Powell Out of Retirement?, Bill and Obama Do Lunch, ATG Welcomes Palin...

Word has it that President Obama will be meeting with Former Secretary of State, Colin Powell. The two dignitaries will meet for 2.5 hours Wednesday afternoon at the White House. Following that meeting, Obama will meet with the current Secretary of Defense, William Gates. Let the rumor mill rumble pointing to Powell coming out of retirement to replace Gates. We'll see!

Obama met with another retired politician today - former President Bill Clinton. The two met for lunch in New York City at Mulino's to gab over hot topics, while wolfing down hot fish and pasta.

And if you haven't heard it by now, former President Jimmy Carter has called the recent Republican attacks on Obama - especially Joe Wilson's "You're a liar!" outburst - all racially motivated. He believes the Republicans are uncomfortable having an African-American president.

And ATG welcomes its newest retired politician, former Alaska Governor, Sarah Palin. According to numerous news sources, Palin has officially signed on with the lucrative Washington Speakers' Bureau. Start rakin' it in, Sarah!

That's all for now.
--atg

Bill Can't Fill the Seats, Cheney Returns for 2012?, Red Sox Pitcher Guns for Kennedy's Seat...

ATG is back with a few juicy nuggets of post-presidential news...

Seems former President Bill Clinton isn't much of a draw in Canada these days. After two weeks of sluggish ticket sales to hear Bill Clinton speak, the Canadian National Exhibition has slashed prices from $20 to five dollars plus admission. Organizers were hoping to fill the 25,000-seat BMO Field, but to-date have only sold 7,000. Check out the full report video below...

Just when we thought he was done crafty Dick Cheney is back -- and looking to run in 2012? Check out the rough draft of his first campaign video...



Word has it that former Boston Red Sox ace, Curt Schilling is mulling the idea to run for Ted Kennedy's Senate seat. Schilling has not decided either way, but he hasn't ruled anything out. Check out this video interview...



And last but not least, former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, will make his first appearance on Dave Letterman's "Late Show" tonight. It's rumored he will discuss his current projects, including pushing for peace with Palestinians and seeking a climate change agreement. A little-known factoid about Mr. Blair: He's hopped the pond to teach at Yale University.

That's all for now.
--atg