What are they talking about?

Here are some stories I have noticed the media pushing lately (with the exception of the Clinton-Secretary-of-State story since that's everywhere):

1. Automakers Bailout - Fox news ran a story that GOP lawmakers opposed bailing out the auto industry in Detroit, while CBS news reports that Democrats are in favor of the legislation but not without certain strings attached (automakers would be required to explore new technologies for fuel efficiency and environmental safety)

2. Lists for the President-elect - Whether its a story about politicians making wish lists for legislation they are eager to see, or media making lists for Obama's potential new cabinet members and administration, there seem to be a lot of lists floating around. Also rather prominent is the story of Obama's search for at least one Republican for his administration.

3. Same-Sex Marriage Rallies - The 2008 Presidential race was between a fairly liberal Republican, as suggested by his own party, and a moderately conservative Democrat. As a result, it will be very interesting to see the kinds of legislation proposed by our new President after he takes office in January. Barack Obama has admitted openly that he persoanlly opposes gay marriage but does not support a constitutional ban of it. I have a feeling that the recent ban in California will put pressure on the new administration to take a definitive stance on the matter.

4. Obama's Blackberry Affair - No, Obama did not have an affair with someone via his blackberry. Sorry. What I'm referring to is his very famous relationship with his blackberry. Obama has been sited with his handheld device everywhere, it never leaves his side, and he has been known to personally answer all emails with some promptness. However, lately he is being told he must give up his right to personal email and surrender his PDA. For a man whose campaign was so heavily based on the power of the Internet, relinquishing his right to use something as important as email will be quite the undertaking. It was reported, however, that he may be the first President to request a laptop on his desk in the oval office. Really? The first? Wow...