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Obama's impressive new OLC chief

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  • Tuesday, January 6, 2009 04:39 AM

    RE: Panetta, DiF, and JRock...

    Just a thought...

    Given Obama's track record of inclusiveness and demonstrated social skills, I wonder if his "neglecting" to consult our fearless Democratic defenders of the intelligence community was deliberate? A "back of the hand" reminder? I can dream, can't I :-)

    Dave

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