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12:40 AM ET, January 21, 2009

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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 …
Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
DUMP THAT MEME ...  Drudge is saying it.  And weirdly the AP …
Discussion: Donklephant and Legalities
Little Green Footballs:
Video: Who Stumbled on the Oath?
Discussion: Bookworm Room
The White House:
A National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation
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 …
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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Glenn Thrush / The Politico:
Clinton, Cornyn wrangle in Rotunda
Marc Ambinder:
Cornyn's Objection Holds Clinton's Confirmation
Discussion: Political Machine
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 …
Discussion: TIME.com
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Washington Post:
Sell-Off Is Sobering Welcome From Wall Street
Discussion: The Moderate Voice
Sara Lepro / Associated Press:
Bank stocks pummeled as worries mount
Discussion: D-Day
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.
Discussion: Liberty Street and Salon
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The New Republic:
Adam Kirsch on Elizabeth Alexander's Bureaucratic Verse
Discussion: Kevin Drum
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 …
Discussion: Pat Dollard
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.
Discussion: Riehl World View
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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Fox News:   Kennedy Suffers Seizure at Inaugural Lunch, Byrd Fine After Early Departure
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.
Discussion: Political Machine
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 …
Discussion: TalkLeft and Top of the Ticket
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.
Discussion: Commentary
 
 
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