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    Bill Richardson

    Published: 02/27/09

    Judd Gregg Pretends That Whole Cabinet Thing Never Happened

    By  Dylan and Ethan Ris
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    Let's face it friends. We've all done things we'd sooner forget than acknowledge. Some of us might have shot off our mouths when we were on the sauce. Others might have a few run-ins with ol' Johnny Law. Still others have accepted cabinet positions we didn't want and then sheepishly backed away.For ...

    Published: 02/25/09

    White House Pupdate: Puppy Coming Soon

    By  Tommy Christopher
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    When we last checked in on the First Family's search for canine companionship, the President was comparing the search for a puppy to the selection of a commerce secretary. He was referring to just-withdrawn Bill Richardson, but since then, he's lost another nominee in Judd Gregg. Now, the race is on ...

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    Published: 01/31/09

    Obama to Pick Republican Senator Judd Gregg for Commerce

    By  Tommy Christopher
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    The New York Times is reporting that President Obama will pick New Hampshire Senator Judd Gregg as Secretary of Commerce as early as Monday: "Senator Gregg is now the leading candidate for commerce and a pick that could come as early as Monday," a senior administration official said, speaking on ...

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    Published: 01/30/09

    President Obama's Super Bowl Party Guest List

    By  Tommy Christopher
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    From the White House Press Office:(via email)The following is a list of elected officials who will be guests at the President's Super Bowl party. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) ...

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    Published: 01/24/09

    The Barack Obama Inaugural UFO: Top 5 Things It Might Be

    By  Tommy Christopher and Caleb Howe
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    I was at the inauguration on Tuesday, and I can tell you that it was a lot like "The Day the Earth Stood Still." In this case, "Gort" was being played by our outgoing prez, and while Chief Justice John Roberts didn't utter the phrase "Klaato Barada Nikto," he might as well have.So it comes as no ...

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    Published: 01/11/09

    Barack Obama Compares Bill Richardson to a Dog

    By  Tommy Christopher
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    President-Elect Barack Obama appeared on ABC's This Week (not Meet the Press, as formerly noted) today, discussing a wide range of issues that I'll get to later, but there was a quote right at the end that jumped out at me:STEPHANOPOULOS: What kind of a dog are we getting and when are we getting it? ...

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    Published: 01/5/09

    Re: Bill Richardson

    By  Matt Lewis

    The notion that Bill Richardson may not have been completely forthcoming with Obama regarding his questionable dealings is not terribly surprising. It is human nature for many to hope for the best, and to downplay (or cover up) the worst. By the way, this is one reason I've always thought that, ...

    Published: 01/5/09

    Bill Richardson Reportedly Stonewalled Obama Vetters

    By  Tommy Christopher
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    As we reported yesterday, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has withdrawn himself as Secretary of Commerce-Designate, citing an ongoing federal pay-to-play investigation. Richardson said that he expected to be cleared, but wanted to avoid a delay in the confirmation process.Politico is reporting, ...

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    Published: 01/4/09

    Is Bill Richardson Victim of a Clinton Curse?

    By  Tommy Christopher
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    When I heard that Bill Richardson was withdrawing as Secretary of Commerce-Designate, the first thing I thought was "Holy Frakking SPIT!" (or words to that effect.) Then, I wondered if this was stage 1 of a Tecumseh-style curse against the enemies of Hillary Clinton.Richardson, you may recall, was ...

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    Published: 01/4/09

    Obama's First Corruption Casualty - Bill Richardson

    By  Greg McNeilly
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    Today, Barack Obama's nominee for Secretary of Commerce, Bill Richardson, removed himself from consideration due to an ongoing federal investigation into possible public corruption. Bill Richardson announced he intends to remain as Governor of New Mexico. Obama released a statement saying he ...

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