Obama Taps Eric Holder for Attorney General

CNN.com reports that, former Clinton Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder is President-elect Barack Obama's choice for the position of attorney general, according to two prominent Democrats involved in transition matters.

Holder, who is still being vetted, has indicated he will accept the job if it is offered, the sources said.

If confirmed, Holder would be the first African-American to lead the Justice Department.

According to the article, Holder is very well qualified for the job, but of course it will be interesting to hear how right-wing America will spin it. I'm sure they're all getting passports in fear that the White House is surely going black...lol!

Bill May Hinder Hillary from Sec of State Appointment

Reportedly, Sen. Hillary Clinton is being vetted for possible Secretary of State for the Obama Administration. The buzz has really picked up over the last few days, but both sides are tight-lipped.

The biggest stumbling block for Hillary may not be the infamous "3am" ads that she ran against Obama in the primaries nor their bitter battle for the Democratic nomination. Hillary might be hindered from the cabinet post because of her own husband.

Two officials with President-elect Barack Obama's transition team confirm to CNN that it is investigating Bill Clinton's finances and post-presidential dealings. As part of the early vetting process, the team is looking for any negative information that could throw the prospect of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state into jeopardy.

A particular issue could be the donor list of Bill Clinton's global foundation, which might show connections to international figures who push policies that might conflict with those of the new Obama administration. (full article)

Obama and McCain Sit and Chat

For the first time since the final debate between then Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain, the two presidential rivals sat down in the same room today, only this time Obama was clearly the alpha male...relaxed, laid back, dominant... while McCain looked like he wanted to disappear under his chair.

The meeting was clearly uncomfortable. Just by observing McCain's posture, he did not seem to be overly enthusiatic about being subject to Barack Obama.

They chatted about football then kicked the press out and got down to business.

"At this defining moment in history, we believe that Americans of all parties want and need their leaders to come together and change the bad habits of Washington so that we can solve the common and urgent challenges of our time," the statement said.

"It is in this spirit that we had a productive conversation today about the need to launch a new era of reform where we take on government waste and bitter partisanship in Washington in order to restore trust in government, and bring back prosperity and opportunity for every hardworking American family," they said. (source)


Check out the video footage from CNN here.

Jarrett Named Sr. Advisor to Obama

From the Roland Report:

Valerie Jarrett, longtime friend and confidant of President-elect Barack Obama, will be joining him in the White House.

Jarrett confirmed to me a few moments ago that she has been named senior advisor to the president and assistant to the president for intergovernmental affairs and public liaison.

The Chicago business executive has long been a friend and mentor of the Obamas. She once hired Michelle Obama when she served as chief of staff to Chicago Mayor Richard Daley.

President-elect Obama has often said that Jarrett is often the first person he turns to for advice and counsel on critical issues.

She is currently president and CEO of The Habitat Company, a Chicago real estate firm.

The Bushes Host the Obamas at the White House

President George W. and First Lady Laura Bush hosted President-elect Barack and Mom-in-Chief Michelle Obama to the White House. The men met in the Oval Office and had what was reported to be a pleasant, but serious conversation about the transition of power. The First Ladies toured the estate.

Check out the coverage on AOL News.