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Monday, November 24, 2008 12:00 AM

Barack Obama, honeymoon killer?

The Clintonites in his Cabinet, forgiveness for Lieberman, the creeping signs of centrism -- progressives aren't ready to panic, yet.
By Mike Madden

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  • Monday, November 24, 2008 08:11 AM

    Surprised

    It appears that some Democrats and all Republicans are shocked that a portrait of Karl Marx is not hanging from the Washington Monument.

    Barak Obama is turning out to be exactly what he promised to be: A smart, serious President (elect) who will appoint smart, serious people to positions of responsibility in the US Government, without making a personal family loyalty litmus test the sole appointment criterion.

    Or do you miss the horse show judges?

    —Philadelphia Steve Read Philadelphia Steve's other letters

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