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By Tommy Christopher - Politics DailyIn the cold light of hindsight, the "Reverend Wright Affair" seems even sillier and more overwrought than it did at the time. An excerpt from then-Newsweek reporter Richard Wolffe's new book, "Renegade: The Making of a President," seems almost dated now. Wolffe describes a clandestine meeting between the two on the eve of Wright's re-emergence at the National Press Club: ...
Book Excerpt: Obama 'Not Begging' Hillary to Take Secretary of State Job
By Tommy Christopher - Politics DailyFormer Newsweek reporter Richard Wolffe's new book, "Renegade: The Making of a President," details some uncomfortable behind-the scenes wrangling about the selection of Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State, according to an excerpt on Huffington Post.The excerpt describes a candidate eager to have Clinton on his team, but not willing to jump through hoops. On retiring Clinton's campaign debt:"I'm not begging her to take this job," Obama told his senior aides. "If she wants it, I could help. But I'm not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in ...
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