"It is certainly appropriate and within their rights to appeal, " said Gore campaign adviser Ron Klain.

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John Kerry's senior advisers Bob Shrum and Ron Klain, and Edwards' wife, Elizabeth.

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The transition team also made official Saturday the hiring of Ron Klain as chief of staff to the vice president.

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Sotomayor said she was interviewed over the phone on May 21 by Craig, White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, senior presidential adviser David Axelrod and vice presidential chief of staff Ron Klain, among others.

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