Obama "softens" position on hiring lobbyists.  Or, the con translation: Obama Lied.  Again.
Who was so important to Obama to get onto his transition team, that he needed to violate (or soften if you prefer) his oft-stated stance on hiring lobbyists?  We don't need this.  You know, you don't get a second chance to make a first impression and all that. 

On balance I'm more than happy with Obama's efforts so far, but this feeds the con talking heads in a way that is hard to reverse.  If Obama never hires another lobbyist in his career, it won't matter.  The damage is done.  Or am I over reacting?  And really, who is it for whom Obama felt he needed to change his position?