President-Elect Obama’s name may emerge in Norman Hsu fraud trial
January 2, 2009
As if being linked to one high-profile criminal case weren't enough, President-elect Barack Obama's name may soon pop up in another federal prosecution, this one involving a massive Ponzi scheme (no, the other massive Ponzi scheme). In addition to the Rod Blagojevich pay-for-play probe, Obama could figure in the upcoming fraud trial of Norman Hsu, the disgraced Democratic fundraiser who was charged last year with operating a $60 million pyramid scheme.
Dems blame Obama for stimulus delay; say no need for committee review
December 31, 2008
By NAFTALI BENDAVID
(WSJ) Democratic leaders are increasingly concerned that they won't be able to offer an economic stimulus package for congressional debate until late January because they haven't received a plan from President-elect Barack Obama's transition team.
Democrats’ struggle with filling Obama seat
December 31, 2008
Rep. Bobby Rush says he doesn't think any U.S. senator would be caught turning a black man away from serving alongside them.
He thought wrong.
Obama’s ‘One President’ Gambit
December 31, 2008
By Michael D. Shear
WASHINGTON POST - When it comes to repairing the faltering U.S. economy, Barack Obama offers vision, numbers and detail. But as Israeli bombs and Palestinian rockets explode in the Middle East, the president-elect has responded with silence.
Protests interrupt Obama’s paradise
December 31, 2008
POLITICO - It’s not exactly anti-war mom Cindy Sheehan camped outside of George W. Bush’s Crawford ranch. But as President-elect Barack Obama lingered at his Kailua vacation home later than usual this morning, about 10 protesters gathered near the security checkpoint down the street.
President Barack Obama’s ‘Tax Trap’
December 30, 2008
NY POST - President-elect Barack Obama may be about to make a big mistake: raising taxes in the middle of a recession.
That's what his top political aide, David Axelrod, hinted Sunday: The Bush tax cuts are "something that we plainly can't afford, moving forward," Axelrod said. "Whether it expires, or whether we repeal it a little bit early, we'll determine later. But it's going to go."
Obama can’t shake the bowling jokes
December 30, 2008
AP - President-elect Barack Obama thought he'd put the bowling jokes behind him. Not likely.
On the golf course Monday, a woman waiting at the 18th green reminded Obama of his disastrous bowling during the presidential campaign. It was an unwelcome reminder for Obama, whose golf game during a 12-day vacation has been just as troublesome.
Troops Support of Obama ‘Iffy’: 6 of 10 have doubts about new commander-in-chief
December 29, 2008
When asked how they feel about President-elect Barack Obama as commander in chief, six out of 10 active-duty service members say they are uncertain or pessimistic, according to a Military Times survey.
Obama fails to disclose transition meetings
December 29, 2008
The Obama team, pledging the ''most open and transparent transition in history,'' gets and ''A'' for disclosing donors to the Jan. 20 inauguration and a ''F'' when it comes to revealing transition meetings with groups. Contrary to its own ''seat at the table transparency policy,'' meetings are not posted on a Web site.
Blagojevich lawyer to submit Obama report to panel
December 29, 2008
AP - The lead attorney for Gov. Rod Blagojevich said he plans to submit President-elect Barack Obama's internal report on contacts with the scandal-plagued governor to the Illinois House committee weighing impeachment.
Rezko attorney ‘owns’ Obama mansion: Lawyer at firm where Democrat worked receives tax bill
December 27, 2008
By Jerome R. Corsi
WND - An attorney for convicted fundraiser Tony Rezko is listed as the owner and taxpayer for BarackObama's Chicago mansion, according to records obtained by WND.

