Weds. Open Thread

Hey y’all – as you’ve probably already guessed, I’m swamped today. Getting ready to update the Hot Headlines, and I’ll check back in when I can.

Any good news stories on the Obama/McChrystal situation? Make sure to post about them in the comments as I won’t be able to read up on the latest developments until later this afternoon/early evening.

2 Responses to "Weds. Open Thread"

Anthony says:

June 23, 2010 at 1:10 pm

Any good news stories on the Obama/McChrystal situation?

I don’t know about “good,” but Hot Air quotes an anonymous military source: “We are so screwed.”

Like I wrote, I think PBO has to relieve McChrystal, but no good can come of this, no matter what the result.

Enjoy the swamp!
Lorica says:

June 23, 2010 at 7:04 pm

From the Chicago Tribune:

Blago calls Obama ‘hen-pecked’ by Michelle

Rod Blagojevich is not exactly emerging as a shining example of enlightened feminist-friendly rhetoric in the undercover recordings being played at his trial this afternoon.

An example is a conversation he held with chief of staff John Harris on Nov. 7, 2008, in which the two were still discussing Blagojevich’s plans to swap a Senate appointment for a post in the Obama administration or some high-paying job in the private sector.

The two were reviewing talks with union officials they perceived to be emissaries of Obama. Blagojevich said the emissaries didn’t seem to know exactly what to make of his swap request.

“Barack really wants to get away from Illinois politics,” said Blagojevich, laughing.

Eventually the talk got around to a suggestion that they try a different route to convey the swap idea to the president: through soon-to-be first lady Michelle Obama.

“He’s a lot more hen-pecked than me,” Blagojevich said. “He listens to Michelle.”

–Bob Secter

Soooooo Apparently these silly Dems elected Michelle to the presidency!! Not quite the world leader they thought he was, but then again he reveals that on a daily basis. – Lorica

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