that item is pretty much meaningless.

[goclark]

29. Well stated

[JVS]

32. I didn't realize it was Hillary's decision.

I don't think it was.

[AtomicKitten]

42. it's crazy talk

heads up, the batshit crazy PUMA nonsense is baaaaaaaack

[jesus_of_suburbia]

48. I'm not a PUMA, Sweetie.

The crazy talk comes from the irrational Hillary haters.

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[JI7]

65. it's not

[jrockford]

53. Your odd statement is quite revealing as to how HRC supporters view the power she "should" have in

relation to what Obama "does" have.

She isn't gracious. It isn't her say. To imply that it is, is quite frightening.

[stillcool]

22. that is great news!..

I don't think she's ever been a part of a political campaign before, has she? In any case, I don't find what she said onerous considering what all was being said at the time, but I'm sure she's learned from that experience.

[joshcryer]

26. Obama is truly a remarkable person.

Who would've thought he would have got Samantha Power's to handle Clinton's appointment. It's remarkable.

[mkultra]

28. his appointment of Hillary shows good judgement.

[Zombie2]

35. WOW.... so he did announce her as SoS.

Unbelievable!!

Ready, Set... DRAMA! :popcorn:

Still nothing on the news about it. :shrug:

[mkultra]

61. your head s in the sand like an ant eating emu

take your flipper appendages and start digging. then, keep digging because it will take a long time to get that far down in the sand.
Everyone already knows, its not a secret. Not to mention thats its the only logical step for any politician at this point.

Its a well known fact that that 55% of the population wanted her to win the primary and since things haven't gone ideally, recent pools have shown that 64% want her as SOS. You can look this up on the internet.

Obama is only keeping silent about this because this is what Hillary wants. She is a master strategist the likes of which most of us cannot comprehend. Once the magnitude of her plan is revealed, you will see clearly as if the rain had gone and you can see all obstacles in your way.

try to show so patient and stop drinking from the MSM bar. Your drunk with foolishness.

[Grateful for Hope]

63. "Obama is only keeping silent

about this because this is what Hillary wants".

I highly doubt this, but, even if true, should she be nominated and confirmed for SoS, she will be doing what Obama wants, as his subordinate.

[mkultra]

64. Obama has chosen her for her judgement

she will have free reign and O will probably run most decisions through her first.

[Grateful for Hope]

67. Dream on

Obama has made it very clear that all decisions made will be his. This will not be a "co-presidency", but rather, it will be a very powerfully led administration by the man who we just overwhelmingly elected.

[mkultra]

68. This country is built on dreams

and i wont let you try to crush those dreams under the heal of your boot. You negativity is distracting from the truth of beautiful event. The introduction of the very force that will change America.

Obama will be president, but he has already stated that his experience deficit will be filled by that beautiful lady from NY. Please try and show some dignity.

[Grateful for Hope]

69. Please

I am not being negative. I am stating reality. Obama is our president. He is selecting his cabinet, and, he may well select Clinton as one of his cabinet members. This event is neither more or less important than his other cabinet selections.

The force that will change America is the sum total of his administration, with Obama at the head.

This is definitely very positive.

[mkultra]

70. Obama may be the head BUT

Hillary is clearly the torso. As we all know, my foolish friend, the torso contains the heart. Logic of course brings us to the age old dilemma regarding survival: i.e. which is more important, the head or the heart.

Science now tells us that the heart is clearly the more important organ as the body can be kept alive by machine if the brain is dead.

This proving my point that Hillary is the most important member of the administration, even barring the Obama head. I would also point out the the head is where the EGO lives.

OWNED!!!!

[Grateful for Hope]

71. LOL!

Thanks for the laugh.

Sweet dreams.

[mkultra]

72. my pleasure

:)

[jrockford]

51. I guess. To you maybe. To Israel, likely. To clowns like Lieberman, definitely. nt

[mkultra]

62. no need to guess my friend

maybe that clown lieberman can GUESS your weight. AHAHAHAHAHAHAHH!

[mtnsnake]

30. So how do you feel about it?

Care to share?

[atimetocome]

39. LOL

[ProSense]

40. I really wonder if Hillary will allow Obama to be President. n/t

[mkultra]

73. the real question is

how long until Obama realizes that Hillary should be?

do you not agree?

[riverwalker]

38. Pulitzer prize winning expert on genocide

not "person who once called Hillary a name".
Lots of good info on Powers available. She was one of his first supporters, actually did door knocking. I read somewhere that her new husband is on a short list for the next Supreme Court opening.

[rvablue]

45. Obama! Clinton! Ather! Powers! Jarrette! and so on and so on and so on.......

:thumbsup: :bounce: :grouphug: :fistbump:
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WHY AM I THE ONLY DUER AROUND HERE HAPPY, ECSTATIC, OVER THE MOON AND RELIEVED
THAT THESE ARE THE PEOPLE IN CHARGE FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS.


YEAH!!!!!!!!!

[TriMetFan]

49. I'm with you.

[Owl]

46. Good.

[jrockford]

50. Good. HRC *is* a monster when it comes to foreign issues. nt

[Dinger]

56. Three Deleted Threads/Sub-Threads. How Many More?

I'm curiouser and curiouser.

[Posteritatis]

58. Deleted sub-thread

;)

[Dinger]

59. Hee Hee, Good One (nt)