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Buchanan: The Kos crowd deserves a Cabinet pick

Why does a conservative seem to respect the Democratic left more than many Democrats? Plus: Pick Hillary, or don't, but get it over with!
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  • Tuesday, November 18, 2008 06:26 PM

    A Team of Rivals

    I'm unhappy with Obama using his influence over Congress to keep Leiberman as well, but he seems to be taking Lincoln's concept of the team of rivals very much to heart. I've heard Obama described as obsessed with Lincoln, and I can't think of a better role model for a new president, especially in a country that needs healing as much as we do today.

    As for Leiberman, I guess we can take comfort in knowing that he owes Obama big time.

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