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Mon 11 Nov 2008Speculation continues over post for Clinton
BARACK OBAMA will meet former rival John McCain today as the president-elect puts together his White House team amid mounting speculation about a possible role for Hillary Clinton, writes Denis Staunton
Mr Obama is not expected to ask Mr McCain to join the administration but today's meeting in Chicago could help the incoming president to turn his recent adversary into an important ally in the Senate. As a Republican who has worked closely with Democrats on everything from immigration reform to climate change, Mr McCain could offer great help to Mr Obama in advancing his agenda.
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