El Cerrito Focus » National http://elcerritofocus.org Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:28:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Rest of the World Watching http://elcerritofocus.org/2008/11/05/rest-of-the-world-watching/ http://elcerritofocus.org/2008/11/05/rest-of-the-world-watching/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:58:44 +0000 Daniel McGlynn http://elcerritofocus.org/?p=2003 From an editorial in the UK’s Guardian:

“So often crudely caricatured by others, the American people yesterday stood in the eye of history and made an emphatic choice for themselves and for the world.”

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Due to the current economic crisis, two wars, and a smattering of other tough issues, Obama is going to meet with his transition team tomorrow at noon.

Past President Elects have usually enjoyed a brief honeymoon after a campaign season.

Among Obama’s most pressing issues are appointing an economic security team and assuming the role of Commander-in-Chief, according to analysts.

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BY N’JERI EATON//

The West Contra Costa County United Democratic Campaign Headquarters held a Get Out the Vote Rally in El Cerrito on Sunday to celebrate the work of volunteers.

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