WASHINGTON -- President-elect Barack Obama's picks for his Cabinet are reassuring because they have Washington experience -- unless they're disappointing for that very reason. It depends on where you're standing. Inside-the-Beltway types are relieved to see a familiar cast of characters returning to power, even if they disagree with some previous policies. Many voters, in contrast, hold the romantic notion that Ordinary Joes should come to Washington, roll up their sleeves and clean house. The "experts" in Washington have messed things up royally. Besides, didn't Obama promise change? Whether you're reassured or disappointed by Obama's Cabinet choices, though, one thing is clear: Washington...
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