Dem Officials See New Signs That Gates Will Remain At Defense

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First Posted: 11-19-08 08:19 PM   |   Updated: 12-20-08 05:12 AM

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Democratic officials said they see new signs that President-elect Barack Obama will ask Defense Secretary Robert Gates to stay in his post.

If Gates stays, no reconfirmation hearing would be needed, officials said.

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Democratic officials said they see new signs that President-elect Barack Obama will ask Defense Secretary Robert Gates to stay in his post. If Gates stays, no reconfirmation hearing would be needed, ...
Democratic officials said they see new signs that President-elect Barack Obama will ask Defense Secretary Robert Gates to stay in his post. If Gates stays, no reconfirmation hearing would be needed, ...
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Respectfully, President-Elect Obama, this American believes Gates must leave the position, the CHANGE I personally envisioned (as I believe was and is yours) for America should be reflected in your Cabinet, thus keeping a 'failed' Defense Secretary appointed by a 'failed' and 'false' Commander in Chief/thief, just wouldn't be in the best interest of these United States of America...Thank You for taking my opinion into consideration.
Peace

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:11 AM on 11/22/2008
- mcantwell I'm a Fan of mcantwell 579 fans permalink
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Robert Gates needs to make his mind up already or get out of the way for Hagel or Clark.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:40 AM on 11/20/2008
- FirstShirt I'm a Fan of FirstShirt 66 fans permalink

Good democratic strategy. Advance to the rear.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:02 AM on 11/20/2008
- Coinyer101 I'm a Fan of Coinyer101 739 fans permalink
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i knew it. a repub. of course.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:25 PM on 11/20/2008
- Indie2008 I'm a Fan of Indie2008 45 fans permalink

If Obama's team think that keeping Republicans and rivals in top positions is going to blunt criticism and win their favor, I'm afraid they are in for a let down. The right-wing pundits and Republican partisans will start on January 21 to blame Obama for the very policies they have defended for the past eight years under Bush.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:39 AM on 11/20/2008

I think Obama's primary concern (or at least, a top concern) on this front is to keep dangerous group think from emerging and to avoid surrounding himself with yes men.

Not to say there isn't also political calculation, of course, but we should beware reducing everything Obama does to two-dimensional political motivations. He's way more sophisticated than that.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:31 AM on 11/20/2008
- Indie2008 I'm a Fan of Indie2008 45 fans permalink

Possibly a little too much continuity...?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:21 AM on 11/20/2008
- HST I'm a Fan of HST 61 fans permalink
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Noooooo!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:39 AM on 11/20/2008
- Vinca I'm a Fan of Vinca 6 fans permalink

NO< NO NO

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:28 AM on 11/20/2008
- Ramirez I'm a Fan of Ramirez 289 fans permalink
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Leaving Gates at SecDef is an excellent and logical move. The best other candidates for the position - Hagel, Lugar, and McCain - are all Senators and would take months to bring up to speed.

Gates is a patriot and a fine manager. He has done an outstanding job so far.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:16 AM on 11/20/2008
- Kache I'm a Fan of Kache 34 fans permalink
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What a brilliant move. No confirmation hearing means that the new administration's Iraq policy does not get trashed through a confirmation hearing. The best way to leave Iraq is as quietly as possible.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:59 AM on 11/20/2008
- LadyMing I'm a Fan of LadyMing 3 fans permalink

I'm okay with keeping Gates for the transition, (a few months-to-a-year) but I want him replaced with Wesley Clark.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:18 AM on 11/20/2008
- FirstShirt I'm a Fan of FirstShirt 66 fans permalink

Never happen. Clark is not respected in the military and has a history of being politically active...a no no in the military.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:04 AM on 11/20/2008
- Coinyer101 I'm a Fan of Coinyer101 739 fans permalink
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PO! he has a lot of respect in the military and all the experience necessary to boot! he also opposed the stoopid iraq war! ur a mo ron.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:23 PM on 11/20/2008
- JadedAggie I'm a Fan of JadedAggie 10 fans permalink

I'm personally okay with Gates as long as you replace his deputies, whom are intolerable. He has done the best he can do with the horrible hand that he was dealt.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:29 AM on 11/20/2008
- GeoLee I'm a Fan of GeoLee 67 fans permalink

Bilderberg? I guess the press missed the initiation ceremony for Barack.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:09 AM on 11/20/2008

This is a good move as long as Obama moves to put in his own appointees in the lower posts.... Gates lasts for two years at the max, IMHO.... Unless he has some Epiphany and comes to the light....

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:38 PM on 11/19/2008
- Kache I'm a Fan of Kache 34 fans permalink
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What makes you think Gate is a Republican? He's not.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:52 AM on 11/20/2008
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Isn't Gates married to Pinnochet or something? Or was that the Shah? It's all a blur of blood and terrorism.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:29 PM on 11/19/2008
- robXdion I'm a Fan of robXdion 186 fans permalink
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For now. . . . .

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:11 PM on 11/19/2008
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