On the High Stakes Playground – Obama picks his team.

President-Elect Barack Obama has wasted (little to) no time in getting to work. He has been meeting with his advisors and “transition” people to flesh out the contenders for his cabinet and other top executive branch positions.
Many “big” and interesting names have been in the media for the “top” offices. But, of course, nothing will be official or final until Barack Obama is sworn in as President in January and his nominations are sent to the US Senate for “advice and consent.” Over the years this process has proven tricky for many new Presidents – but it …read more