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Bob Gates, Patriot

By The Daily Dish

Nov 11 2008, 2:11 AM ET

From the WSJ, confirmation of a proposal made by the Dish months ago:

President-elect Barack Obama is leaning toward asking Defense Secretary Robert Gates to remain in his position for at least a year, according to two Obama advisers. A senior Pentagon official said Mr. Gates would likely accept the offer if it is made.



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