Dems Say Biden Chooses New VP Chief of Staff (Gore's VP CoS)

[tekisui]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27698240/

Former Clinton official served VP Gore in same position

CHICAGO - Vice President-elect Joe Biden chose as his chief of staff a man who once served in that same role for Vice President Al Gore, Democratic officials said Thursday.

Ron Klain also was an adviser for Biden during his Democratic primary bid and helped the Delaware senator prepare for the vice presidential debate during the fall campaign.

The officials disclosed Biden's selection on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly for President-elect Barack Obama's transition team. That group is planning to announce senior staff appointments later this week.

[onehandle]

1. Another Clinton person. Gosh! You would think that Clinton hired some pretty talented people.

More shocking news for the DU Clinton haters.

[bunnies]

2. Big shit-stirring requires a big spoon.

If youre going to start it, you might as well start it right!

[Renew Deal]

4. lol

:rofl:

[onehandle]

5. Ha ha! nt

[1corona4u]

15. LOL....

:rofl:

[karynnj]

8. I always expected that there would be Clinton people in any Democratic

administration. The same would have happened had Gore, Kerry, or any of the 2000, 2004 or 2008 candidates become President. These were the people who were Democrats who were committed and talented in the areas they worked in. Politically, within the spectrum of the Democratic party they were diverse. (Even then remember that all the Democratic candidates likely agreed at least 90% over all issues - so a Democrat wanting to work on healthcare, poverty, etc would be comfortable (and likely impatient) in any Democratic administration.)

The one person I knew who was in the Clinton White House - as a junior person - was publicly silent, but privately very very excited about Obama. He is still working and is very committed, in his home state, on issues he worked on in the Clinton administration. He, like, any person wanting to make a change in 1992 flocked to DC to try to get a job in the new Democratic administration.

[onehandle]

9. Of course. Who else is there?

The Clinton White House had the smartest people in the business.

[cali]

12. It was also the only dem WH in within the last few decades. Where else

are you going to find staff with the requisite WH experience?

[HeraldSquare212]

19. And then wasted their talents, since you asked.

[Alter Ego]

3. I know absolutely nothing about him, but I have a hard time believing

that he could cause that many waves as the VP Chief of Staff.

And if he was a Biden advisor during the election, what the fuck is the harm?

[Samantha]

11. Biden made an excellent choice

All Americans owe a huge debt of gratitude to Ron Klein. He was the driving force behind never giving up during that recount debacle. He wanted to forge ahead even after the SC decision. It was a matter of principle with him, not politics. If there is one shining example for protecting every vote, he would be it.

Sam

[Alter Ego]

13. I did not know that--even better.

[Orangepeel]

6. Isn't that the guy portrayed in HBO's Recount?

The character was great. I hope it was a realistic portrayal.

[nutshell2002]

7. yes, by Kevin Spacey

[PatSeg]

10. Thanks

The name was familiar but couldn't remember who it was.

[FrenchieCat]

14. Ron Klain was played by Kevin Spacey in recount.....

he is more a Gore/Biden man than he is a Clinton man.

[PBS Poll-435]

16. After seeing "Recount"

Klain is A-ok by me.

[anonymous171]

17. OMG SOMEBODY TELL RACHEL! OBAMA IS CLINTON'S 3RD TERM! WE ARE ALL GOING TO DIE

[Jennicut]

18. Ron Klain is a great guy, he went through the recount in FL and everything.

[Muttocracy]

20. thanks for that info and for other posters who reminded us who he is! nt