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Thomas Nagorski / The World Newser:
The Inaugural Oath: Chief Justice Slip-Up — Chief Justice John Roberts is a man who has made very few public missteps in his life — but he appears to have made one when swearing in Barack Obama. Roberts slightly flubbed the oath, which then tripped up Obama.
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Domenico Montanaro / MSNBC:
ABOUT THAT OATH FLUB — From NBC's Pete Williams — The recitation of the presidential oath came in fits and starts. — The Constitution prescribes the text: “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and will to best of my ability preserve …
Faiz Shakir / Think Progress:
‘I, Barack Hussein Obama, do solemnly swear...’
‘I, Barack Hussein Obama, do solemnly swear...’
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The White House:
Change has come to WhiteHouse.gov — Welcome to the new WhiteHouse.gov. I'm Macon Phillips, the Director of New Media for the White House and one of the people who will be contributing to the blog. — A short time ago, Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States …
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Andy Barr / The Politico:
New White House site slams Bush — The new White House website unveiled by President Barack Obama's team Tuesday includes a shot at former President Bush's response to Hurricane Katrina. — Under the “agenda” portion of the site regarding Katrina, it reads: “President Obama will keep …
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USA Today:
Rev. Joseph Lowery's impassioned benediction … Barack Obama's inaugural speech was book-ended by two expressions of evangelical faith. First came Rev. Rick Warren's invocation, including mentions of God, Jesus and an allusion to Allah, called by Muslims as “compassionate and merciful.”
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David Neiwert / Crooks and Liars:
A tale of two prayers: Warren and Lowery — Since much was made of these two invocations beforehand, I thought it would be useful to take a look at Rev. Rick Warren's and Rev. Joseph Lowery's respective prayers at today's inauguration ceremonies for President Obama.
Gregg Levine / Firedoglake:
Worst. Inauguration. Ever. — So, I don't even know how to write about this without it sounding like bitter grousing, and frankly, I'm a little embarrassed to have to report that after five hours of standing in the bitter cold, getting pushed and shoved to the point where you start to feel …
Mark Landler / The Caucus:
No Confirmation Vote for Clinton — Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's smooth ride to confirmation as secretary of state hit a small bump on Tuesday as one of her Republican colleagues blocked a vote on Mrs. Clinton's nomination, citing ethical questions arising from donors to her husband's charitable foundation.
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Jack Healy / New York Times:
Fresh Bank Worries Batter Stocks; Dow Falls Below 8,000 — As Barack Obama stepped into the presidency on Tuesday, Wall Street walked back to the brink. — Despite widespread optimism about Mr. Obama and a jubilant inaugural celebration, the major indexes plunged more than 4 percent on Tuesday …
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New York Times:
Barack Obama's Inaugural Address — Following is the prepared text of President-elect Barack Obama's Inaugural Address, as provided by the Presidential Inaugural Committee: — My fellow citizens: — I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed …
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New York Times:
Inaugural Poem — The following is a transcript of the inaugural poem recited by Elizabeth Alexander, as provided by CQ transcriptions. — Praise song for the day. — Each day we go about our business, walking past each other, catching each others' eyes or not, about to speak or speaking.
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CNN:
Obama signs first presidential proclamation — WASHINGTON (CNN) — As his first official action after being sworn in, President Barack Obama signed three documents Tuesday, including a proclamation declaring a day of national renewal and reconciliation. — “I'm a lefty.
Danny / Political Radar:
Carter ‘Snubs’ Clinton? — ABC News' David Wright reports: Today may be a day when the nation briefly sets aside partisan enmity for the peaceful transition of power, but personal enmity? That's another matter. — One small example: as the ex-Presidents gathered in the crypt …
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Amanda Carpenter / Townhall.com:
Something Has to Be Said — The utter lack of ooh-ing and ah-ing over Michelle Obama's inauguration wear should tell you something. It was bad. — She's worn beautiful things in the past. I tend to think saturated, jewel tones (royal purple, forest green, dark teal, deep orange) look great on her.
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David Horowitz / Front Page Magazine:
How Conservatives Should Celebrate the Inauguration — “If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.”
Fabius Maximus:
America Passes A Milestone! — We now have more poeple employed in government than manufacturing and construction. — It's a milestone. But to what end does this road lead us? — For another perspective — See Can you see the signs of spring in the coming of winter?
The Wealth Report:
Obama Inauguration Sets Record for Private Jets — For the wealthy, Tuesday's inauguration is the dream party: a chance to rub elbows with the similarly rich and powerful, to become part of a historic moment, and (most importantly), to get access to the man of the moment.
David Stout / New York Times:
Kennedy ‘Feeling Well’ After Seizure — WASHINGTON — Senator Edward M. Kennedy, who is ill with brain cancer, collapsed at the Inauguration Day luncheon honoring President Obama, casting a pall over what had been a glorious celebration. But hours later, the chairman of neurosurgery …
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Katharine Q. Seelye / The Caucus:
Bush Again Defends His Presidency — George W. Bush, now the former president, flew to Midland, Texas, after the inauguration this afternoon and told a small welcoming crowd much of what he has been saying in his farewell speeches and interviews over the last few weeks.
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Mark Silva / The Swamp:
President and First Lady Obama dance — President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, he in a white tie and tux, she in a white evening gown by Jason Wu, started the tour of inaugural balls tonight which cap the swearing-in of the 44th president. They started at “the Neighborhood Ball …
The New Republic:
Barack Obama's Speech: A Disappointing Hodgepodge — Barack Obama has the makings of a great orator, but his inaugural speech was not a great oration. It was well-delivered, but it consisted of a hodgepodge of themes, injunctions, and applause lines that did not speak directly to the crisis that the country faces.
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