Dust-Up: Obama’s transition to power

Is the amount of hope vested in him by the public setting the president-elect up for failure? Scott Lilly and David Weigel conclude their debate.

Will the country’s largest unions have a close ally in the Oval Office? David Weigel and Scott Lilly debate.

Should Obama tap his former Democratic rival or California’s governor to serve in the White House? Scott Lilly and David Weigel debate.

Whom should Obama put in his Cabinet? Whom should he avoid? David Weigel and Scott Lilly debate.

Does Rahm Emanuel’s selection as chief of staff undermine Obama’s message of unity? Scott Lilly and David Weigel debate.