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President Obama on a Historic Day in Egypt

President Obama speaks on the situation in Egypt following the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak, saying the U.S. supports the Egyptian people and stands ready to assist as the country moves towards a genuine democracy.

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David Plouffe: Conference Call with Young Americans

Via NYSYD President Kevin Lawrie:

I wanted to pass this opportunity to talk to one of the most well-respected political minds in the entire country, David Plouffe.  If you’re not already aware, David Plouffe was the Campaign Manager for Barack Obama’s historic run to the White House in 2008, a campaign that many regarded as generation defining and one of the most well run campaigns ever.  Plouffe had previously served as the Executive Director of the DCCC and before that

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Rahm: The Man, The Myth, The Failure?

There has been a lot of talk recently about Obama’s inner circle and its effectiveness. Particularly in the news recently has been Rahm Emanuel. The discussions began months ago, but I’d begin with Dana Milbank’s column, where he argued that the problem in the White House isn’t Rahm, but that the President doesn’t listen to him. He begins by pointing to other articles that serve as a good preface to this discussion:

It is the current fashion

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