By Steve Kornacki 11/10/08 3:17am

As Obama Recruits, the Senate Scramble Is Just Beginning

Officially, Valerie Jarrett appeared on this morning’s “Meet the Press” to discuss Barack Obama’s transition effort, which she is helping to lead. But hours later, her turn in the national spotlight took on added significance, with the news that Obama apparently wants Jarrett to succeed him in the United States Senate. In hindsight, she might Read More

By Steve Kornacki 8/27/08 11:54pm

Less Drama for the Biden Nomination

Only one half of the Democratic ticket is actually set. With this afternoon’s acclamation vote, Barack Obama is now officially the party’s candidate for president. But Joe Biden, his handpicked running mate, must still win the convention’s formal blessing. Technically, the party could go through another time-consuming roll call of the states to nominate Biden, Read More