Top Officers Hopeful That Obama Will Bring More Realistic View Than Bush

Washington Post by Karen DeYoung | Nov. 30, 2008 (News Report)

Adm. Michael Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, went unarmed into his first meeting with the new commander in chief -- no aides, no PowerPoint presentation, no briefing books. Summoned nine days ago to President-elect Barack Obama's Chicago transition office, Mullen showed up with just a pad, a pen and a desire to take the measure of his incoming boss.

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 by Dennis A. Abbott - Nov. 30, 2008

De Young reports that Obama is winning over military leaders. His pragmatic and realistic approach contrasts favorably with that of his predecessor. Well written, understandable, and convincing, the article is still a bit long and rambling.

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