Winter's Picks

Those 3 a.m. Phone Calls

politicalWinters — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:24:30 -0500

Here's a little irony for you.

During the heat of the Democratic presidential primary, Hillary Clinton ran ads asking voters who they wanted to answer the 3 a.m. emergency call at the White House. In the end, voters said they wanted Barack Obama to answer it.

The Obamas: A More Perfect Union

politicalWinters — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:48:42 -0500

The obvious affection and respect Barack and Michelle Obama show each other could bring about a positive change in relationships, according to experts in this article.

Obama And Clinton: Together As One

politicalWinters — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:29:30 -0500

The Politico has an interesting piece focusing on the "evolution" of the Obama-Clinton relationship.

It's one that's gone full-circle - probably a couple of times - and now ends with Obama as president-elect and Clinton as his Secretary of State.

Office Of the President-Elect

politicalWinters — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:05:17 -0500

Pretty cool sounding name, but it's only a name. In actuality, and according to the U.S. Constitution, the Office of the President-elect doesn't exist. It has no authority. Nada.

Obama Already Changing Washington

politicalWinters — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:28:21 -0500

From celebrities on the way to working in government being cool once again, Barack Obama already is impacting Washington.

The Daily Beast takes a look at five big changes already on the landscape.