Obama Picks High-Tech and Washington Veteran to Transition Team


	Obama Picks High-Tech and Washington Veteran to Transition Team

arifsali

11-6-2008 9:31 AM

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11-6-2008 5:57 PM

AcesLucky

And to think McCain admitted he was computer illiterate. What a difference in generational thinking.

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