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posted by on November 6 at 8:51 AM
“His ‘take-no-prisoners attitude’ earned him the nickname ‘Rahm-bo’”: Meet Rahm Emanuel, President Obama’s Chief-of-Staff-to-be.
Not everyone rallied around Obama: “U.S. Stocks Post Biggest Post-Election Drop on Economic Concern.”
It goes on: Reichert v. Burner.
How $25,000 for six new suits became a $150,000-plus makeover for an entire family of “Wasilla hillbillys”: The New York Times reports on the amazing shit that went down trying to turn Sarah Palin into feasible Vice President.
Sometimes death seems so random, but not this time: Wrong-way driver dies on Oregon freeway.
Third time’s a charm?: Pit bull attacks family for second time.
Taped lady, dancing, slapping, pull the blind’s hair one by one (clap clap!): Woman duct-taped to plane seat after causing a disturbance, allegedly slapping the buttocks of a crew member and pulling the hair of a blind passenger.
Painted babies: Child psychologists icked out over the marketing of makeup for toddlers.
In this case, it involved swatikas: Cheerleader fired for cheifing.
Meanwhile in the Northwest: “Expect heavy rains, snow today”?
And finally, yesterday brought an amazing collection of election-night videos to Slog—Journey in the streets!—but there’s one I want to highlight once more: Stranger videographer Kelly O’s report from Seattle’s Royal Esquire Club. (The moment when the woman’s acknowlegement of her Victoria’s Secret bra segues into the announcement of the Obama win is magic.)
Rahm Emanuel has a bit of a reputation in Chicago of being pretty ruthless. The article called it "single minded determination", but the less polite way of putting it is "will step on anyone or anything to get what he wants". I think he's a bit of a curious choice for Obama's Chief of Staff, but we'll see.
I deeply, deeply appreciate the Cher reference. Awesome.
Julie in Chicago! Please click on the URL, we need your help here.... =D
has anybody heard from rev. ken hutcherson about obama? was he ever a supporter? just curious.
My friends, contrary to what the godless anarchists and fudgefishers at The Stranger say, this election is not over. McCain/Palin can still win! All you gotta do is believe. And then go back to your polling place and vote again.
It's not too late!
Vote for McCain/Palin in 2008!
I have a dream!
Yes we can!
Cheifing! I learned a new word today.
@6: Right? I had no idea! Back in my day we just called it "drawing on someone's face with sharpie after they pass out first." These kids today and their vocabularies.
I love how Reichert is pissing off the post office and vote counters! "How dispicable [that the votes haven't been counted yet]."
The fact that a 9-year old kid includes "I hope nothing happens to you," is saddening. The rest is fantastic though.
On the election, this town pumped ten-fold the dollars in the service industry (bars) and small business sector (corner stores) as a direct result of Obama's win. That wouldn't have happened anywhere had McCain won, and that's got to be something.