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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

UN to Consider No-Fly Zone as Reports Surface Gaddafi Offers to Step Down -
Britain and France will introduce a resolution to the United Nations to help rebels in Libya. Gulf states have supported the idea while the Obama administration has stopped short of calling for a no-fly zone over Libya. BBC News has more here.

The Washington Post reports news had been received by opposition leaders of Gaddafi offering to step down in exchange for immunity and no prosecution. Supposedly, Gaddafi will speak this morning.

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Obama To Visit TechBoston Academy Today -
as he continues his "win the future" tour. He will be joined by Education Secretary Arne Duncan. Later, in the day, the president will attend a fundraiser for the DCCC. You can read more here.

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Speculation Begins on Who Will Be Next DNC Chair -
it is expected that Tim Kaine will step down to run for U.S. Senate in Virginia. The names being floated are former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and Donna Brazile who was the former campaign chair for Al Gore. Stay Tuned.... The Caucus Blog has more here.

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Locke To Be Nominated for China Ambassador -
it is expected President Obama will nominate the Commerce Secretary to replace Jon Huntsman Jr. who announced his resignation amid speculation he will explore a run for president. TheHill.com has more here.

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Ensign Makes Eighth Senator to Announce Retirement -
Republicans are happy the Nevada Senator will not run as the scandal surrounding his infidelity continues to haunt him. Politico.com has more here.

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1 comment:

Montana said...

The Democrats don’t get on their soap box and claim the high religious ground that the Republicans always do, like “Family Values ” comes to mind, thats one of the major differences between the two parties. You may not agree, but that’s how I see it.

This was a long time in coming, goodbye “hush money” Senator John Ensign (R-NV), don’t let the door hit you. The party of “Family Values” my ass, more like the “Party of hypocrites”. Poor Christopher Lee, at least he resigned! What about the “diaper boy” and big mouth Senator David Vitter (R-LA)! Too Funny!

Make room for more of the Arrogance, Race-baiting, Crazy talking Sharron Angle, who else can Nevada elect?