Obama Names New Press Secretary

The Washington Post reports that President Obama has chosen Jay Carney as the replacement for Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, who will leave the White House in February. Suggested Reading The Story of Temptations Legend David Ruffin’s Ascent and Tragic Downfall The Root’s Ultimate Guide to Holiday Dos and Don’ts! Have You Heard the Story of…

The Washington Post reports that President Obama has chosen Jay Carney as the replacement for Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, who will leave the White House in February.

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Carney is currently communications director for Vice President Joe Biden.

Other candidates considered were Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton and Deputy Communications Director Jennifer Psaki.

Read the full story at the Washington Post.

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