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Harkin backs Dean to replace Daschle

By Jason Hancock 2/5/09

Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Cumming, told the Huffington Post Thursday that former DNC Chairman Howard Dean should be President Barack Obama’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
“I think that would be a very good move,” Harkin told the Huffington Post. “He brings all the background and experience. He’s very strong on prevention [...]

Obama Supporter Daschle Defends Bill Clinton’s War Posturing

By Douglas Burns 12/17/07

CARROLL — While supporting presidential candidate Barack Obama, former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle came to the defense of the Clinton campaign on one question asked by the Iowa Independent here in Carroll.

Daschle said he thought former President Clinton’s statement that he opposed the war in Iraq from the beginning – a remark with [...]

Daschle Opens Obama Office

By Lynda Waddington 5/17/07

Obama ‘08 has sent out an email to supporters signed by former South Dakota Sen. Tom Daschle and announcing an upcoming appearance on behalf of Sen. Barack Obama.
The affiliation between the two senators comes as little surprise to those who have taken time to sit and considering the connections. Still, this will mark the first [...]

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