That's one journalistic cliché we can retire
"As the Obamas make their ritual visit to the Bush White House, disagreement over an economic stimulus package could ruffle an otherwise smooth transition." —Nov. 10
"The flap over Mr. Brennan, who served as a chief of staff to George J. Tenet when he ran the C.I.A., was the biggest glitch so far in what has been an otherwise smooth transition for Mr. Obama." —Dec. 2
"Obama, speaking directly for the first time on the [Rod Blagojevich] scandal that has distracted from his otherwise smooth transition, said he was 'appalled' by the allegations." Dec. 11
"New Mexico governor Bill Richardson's withdrawal from consideration as Barack Obama's commerce secretary was the first hiccup in an otherwise smooth transition to power." —Jan. 5
"Aides to Mr. Obama conceded that they had mishandled the [Leon Panetta nomination] process, a significant stumble of his otherwise smooth transition." —Jan. 7
"The delay [in Timothy Geithner's confirmation] is the second significant speed bump in an otherwise smooth transition to power for Obama." —Jan. 14
[hat tip: Eric Effron]
Comments
It kind of makes you wonder what a rough transition would be like. Brawl in the Oval Office?
Posted by: Tiako | February 3, 2009 6:31 PM
I just love Daschle's glasses!
Posted by: slutwench | February 4, 2009 9:46 AM
"The assassination of the 16th president, who recently led the nation through a great civil war, was a significant hiccup in an otherwise smooth night at the theater . . ."
Posted by: gary | February 4, 2009 11:09 AM
"Smooth"? When they really meant "slick"?
Posted by: R.C. | February 4, 2009 12:36 PM
Great catch!
Posted by: Brandon | February 6, 2009 1:21 PM