The Making of an Obama Administration
The only thing more closely watched than Barack Obama’s campaign might be his transition. Names are leaked, appointments rumored, appointees scrutinized (particularly of the former-candidate variety). And over 100,000 people want in. “Is there anybody here who has not yet submitted their resume to Change.gov?” asked moderator Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles’ City Council President at RAND in Santa Monica, to a big laugh – and no raised hands. Zócalo, along with the Center for American Progress Action Fund, invited three former Clinton administration officials experienced in making the transition from …
