Tag Archives: Obama

Great expectations

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Derek Walter

What can’t Obama do? Expect soon to find out as the President lays out some tempered goals.  Everyone I talk to today is, and should be, proud of today’s moment.

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Country First

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Derek Walter

John McCain is back. The Arizona Senator who is probably the most qualified candidate to have never reached the presidency is refusing to disappear after his defeat to President-Elect Barack Obama. He is launching his own Political Action Committee – … Continue reading →

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Calling Dr. Gupta

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Derek Walter

This stage of the Obama appointment process is starting to feel a bit like the late rounds of the NFL Draft. Some of the picks just make you scratch your head. The other day I would have been referring to … Continue reading →

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Suddenly, Experience Matters

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Derek Walter

At least according to Sen. Diane Feinstein. She was a bit peeved about not being in the know regarding Obama’s pick of Leon Panetta to head the CIA. Leon Panetta? What, George Stephonopolous wasn’t available? Sure, Panetta brings over three … Continue reading →

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Clinton Administration Redux

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Derek Walter

Next in a million part series. Leon Panetta was designated the next CIA Director today. Probably not a bad pick, yet it is another sign to the Obama faithful that “change we can believe in” means an administrations that looks … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Blog

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Derek Walter

Welcome back. I plan to be quite active on this site in 2009. So if you are looking to get a feel for my writing and commentary, thanks for stopping in. Whether it is the iPhone, gadgets, or of course … Continue reading →

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Worth the Fighting For

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Derek Walter

Just a few quick thoughts on the election: McCain was graceful and gave a compelling concession speech. It just seemed at times this McCain was kept under lock and key by his campaign. Granted he was in charge and it … Continue reading →

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Election Night Live

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Derek Walter

7:44 p.m. – About to head off to the local election party to face the sure-to-be riveting questions from TV reporters about why McCain lost (because Johnny Mac and I are tight). I will be updating the blog as well … Continue reading →

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Welcome GWU Alumni

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Derek Walter

Welcome to any GWU alumni or others who arrived here from the link on the GW Politics Central page. Browse around past posts and feel free to comment on any of the most current political news events: such as Obama … Continue reading →

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Live Debate Blog

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Derek Walter

6:21 – I’m surprised it took Obama 20 minutes to mention Bush. 6:20 – Obama agrees with McCain again. 6:19 – Although I’ve been to the Adler Planetarium, it is cool. 6:17 – McCain is continuing his best play. That … Continue reading →

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