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Earlier this month we bitch-slapped New York Magazine for thinking that they could lay a personal and geographical claim to our President-Elect. Now we have to collectively face off against a more potent foe: the state of his birth*, Hawaii. There can be only one, Highlander. So who will reign supreme?

This morning President-Elect Barack Obama has nominated Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan for his education secretary because right now is the perfect time to garner support for nominating Illinois politicians to high-ranking national positions. This in spite of Mayor Daley's pleading before the election to keep Arne in Chicago. Obama said of Duncan, "When it comes to school reform, Arne is the most hands-on of hands-on practitioners. When faced with tough decisions, Arne doesn't blink." We're guessing the same goes for when facing someone with a nasty cross-over dribble. Obama continued, "In just seven years, he's boosted elementary test scores here in Chicago from 38 percent of students meeting the standards to 67 percent. The dropout rate has gone down every year he's been in charge." For his part, Duncan said he was "grateful" and added, "[Education] is the civil rights issue of our generation. And it is the one sure path to a more fair, equal and just society." During the press conference, Obama continued to avoid answering questions regarding any contact aides may have had with Gov. Blagojevich's office.

It's been a busy day for the President-Elect.

As Senator Barack Obama prepares to resign his senate seat tomorrow to focus on his transition to President full-time, he has taken to YouTube to issue his first radio address since being elected President. The address focuses on the economy, referencing the G-20 summit, discussing the current unemployment situation, and encouraging Congress to pass a down payment to stimulate the economy.