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High fives and flip flops: The Obamas hit Hawaii Hello! Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:07 AM PST Barack Obama took some time out from his festive trip to Hawaii to visit servicemen and... General Petraeus nearly resigned over Afghanistan draw down but decided to 'salute and carry on', claims new biography Daily Mail Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:05 AM PST Four-star general-turned-CIA director David Petraeus almost resigned as Afghanistan war commander over President Barack Obama's decision to quickly draw down surge forces, according to a new insider's look at Petraeus' 37-year Army career. Hillary for vice president Arkansas Times Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:04 AM PST THE TICKET: Obama-Clinton, says Reich. Robert Reich , a Clinton administration cabinet member, claims no inside information but predicts the 2012 Democratic ticket will be Obama- Hillary Clinton , with Vice President Joe Biden heading to the secretary of state slot. His thinking is sound: Why do I say this? Because Obama needs to stir the passions and enthusiasms of a Democratic base that’s been ... Petraeus Nearly Quit Over Afghan Drawdown, Book Claims Fox News Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:01 AM PST Four-star general-turned-CIA director David Petraeus almost resigned as Afghanistan war commander over President Obama's decision to quickly draw down surge forces, according to a new insider's look at Petraeus' 37-year Army career.  David Petraeus Almost Resigned Over Obama's Decision To Withdraw Surge Forces From Afghanistan, New Book Claims The Huffington Post Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:54 AM PST WASHINGTON -- Four-star general-turned-CIA director David Petraeus almost resigned as Afghanistan war commander over President Barack Obama's decision to quickly draw down surge forces, according to a new insider's look at Petraeus' 37-year Army career. Will Biden and Clinton Switch Jobs? Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:52 AM PST Robert Reich is the latest to predict -- "based on absolutely no inside information" -- that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vice President Joe Biden swap jobs, giving President Obama a new running mate in 2012. "Why do I say this? Because Obama needs to stir the passions and enthusiasms of a Democratic base that's been disillusioned with his cave-ins to regressive Republicans. Hillary ... No Schmoozing Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:38 AM PST The New York Times notes President Obama "does not go out of his way to play the glad-handing, ego-stroking presidential role. While he does sometimes offer a ride on Air Force One to a senator or member of Congress, more often than not, he keeps Congress and official Washington at arm's length, spending his down time with a small -- and shrinking -- inner circle of aides and old friends." "He ... GOP killed Keystone, environmentalists say UPI Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:36 AM PST WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Republican critics of U.S. President Barack Obama might have killed the Keystone XL pipeline by forcing the administration's hand, environmental groups said. Book: Petraeus almost quit over Afghan drawdown CTV.ca Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:35 AM PST Four-star general-turned-CIA director David Petraeus almost resigned as Afghanistan war commander over U.S. President Barack Obama's decision to quickly draw down surge forces, according to a new insider's look at Petraeus' 37-year Army career. Increased drone use under Obama administration 14 WFIE Evansville Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:32 AM PST President Obama has used more drone strikes to kill suspected terrorists than any other president.

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