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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Tony Podesta

Tony Podesta stories: 2 news summaries

Under Obama, It's the 'Summer of the Lobbyist' 

'It Girl' emerges as health, climate, economy converge

Aug 24, 09 12:45 PM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama the candidate railed against lobbyists' influence—but under his administration, the Washington movers and shakers are flourishing. With health care reform, the environment, and the economy in focus all at once, it’s the “Summer of the Lobbyist,” writes Manuel Roig-Franzia in the Washington Post. At... More »

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lobbyist • lobbying • Washington, DC • Tony Podesta • Obama administration • John Podesta • President Obama • Heather Podesta

Suitors Keep Lines Open to Superdelegates

From Michelle to Chelsea, big names
get on the horn

Feb 19, 08 1:20 PM CST
(Newser) - Sometimes superdelegates respond to politics, ideology, or longstanding alliances. Other times, they're won by girl talk. For one Philadelphia party official, a morning call from Michelle Obama sealed the deal, the LA Times reports. The would-be first lady covered everything from strategy to motherhood. “She was talking to me... More »

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Michelle Obama • Democratic National Convention • Clinton 2008 • Obama 2008 • Chelsea Clinton • Madeleine Albright • superdelegates • Tony Podesta

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