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Click here to visit the new home of Politics Daily!Bush, the former Florida governor, didn't appreciate it when Obama blamed his brother for the nation's economic plight, but the two will share a stage, and their goals for education reform, Friday in the Sunshine State.
The former Commerce secretary, strategist and JP Morgan Chase executive is hailed as a moderate with real-world experience; progressives complain he's too cozy with Big Business.
In the first of what could be three days of hearings, attorneys for the former White House chief of staff argue that he never abandoned his residency when he took up government service in Washington.
Emanuel cast himself as an anti-tax, crime fighting, pro-education candidate and, with the city's cut-throat politics in mind, said, "We cannot accept a campaign based on negative attacks and character assassination."
Emanuel said that on Monday he would begin a "Tell It Like It Is" tour of the city. He faces a crowded field of candidates eying the job that Mayor Richard Daley said he would leave after 21 years.
The White House chief of staff left his job Friday to run for Chicago mayor. He received applause from the president, a standing ovation from staffers, and a peculiar, but appropriate, good-bye gift.
Obama characterized Emanuel's departure "bittersweet" and was full of praise for his outgoing chief of staff, who will likely run for mayor of Chicago.
Handel is leading Deal by 7 points going into Tuesday's election. Handel has been endorsed by Sarah Palin and Deal by Mike Huckabee.
Would the country be better off if McCain had won the White House? Whose endorsement means more: Obama's or Palin's?
The White House praised the Israeli announcement, saying the new rules "should significantly improve conditions for Palestinians in Gaza" while preventing weapons shipments.
Vice President Joseph Biden set the stage for summer with a “Biden Beach Boardwalk” party at his official residence for friends and journalists.
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