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The People who still have such negative things to say should be ashamed of themselves.

What is it with all you angry people? We just had an election. We all had the privilege of voting. In the past, people died so we could vote. Senator Obama won, fair and square. He will be our next president. If we don't like how he handles the job, we will have a chance to vote again in 4 years. So take a deep breath, then give him your support. He (and all of us) are going to need it. We are facing incredibly tough times. What are you going to do about that? What do you have to offer? Or do you just plan to hang on to your anger and hate?
By the way, no one "took" any money from us. At least 2 million of us -including my son, who donated $12 – donated it willingly. I'm sure Senator Obama will continue to use it wisely.

I said this on another board, and I'll say it on these boards, too. Obama is not going to just PAY anyone's bills. He is not just going to cut a check to people who don't work. He does not condone laziness. He works hard, and he expects others to work hard, too. And yes, you still are going to have to worry about pumping gas in your car and paying your mortgage. You people who just want a free ride for contributing nothing are a disgrace.

Congratulations, President Obama

Its time to get out the handcuffs and Orange jumpsuits for the treasonous ones that will soon be exposed.

Josh, Pres-Elect Obama would not be misappropriating his funds if he did not give remaining monies to public campaign financing; I donated money specifically for Obama's campaign, not to the compaign of any other candidate,and, therefore, I would like to see the money used by Obama in 2012.

Perhaps Obama should send a survey to all of his supporters (donors) and ask how they would like to see any left over campaign funds spent.

Cate from Wyoming

what about your precious, nancy pelozi, chris dodd, barney frank, and the ideal that all americans should own a home that could not pay for that home. now because of the great idea that banks should lend to people no matter what, which is a vision of the democrats that were in power then and still in power now crafted to gain political power but deny the blame for? do not point fingers you might look down and find them removed....

I would prefer he keep most of the money I donated to him for a 2012 re-election, however if he decides to donate a portion of that to charity, it's fine by me.

I look forward to Jan. 20th and the chance to repair the damage that George Bush and the Republicans have done.

Obama/Biden!

I'll support our new president for as long as liberals supported Bush, and that is until his actions affect me. We Americans seem to only unite as long as it doesn't require some personal sacrifice. When personal sacrifice is required, then it's time to play the blame game. Thank God we have veterans to do our sacrificing for us while we go to the mall or out to dinner then whine about how terrible our president is making our lives.

OMG!!! Am I ever glad I'm Canadian, where, as a country we are tolerant of all cultures & creeds. The negative comments are totally disgusting at at times racist.

GOBAMA...GOBAMA....GOBAMA!!!!!

Well, with all the homeless people just in the U.S. alone, it wouldn't be hard to look around and find (or even establish) a charity that could feed probably all of them. I am still sick to my stomach over the millions of dollars that were spent "campaigning" when our country is in financial ruins. I think they all went overboard and should be ashamed of the waste. I hope it was worth it. If not, then may God help us all.

Obama won Fair and Square.
No unusual ballot mis-counts. No hanging chads. No Supreme Court Appointments. He won with overwhelming popular vote and a huge electoral college vote.

That is Democracy at it's best. Deal with it.

If you don't like it here. Go back to where you came from.

I just had to say that last bit. I'm so tired of hearing it from the right wing.

Keep the Cash Obama, we need you until 2016 at the minimum.

Like Super Bowl MVP – Go to DISNEY WORLD!!!!!

Dear Karl,

RETIRE – “doggoneit”! This country has had it with the GOP's nasty, tasteless, dishonest, fabricated, unpatriotic, political tactics. You, along with the rest of the far-right, have almost single-handedly destroyed this Country.

President-Elect Obama is a true Statesman.

I will like to thank all the supporters of the Obama campaign that worked so hard for the senator. I could not afford to take time off from work or school to campaign and I envy all of you guys. Job well done and I'm proud of all of you for getting the vote out.

obama can give that money to the opponents of prop 8 here in california so they can buy the supreme court again to overturn the decision to ban gay marriage like they did earlier this year....... that will make the liberals even happier and the rainbows shine brighter in san fransisco

Wow. I thought this blog was supposed to be about Obama's choices for using the extra campaign cash – apparently it's a space for "Truth Hurts" to share his (or her) Waterworld relapses!! "Smokers!!!!" Lol....

I'm just glad to see that the majority is reasonable and open-minded, even if that majority is not a totality. Among some truly ridiculous and hateful blogs, many really great points were made. I think President Obama's going to do a great job – he's already warmed up the rest of the world to us, which can only be a good thing. How he chooses to spend the money his supporters wanted him to have is his decision; it wasn't like we gave him a bunch of terms and conditions to go with it. Taxes are a COMPLETELY different story, and anyone who's paid attention will know that Obama's fully aware of whom he's responsible to there.

I hope everyone will drop the campaigning (as the candidates have) and all the negativity that goes with it. There will be time for that in 4 years. In the meantime, give Obama the chance to be a leader. He already has the responsibility to lead us out of the hole we've gotten ourselves in – it benefits no one to deliberately make it deeper.

we will all know in 6 months what this guy is going to do......when the hammer falls he is either going to pull us out from under it or tie us down to the anvil for the big splat...... looking at the stock market today seems that the people are a little weary of obama's election to office and the money is going into the piggie banks at home.... guess the rich are going to crash the market before the great distributor of others money starts the big give away... guess fears will crash the system before he is even sworn in........ good choice america hope we are all not on the bread line.

Yes to a President who listens to all opinions and not just a circle of Neo-Cons.

Yes to a President who reads books and doesn't require complex questions to be boiled down to executive summaries like Bush,

Yes to a President who works for all Americans, not just corporations and their shareholders.

And yes to the several million volunteers who got out the vote so the election couldn't be stolen this time.

And yes to an election where fear didn't win over hope.

There seems to be alot of change going on here being represented by Obama supporters.

It comes in the form of shutting down free speech, labeling people terrorists, telling people to move, all because they dont agree with what you say.

Change Indeed Obama Supporters Change indeed!

Okay, I gotta say a few things.

I'm thoroughly enjoying all the loving, unitive comments by Obama supporters who feel they must use the words LOST or LOSER repeatedly. (though they spell it LOOSER- lol) Do you happen to realize that gloating makes you a sore winner?

While you are calling me an idiot and a moron and a racist and backwoods and inbred (though at least I don't spell it INBREAD), and whatever else comes into your little mind, I'm sure you do so with a view toward peace, love, unity, bi-partisanship, etc

Lastly, I'm sure that if McCain had won, you would all be doing the right thing and supporting him as President, as you are preaching to us to do, just as you have President Bush.

i think the idea that liberals have been on bush's case for 8 years is flawed. while we might not have been thrilled when he was elected, most of us did rally around him on 9/11 and many of us supported the subsequent invasion of Afghanistan. it was the lies and poor decisions in the following years, from WMDs in Iraq to "Mission Accomplished" that dropped his approval ratings, even before the economic meltdown. and if Obama invades another country under false pretenses, and if he makes poor decisions which embroil us in a war that would cost thousands of american lives, he will be scrutinized just as heavily. but for now, we need to give him the benefit of the doubt, we need to reforge the strength of our unity, just as we did under bush in the aftermath of 9/11, we need to eliminate the hatred, judgment, and condescension from our discussion, and support our newly-elected leader.

Both candidates should donate their money to The Global Fund to fight AIDS and malaria in Africa. Or some other charity of their chosing.

I am pretty sure that everyone that is bashing Obama voted for Bush both times and look where that got everyone. Stop being so hateful. That's why we are so divided now. What did Mccain say that was supposed to be all that good for everyone to praise him. It ws a good thing that he did not win because if he can give up in one state what does that really say about him??? All of the bad talking that he did, I can't recall one time that she said anything that was of any use to me personally. He talked about Joe the plumber but what about that school cook, the janitor, the college student, the maintenance man, the mechanic, the single parent...nothing. So stop being hateful and support our new president elect.

Thank you God for giving President Obama a landslide, i trust what ever decisions he will make with any left over money. Bless you Mr. President.

Look at how better the World is already? We have cautionary comments from countries, Russia aligning troops near Poland, and suicide bombings coinciding with warnings to the U.S.
The sky didn't open up, people aren't singing bonding songs by a campfire. Wake up to reality: Obama needs to keep his promises and back up his claims. America and the world are watching.

No. Whatever Obama does with it does not necessarily have to be the right decision. He is not Jesus.
Obama wants to spread the wealth, so let him put his money where his mouth is (pun completely intended). I and many Americans will be watching closely what Obama will do with this money, because the right move will strengthen our faith in him, and a wrong (read: selfish) move will strengthen our dislike for him.

PRESIDENT OBAMA is too intelligent for us to try and start telling him what to do now, I am certain that he and his campaign are STILL intelligent enough to manage their finances responsibily and for the good of the nation! Yes We Did! And Yes We Will! Prayer changes thing!!!!!!!!!!

I am amazed reading through these postings. A bunch of you must be living under a rock!!

To JP, Obama's birth certificate has been released, long ago, and authenticated. Hawaii was indeed a state then.

Ann, Obama has given all he can to HRC by law. I wouldn't want any of my donation to Obama to be siphoned to HRC anyway. If she truly has so many supporters, she should have been able to pull herself out of the hole.

Truth Hurts, there isn't any comment you have left on this thread that makes any common sense. Lots of Presidents have smoked by the way, and it didn't affect their job performance.

Does PUMA stand for Pretty Uneducated Morons of America? Any HRC supporter that would vote for McCain when their platforms had absolutely nothing in common must be a moron.

The un-Christian behavior among those on the far right is rather disturbing. My family has stopped going to church as I want my child to grow up with GOOD morals, not the lying, biggoted, hatred spewed by those who believe they can only worship in buildings with others spewing the same hatred. You like to spout the WWJD slogan, but absolutely none of you actually think about it and you most certainly don't practice it.

LMT from Missouri
Sometimes change starts with revolution! Why don't you get your new president and ask him why he can't salute the flag. He will never be my president, and I am not a racist or hater, as some of you like to put it. I don't care what color he is. I have noticed a lot of racist statements on this blog. They seem to come from Obama supporters more than those of us on the right. I'm sick of the lack of morals in this country. Don't think I'm leaving. If I did there would be no one to pay for all the crap odama wants to do. Yesterday was a sad, sad day for a once great nation.

Just LOL at the people talking about the stock market tanking today. I guess you blame Obama for the 1500 point surge in the 5-6 days prior to his election. Or do you people think that Wall Street looked at the poll numbers and thought that McCain was going to win. Today's drop was a much needed pullback in every sector.

USA you have made the best choice in this election. I salut you!

Obama is a genius. I have never seen a campaign run like this before.
The website he had set up was a direct example of this kind of genius. It appealed to all of the young people of the nation, the techies of the new world. And they helped carry the vote.
You can see all of their faces on TV in Grant Park in Chicago and all over the world. The reaction was like a tidal wave that just washed over people. It had a cleansing action as the tears ran down the faces of people of all colorsand all ages. If a man like that can build that kind of support then what can he do for the country? A lot I say. With his people behind him I know he will do well. Let us get behind him, too.

Use it wisely...everyone needs you to be a role model.
I trust Obama. I pray for his success...it means success for our country.

Finally America has woken up. From a non-American POV, it is time for your country to reclaim the respect it has lost from the international community. I congratulate my American friends for choosing intelligently this time and for showing the rest of the world what America is all about- a country where dreams and lofty goals can actually be achieved regardless of race, creed and affiliation. Obama will not only be good for the United States but for the world in general. If Bush called himself the "Decider" (which obviously he wasn't very good at), I see Obama as the "Uniter".

Again, Congratulations America! Well done!

Yes, Please donate some of that money to a school in urban school district. I would give the address, but I'm afraid I might get in trouble.
I'm a teacher. Thanks!!!

P.S.

To Truth hurts can it! Can't you see were trying to having a celebration?
By the way, did I mention I'm a Social Studies teacher? They said the same thing when Clinton was re-elected President – "You'll be sorry". Guess what? We weren't. And I imagine after eight years (hopefully) with President Obama it will be the same.
So, you'll just have to deal with the most amazing person ever elected for a while.
Give him the opportunity Sir/Madam (Truth Hurts) to prove you completely wrong.
If you know history like of course I do, you'll know that given the past we need to just "chill out". Appreciate that we are seen around the world as a better group of people, regardless of what you think about this man. Give him your respect. And most of all give him a chance. That's the very least and most decent thing you can do.

Dear Amy:
I also spent a good deal of time working for the campaign. And I also would love to have been at Grant Park, and I would very much like to go to the swearing in ceremony and the parade. But when I signed up, I knew that I was GIVING my time–that's what volunteering is. It was unconditional and an act of love for our democracy and for all that I knew that this country could be. Obama's winning is more than enough for every minute I put in. I will party with my friends; it doesn't make my time any less meaningful or my commitment any less valued. There were millions who made this happen. As we welcome this amazing victory that over half of America contributed to, please take a step back, look at how much you accomplished and how much more you can achieve, and get over yourself.

Amy in Chicago,

Thank you for working so hard for Obama. A person like you has truely brought victory to Obama. Thousands of hard-working people like you... Your devotion won't be wasted when Obama brings the real change to our country. As he said last night, this is just the beginning. He still needs our help and together we will make this country a better place for us and our children.

THE NATIONAL DEBT???------NOBODY WORRIED ABOUT THAT WHEN AND WHILE WE ARE STILL SPENDING BILLIONS A MONTH IN IRAQ---------THE NATIONAL DEBT--WHAT JOKE-----

Truth hurts,

I never comment on these boards. Someone else just needs to help you understand something very simple and basic.

While you are excercising your freedom of speech rights, perhaps you may want to take note that your posts reflect below average intelligence and are an insult to the party you are trying to support, not to mention yourself. Hence, the reason more Republicans voted for Obama. Even they are sick and tired of hearing, and reading such diabolical nonsense. Do yourself a favor......

Try a brain food diet. www. webmd.com

When GWB was finally elected President, I and my fellow Gore voting friends decided we would give GWB a chance. After all, we were told, he was supposedly a nice guy who had talked about building a bipartisan coalition in Washington during his campaign. Lets forget about the Florida chad debacle and move on. We stood by him after 9-11, but we learned soon thereafter that he was an incompetent, highly partisan liar. We came to this conclusion after we gave him over a year to prove himself.

To conservatives – give Obama the same Presidential deference we showed GWB his first year in office. Let him do his job. This country is in a mess and 2009 promises to be a tough year for the economy. If, however, he too proves to be an incompetent dolt like GWB, then criticize him and tear him to pieces.

But until then, spare us your vitriol, hatred and your crystal ball predictions on how awful he is going to be. You're just making yourselves appear petty and childish.

Excuse Me can someone tell me what time it is....

It;s Obama Time. So watch your clock and see the change.
Throw that old watch out that should have been thrown in the ocean with those ballots in florida eight years ago.

If you dont understand how to tell time let me tell you how.
Watch the dial move forward to change at Noon

When it gets to 4 remember to flash back to the last 4 years of debt, foreclosures, war , decit and lies.

When you get to eight remember the next eight years of your life may just be better than your last 4.

When you get to 10 ask yourself 10 things you dont have today that you had ten years ago or could afford 10 years ago,oh like a job, gas, food, clothing,a car or maybe a house or rent payments (just a suggestion)

When you reach 12 again and you are in complete darkness you need not wonder why .

Get that watch tuned up for Change ,rather small or big is better than none at all.

Obama is America's choice and if someone is out there that has a degree in Presidency, please apply the next time around so that we can restart our watches. Tic-Tock my watch is set to President-Elect Obama time.

Do your thing MR. President my watch is ticking and what a nice watch it is...

Amy in Chicago......

Wow.. I did almost 8 months of volunteer work for the Obama campaign and I didn't get a ticket either, but I didn't "volunteer" to be paid or to have a ticket in hand. I volunteered because I knew it was the right thing to do.. I knew going into it that I was going to be investing a lot of MY time and a bit of MY money.. that's why it's called volunteering. If you expected something in return, maybe you shouldn't have volunteered. You could have easily tried to get a small staff position in the office downtown filing papers like a few of my friends did. You should be proud in the accomplishment that we made and that you were a part of it. Everyone involved helped achieve a moment that people will read about for YEARS... your great great great grandchildren will read about it in history books and they can say "wow someone in my family helped make this moment" Stop looking at what's in it for you monetarily........

As for the money, if he really believes in the values he professes, he should give it to charity.

As for the rest, arrogance remains a poor excuse for failing to "really" use the gray matter between your ears. Liberals are no more intelligent than conservatives. Remember, China's communist government started with a school teacher. Liberals and Obama do not have magical wands that can turn the current bitterness in this country around. The country needs leadership and commitment. Words, no matter how pretty, are empty without action.

Liberals slinging words like racists, haters, stupid, loser and other equally nauseating symbolisms will not change this country either. If it is indeed "your turn", than use it wisely. Otherwise, it will be a very short opportunity.

WHATEVER OBAMA DOES WITH IT IT WILL BE THE RIGHT DECISION
AMEN

Ignore the hate people...the folks posting the ridiculous comments are domestic terrorists. They represent a very small population of arrogant, derranged individuals lacking intelligence. America, and the world, knows we made the right choice.

He should at least use some to buy all the crybaby posters on this sight some fresh diapers.

Barbara and others...Ignore the hate…these people can't be reasoned with. They think Obama is part of a plot to overthrow the government from the inside. They are not the conservative base, they are radical fringe people who lack intelligence and logic. I know…sounds ridiculous, but that's what they really believe…stop trying to get them to work with us, they won't. In a year, when they are proven wrong, they will quietly go away (until the next election). Just ignore them, as they are a very, very small part of our society. The majority of us know that this is a tremendous change, and that our country and the world will be better off because of our choice. We have voted for change, for peace, and for a better society for everyone. He just may turn out to be the best president we've ever had...maybe.

Lets get it right...Obama is bi-racial, african americans got half of what they wanted, and what is this talk about illegal aliens. I didnt know we had inhabitants from other planets taking our jobs and using our health care and welfare, I actually thought they were illegal immigrants.

There are two Americas, but it has nothing to do with how much wealth you possess.

The fact is some people in America are traditional and some are "progressive. " Both groups have reasons for feeling the way they do and neither group are right or wrong. However, it's unlikely that someone who is traditional can be made to feel that Obama's message of share the wealth collectivism will square with the philosophy of rugged independence that has defined us as a nation in generations past.

I have hope that Obama will be a pragmatist and govern from the center. If he does not, he will be a one term president

Amy fron IL

Here is the meaning of Volunteer, just in case you were not aware...
To perform or offer to perform a service of one's own free will.
To do charitable or helpful work without pay:

You do it because you want to do it and do not expect anything in return.

BTW, I was there last night. What ticket are you talking about? I had not purchased any ticket and I was able to get in...so please, feel free to lie but you should join your friends from Fox News!

Just look at how the World has changed for the better already. Other countries are warming up to us again. Obama has a big job ahead of him trying to repair the damage to Foreign Relations. We don't need any more enemies. We need peace!
Peace has to start with all of us individually!
I voted for Obama because he is a decent man. His campaign refrained from the dirty nasty attacks that he was subject to himself.
Signed ,
Independent who voted for Obama

wow the stupidity by people who blog here is staggering and that is on both of the major parties. Not to mention the hypocracy by everyone as the roles are reversed from the last two elections. With democratcs telling republicians to get on board where four and eight years ago they were doing what the other was doing. Except they were also bringing up lawsuits in florida to recount only certain counties and change rules of what counted as a vote and for who.

I guess no one wants to talk about the national debt and how we or going to pay it

Everyone! Take a deep breath!

There are many good ideas for the money, if there is any left. To those who didn't get acknowledged for the hard work they did, let me thank you personally. I know it's not a ticket to the event last night, but I appreciate your time, funding and action. Sincerely. I got lost in part of the shuffle as well.

We are in a time in need of a great reconstruction. Reconstruction of beliefs, systems, programs, regulations...we needed a paradigm shift...one like no other. In the midst of this shift, there will be mistakes made and reparations and corrections needed. This election was only the beginning of what must begin. The work ahead is hardy and the climb is steep. There will be disappointments but the possibilities are endless.

Stay the course. Yes we can. Yes we will. Yes we must.

Heal the divide, people.

he should use it towards somekind of "thank you" (not payment!) for all the people who voluntered for him. OR, hold on to it for re-election!

Your right America is dead! At least it was under GW Bush. And now, it's about to CHANGE, it's about to come alive!

China is on the rise, so better prep yourself for the possiblity of a Chinese-American president too.

WAKE UP ARIZONA-–IT'S A SHAME THAT THRU SUCH A GRACIOUS CONCESSION SPEECH, MR McCAIN HAD TO CALM THE "BOO BIRDS"--WAKE ARIZONA---WAKE UP AMERICA

I want my money back – am not happy with the service....

LOL

To AMY........

Get used to being stiffed by Obama, you will not be alone. There are over 300 million that are going to get stiffed in the next 4 years. The only ones that will get anything are the ILLEGAL ALIENS when he hands the country over to them.

Wait til 4 years from now. The backlash against Obama will be so bad even Democrats will realize what a mistake they made, and most likely try to get rid of him.

People who can think and reason clearly can see the mistake electing Obama already.

electing Bush was even a bigger mistake.... but no ones crying
The Real Truth Hurts worse

It's too bad that many of McCain's supporters can't be as gracious in defeat as their candidate. Similar thoughts about many of Obama's supporters. Poor winners and sore losers – lessons that should have been learned in kindergarten. The election is over; it's time to pull together. We have more important issues that require us to put aside our differences and work together to solve them.

Lest we forget that the Democrats took control of congress a few years ago. Wake up people – congress makes the laws, not the president. You can thank the good ole dems for not regulating back in the 90s which led to this nice housing market where people bought way more than they could afford, 100% financing or interest only loans when home prices were at their highest. Hello? Everything is Bush's fault, even this darn weather. I'm so glad the dems have full control over the house, senate and presidency. So now everything should be fixed in the next few years, right? If not, who we going to point the fingers at? They better step up...

Anyone who hasn't seen "Some dude's" comment below should check it out, whether you are an R or D. Seems that many can't swallow the same medicine they doled out 4 and 8 years ago.

Moreover, the wicked vitriol being spewed by the conservative right in this discussion seems to oppose every principle of the Christian conservativism the social conservatives seem to trumpet. The language from the Christian right displayed on this website is certainly not WWJD. Then again, hypocrisy has been the name of the game for the R party the last 8 years.

Is it impossible for the hateful comments to stop?

Please...let's all just get along and support President Obama.

We live in a democracy...and Obma won!!

My vote would be to help get Katrina victims back on their feet...The lack of action by the current administration continues to be a stain on our country!

Save it for his next run for office.

So many people are still so angry and cynical. We will leave these folks behind. I know you people hate everything, but for god sake's give this guy a chance!

All this talk about work together – So we should just act like we see no evil hear no evil, and that you talk no evil. Just because we like to work & don't want to spread the wealth and have a bill or rights and constitution behind us. Don't try and make this about blue and red working together if that was the case you would admit that the speaker of the house should step down – This country is not left or right if it was left than the one of the three states would have voted for gay marriage – they didn't. If the country was right McCain would have won. We are in the middle of both parties and nobody get that. I don't mind paying taxes I love this county but I don't want to pay taxes to give it to somebody who doesn't work or won't work. Need money to protect the borders, highways, arm forces, no problem – spread the wealth, fairness doctrine, national health care (name one thing the government runs well). Anyway point is the blue states are like get along as long as the red states just shut up and spread the wealth. I won't to see what happens when Obama is president and if it hurts my business than it is only fair that the first to be let go will be those who hurt the business.

Just like Amy in Chicago, the buyers remorse for getting on the Smoke-a-rama Obama bandwagon is just starting. She couldnt even get a ticket to an event, the rest of you think healthcare, jobs, and an end to the Iraq war is coming?

Too Funny!!

Wait til 4 years from now. The backlash against Obama will be so bad even Democrats will realize what a mistake they made, and most likely try to get rid of him.

People who can think and reason clearly can see the mistake electing Obama already.

Truth Hurts.

Maybe he should pay the money toward the national debt....which neither Obama or Mccain talked about....he just talked about more tax and spreading the wealth

I'M TRUELY CONFUSED TO WHAT THE HATERS ARE ALL ABOUT BECAUSE IN THE NEAR FUTURE WHEN STOCKS GO BACK UP BECAUSE WE CAN A SMART PERSON AT 1600 NOW. PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE NOT USE THEM UP THE WAY BUSH DID.THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN SO PUT IT IN GODS HANDS.LOVE IS EASIER TO MANAGE THAT HATE TRY IT YOU MAY LIKE IT.......GIVE THE MAN A CHANCE FOR 4 YRS BECAUSE YOU GAVE BUSH A CHANCE FOR 8 YRS.......................................

SEE WHERE WE ARE NOW!!!!

Amy, when you volunteer, you do just that "volunteer" if you want to get paid or otherwise rewarded, suck it up, your reward is a new president...

Put the money into state election systems so they don't get caught with their pants down anymore when it comes to being prepared for millions of voters turn out.

I am probably the only one that will see this blog, in as much as CNN has never once printed me, but here goes.
First of all: Thank god or whoever for the first amendment.
Second, the only people that can read this are those with computers and the money to pay for electricity.
Third: I did not vote for the new president.
Four: Bush was an idiot, but it would seem that Americans like to vote for the wrong people, based on empty promises. And, they like to elect the wrong people twice.
Fifth: I will take a wait and see attitude.
Six: I will not do anything to harm him or America.
Seven: I will not hold my breathe while waiting for the changes and the good times to return. Personally I feel they will get worse.
Eight: I will not say "I told you so", at least not yet.
Nine: I would suggest you not wear your best clothes when you are thrown under the bus.
Lastly: If I am wrong (we have to wait and see) then I will be the first to apologize. My question is are you honest enough to apologize if I am right. If you want to dis me go ahead. I have suffered other slings and arrows and I am still standing. Take your best shot but remember I get a turn ,too.

Welcome to politics Amy, Chicago. You were no longer needed and were dropped by the wayside. Besides... the government knows how to spend your money better than you do anyway.

One of the things everyone who's paid attention to this campaign has to respect is how Obama went about it. This was the best run campaign in histort although I don't enjoy politics I respect and admire the excellence the Obama campaign achieved. From the strategy, to the execution and the discipline it speaks volumes about the potential for leadership. If he runs the country with any degree of the excellence he ran his campaign we'll all be better off.

Truth Hurts: I don't know what the meaning is of your multiple posts on multiple boards about Obama's smoking. Many past presidents have been smokers and no one has ever cared. Besides that, he is quitting. It's called an addiction for a reason. To imply that he has a weak mind because he hasn;t completely quit is ludicrous. The only "Truth" that hurts here is that you are so hung up on this one issue when most of America, and the rest of the world, is celebrating today. Get over yourself!

Obama should return that money to the donors, but then it may not be possible, because they are not real people... LOL
The FBI should investigate all the donations that have been made through the Internet, to uncover any organized fraud. To be fair, investigate all the campaigns' Internet operations, not just the Obama campaign. But I bet they'll find a lot more fraud in Obama's campaign that others.

Matt, if you recall 6 years ago every one in the country was squarely behind George Bush. What was the result. He betrayed our country and the world for a business opportunity called the Iraq war. Bush took fear and used it to benefit the Halliburtons, Big Oil and big defense contractors. He had his opportunity and what did he choose to do.

IT'S OVER AND IT IS NOW TIME TO COME TOGETHER AND HEAL THESE WOUNDS. GET OVER IT. IT CAN BE DONE! GET ON WITH IT!!

I think he should donated the money for 2012

Help HRC... you really owe her.

Arden,

The single group who benefitted most from affirmative action was white women. Yes, affirmative action deals with gender as well as race. Read up on that. Now, are you asking all of the white women to get off your planet as well?

Oh Republicans. Don't be jealous. It's our turn. You've had your eight years, and you screwed it up. That's life. Deal with it.

I'm sorry but 53% of the population is considered a landslide in todays politics. That equates to over 7 million people. Bush won in 2000 by a few hundred and Obama won by MILLIONS! Plus, it was a definite landslide as far as electoral college is concerned. Remember when you neo-cons loved the electoral college because it got your guy elected even when he got LESS popular votes than Gore? Obama got 349 to McCains 163 (NC and Missouri not yet counted), so Obama more than DOUBLED McCains electoral votes! How exactly is this not a landslide?

Dear Truth Hurts,

You would not know the truth if it was a mack truck slamming you into ...

Ignorance and intolerance is an enemy of civilization. You should think before you blog.

Return most of the excess money back to the contributors, with a small amount to charity, Mr. President.

Go!

Long over due on helping HRC!

Hey truth! I've got something for you to smoke! Guess what it is!

On a more serious note, if the republicans are so bitter, why don't they all go crawling back to wasilla with sarah palin. Let them secede. We don't want those sad, ignorant rednecks here anyway.

charity

We all stand to be corrected! We all need to let go of things that are separating us from moving forward.(all) people need to be given a fair chance before you judge them.lets start to earn each others trust.

@Truth Hurts

ANGRY MUCH? SHEESH. GET A GRIP OR GO GET THERAPY. YOU'RE A SORE LOSER. MOVE TO ALASKA IF YOU HATE THE REST OF US WHO ARE HAPPY THAT WE VOTED AGAINST CONTINUING DUBYA'S FAILED POLICIES.

As a volunteer for Obama's campaign, the only thing I wanted in return was a ticket to the Grant Park Obamapolooza. I didn't get paid for my time. I used my own car and own gas to visit 3 battleground states a few times each during the campaign and used my own cell phone to make calls to recruit other volunteers. Many others did even more than I did and also did so for free. Last weekend after 2 days of knocking on doors in Iowa, I came home to an email saying that I did not have a ticket. The volunteers had to give contact info for each place we worked. The rally organizers couldn't have acknowledged the volunteers? To add insult to injury, along with the uninvitation to the rally I had 3 separate emails asking for more donations. I believe that whatever money may be left over should somehow be rewarded to his "foot soldiers" who made calls, drove and worked the campaign offices for no pay. Fair is fair. Without this army, Obama would not have been elected.

To all you negative, bitter losers,

Obama won ! You and your whole mentality were soundly rejected by the American people.

So, SUCK IT !

I find reading some of the emails I'm shocked by the pure hate that runs through my fellow Americans because McCain lost. Wake up our nation is in a world of trouble!! Obama was elected as our next president so we need to move forward with hope for a better future not only for us but for our children. Unless we are willing to unite as Americans instead of Republians or Democrats our great nation will continue to decline.

If money was donated to his campaign by the people, then he should definitely save the money for another presidential run in 2012. People who did not donate money to his campaign shouldn't concern themselves with how the money is spent.

I am tired of the sore losers calling President-elect Obama a socialist, marxist, or worse. Really, you redneck hillbillies should get a life and an education. Why is it that the republicans say minorities are lazy and on welfare so much and yet they (the republicans) gladly act as if education and intelligence is bad? Obama is clearly much more intelligent then McCain and the retarded cowboy who is our current president. If America had to put up with your idiotic candidate for 8 years then the least you can do is shut up and give our new president a chance to get to work before you jump all over him.

I guess Truth Hurts is unemployed as this individual has spent all day – a work day – posting to this thread. Or maybe its being done from work with the employer footing the bill.

In any event, I was very impressed with John McCain's speech last night – it was gracious and collegian with the best sentiment I've heard this election cycle on working together for this great country.

Barak Obama's speech was also a call for a bipartisan effort to confront and solve the major issues facing the United States which is something I would think that both Republicans and Democrats would have no trouble getting behind.

Insofar as the surplus campaign funds go I would hope that it is split between a non-partisan independent charity and his campaign fund for 2012.

Dear Truth Hurts.....I see your negative postings everywhere.....maybe you should spend more of your time at a job or doing public service work. It might help your sad bitter little life.

It's campaign finance money. He should give all of it to the fund for public campaign finance. If he spends it any other way he is misappropriating it.

The people who claim that we made a mistake by voting for Obama are hilarious. These are the same people who voted for George Bush twice. Also, the same people who voted for John McCain even though he could not name one difference from George Bush's policies when it comes to the economy. However, inspite of all that I do value your opinion. Ok, yeah, uhm NOT!

Well, we defenitely know he won't give it back to the contributors since HE DOESN'T KNOW WHERE PLENTY OF THE MONEY CAME FROM. Obama received money from people with pre-paid cards and no way of knowing who donated!

AY!! I hope he does the right thing. He always proves otherwise.

I think it would kind of him to help Hillary with her campaign debt.

To quote a friend of mine today....To all the Republicans out there take this advice...Calm down; take deep breaths, and in 8 years you can all try again to win back the White House with Sarah P running against Hillary C!

The other one which one of my college students came up with...Obama's girls should name their new puppy ....Maverick.

I LOL about both of these....thought it might lighten the mood on this list of comments!

Truth Hurts is right. We really need to resort to more name-calling and concentrating on what color the White House should be re-painted in 4 years. These are the true issues facing America.

Seeing as Barack Obama smoked (as Truth Hurts says) and George Washington smoked, what color would George Washington have painted it? Surely all smokers think alike, so we really need to determine this before Truth Hurts's expiration date 4 years from now.

*eyeroll*

Jesus was a community organizer

just sayin...

Reading all this "he is your president have some respect" garbage is pretty funny.

Where was your respect for Bush the last 8 years?

Obama is gonna get the kinda "respect" that you all have been tossing around the last 8 years at Bush. You reap what you sow in this life.

that is Karma baby...

Truth Hurts

I became a citizen to this great country, the United States of America in 1995, I have been in the country since 1985, I came as a child. On November 4, 2008, I saw hope take a bow. We are one people and one nation. Let us come together now and reclaim victory in peace and prosperity. Racism still exist in this country without a doubt, there are those that hate those of color because of what we are not able to control, but just as GOD loves us all we the people of color love you too. One statement was raised in this election pertaining to President elect-Barack Obama, that he was a terrorist. But, lets look at this for a moment if you would. He is in our Senate as a terrorist, so for all those that ran with the McCain and Sarah Palin accusation of him being a terrorist shame on you. The Bible tells us that there are those that will believe a lie before they will believe the truth well you have shown me that. To the Obama family I wish you the most high best in your new journey in life. Thank you for carrying the torch of hope all the way to the White House.

Goodness you are all such a petty group.

If this is what we have become as a country... I am leaving for Aruba!

Toodles

I hope he gives it to charity. Sad to see the racist, narrowminded, uneducated so called conservative Christians trashing people.

Wow..... Some of the comments that have been made tonight are just racist combined with stupidity. The only thing that gives me a peace of mind that the people who feel this way about the president elect are in the minority because not just blacks voted for him. Whites, Latinos, Asians and others.... His victory would not have been possible unless all races had come together. I know, you don't understand it, but "It is what It is..... " This is reality....

President BARRACK OBAMA effective Jan 20, 2009.

PS..... Be careful of the comments you email in.... It just may land you on the Secret Services Watch List....

Be Blessed and Encouraged!

The lending mandate had little to do with the economy issues. It was the lack of oversite into the institution who were writing these mortgages. Had many, not all of thses families who had gotten into mortgage trouble had got fixed rates rather than adjustiable rate the foreclosure rates wouldn't anywhere near where they are now.

Think about it, many of those families were already renting apartment, homes and manufactured homes with similar of high rents than the average fixed rate house payments with no problem, so why would they not be able to handle a mortgage with a fixed rate.

But "some" of these smooth talking unregulated mortgage brookers con thses folks into adjustable rates and they saw their mortgage payments go from $600 a month to $1600 to $2600 and after fees, penalties and interest they start topping $3600 and above. I

t sad....that reign of terror will end come 2009!

What change this newly elected officials are saying?. Change began when the muslims bomb WTC on 9-11-01. The democratic congress useless as they were during Bush time were to blame for this economic mess we're in. Now another bunch of democrats who would run this nation with IQ compared to that of a grapefruit will be in office for four years.. What a messier times ahead of us. To all voters Pray for Peace and Freedom of the great USA. I love USA for what it afford. Freedom, Prosperity and opportunity!
I pity blkkbbeauty and jn for how they feel. They forgot that america is composed of people of different colors. that's why this country is great. There's so much hatred in them. come on chill off!! America deserves better from who you are!
The democrats succeeded trashing women politicians to being an object not as a person who deserves respect and dignity with their money. GOD BLESS AMERICA!! Land of the Free.
Please redistribute the money to the needy and not to the cronies. Thanks

I have never said anything except to squash the small minded idea that this time, or this guy is any different. IT ISNT. OBAMA isnt.

McCain is not "my guy". I didnt "lose"

I merely point out the truth about the sales / con job just laid out on the American people, with the marketing slogan of "Change". It is no different from the last marketing slogans used by the Republicans.

The funny part is all the little people who think they have actually bought change, for 5 bucks a pop. Too funny.

Any reason why Obama has not released his medical history, except for a tiny page? Any reason why the media has not attacked this lack of disclosure and transparency?

What else does the smoker in Chief have to hide, except his smoking?

RELEASE YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS NOW OBAMA. AMERICA HAS BOUGHT AND PAID FOR THEM

Put it in the treasury so it can benefit ALL Americans. But since that's not an option, give it to a charity that helps people in this nation. Let's reinvest in ourselves – perhaps education?

One thing I will give Obama is that he an interesting campaign. Online donations basically bought this election (admit it, he would not have been able to campaign nearly as much without it), so I wonder if he will push to continue this trend in government. "Spreading the wealth" works much better when it is voluntary. For example, say we're trying to find money for green energy, so put up a donation site and let the people contribute if they wish. I would much rather give the money to specific issue I believe in rather than as a handout to someone who drives a nicer car than I do.

I've been an Obama supporter for over a year, but I vote to use whatever portion of my small donation still exists to help pay Hillary's campaign debt. She's earned it!

There was yet one more analysis of how Obama won – money and manpower. That's it. His broken promise of accepting campaign financing bought him the White House. Making history – he didn't make history, he made money. Had he picked Hillary as VP – then he would have made history.

To Frann Altman: I had the *exact* same thought about how Obama could spend any excess money. Literally!! Right down to the name of the foundation.

Felt like I woke up in a different country today. Yes We Can!

Dear Truth hurts; you got it right.

OK; comment either ignored or moderated to extinction....

Hey morons who think you can still bring this man down,

BHO will be an excellent president. So say 64 million Americans (see: Landslide victory, mandate) whose hearts swell with pride and 6.5 billion in the world who now see the greatest force for good in the world helmed by a man who has the heart and the mind to make this country as great as it ever has been.

Anyone who still insists he is an Arab or a Muslim because of his first and middle name, or insists he is a foreigner because of his skin color or birth, let me spell it out for you. you. are. racist. Thats the end of it.

In a balanced and organized democracy, we accept free and fair elections and pledge loyalty to the new commander in chief. If you dont like that, get the hell out. Seriously. The door is always open, and we will be fine without your nonsense

Everyone read "stokeman's" post, second one in the beginning of this thread. Absolutely hilarious. He "wonders" why more educated people have a strong corellation for voting liberal despite it not being in their best tax interest. Hmmmm. Maybe because education not dedication to ignorance has opened their minds to what is best for us all as a country. Oh yes and why do less educated of the population do the opposite. My god is this guy a dunce or what. This dichotomy is politics 101, give me a break.

"And no, Obama did NOT have a Landslide victory. His Victory was not even over 60%. When 47% of America Voted AGAINST him that goes to show that this Inexperienced Corrupt Chicago Senator has bought his way into the White House with his smooth talking, saying what you want to hear tactics. Thanks to the Media and all you kool-aid drinkers, you guaranteed that the USA will be a foot note in history."

Then Bush's EXTREMELY thin margin in 2004 must have really caused you some consternation. Or at least it would if people like you were known for consistency.

It is dismaying to see that the anger and vitrol in great display during the campaign is still continuing on. When are we ever going to unite as a country and learn to stand in some semblance of solidarity? Until we can do that as countrymen, we will never be strong as a nation. With the opportunites and dangers inherent in today's global markets and communities, we have to let go of our self righteous bitterness and move forward into the future, regardless of our party affiliations and our personal preferences. I, for one, do not want to think of my fellow countrymen as yahoos, idiots, or whatever similar negative terms I hear and read, regardless of what party one may belong to.

fred...bye bye.we dont need you

The left over cash is too little to do anything significant by itself. You have to do something SYMBOLIC, that will start some sort of movement, and inspire people to to keep doing something good.

Spreads the wealth Obama and pay my bills you rich snob!

As on of Obama's contributors, I would like to see the funds go toward his 2012 campaign or donated as he see fit to do with it.

Cincinnati Dem: It's nice to see people who still believe in the Constitution, no matter what their party affiliation. Thanks for an intelligent and well-thought-out comment. I couldn't have said it better myself.

Give the leftover money to charity, or to families of Iraqi war vets who are strapped for cash. Don't pay off Palin's wardrobe expense please.

I am struck by the bitterness in so many though i imagine I might feel the same had the tide turned in the other direction. But then I told friends I'd be off to Canada.

I'd like to see him create scholarship fund for promising young men and women for college. Or an after school fund. Tutoring. Anything that has to do with education so that anyone who dreams of getting a hold of a dream, has some traction. How about funding to schools that treat special needs kids in low income areas?

I donated to his campaign and I would be happy to know the extra monies went to help inspire those with desire.

Yes we did. Yes we will. Yes we can.

How about creating the Yes We Can Foundation.

Hey Truth Hurts and all you other clowns, your man "LOST" move. You are running your mouths now, but lets see if you start running your mouth when you bene fit from the changes that will occur. Your boy McCain should have made an agreement on the 527's, no he stomped away agree as usual.

Reality Sets In, same message to you, man. So some of you pin heads won't forget, your man Bush, he is still President! Obama doesn't take over until January 20, 2009. So your boy Bush still has about 2 more months to finsh screwing up the economy.

President Obama 2008 & 2012!!!!

Help Hillary with her campaign debt.

Wow, I am shocked and amuzed by all of these comments. It is just to bad that in this country we can't have peace. It is 2008. We are a nation put together by many nationalities, races and religions. UNITED WE STAND........ DIVIDED WE FALL. We might as well be a tribal group in Africa fighting and killing eachother.
The bottom line is what ever is done has an effect on more than 7 generations through our thoughts words and actions.
Change starts at home. We all need to monitor our own back yard. Take care of Mother Earth, be good to ourselves and eachother.

Donate it all to charity that help the impacted American people from the horrors of the Bush Admin.

Stokeman – your demographics aren't exactly accurate. Take a look at most states and you will see another trend – the poor and uneducated people who live in urban environements also vote left. And they will benefit greatly from government spending and the tax proposals.

Obama: Stash the Cash for 2012. You will need it to deal the final and hopefully fatal blow to the Neocons and make them dead meat and histroy.

Separation of Church and State.

To the naysayers; Bite me. You lost and PEOPLE Won.

Give it back to the people who gave the money!!!

(((((Steve posted))))
If this country is still here in 4 years, Obama will no longer be President and we will have a REAL COMMANDER in Chief elected to office, and not a CON-MAN in Chief. I’m so sick of hearing him ask the American people to help him. I am not working 60 hours a week to pay for all these idiots on Welfare that elected you to office. This just shows you, his lack of experience and his inability to be President if he needs help running the Country.

And no, Obama did NOT have a Landslide victory. His Victory was not even over 60%. When 47% of America Voted AGAINST him that goes to show that this Inexperienced Corrupt Chicago Senator has bought his way into the White House with his smooth talking, saying what you want to hear tactics. Thanks to the Media and all you kool-aid drinkers, you guaranteed that the USA will be a foot note in history.
***************************************************************************
Dumb (((Steve))) I know how you feel,truly I do. I have felt the same for the past 2 elections,when BUSH has taken us down into the hole we are in..
How is it these Rethugs see fit to complain about the election of OBAMA,when we have BUSH to blame for the past 8 years of killing America.
We won't be accepting any "insight" from the likes of you,since you obiously believe we could benefit by 4 MORE YEARS.
BTW....DOESN'T MATTER ((((STEVE)))) IF WAS BY 60 PERCENT 05 1/2 OF A PERCENT..............OBAMA WON!!!!!!!!!!

To all the people who keep saying we must get behind Barack Obama because he is the president now. Where was that same rational for the past 8 years. I'm no fan of Bush but I find the hypocracy unbelievable. You sound like a pathetic cry baby for 8 years and now that things swing the other way you demand loyalty and obedience. Do the other half of America a favor and just shut up and keep the Kool Aid to yourself. Respect is earned not given. If he earns it we will give it. Till then he still has to prove himself for once first.

Sorry this isnot on point, but I can't find another relevant site. Does anyone know the name of the music played right after Obama's victory speech at Grant Park? Vaughn Williams, maybe?
Thanks

Is there going to be any probe into all the illegal donations the Obama campaign received? This election was bought and paid for by many unknown sources. Did they come from Chavez, the Castro brothers, the PLO? Who knows? He has made everyone afraid to ask. If you do you are mean, evil, a racist, etc. I fault the news media for their total bias. They never, not once, questioned any of this. It will come back to haunt them and our country BIG TIME.

steve...just which garbage dump do you reside in.......yur comments are totally ignorant, im surprised you can even type

If any funds are left over I would like to see Obama help Hillary Clinton pay off her campaign debt. She was a tremendous help in getting him elected.

its time to move onward,,,, im so proud to have seen obama win, i stayed up all night to see him win,,,,my support is and always will be with him and his family,,,, its time to think positive,, and be glad we have barack,,,,he wil do us good,,, it will take time , but in that time , it will pay off plentyful for us all,,,,, the republicans are out, this is good,,, its our turn now,,,, god bless america and obamas family,,,,,, ^i^

he will give some to all of the above including Hillary

He should give it to the Democratic Party in Georgia – Go Jim Martin!

@ Marge,

I congratulate you on such a thoughtful comment in the midst of a board full of ignorance. I agree it is petty for fellow Americans to insult and trash talk the man who has been fairly chosen to lead the country. The only way the nation can progress is through cooperation, even when things don't go the way we wish. Spreading hateful, intolerant, and shortsighted remarks will do no one any good. As an outspoken atheist myself, I am glad to see a Christian I can agree with. This is not the time to focus on our differences.

President Obama should extend an olive branch by donating the money to a special fund for unemployed GOP strategists and party operatives. There will be plenty of them around.

As an Iranian girl I'm so proud to live in the country where the majority of people can move beyond the boundries of race, gender and etc. But I'm shocked by all the negative cooments about president-elect Barrack Obama. He is a smart, decent and highly educated man who would make a great president and for the record the name "Hussein" means good looking.

Hillarys debt is Hillarys debt. She can pay that off herself. She has the money and the means and she was the idiot who stayed to long in a race she lost after 2 weeks.

I say put it towards the next campaign. We all know he is going to be campaigning for the next four years, so why try to front? I will still contribute but he could let it earn interest for the next election.

I'm willing to bet "truth hurts" is one of the people who was resigned to say:

"Bill Clinton was the closest you guys will ever get to a Black President"

I wonder how insecure he or she's feeling now?

Dear Sean Hannity,

Im so sorry that you woke up this morning realizing that you will have no voice for 8 years, we will really miss all of your contradictions.

Sincerely,

Obama Fan

Only 4 years until The Smoker in Chief gets tossed and the White House can get a paint job!

please do us all favor and spend some of it on a well fitting suit for his wife...and a mirror.

Keep my money for 2012. Hope has dawned – finally!!! Our 8-year-long national nightmare has ended. Free at last, free at last!!

I have an idea Barack. Spread the Wealth. Give every American a buck. A pay off is no different then your bribe for votes tax cut. I bet your tax cut is the first promise you break.

Obama won because he fought fairly for the American people, unlike Mccain who left his disabled wife, a wedding vow is a wedding vow, own up to it, by the way god bless Sarah Palin because she helped Mccain lose and allowed the greatest president to make history

please do us all favor and spend some of it on a well fitting suit for his wife...and a mirror.

Truth, you sound like a person who has failed so much in life, that you are hoping for someone to join you. You are alone buddy and now you have to face the music, to all your co worker whom you said i will bet my paycheck, I can't say salary because from your comments you are not smart enough to hold a salary. Back to what I was saying you are probably having to eat humble pie right now becasue you ran off at the mouth telling you friends and co- workers that a black man will never become president. YOu probably you went an bet your paycheck on it. Let it go man you have to deal with him for four years stop whinning you'll get ulcers that way and live life to it's fullness because tomorrow is not promised. Not because Barack is in office. becuse God is in control.

hey Stevie,

You talk about not winning by that much!!

who won the popular vote in 2004 you JA.

CNN, you baffle me. You never post my comments and yet you post the rambling insanity about Obama's supposed smoking by Truth Hurts? It pains me. So many comments that display outright ignorance, and my thoughtful, rational comments are never posted.

Soooooo is he going to give it to Hill Dog? That could be why Bill and her were sooooooo helpful in the last week or so of his campaign.

Glad he spent all my contributions before I figured out what he is and voted for McCain.

It amazes me to see all the comments of what Obama should do with excess not knowing if there is any and if so how much. Boy am I glad a lot of you people that have commented aren't in a position of decision making especially when he comes to economics.

This is America. Everyone who is in this country has a right to speak their mind (or write their opinion) whether or not they agree with each other or not. That is really what makes America unique - that we can co-exist with different opinions, and different ideologies, and different religions, and different preferences. I would think that after so many years of "if you aren't with us, you're against us" mentality, that we could transcend that kind of rhetoric and just agree to disagree, not tell them to leave, get out, or "shut up" as some talk show hosts are fond of doing.

A lot has happened in the past 8 years - those children who were Freshman in high school during 9/11 stated when they were Seniors in highschool that they felt that the 1st amendment "went to far" ** - how very sad, and very scary for our country that they grew up with that kind of feeling. We all have a right to free speech - and we all have the right to either try to dialog with people who disagree with our own opnions or to ignore speech/writing that we do not agree with. We need to pull together here, folks and be adults.

http://www.mindfully.org/Reform/2005/Future-First-Amendment31jan05.htm

Is anyone aware of any detailed study of the correlation between the average education levels vs. candidate supported? It seems glaringly obvious from even a cursory browse of county and precinct maps. However I would like to see an intelligent analysis with well reasoned conclusions why GENERALLY (emphasized) the college educated/white collar/higher paid/insured lean Left and why the non-degreed/blue collar/lower paid/under-insured lean Right. Therefore the educated, higher paid and insured vote for a candidate with aggresive tax positions that will ultimately cost them while the non educated, lower paid, uninsured willingly vote for a candidate that will ultimately cost them.

Shouldn't this be the exact opposite and why isn't it?

By the way, those of you making less than a million dollars a year that believe that Bush cut your taxes....add up the rise in vehicle registration and license costs, property taxes(or rent), building permit fees, "service" taxes, and any other costs at the county and state levels. I did. I made 31,000 last year and my fed tax went down $27....I paid 12 more for dl and 15 more for tags...there goes my "tax-break. My rent went up 26% and sales tax inceased .25 percent so just goes to show you that trickle down didn't work again. I'll take the 90's again starting now.

Hey Steve – Are you the ones that have been running this country for the last 8 years? Grow up and be a man! We lived through hell for 8 years as you guys trashed our country now move aside and let someone else fix your mess since you can't be man enough to admit when your wrong. Don't blame Obama for anything just like you don't want us to blame your daddy GW Bush for all the dead US troops and Iraq civilians. Think about it!! Nothing you guys did in the last 8 years was beneficial to the country yet you're now the expert? Take your a$$ whooping like a man..Stephanie (Steve)

He can keep my money for 2012! And I will be donating even more come that time!

Democrats need the Republicans to make all the changes Obama talked about. How about both sides coming to the middle and make changes that this country needs to have made to make it a successful and respected country. Play in the sandbox together for a change-no pun intended. AND make Congress do the same.

The arrogance of Democrats just one day after a victory is deafening. It'll be their downfall. Not regrettably.

Obama will run this country into the ground. We can then use the excess campaign funds for dole payments to the unemployed.

Barack Obama saved us, the tax payers, $85 million by collecting small, private donations.

What's not to love about that?

You know, you people with such stupid thoughts – how can you supposedly be AMERICANS and think and talk and act as you do. I did not vote for Obama. Actually, I didn't want to vote for either one. But the freedom that we have to vote is precious, and so I voted. I believe the best man won. I am a Christian and nothing will ever change that!! I believe that God is in control regardless of whether it is Republican or Democrat. It is up to us as Americans to stand behind the one that was chosen and do our part in our community to better our system in our towns and cities. We seldom remember that a president alone does not make the decisions. He can veto and make that decision. But it takes a lot of people to either make things happen or not happen and the president then gets the blame or the compliments for same. I pray for Obama. He is our President Elect and he will do well.............with what he has to work with. Trashing him and those around him only shows your ignorance and stupidity.

They have made great decisions all during the campaign, I'm sure they'll continue to do so. I have no problems with them handling my money. I supported before and will do it in 2012!

PS: TO THE BITTER MCCAIN PEOPLE WHO ARE HATING ON OUR NEW PRESIDENT ELECT: SEAN 'FLUFFY' HANNITY CALLED; HE WANTS YOU BACK! PLEASE GO! THE gODS LOVE YA!

It is really sad to see that some Americans are so narrow minded. Steve do you even read your word right. The Anti-Christ comes after the rapture. Idiots on welfare?????????? that is rather ignorant of you. Because if you have your facts straight you would know that not only people on welfare elected him. People like you did too.

He is now the president for the next 4 yrs God willing next 8.

GET OVER IT AND MOVE ON.

Hey Steve and all others who think like you:

You're the idiot, buddy. I work 60 hours too. I'm not on welfare. Between my wife and I, we have 4 degrees. So stuff it, man.

As JFK said, "ask not what the country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."

True democracy is a shared responsibility. If you do want to partake, I hear the Caymans are nice.

I'm sure with your paycheck, you can afford the one-way ticket.

hey, truth hurts, so many have had something to say about your comment that i just had to see for myself you were as big an a–hole as it sounded... yup, you are. you are sooooo yesterday's dirty diaper. it must be tuff being you!

Truth Hurts- Obama has already quit smoking and there is an article in Men's Health about him and quitting. Nice try. Also, John McCain was a smoker as well so be careful. Also, they agreed to do public funding but the criteria that was set up to do it wasn't met so they funded their campaigns whatever way they wanted to. McCain could of done private funding if he wanted to. Why are you complaining? Obama's funding came all from private donors while McCain's campaign is being paid for by all the tax payers...give me a break.

I agree help pay Sen. Clinton's debt since she helped him so much during this campaign and then with the rest give it to a Charity or if there was something he could even do with it for the nation, depending on how much is even left though.

President Obama it sounds soooo good. All the Republicans now need to get over the fact McCain didn't get elected and rally behind Obama because whether you like it or not he is going to be your President too. Don't give me this "i'm moving out of the country" line either because you aren't moving, plus over 70% of the world is Obama supporters so you'd never escape it. Together we will unite this country and move it forward but it will require the help of EVERYONE!!!!

Pay back Clinton's debt? She's worth $10 million dollars! Let her swallow the debt. Why should we pay it back for her? She's not offering to pay off your debt, is she?

To all participants in this seemingly unending and poisonous dialogue:

Did anybody actually LISTEN to either Senator McCain or President-elect Obama last evening? You know, the parts about working together, no red or blue but United States, etc. ? I'd think both of them would be sick at some of the venom their supporters are spewing here. I voted for Senator McCain, but President-Elect Obama will be my President (and all Americans' president) come January 20. The republic comes first, so stop the bickering. I'm a concerned citizen and I approved this message.

That should teach the reptilians to mock "community organizers".

Looks like he beat the pitiful old warrior pretty successfully.

Wow! So much hatred here in these posts! No wonder our country and our world is filled with pain and wars and suffering! We get what we deserve don't we?

It seems like only yesterday that my right leaning coworkers would give me a hard time over my anti Bush feelings, even going so far as to call me unpatriotic. My how the tables have turned. And I love it.
Told them all today keeping the McCain stickers on their cars was just screaming "LOSER!".

Steve needs an education. Maybe he'll be able to get one when President Obama enacts legislation to make college more affordable.

Or maybe he can use the money to pay off Palin's Wardrobe expenses!

Hey Truth Hurts..... did it hurt last night? LOL! Sorry buddy but you and your party had your chance for 8 years and look where it got us. Your opinion is no longer valid because it's obvious that you have NO idea what being right on the issues is.

why not use it to pay for all the tax breaks he plans to give everyone. not sure where else he plans to get the money to pay for a socialized healthcare system, wait and see everyone, you'll all be sorry. I'm moving my money out of my 401k before that is used to share the wealth with everyone who's too lazy to earn their own.

It would be nice if everyone could just try to pull together for the sake of the country. Democrat, Republican, white, black, red, green, whatever.... why can't we work towards a better tomorrow? Just because you may or may not have gotten your candidate elected let's accept the election and move forward. It isn't Obama's fault the stocks fell today. Who's fault was it last week? and the week before? While it seems an extreme amount of money is wasted on campaigns the truth is that an election year puts a lot of cash in the pockets of several businesses....in all times one business is hurt and another profits.... wouldn't you have liked to own a sign making company this past year? or banners? advertising? graphic arts for print work? lots of people and business have profited from the money spent on a campaign... money was donated and the money was pumped right back into the economy – how many people were employed to run the two campaigns? think about it....every town a rally was held in whether it was dem. or rep. some business had exposure and increased sales due to all the people that came to town...it isn't all bad

Hey Guys, I'm just watching our Canadian news and they say that when the Obama win was announced during the Canucks hockey game, the place went mad and he was given a standing ovation.

The kids at my school were walking around with silly grins on their faces all day long! They were relaxed, it was like a weight was lifted off their young shoulders. Sometimes I would quietly say, "It's a proud day, isn't it?" Their faces would shine and they would tell me that it was!

Now these kids have hope... and they feel like... that just maybe.... just MAYBE America likes them.... we really, really like them! I teach African American and Hispanic students! I love them!

Oh, hey, I'm American Indian... and half White.

I'd think that President-Elect Obama would help pay off the campaign debt of Hillary Clinton who did the right thing following her Primary defeat, and I hope he puts her expertise on the committee to reform America's broken Health Care System, as that is why I supported her in her Primary bid for President. Our Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon is also an expert and one to add to the committee with Sen. Clinton. It would be wonderful if the remaining balance of his campaign dollars could go to the U.S. Treasury as a purchase of U.S. Savings Bonds, something we all should be doing weekly just as the generations before us did during the war efforts when money was tight in that important part of government reserves. In fact, our household is hoping Pres. Obama calls upon us all to purchase savings bonds as something we all can do now that no more campaign money is needed to back our winner. That would be a proper call to action every household could support by at least $25 per week purchases per household member. That is, of course, if we truly understand the dire circumstances this country faces and how to best help it up on solid ground once again.

It sounds like there are many bitter McCain supporters who still believe the ugly campaign sound bites of the loosing party. The Republicans need to take stock of their alignment with ultra-right wing party members that took over control in 2000, then tried to dictate severe and off-the-deep-end religious doctrine and intolerance to us all. That kind of stuff should end now. We Baby Boomers helped Pres. Elect Obama win this victory and we remember the stuggles of the '60s, so our children need to realize we are all in this WIN together, but we must get busy now and do the necessary work in supporting our government rebuild a war-torn country and our nation' financial well-being.

You all can blame Bush all you want for the economy but please realize these problems began long before any of the Bushs. We are still paying for the NEW DEAL and the stock market crash then. Don't kid yourselves. The winner of the Presidential run doesn't matter. Look to the House and the Senate for what matters in this country. What have you seen them do besides spend on pork-doesn't matter the party of the President?? Congress is who needs to be looked at. Winners or losers–doesn't matter. We had all better be working for this country to succeed. Otherwise we all suffer the loss.

Truth Hurts....Does it also "hurt" to know that you and your party got your a$$es whooped last night. What gives me hope is that you and your ignorant kind are dying off as evidenced last night and 20 years from now when you're no long alive our children won't ever have to deal with ignorant clowns like you. I'm off to celebrate with the majority of america – you and your few colleagues can go ask Cindy McCain for one of those pills she swindled the poor people out of or maybe you can go chill with the Palin's at their Alaskan Indep. Party functions, either way....you are officially obsolete! Good -bye

OMG how could I have forgotten?!

He should also give some money to:

6) NOW

Don't be mad at the Conservative Christians or the Rush Limbaughs, Imagine finding out that God supported Barack after all the praying for McCain? Tut tut, could it be that even God is tired of the Republicans thinking they OWN him?

To: All the morons who say "Whether you voted for him or not, he's your president now, and he deserves your respect. And if you don't like it… move."

Uh, this is the hypocrisy of Democrats, now led by speaker/smoker nicotine junkie Mr President Elect Barack Obama.

Sit back and smear Bush for years, and now that your smoker/ nicotine junkie is heading for the white house, we should all just get along and respect the president?

Wake up...now...the sooner the better.

The sooner you wake up, the sooner you realize President Smoker in Chief isnt going to be able to accomplish 10% of what he promised you.

To Truth Hurts,

Fear. It's what's for dinner.

Eat up big boy lol

Sorry, I should have been more clear -

white, educated, female, Baby Boomer who voted for Obama.

This morning, I felt like anything really is possible.

If 2000 election wasn’t stolen from Al Gore especially in Florida Mr. Obama wouldn’t have the opportunity to run this time. It would probably be Senator Liberman or if Mr. Gore lost second term it would be some other democrat vs. sitting republican president
Although I was a proud supporter of Mrs. Clinton I proudly contributed and voted for Mr. Obama. So you republican if should blame some one for your demise this election you need to point the finger to yourself for sealing an election for a not so bright president. Mr. McCain is a great patriot, I always respected him and I still respect him. Time & circumstances was totally against him hence the Great USA made another history almost as big as landing first man on the moon.

Oh, I know this is evil, but (please) chuckle with me....

He should give his money to:

1) Planned Parenthood
2) NAACP
3) Rainbow Coalition
4) Amnesty International
5) Sierra Club

Is that gloating or humor? You decide!

Yes WE can!

Wow what a waste of time and effort. If you are posting comments on this site, it means you have access to the internet. Before citing the same negative rhetoric over and over, how about fact checking your information.This is a simple task, it may require some time, however you will not be perceived as ignorant.
So McCain/Palin loss- move on. Today is a new day with a new president. We are lucky and privileged to live in a country where the majority vote elects the president. Other countries do not have the luxury. Count your blessings.
If you feel that the country is doomed with Obama as the president. Here is some advice, quit your job, sell your belongings, gather your family and move away. Your negativity and immaturity is ruining my day.

hilliary's debt is her own problem, she should have quit spending when she ran out of money. If she broke her nest egg, thats her own problem to deal with.

So let me get this straight - people are upset that he didn't take taxpayer money for his campaign (whether or not you were for him), but got instead, donations from those who truly believed in him, and supported him (know my 2 donations of 30 dollars went to a good cause!)

Left over money can either go for 2012, or, if he can, to help Clinton pay down her debt, or to charity. Though I couldn't give a lot - it can stay "given" - it doesn't have to come back.

He will probably get more money from people who claim they are poor. LIARS

Hey – I'm a Baby Boomer and I voted for Obama. Many of my fellow Baby Boomers did too.

Don't mistake age for ideals.

I knew there would be some whiners out there but this is just plain crazy. McCain lost, it's that simple. He picked an unqualified VP candidate to rally the base and that is all it did. You turned off a lot of moderate and independent voters and even some Republicans. As far as 'Truth Hurts,' you really need to get some help my friend. There is no point addressing you as you are just a poor un-educated sheep for the Republican Party. Barack Obama is the leader of this great nation. Get over it or get out. That is what I was told when I voiced my dissaproval for Bush after the 2nd time. I hear Mexico is nice this time of year. Congrats to the Obama/Biden ticket. I worked very hard to get him elected along with many other volunteers. America deserves a good leader and they got one in Obama!

Remember...Politics is like driving, you shift it in 'D' to go Forward, 'R' to go Backwards!!!

Reality Hurts

You lost

I say help pay off Sen. Clinton's debt, and then return the rest to taxpayers who helped you get here.

Some nerve! I have never read such unmitigated filth spewed by Obama supporters against fellow Americans ("Reptilians"? "Freakin' Repugs"? and on and on) as I have on these CNN blogs!

And now you want us to unite? Not so fast . . . and we WILL remember !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sheesh... I still hear people harping about Obama's citizenship!

One more time, People.... it does not matter where Barack Obama was born. He was born of an American citizen, his mother!!! American citizens can have their children anywhere in the world... and they are American Citizens!!!

Whatever he does you can be sure it will be a careful and thoughtful decision based on what is best, not for himself but for all of us.

How about sending some to Joe -The plumber.

Hey JP

You need to expand your sources of information beyond Rush and chain e-mails.

More then likely its u rednecks or highly educated white trash that keep saying negative things about Barrak Obama, he IS the president elect, if u dont like it get the HELL OUT !! If a white man was elected you would keep that poison to yourself !! Dont worry about where he got the money, to tell the truth its NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS IF HE DIDNT GET FROM YOU !!!

NOW GET !!

For all of you people who really are hateful, miserable racists and "godless," to quote Elizabeth Dole, I will pray that the God many of you pretend to believe in will lift your hearts and souls from depraved abyss of a womb you fester in. I respect REAL conservatives regardless of their ideaologies; however you people in particular will decompose slowly in the graves you dig for others.

This world is soooo much better than you. Specifically, Americans have proven that they are soooo much better than people believed. I've been proud of America lots of times before, but like Michelle Obama, for the fist time in my life I am REALLY proud of my country. For better or worse, this achievement is much greater than any venom you people spew. God has his hand here, and nothing you can say or do can change this.

I am proud of John McCain for the noble display of honor, integrity and respect he displayed in the face of defeat. Millions of people who do not know this John McCain at least witnessed what people who do know him were talking about.

Truth Hurts:

I will pray for you. Talk to someone about your anger.

JP, you so uneducated. McCain was born outside United States, in Panama, and he became a citizen because his parents are, to educate you, when one of your parents or both are citizens, even when you are born outside US, you are automatically a citizen.

The only person that can not be elected as president in US, are those who got citizenship through naturalizaton,

So, therefore, the truth is Obama was born in Haiwai. Even if not, are you so ignorant that you forgot that President Obama's mother is a US citizen?

Campbell Brown made a great suggestion. I say donate some to charity and help pay down Sen. Clinton's debt. As a supporter, I have full faith that President-elect (I love saying that) Obama will make great decisions on what to do with any remaining funds.

frankly, i think obama can do whatever he wants with the money. people like me gave it to him and it's his for a future campaign if needed. i do think that paying of hillary's debt would be noble, but not required.

for all of you who are incessantly whining about this, if you didn't donate to his campaign, what do you care? this isn't your money. it belongs to the 3 million+ of us who supported the campaign financially and will (god willing) be supporting President Obama again in 2012. and until he completely bungles everything (as republican president bush has) why not get behind the guy and help him bring the change he's tryiing to bring to this country?

I noticed a lot of anti-Obama comments. Well, having learned a lesson from the Bush administration, I have only one thing to say to those people:

Stop being so anti-patriotic! This is our new president, and we live in a democracy. And if you don't support him then you hate America, and if you hate America by not supporting our president, you're not with America, you're against America, and if you're against America, you're a terrorist.

See? It doesn't feel good to be called an un-American terrorist for simply expressing your views, now does it? Good. Glad we cleared that up. Hopefully we can move on now.

Wish we could pay off Hillary's debt.

The Democrats may talk about the hate rhetoric from the Republicans but you Democrats need to look in the mirror first. Some of the worst blog hate I have read has come from Obama supporters. I won't deny some Republicans have also written blog hate but as I said some of the worst came from Obama supporters. Hate breeds more hate and this country does not need more hate esp over the Internet where you don't have to look someone in the eye to say the nasty things said. Lets begin with changing our own personal behavior in our homes and support our country with respect and love for the Constitution.

Can everyone calm down and quit throwing around the negativity?

I really do not understand why people hate that Obama has been elected president. People say its got to do with his skin color but you know what god made them too. They have the same color blood as we do. Most of the people on here dont seem to have very much faith in america and frankly you attitude stinks. Suck it up and deal cause america just made history and I think it very exciting.

I should move out of the country because I did not vote for Obama and do I want him as my President? I'm still waiting for people to move out that said they would when Bush was (re)elected. Yes, I'm talking to you Alec Baldwin, Martin Sheen, and ilk.

It's funny how quickly people forget, when the tables are turned.

I've been donating to the 'bamster since the beginning. I trust he'll use the remainder in a worthwhile fashion. I hope it goes charity but I gave it to him with no strings attached. For all I care, he can use it to get some cool furniture for the kids' rooms.

Love this new America I woke up in today...

The people have spoken. They want a chance for change. Give Obama a chance to try. Support him. He has 4 years. He got elected in by a clear mandate, not like 8 years ago where the results were disputed.

We gave Bush 8 years. Let Obama try for 4. The economy is in dire straits because the Bush team "overlooked" economic policies for 8 years. Obama has a tough job and lots of things to prove.

Let him do his job. If he doesn't, then don't re-elect him in 4 years. Don't be so sore. It's a democracy.

After two years of campaigning, why not start campaigning for 2012 immediately. So the future federal campaign account makes sense.

LOL. Where do Republicans move to? Bermuda? Yeesh.

Some of Palin's clothes are missing!!!!!!!!!!! You betcha!!
Read the article on The Huffington Post.com
It's in the article where Palin answered the door with a bath towel around her.

I'm so glad she is gone with "The First Dude". What she did to Senator McCain was horrible. He had no idea what she was doing.

God Bless the USA

Truth of the matter is Bush and friends robbed this country
and doesn't give a crap who takes over . Iraq wasn't about terrorism
it was about contracts, that we the people paid for and owe .

I'm Caucasian ,and very happy Obama was elected ,but i must say
its a daunting task he has ahead of him

Save the money for 2012.

Hey Truth Hurts: I bet you voted for George Bush didn't you? And we all know where he put this country, in the toilet, your nothing but biggot!

get use to saying President Obama, it's real

He might as well keep it, since it won’t be worth anything in a few years anyway.

It's truly a sad day for America when the uneducated majority decides to throw all their g-o-d given liberties away to one man who has promised so many things and has NEVER delivered on anything until claiming the Presidency.

I hope to g-o-d that Nostradamus was wrong about the prophecy of the Anti-Christ. Unfortunately, he has been right on too many other occasions and Obama fits this to the tee. Go ahead and pull all the troops out of Iraq on Jan 21 and see what happens to this Country.

If this country is still here in 4 years, Obama will no longer be President and we will have a REAL COMMANDER in Chief elected to office, and not a CON-MAN in Chief. I’m so sick of hearing him ask the American people to help him. I am not working 60 hours a week to pay for all these idiots on Welfare that elected you to office. This just shows you, his lack of experience and his inability to be President if he needs help running the Country.

And no, Obama did NOT have a Landslide victory. His Victory was not even over 60%. When 47% of America Voted AGAINST him that goes to show that this Inexperienced Corrupt Chicago Senator has bought his way into the White House with his smooth talking, saying what you want to hear tactics. Thanks to the Media and all you kool-aid drinkers, you guaranteed that the USA will be a foot note in history.

Go ahead CNN and moderate this post. It's what you are good at, denying the truth.

Can we cut out all the smears and anger please? Whether you voted for him or not, he's your president now, and he deserves your respect. And if you don't like it... move.

Boy, the vitriol from the hard core McCain supporters is palpable. (For those McCain supporters, that means "you can feel it")

Sour grapes taste yucky, don't they? After all the hate you spit during this campaign to destroy Obama (for that's what it was, not just to win, you wanted to break him and destroy his reputation and his standing in society) you'd think you could at least show as much decency as McCain did in his gracious concession speech. But no, you feel it proper to continue your campaign of hate. You just can't stand losing, that's all there is to it. Get over it. Go home. Volunteer in your community. Do something worthwhile that helps other people.

Truth Hurts:

I hate to say this, but it's people like yourself in the Republican party that helped Obama to win last night. Don't get me wrong, Obama has PLENTY going for him that he didn't need your help, but the stupi.di.ty coming from the right definitely didn't hurt.

Please look beyond the typical tired ideology of your party and accept that the country needed this type of change.

It's like the song goes: 'You can't always get what you want, you get what you need'. I think that line applies to all the bitter people on this board. You will all see soon that Obama is indeed an intelligent, pragmatic and fair leader who will keep everyone's best interests at heart.

In the meantime, everyone in your party needs to do some serious soul searching to find out why people are abandoning your party all over the place. There is a reason for that, and you guys need to stop pointing fingers and instead look at yourselves.

Wow – such sour-pusses you are Truth Hurts, Mike, & et al... you're either very bad fortune-tellers or get your "facts" from some back woods home brew recipe. Be Brave – use your real names: Dopey, Sleepy, Grumpy, Sneezy...

Then again, i'm pretty stupid...and petty...and ignorant. I mean, you can tell by all my posts. Go ahead, scroll and read them all. Maybe I should let it go and give President-Elect Obama a chance. Probably won't happen, though, cause I'm just too stupid. Oh well, I guess I'll just continue to make hate-stained comments on the internet where I can do so protected by anonymity. In reality, I'm a sorry wimp who wishes my guy had one cause i hate minorities.

Truth Hurts

Maybe, he could start with returning the salary the taxpayers have been paying him while he campaigned for President.

Everyone should read Dutch's comment below. It freakin awesome!

Hey Ron why don't you be quiet about Texas. Alot of people from here voted for him.

Why doesn't he donate it to the US Treasury? One of our most pressing national needs is to reduce our debt.

OK let's watch for the return of the $150K in clothes –
come on people – its over; Obama won let's follow both his and McCain's speechs and frankly, get over it – let's work together for the common good.

He should retire Hillary's debt.

Hello? GA Senate runoff?

Blame Obama time has started. I don't suppose any of the repugnantcan snobs in here have the intelligence to understand that the sell-off was mitigated by the wealthiest of Americans that want to suck as much out of capital gains and move as much money as they can overseas to continue to rape the working people in the country by not paying their fair share. It was those some people that created dirivitives that none could understand and sold them as equity that turned out to be worthless that caused the giant housing crash. Of course their mindless zombies that they use and throw away will continue to chant "the democrats did it." If you look at a 400 pt drop in the market as a loss then you lost before you started because one day in the market is next to meaningless for anyone that makes less than millions and doesn't trade daily.

This is amazing! I though the elction was over? People are posting and have not read the article. Why are some people so negative and wish bad things upon this country they claim to love.

Please donate it to the inner city urban schools. We surely need it!

I expect all of you who keep talking about Obama's proposed tax cuts as being "welfare" to send your tax refunds back to the IRS.

I would love to see that money to go to help feed all the people made homeless by Bush. Pick a tent city–any tent city!

Truth Hurts is actually George W Bush

He's mad because his best friend Mac lost big time!

Rock on Obama! Yes! We voted and he has WON this is awesome! Wake up PEOPLE! GOD is in control he knows everyone's future and he know exactly what is going to happen. Stop being IGNORANT! This is GOD plan. You want to know how the story goes READ THE BIBLE! Good Grief get a life! Did it ever occur to Americans if we wouldn't be so selfish and take everything for granted and would have appreciated everything we are blessed with. Lets work together not against each other and get the RESPECT back that we need and bring are boys home.

Lets face it.

The Smoker in Chief will lead to an increase in smoking for young people.

What a bad role model.

1. Pay off Hillary's campaign debt.

2. Keep it for 2012

3. Buy clothes, just kidding.
BTW... Is Palin really going to give her $150,000 wardrobe paid for by RNC donations to charity? When & Where? Maybe on eBay. Another oil-rich Alaska earmark.

'Truth hurts',
Right now, you wouldn't know truth if it bit you on the backside.
Truth and hate are two different words with very different meanings.
Take a little time off and learn what truth really means and it will help you in your own life. Really!

To all you bigoted, uneducated, racist morons who are still spouting the lies and hate the republican campaign touted during their rallys, if you don't like our new President, move out of the country. You do no good for our country anyway. You obviously are not for unity or for even giving someone different from you a chance. So, leave our country and take your hate with you.

The blatant lies put for by the McCain/Palin campaign was the reason I voted for Obama, along with the fact that he was the more intelligent, educated, calm, rational person who actually gave us a plan.

I'm grateful for all the good, caring people that call themselves Americans. I love this country and its' people, all of them. "What color is God's skin?" Anyone old enough to remember that song from the sixties? I'm half Irish and lots of other nationalities on the other side of the family. I've always claimed to be Irish. If your not 100% then those that are don't think you're Irish. It's the same with any nationality or race. There are always those that can't accept a mixture. After having several pure bred dogs and experience all their quirks and medical problems I got a mutt found abandoned. Best dog I've ever had, the one no one wanted. Let's look for the good in everyone and stop complaining. During one of the WW there was a song that said to "accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative". When will complaining, blaming,finger pointing, name-calling end. It happens on both sides. I think we are all ready to get down to the business of being happy and putting into perspective what we really need to be happy. Isn't that what we want for our spouses and our children, happiness?

Give it to the Republican Party for:
Palin/Joe the Plumber 2012
You Betcha!

The thing that tickles me and I am not a mean person; these so-called conservative "christians" are all upset about what we "liberals" are going to do to them. I have a question for them – How does it feel to have policies shoved down your throat that you don't agree with? We put up with your crap for 8 long years – payback time. I know, unite the country and I'm all for that but let me at least enjoy this for a day or two.

Truth hurts-
time to get that Prozac prescription refilled

Save it for 2012? I really don't see anyone challenging Obama seriously, the Republican Party needs to go reform because it's right wing conservatives drove it to the ground.

You were once the party of Lincoln, who wanted equality, what happened?

How about giving it back to the foreign countries he took it from – novel idea.

The Baby Boomer vote has officially been rendered... USELESS. Good riddance to bad rubbish!

It is easy to say to Obama to return the money. How many times have we returned something that is given free to us? Obama should keep it because he has earned it. He should keep the cash but deliver on the promises.

send it back the middle east – where it came from?

UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL.............

please pay for me to get a master's degree to teach english as a foreign language because i can only get work teaching abroad with just a BA which i did for 4 years in the czech republic during the 1st 4 years of the bush administration. i wanted to do this for my country because i was brought up by the motto noblesse oblige and president kennedy's famous words ask not what your country can do for you but ask what you can do for your country !!!!!! also to not live under the bush administration. it was great . i thought he would be a 1 term president like his father so i came home also the dollar tanked against the euro so prague was no longer cheap to live. when i lived there i paid rent and ate well on only $600.00 a month. i would like to stay in the states and teach at a community college. colleges in the states won't hire me without a master's degree even with experience.

I AM TIRED OF THESE DISRESPECTFUL COMMENTS ABOUT BARRACKS OBAMA, YOU ARE TO STUPID TO REALIZE THAT HE IS NOT THE PRESIDENT UNTIL HIS INAUGURATION ON JANUARY 20, SO BUSH IS STILL CHIEF IN COMMAND UNTIL THEN, IF THE STOCK MARKET FELL TODAY ITS YOUR PRECIOUS BUSH THAT IS SUPPOSE TO DEAL WITH IT ! HOW STUPID ARE YOU ! AND I AM BLACK AND A WOMAN AND I KNEW THAT !!!

TRUTH HURTS your kind is in the death throws right now....you are the new minority oh how the tables have turned on you biggots

I, as an Obama supporter, would like to see it go to charity.

Truth Hurts...That you are a bitter loser, with little vision or hope for the future of the country. I unlike others feel sorrow for you and hope that at some point your empty shell is filled with a new lust for the possibilities that life in a great country can bring!

I wouldn't mind him paying off some or all of Hillary's campaign debt.
She campaigned tirelessly for him and her support, along with her husband Bill's contributed to Barack's win.

To all you GOP bloggers out there throwing trash towards Obama, I think you should consider giving his administration a chance before you proclaim doom and gloom. And to those of you that continue to spread the same lies towards both candidates, check your facts before you utter your crap – and CNN, don't keep publishing stupid nonsense utterings and try selecting comments that shows a level of insight and understanding of the topics, please...

Reality Sets In: For President-Elect Obama to do anything like that "in the next few days" would be an un-Constitutional power grab. President Bush is, as that word in front of his name implies, our President, and will remain so until January 20th. I don't love that fact, but it's true, and for President-Elect Obama to try to usurp his role before he's sworn in would do nothing to heal the divisiveness that plagues our country... instead, it would give fodder to those already inclined for whatever reason to see President-Elect Obama as a tyrant in the making.

For my part, I donated and I would be perfectly happy to see the money stay in his hands for the next election. Why should he give it back? We donated freely. We the people. We're very happy that Senator Obama changed his mind about public financing and instead allowed us to contribute in such a real way to the success of his campaign. If it goes to charity, though, I will not begrudge that fact.

And by the way...the "Truth Hurts" person seems desperate and pathetic. The truth apparently does hurt!
President Obama wins!!

1 Peter 3
13Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear[b]; do not be frightened."[c] 15But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

"So much for Robocalls and idiotic character attacks!"

McCain-Dole

I think Obma should allow the contibutors to vote on what option he should use with the extra funds.To me it sounds like something that he would do as he is a true blue leader for the people.Not that anyone wants to see anymore polls,it would be great to let the people decide.

I have been an Obama since the primary's but I hope that Obama campaign pay off Hillary's debt. She worked with all her hearth for Obama. The rest they can save for future campaign. The best Obama can do for his donors is his best to keep is promise especially with job creation. If people start going back to work with normal pay, every other issue will fall into place.
Too bad there are still people who refuse to even think why Obama has all these great people with experience from both party behind him. Anyway, not everyone accepted Christ not alone a human being.
Despite what we have heard and read in the bible, If Christ comes again, he will still be crucified by people who refuses to learn from history.

It's amazing just how NASTY the democrats can be....even after they've won the election.

Obama's election team is the real winner here, they've pulled off the marketing coup of the century – getting someone with absolutely NO qualifications into the White House.

After all the Kumbaya is over and the Oprah Kool-Aid wears off, time will tell...

I hope the campaign spends the money on one-way tickets to some other country for any idiot here that doesn't recognize the historic nature of what just happened. I would have paid my own way had McCain and the Republican's won because I couldn't have stood for four more years of fear, smear, lies and incompetence. Congratulations to Obama and all the people that worked so hard to get him elected as the USA and the world just became a much better place to live in.

Wow.....these blogs are intense.

How about this. I am educated white woman and I voted for McCain. HOWEVER, today I am very proud to be an American because Barack Obama was elected. I was sorry that I could not contribute to his win, I just don't agree with his policies, that's all. So now, I hope that he will lead from the center, and if his terrific acceptance speech was any indication, he will.

In addition, I would like to say that I think that McCain's concession speech was beautiful. It was in no way filled with hate, etc. Rather, it wished President Elect Obama the best and all of us the best.

So now, in the day to day of our lives, it is up to us to come together as Americans. Politicians cannot do that for us. Perhaps, we could start with our blogs, best to all.

How funny that the liberals don' t want us to say anything about Obama calling us sore losers. How about the last eight years all the whinning about Bush. Obama is a liar and he has fooled all of you that voted for him and the comments that say move out. NO WAY. in 2012 the republicans will be back in the white house because Obama is going to fail on all of his promises!

Even though I supported the losing candidate I am secretly happy that that wack job Palin is going back to Alaska never to be heard from again. God willing.

Truth Hurts... are you even old enough to vote? My 6th grade son has better insults than you, and better insight in what this nation needs in a leader. My advice to you is pray. Pray that the Lord softens your heart from the strong grip of hatred that seems to fuel your ignorance and loose tongue. As my grandmother used to say, "Careful what you speak. Your sharp tongue may very well slit your throat."

I would say save some for the 2012 re-election campaign or help Hillary pay down her debt.

With the promise that she will never come back!

I'd like to see him donate it to charitable organizations. I know that here in the state of Illinois, we loss some really important funding that came from the state that was matched by the feds. A lot of programs loss important funding or were shut down all together. That money can help.

This race was important for a number of reasons. I read what Dumb Republican wrote and agreed. There are issues in both parties and each group should consider what to do to achieve the overall goal. Is it really an issue of party or an issue of ideas? I have voted for the other party based on what I felt was right. Had my candidate, the one who best suited my needs, been of a differing party, I would have voted for them. Let's get past the partism.

A friend of mine called me 2 days ago and said the whole world is watching Chicago. We knew that here and it has been awesome. All eyes are on the US. The world has seen our ugly side. Let's move on and show them what is right and good about us. I'll meet you in the center of the aisle.

Proud Chicagoan

I wish that I had some money so that I could leave what is predicted to rapidly become a completely Godless nation. CNN even said that they were worried that if the Dems won too much of a majority they would force extremely radical beliefs on the rest of us, including making abortion legal all the way unitl birth. You all voted for change, not get ready to take your medicine when you do not like the change you get.

I contributed a lot to his campaign and he is free to do with it what He Feels is best. No big deal....I will send more for his 2012 campaign.

All the sore losers on this blog must be Republicans, thus contributed NOTHING ...therefore you have NO say.

If everyone who didn't agree with Barak moved to another country then who would pay all the taxes to pay for these (never going to appear anyway) programs. Not you who supported. You cast your vote and now you can go back to pushing carts at Wal Mart or standing in the welfare line. Nothing will change for you regardless of who you voted for. You got scammed.

sad day in America. I will quit my 100K a year job because Obama will take care of ME. What a joke of a President. And , yes i can whine since i voted.

If you really think it was a mistake:
Set up a college fund for the Kids who lost their parents in IRAQ defending you & me!

Truth Hurts-

You are a troll. Next please.

Boy of boy the haters are still at it.

Who wants to bet they form their own group similar to the PUMAs. Afterall, we know the PUMAs were really Republicans anyway.

This Article has a very misleading title, since it has not been established that Obama has excess cash. Saying Obama has choices for excess cash implies that there actually is excess cash. CNN: Unsubstantiated implications is Fox News' game, not yours!

George Bush was the used car! We just got rid of it and bought a new one! And new mechanics in the senate and house as well!

Every since the election campaign stardted I could always tell who the opposition was! The comments was always negative...filled with pop shots and no substance.

Obama is the anti-christ. Notice how they are already saying that times are tough and we need a tax increase. You bozo's who voted for Obama bend over and enjoy.

Can you pay off my student loan which is ONLY $60,000? To you its a drop in the bucket.

This has nothing to do with this ticker.

It is unfortunate that the lady congresswoman from Minnesota, namely, Michelle Bachmann was re-elected. The electorate from Minnesota must not have heard her comments about initiating an expose on all Democrats in Congress as to whether they are anti-Americans. This woman is divisive and mean and appears to be a fan of Joe McCarthy of the 1950s.

I was hoping and praying that Minnesota would have given her the boot.

Becky from the Midwest -

What a sad life you must lead. You speak of things as though you not only know what you're talking about, but also as though you expect your utterances to move people to your side... Neither could be further from the truth. I'll say an extra prayer for you and your hardened heart tonight. Good luck finding something that makes you happy...

I read recently about the huge costs cities had to incur to provide protection, crowd control, overtime when the candidates came to town. Reimbursing cities who are already financially strapped would be a GREAT idea.

Well you can call us sore losers or whatever. We got our butts kicked and deserved it. Maybe this will wake up us true conservatives. I think it’s funny about all the complaining about the shape of the economy and the poor folks losing their homes. What they just don’t seem to realize is that it was their stupidity as uneducated citizens when they signed the papers on those idiotic ARM Loans they bought. How that is the president’s or the liberal congress’ fault is beyond me. The economy is bad because of the US people. Let them also not forget that they kept voting for incumbents that did nothing but sell their interest to the Chinese.

As for me, I will not support a man who does not salute the American flag. Everyone keeps talking about how we are a country divided. Maybe we should be. Let all the fools that voted for the far left move their tales to the blue states and send the conservatives to the red states. We can start a new country where all people are created equal under God, and the rest of you go keep killing your babies and see how fast you get into Heaven, with your new terrorist friend having president.

"Why doesn't he give it to all of those struggling Americans that he was "fighting" for?"

How about because he's not allowed to? The article is pretty clear on how he is allowed to deal with any excess funds, and last i checked individual people don't count as a charity.

Truth Hurts, you are a moron !

Yeah, that's right, Truth Hurts...

You know the funniest thing about political comments is watching people change sides, those who wanted patience and understanding with bush, suddenly want it with Obama.

Those who wanted unity suddenly want it with Obama why they themselves refused to unify in the past.

What is even more funny is that they expect people to forget and move on, did they forget and move on last time when Bush won in 2004? nope they whined and complained the whole time.

Now all the whiners are calling for Unity and all those that used to be calling for unity are crying like little babies.

Get real there is no unity, millions supported Obama, millions support Mccain no one is going to unify that rift, all that happened is one side fo the rift took power from the other, it hasn't and will not go away.

Truth hurts.....antidisestablishmentariasim!

You lost, the TRUTH HURTS...join the rest of us and make the country what it can be....or try spelling the word after a six pack and continue your hateful diatribe!

Use it for re-election in 2012. I don't mind you using my money for that!

He should use it for whatever he is allowed to use it for...Future campaign, charity, etc. I do feel that since it was given to him to further him politically, then he should use it for his next campaign. People who are complaining about his funds are just sad, sorry whiners and they should be very, very happy that Obama will be bringing us back to fruition........I am amazed by the people that believe he could possibly do any worse with the economy than has already been done...I keep hearing, tax and spend, here we come.....how about no tax, but spend more than we have? That works better.

You know, I wasn't enamoured of Obama at first. I thought Hillary Clinton would be more likely to beat the Republicans. I am glad I was wrong. I am also glad that Hillary Clinton pushed him as hard as she did. This is as much her victory as his, given how tough a campaign she ran.

I have to say that the campaign that Obama ran was the best I have ever seen. If he can put together an organization that developed that campaign then he has true leadership skills. I am now a believer and I hope that he continues to show the skill and intelligence that he demonstrated throughout the last couple of years and that he continues to grow and learn. If he does, he has the capacity to be one of the best Presidents in the history of the U.S.

So much for grace and humility.

wow- all these people that were calling him a socialist
just a few days ago, now think that he should "spread the wealth" to them.
Hypocrite, anyone?

Good post Dutch, I agree with you completely

I am ashamed of my fellow Democrats. What this country needs now is UNITY, all I read here is bable and anymosity. The character of a person can be measured in how the person behaves when he/she wins. I wonder if we can ever break this poisonous cycle and try to start talking and not yelling at each other without listening? Can't us all understand it? Obama will need the help and understanding of EVERYBODY if he wants to succed, not only of Democrats. Let's be gracious and humble with our win, we don't need to start with negatives.

To Midwest Besty-The fact that President Elect is Bi-racial means very little in the black community. The black community has accepted bi-racial or mixed race children and adults for over two hundred years. History will tell you that a person who has any Negroid blood is consider to be a Negro or black which is the term use down. He did not call himself black to get the black vote. He did not need to. The black community could very easely tell he was part black. There are many in the black community who look a lot like him. There are some in the white communities who look like him to. They call themselves biracial, we call them black and we accept them because they are of us. Peace and Happiness

A percentage to charity...the rest for the next step,2012.

"Proud to be an OBAMAmerican"

P.S.-Truth Hurts,much like the republican party and many of its followers,you are a waste of time,change is coming whether sweethearts like you are ready or not....ObamaRama,get with it or get out of the way.

2012 Fund!

Obama did not support gay marriage and consequently gays have lost out in California and elsewhere.

He was supposed to be the unity candidate and bring everyone together but he did not deliver on gay marriage.

This is the first major disappointment to his supporters.

With Americans like Truth Hurts and JP........ who needs terrorists? It hasn't been 24 hrs since the election and they are spreading lies and hate... Wait they do have something in common with terrorists

Pay off Hillary's campaign debt, it would be the decent thing to do.

Perhaps he should spend some money on a stylist to help his wife select her wardrobe. The dress last night was terrible . . . .

Becky from the Midwest:

I'd wager a lot of money that you are white, which gives you no right to presume how Obama feels about his bi-racial heritage. You have no idea. I am a bi-racial American and while I acknowledge both sides of my background, it is very hard not to be overcome by my minority half (asian). It's usually what makes you stick out as a non-white person, and that in itself completely changes your identity. Also, I'm pretty sure he would have received the black vote without identifying himself as black.

Ok, there has been a comment that has just kept coming up again and again on this blog. That is that Obama "calls himself black to get the black vote." Yes it is true that he is biracial, but in our country a person who is half white and half African American is considered African American. It dates back to the slave days. Obama has not used this to get votes. Get over it.

hey, I thought you were gonna spread your wealth around, a little bit??? Or, he can go "underground" to his friends and acquire a security clearance. He'll probably give it to his preacher Wright to help w/the construction cost of the preacher's $10 million home. Yeah, that's what he's gonna do......

dutch – you're so right –

How come every problem is this country is somehow labled to the Democrats? Why, after all these years do you not hold acountable your own choice for President (over the last 8 years)

Because it's easier to blame someone else than it is to admit that maybe the Republican party isn't the same one your father grew up voting for – you can thank Dick and Karl for that, don't try and take out your anger at this countries mess on Obama.

There couldn't be a better time to donate the money to charity with so many people hurting. Isn't that why we donated to him to begin with, because he cares about people in need?

Why can't we have some respect for the person that the American people chose to be our leader? I'm so tired of the name calling, lies, shouting, and hatred. At least give him some respect as someone who has come a lot farther than any of you ever will.

I don't care if you agree with my point of view but at least respect me enough allow me to have it. Don't call me a moron or stupid because I don't agree with you. And just because you state you position over and over and talk louder and louder isn't going to make me come over to your thinking. Show me proof and make an intelligent agument and you may convince me.

help to pay my student loan and other loan pleeezzzz MR PRESIDENT OBAMA-–WE LOVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

It is sad that there is still bitterness and hatred. Can we make a deal to give him 6 months before the hatred starts again? Let's see what he can do and then judge.

I think this should quiet some of the people who aren't supporting Obama and crying "The economy is in crisis and look how much money he has!!"

Personally, I would donate part of it to World Hunger, World Health Care, Reparations to Iraq, World Housing, Alternative Energy Development, and the rest into the American Educational System.

Give it back to wall steet, they gave you plenty already.

DOWN 500 points-that's the business world's answer to Obama's election. And it's going down more.

Your 401 K's and IRA's are headed for zero, so you can forget retirement.

Bad choice America,

Hang on a sec Dutch...."The first clear majority in decades" ??

The guy won by 6%...Would you call a 19-20 football game a blowout? Pretty razor thin in my mind...He may have won resoundingly where it counts in Electoral College electorates, by having a good strategy and winning the important states – - but it simply was not – "The first clear majority in decades"....

To Becky, midwest, I haven't seen any sign of Obama hiding his mixed race. It was frequently reported that his mother was white. He spoke openly about why he suspended his campaign to visit his grandmother who was seriously ill, even though this would obviously bring much more attention to the white side of his family.

Keep in mind that many African Americans have as much European ancestry as they have African ancestry, but they are still identified by all as African American. He was probably identified by others as African American as a child, before he identified himself that way.

I donated money to the Obama campaign. He can do whatever he wants with it.

Oh I almost forgot to ask if some of you were the ones in front of the white house waving the communists flag and wearing the communist emblems on you t-shirts. I wonder if thats a sign of what Obama brings with him?

He can pay me palimony for services rendered.

How many kids can be educated, housed and given medical with a trillion dollars. Now times that by 10! My gas was $4.25 this summer and my milk was the same. If you want to be upset call your boy BUSH!

Best Regards,
Common Sense

To all of you who can't accept what has happened:

Save all of the negative comments for your right wing sites and confer amongst yourselves – better yet, consider a move abroad – far away from this country that you seem to hate. We don't need you, we don't want you and when change finally comes and turns this great country around, look out because we won't let you back in. Those of us who chose to stay and fight for the country we love and the President we chose and donated OUR hard earned money to, those of us will reap the rewards of the power of Yes We Can.

Your problem is that YOU and your small mindedness and ignorant thoughts ARE the problem. Move On.

HAHAHAHAHA. EAT IT REPUBLICANS!! Read on another cnn article that some of you cried yourselves to sleep. Why don't you do yourself one better and drown in your tears instead???

I just can't believe Republicans have the gall to hate on others when THEY were the ones who brought in the Monkey in the white house right now. Talk about lack of foresight. Republicans, there are a few things I suggest you do:

1. You sorely need an education beyond middle school, ok? So go back to school and learn something about the world outside your hick farm. You'll be enlightened to find out that there are good people the world over, not just in the US

2. Try to cut back on the inbreeding. I know most of you find it to be entertaining and pleasurable, but science has shown it actually causes severe gene mutations that will reduce the likelihood of you achieving the above in #1.

3. Once again, GET AN EDUCATION!! You're all ignorant hillbillies!!! And we've already witnessed what happens to the US when we elect a hillbilly into the WhiteHouse. So stop the hillbilly breeding and get an education. You're like a plague, and disgusting epidemic. Ew. The CDC should come in and quarantine you guys.

$84.1 million from the taxpayers?

Public funding is for the birds! And McCain was the hero for using it, and Obama the bad guy for not? We shouldn't have to donate to anyone we don't want to!! This is America!

These 'blogs' are such a waste of time now – the election is over and this hatered toward Obama is shocking, it's sad and it's a small minority. Get over it, you're adults and like it or not this country is in a mess (two wars, shot economy, poor standing in the world) thanks in part to an 8 year republican administration and 6 years of that controlling the senate.

So, give it up, The Republican party have had 8 years of power – in that time they were in charge as all things went wrong – Now – save your hate and negativity until Jan' 20th 2013 -

When is she leaving???

She's an illegal immigrant who has already been deported, yet she lives off taxpayer money in Public Housing???

This is an offense against all immigrants who are here legally and cannot get public housing.

Where's the outrage on this? Is it going to be swept under the rug???

For shame the "Get over it, loser" mentality of the Democrats. While I've never been a Republican, I have seen and heard more graciousness from them today than from ANY Democrat in 2004 and since 2004

The rabid personal hatred coming from my fellow Democrats in 2004 was a disgrace so please don't lecture other people on how to act. We lost that right four years ago.

Let's all focus on treating each other the way we'd like to be treated and stop acting like vicious schoolyard bullies with keyboards. Haven't we all had enough?

To all the republicans out there. you lost, get over it. we voted for the good of america, no the good of the republican party. that is the trouble with you. you care nothing for america. only the party. well the party is over. we have given america back to the people. not the republican party.

I was very unsure about an Obama win only because i thought that something like the 2000 or 2004 prank would be pulled on him, I am proud to say that I was wrong the, and I love McCain i just wish that he fought a cleaner campain. I was happy the McCain speech was on the money, he is back to o.k in my books. Good luck Mr. President Elect Obama.

He can give it to those 95% of Americans there's a start.

Save it for the next time OBAMA....Do NOT give Hilary a dime...She wishes she was you....

I guess the Hillary suppoters get to act like the rest of the dems did in 2000, you remember, the ones who lined the inauguration route and screamed hail to the thief? You Obamabots remember that don't you? And your dumb enough to think the repubs are going to embrace this fraud!!! What a joke LOL

I know an individual who survived an abortion attempt. He's crippled because of that abortion attempt, but is fully employed and supports himself. Can anyone who is prochoice look this man in the eye and tell him he did not have a right to live? Can you do this with a clear conscience? You just voted for a man who can tell this man I know that he did not have a right to live. Congradulate yourselves. You deserve to live more than anyone else on earth!

......... because the truth is your guy lost. So get over it, move on and lets all work together to get this country back to where it was before Bush!

Obama/Biden

To; STALLIE I DON'T REMEMBER HIM EVER SAYING ANY THING ABOUT PEOPLE THAT WAS TO SORRY TO WORK GETTING ANYTHING.maybe you heard something that I didn't?But you got more money than you need just setting back depending on stock lose and gains.It's good that you lost its called gambling. try Vagas you win and lose faster. Same game just quicker and if you want to say socialist? what about the big bail out? was that Ok? big bucks for big bucks tax payer money.So why is it okay for the top and bad at the bottom?

For those of you who are obviously upset over McCain's loss, it's understandable. But for those of you being so hateful because of Obama's win – you have all shown me we do still have a long way to go. I am a white female. I voted for Barack Obama because he's intelligent and I agree with his policies. Obama HAS provided his birth certificate and it has been examined. Makes me wonder if some people on this post are informed voters or if theyre just too scared of a bi-racial man who is smarter than they are.

Would he be able to donate to Hilary's campaign debts (contribute money to other candidates, subject to allowable federal contribution limits)? I regained my respect for her due to her ambitious campaigning in the general to make sure Obama gets to the White House.

You can keep my $15 for your 2012 reelection campaign!

Obama can keep my money, I don't want it back. Charity is always best. I am proud of my donations and I know the campaign will put it to good use.

obama can buy some more empty suits

Hillary Clinton could use some money, so hopefully he sends a little her way. After all, she and Bill did yeoman's work for him in the final days.
And yes, this is from a person who was furious at Senator Clinton for her tactics in the closing days of the Democratic primary.

I think all the ignorant, fear-mongering McCain/Palin supporters should just accept their fate.

Don't worry, from Palin's mouth to our ears "I am sure God will do the right thing for this election" or something like that.

Don't you all trust God?

IT IS FUNNY NOW THAT HE HAS WON .....

How about reimbursing the American people for the billion in pork spending he got for his Chicago consituents in just 143 days in the U.S. Senate.

Florida for Obama,

Man, you're right! Mexico is so close it's in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, California, and Nevada!

The lack of border security over the last 20 years is likely to get worse so pretty soon, we can all be Mexicans! What a hoot!!

should he return money to the Saudis first or to the Iranians?

If the President-elect has any remaining funds, I suggest he donates to Jim Martin's run-off election against Saxby Chambliss.

he'll be lucky to complete his whole term....there is alot of wacko's out there.....and it just takes one!

I woke up this morning reflecting about the change about to happen. I worked my way through college, literally, sweat by day, college by night. A veteran. PhD candidate. Did I mention that I work 40/hours week? I earned it, no handouts, just my own sweat and service to my country. yeah, I gave to my country. No one can take away my education – I earned it. What do I need change for? I believed in myself and earned a colege education – not even my parents and grandparents have a college education. What change? Oh yeah, i woke up this morning and am still Caucasian. I worked my way up, bootstraps, why cannot the next person? What change do bootstraps earners need change for when they are fully aware that hard work, sacrifice, and perserverance are the ticket to change?

WOW! the McCain campaign had money left over after sarah's shopping spree?
John McCain gave an absolutely positive concession speech, and Obama is lucky he did not run his campaign with the same dignity and sincerity I heard in his speech. He regained much of the respect I lost for him during the camapign itself.
Leftover money – budget surplus? what a concept....no wonder he is looking at ex-Clinto9n people. After all, Bill left a surplus when he vacated the Oval Office.

* Obama Rocks *

I say he takes that money and makes a 50 ft. statue of George W Bush so we can topple it over on inauguration day like at the end of Return of the Jedi. hehehehehehe too geeky?

CNN give ya a nickel if you post my comment.

ignorance is bliss. although this isn't a great comparison but it shows some of americans stupidity. when tiger first came on to the scene he was going to ruin the game of golf and it would never be the same . few months into his career they said he hasn't done crap, I said give him time. need I say more. barack's playing field is very different but give him time and he will be the best that ever lived too

I trust his judgement and I'm sure he'll make the right decision.

Come together. -John Lennon

I am thrilled that McCain's so called running mate won't get the chance to run the country. I maybe would have gone the McCain ticket if he had chosen a better vp candidate. I like Biden and was unsure of Obama but the more I watched and listened to him, the more I like him. Hooray to US for going in the right direction!!!

I think he should keep the money for re-election in 2012. Since the money was donated for his presidential campaign, using it for his next presidential campaign would be most in keeping with the original wishes of the donors.

Why, oh, why do we Americans continue to flaunt our bitterness, ignorance, bigotry, poor sportsmanship, and hateful words for the rest of the world? I cannot believe how idotic we are to air our dirty laundry and comments for others to read. We sound like a bunch of bratty elementary school kids, not the educated, blessed, Christian, tolerant people we advertise our nation to be. On behalf of my fellow Americans, I humbly apologize to the peoples of the world.

Why is it my comments never get posted, but "Truth Hurts" can post 4 and 5 different comments per article?

He should ask the people who donated it.

I have an idea give it back to the people since he believes in "sharing the wealth"

Because thats not an option Ben

I am so greatful to all who voted for Obama, it's as though we have taken our country back.

I also wan to thank all of our Canadian friends who have sent their congrats to Americans for our selfless act in electing the one who can best relate to the real world we live in and have so much influence over.

Thank you

Puff:

"i'm so proud that America in her wisdom transented race and color, finally realizing that the old hatred is a bastard no longer needed. giving all liberty to become one nation, one people, American"

But as anyone can plainly see, the Democratic stranglehold on our nation's educational institutes has taken an irreversible toll.

Already a surplus president- EXCELLENT President Obama!!!!

Awesome. Blacks are now officially equal to whites. It's official! It's sanctioned and approved!!

I hope all blacks know what this means...

Ok, I'll tell you... It means you can no longer call yourself a victim. You no longer get to complain about how whitey is keeping you down. You no longer get to complain about the racial divide and what a hateful country the USA is. Now, you're one of 'them'. I love it!

I'd hope some goes to charity.

The American People have spoken 63 Million to 55 Million. It is called Democracy. It is time to get past the petty insults and allow the President Elect the opportunity to bring some good to the United States. Insulting Mr. Obama because he had the greatest majority is disrespectful. Either you are part of the solution or you are the problem. If you believe you can do a better job, get in the next race. Otherwise move out of the way of our President Elect.

to the jp's of the world...he can keep my contributions, sent a little at a time when I could afford it, for his re-election in 2012. And for your information (not that you would know how to process facts...) even when I purchased a $3 campaign pin, I had to fill in a donor sheet. The Obama campaign compliance team kept careful track of all my proudly made donations!

How about donating the money to widows and orphans of the soldiers killed while fighting your Muslim brothers in the Middle East.
Or maybe you could pay your Aunti's rent in the projects? Or maybe you should redistribute it to your ACORN voters.
That money will buy a lot of cheese and Ripple. Or maybe you could just stash where the sun doesn't shine.

create more union jobs and benefits for me!

It sounds like you are not a very good investor stallie if you lost money today. I say this because if you lost money then you obviously cashed out your stocks and that would make you an idiot. Remember that you can't get hurt on a roller coaster unless you jump off. Just chill out and relax and don't be a sore loser. The CLEAR majority of this country wants this president which is something that we have not been able to say since 1996. When I lost my vote to George W. by voting Kerry four years ago, I was man enough after the election to support my President and while he eventually lost my support I, like most Kerry supporters, gave him a chance and he blew it. Give BO a chance. If he blows it and you really do lose a boat load of money as I have the past four years with Bush, then you can crucify him. But as for now it should be "Hail to the Chief"!!!

Interesting. So, let's just say for the sake of arguement; Obama fails to keep any of his promises, does a terrible job in office and even leads us to the brink of WWIII . . . he can fund his re-election using the donations he received from all his present followers?

I guess the decision to break his promise on campaign financing sure worked out to his benefit in the short, and long, run.

Keep my money for 2012!

WoW!!!! Astounding how many sore losers there are in America. I guess the good citezens of this country will carry on the correction work to make our country great again, while the losers sit around and grumble and criticize. The only thing worse than a loser is a sore loser. Are you going to be a part of the solution or plan on being a future problem. Hope your kids have a better sense of patriotism than you do.

Hey Dutch

Find a mirror and a new "American" nickname

Truth Hurts.....please just go away. You are annoying the educated intelligent people here.

All these negative comments from former McCain supporters are nothing new. What's important now is to come together for COUNTRY FIRST and help President-Elect Obama in cleaning up the mess left us by George Bush & Company.

I'd like to think that all those negative comments are from McCain supporters.

His presidency hasn't even started already and you're bashing him? Good job, this is exactly the kind of bickering that you need to get through the economic mess.

Maybe as a gesture of goodwill Obama could by a new wardrobe for Sarah Palin. I understand she has to give back all the nice clothes the Republicans bought her.

To JP and the like: Your comments just barely mask your deep-seated sense of white entitlement and racist fear. Any honest student of American history, republican or democrat, had to have been moved profoundly by the result of this election. Anyone truly familiar with and knowledgeable of the Civil Rights Movement in America had to have wept at that moment. As a person born at the start of the 70s, I can say unequivocally, that in my lifetime thus far as an American, I have never been more proud of this nation. "Stick a fork in it ... America's dead."? I beg to differ ... and so do 55 million plus across this country. America's not dead. America's been given new life! Rejoice! God Bless you, President Obama, and your beautiful baby girls and wife! And God Bless the United States of America!

He has already stop smoking...the truth doesn't hurt when you don't know what the hell you're talking about

What a bunch of liberal idiots. You don't even know what you have elected but since you are on this site, you will never know. I think the stock market knows, down 489, people selling before the "tax on the rich" people. How many of you have ever got a job from a poor guy that was worth keeping? In two years, you will see a conseverative swing and in four years, this guy will make Jimmy Idiot Carter look smart. Or do you remember, 21% interest rates, no gas, 12% unemployment and Carter kissing Iran butt trying to get hostages back. Joe Biden is a joke, he can't find it with both hands and if the media has given him the treatment they gave Palin, he would have left the country, for good reason. Glad I live in a state that went red, just wish we would succeed and yes Texas has the right to do that. Read your history.

Give it to some deserving people.

Hey "Truth Hurts", you want to compare people to used cars? Well, in that case, common sense should tell you that you would get much more milage out of a 47 year old car than a 72 year old car. Nobody wants an old jalopy.. Grow up and deal with it. Republicans had the last 8 years to make a better world, and they blew it.. Its our turn now.

Yes We Can~

I think he should give it to trinity baptist in Chicago.....Then the rest he can give to Father Flager

Haha, I love all the sore Republican losers on this page.

I think he should save most of it, but donate it to other important campaigns later on. I'm sure there will always be close Senate races for him to help out with.

The amount of whining Repubs on this page shows just how gracious McCain supporters are – please, take a hint from Senator McCain and be a good sport about it.

President-elect Obama – Use the money to help Georgia elect a Democratic Senator.

And use it to put an end to the sophomoric gimmicks employed by your opponents...

Goodbye Joe-The-Plumber .... Hello Ann Nixon Cooper!

Goodbye Sarah Palin ... betcha know what a community organizer does now ... don't chat.

So long Maaaverick!

Hey–please take another look at "daddy". He is being very threatening. Can you please have the cia or someone check on that guy!!!!

Money can't just buy elections. Sure its a factor, but the message that Obama brought to America won it for him. Obama is not the used car, he is the new blood, the person who will reinstall faith into the government and change it from the problem to the solution.

Also people fearing socialism: I wish we could take away your right to a police station, fire station, public schools, and social security, just to show you that not everything that relates to socialism is bad. You're just a product of propaganda that still flows with us today from our first conflicts with Russia.

Dutch, duuuuude...chill out, man. I can see the veins in your forehead. Please try to construct coherent paragraphs.

patriot...you are as stupid as you are blind!!!!!

Truth hurts...maybe you should stop lying..you are not setting a good example either!!! and go get your used car off the street..buy a new one for CHANGE!!!

Black/White...is there anything else beyond color that some of you can speak of?
God has given humans 'brains' why not talk about that? The more brilliant amongst them won.
America..if you only let color blind your senses, you can no longer call yourselves as "forward thinking nation" when you still live in stone age nd act ignorant and intolerant of other color and religion.

truth hurt sounds bitter and has may need anger mangement courses. So your candidate didn't win. a lot of people had to deal with having a president that they didn't vote for for the last 8 years. get over it and love your country!

Does anyone else in this thread hear the sound of a really annoying McCain mosquito buzzing around under the name "Truth Hurts"??

Somebody get the bug zapper!!!!!!

He's fine–save for the fact on taxes...how can you take from someone who works hard and earns his money and distribute it to those who don't. That's unamerican! Also, he's black–that's great..don't rub it in my face. he couldn't have been elected with just the black votes alone. White people voted for him as well. Remember that. We don't look at him as a black man–black people do! We look at him as a leader and our president. Stem cells, abortion, education–we will be fine. Taxes, spending and health care–not so good. He needs to cut spending, leave taxes alone and for god's sake, make people earn something! We can't give the poor money and health care.....they should have to earn it through ahrd work like the rest of us!

How about paying off Hillarys campaign debt FINALLY!!!

for everyone who doesn't know obama doesn't take charge until january 2009,Bush still holds all the power til then Bush makes all decisions til then but change has come with a little smarts you would have seen that last night with a crowd of 250thousand+ all COLORS 2gether NO hate NO tention NO color boundaries CHANGE HAS COME

Wow, so much hate in a lot of you out there. We have elected Obama. Why don't you all give him a chance. Don't waste your energy on negativity, try to do something useful with it.

To all our Brothers and Sisters out there who were supporting John McCain and Sarah Palin........come on over to the 'transparent' side.

Even though you continue to put us down for being the Peace Lovers that we are, we offer you our heart felt Love and Understanding.

WE ARE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS ON THIS EARTH. WE MUST ALL LIVE TOGETHER IN PEACE.

PLEASE STOP YOUR HATE-FILLED BANTER ON THESE WEBSITES AND DO SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE WITH YOUR LIVES.

MAY THE SPIRIT ABOVE BLESS US ALL WITH PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING.

My greatest joy today was appreciating the moment for President-Elect Obama but also listening to and watching my conservative republican co-workers cringe in fear for no reason and not care about showing it in front of me as an african-american. Over 65 million people and votes are still being counted supported Obama.... all races, genders and religions. God Bless our new leader and God Bless the United States of America from sea to shiny sea.

He should take the money left over plus anything that he made over $250,000 and redistribute it to the homeless.

I agree with Morgan. He should do a poll on his website like Hillary did. Have people decide since any of the options are good.

Truth hurts,
You have way too much time on your hands. Go do something productive. You must be very lonely and unhappy with your life. Get some therapy man.

Peace.

You know, if you are NOT an Obama supporter and your comment doesn't make it beyond moderation, then the moderator IS an Obama supporter!

Obama and Biden wouldn't keep the money, even if they could. Remember, these are men who buy their own clothes.

I would like to say Congratulations to President Elect Barack Oboma! I am so proud and so excited about the future of this country. I think he should transfer the money to his Future Federal Campaign Account. Due to his overwhelming popularity throughout the World I know he will run for re-election as the change in the air took place immediately last night. Anyone that can make the whole world feel the intangible and have the faith of what's to come knows he's a keeper for the full8 years so therefore he will already be ahead of the game with his finances. For those of you that wonder how he was able to raise the amount of money that he did, it was small profitable business' like mine that don't live or do business on credit that are able to make the maximum campaign contibutions allowed!
Way to Go Barack May God Bless You, Your Family The Bidens and Everyone on your Team!

it was a beautiful thing to have watched the racial barrier come down last nite. this was my second presidential election that i voted in. whatever american politics was before, as of 11-4-2008 it no longer exist.

GIVE IT TO THAT WOMAN THAT CAN NOT PAY HER SON HEART OPERATION BECAUSE HER INSURANCE WON'T PAY

'Truth Hurts' you aren't going to convince anyone who isn't already a right wing nutcase so why do you spend your time typing such rubbish?

As an answer to the question – I don't think his supporters care that much. He can keep it for 2012, give it back or send it to charity... most people are just happy he won.

"Dumb Republican":

The Democrats are equally as guilty of not understanding that Republicans have the right to disagree with them. Take a look at how the American public and the media treats people who support President Bush. It has gotten to the point where the VP knew from the start he had no chance at the presidential office, and the President and VP are staying out of sight because it would hurt their party if they campaigned actively.

Use it for the campaign in 2012 Obama!

Deeds speak louder than uttered promises. We North of the border are truly concerned about protectionism especially when it comes to N.A.F.T.A.!! Apparent Mr. B doesn't like it and already he is going to change it. A great way to alienate the only friend that the U.S. has left.!!

Yes, I am extremely happy that Obama won. He is intelligent, willing to see both sides of the problem, and has common sense...what seems to be lacking in Government. He will make a great leader.

This was a devisive campaign, but we now have a new President. He is going to be looking out for our best interests. Even though we may not like some of his proposals, it's time that Americans start jumping in and doing what we need to do and not expect Government to go it alone. It's going to take a lot of work on all our parts. Change is never easy and our way of life will have to change to keep pace with the problems we are now facing. So even if you voted for McCain, and he is a good man, now is the time to put aside all of our differences and make this country great in the eyes of the world again. They are expecting it.

I think it would be very hard for obama to refund money that was sent to him from overseas under $200.00 each with thousands of silly names.
Maybe Acorn will have some suggestions for him.

Wouldn't it be thoughtful if Obama paid off Clinton's campaign debt? After all, she and her husband humiliated themselves for his campaign!

Is a non-profit research group an option. Like say to help research alternative energy? If not I say charity. We have alot of homless shelters around here that are closing due to lack of funds. It's not welfare, it's basic human rights to eat and have shelter. But hey whatever, just an idea. But even 5 million could keep 10 homless shelters open for years.

Believe it or not, I'm actually now finding the posts from the GOP to be entertaining. It truly is a pleasure to see them throw a tantrum like the children we knew them to be.

I think it will further their demise if they continue to act like they currently are. I wonder if they hold their pity parties gathered around burning cross bonfires at night, with white hoods on?

Rick, You my friend are an IDIOT!!!!!!!!!!!! Careful your stupidity is showing.

I don't actually think this money can go to Hillary, since that would technically be a donation to her campaign, and he already donated $2300 to her campaign.

he will probably give it to Reverand Wright, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharrpten, Lewis Fareicon all have been a non issue now that he has been elected they were all showed crying on national television. Wonder were they have been when in the last 6 elections they were front and center.

HHHMMM makes you wonder
congradulation on you victory.

Wow! Can you say bitter??

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA, the next President of the United States of America.

That's the truth, and it really does sting for some of you.

Bye Bye Caribou Barbie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If he has enough left, he should return all the illegal donations.

If he can figure out which is which... ah, the joys of ignorance and plausible deniability!

I sense a change in the air today. People are happy, and neighbors are nice. My country has a new president. And that president is Barack Obama. And that is a beautiful thing.

You losers are pathetic....It's sad that you make the issues about yourself! Talk about selfish...He ran a great, honorable campaign and what he chooses to do with the money is his choice. We, the people donated to his campaign. We gave him the money. We trust his judgement! So all you Obama haters, who can't let us have ONE day of celebration, go crawl somewhere until you need help from this unpopular choice you have taken so much time to bad mouth! I feel sorry for you and now I understand where the hate comes from in this world!!!! I can't wait until January 20th! I can't wait to see President Barak Hussein Obama sworn in, Joe Biden and VP and Michelle Obama the First Lady!

LIFE with Republicans over the past years is not enough for them. Regardless of how bad time are, they persist that they are the party of the future. No wonder Americans can't leave there backyard for fear of someone attacking them. But be it as it may, that's the harsh reality of where they've lead this country so and it's up to them to swallow the bitter pill of reality. No harsh words can replace what this country has fallen over the past eight years under their leadership.

Congratulations to all fellow American; Job Well Done.

Now, lets work together so that we can proudly and righly say: "MISSION ACCOMPLISHED". Timely and NOT prematurely.

even after last night there are still alot of racist white folks in this world. we as black people will not apologize cause the has been white house now has some color. whoo hoo go OBAMA!!!

Republicans- you are such sore losers! Obama and Democrats aren't responsible for the peril the nation is in... Your "wonderful" president Bush is. And quit talking of Obama's ties already. The Bush family has been in kahoots with the Bin Ladens, as in Osama Bin Laden, for years. So much so that they gave your "great" president money to start his first oil company, which he promptly ran into the ground. Sound a little like the economy? Get over yourselves and get on board. What makes America great is not the president it is the people thus The UNITED States of America. SHUT UP ALREADY your making yourselves sound even MORE idiotic, if that is possible.

He can keep my donation for 2012.

Ron: You are the biggest idiot of them all!!!!! It is sick to see folks like you roaming around in the streets of this great nation! My guess is that you are a highscool dropout and live off social security or unemployment, correct? Yup, you would certainly be happier in a socialistic country.

I have to agree with Lilarose from Brandon Oregon that Obama is not Black but Bi-Racial making him the first Bi-Racial president?

WAKE UP!!! 2012!!!!!! He will keep it and he should use it in 4yrs!!!!
I know you people are not that dumb or are you playing dumb LIKE PALIN DID!!!!

"Socialism will be running rapid"-you mean RAMPANT?

If you think he's a socailist, talk to Gov. Palin. She taxes oil companies and then writes each Alaskan a nice check ($5000.) No wonder they want to secede!

I agree with you Tim in LA, CA I trusted him with my money during the campaign and I trust him now with it! I would, personally, prefer it goes to charity but that can be tricky as some "charity" groups are less than charitable!

I agree with Jason in paying off Hillary's debt. I think Hillary's refusal to drop out of the race before Obama clinched the nomination enabled him to win such states as Indiana and North Carolina- states that have hardly gone Democrat- Indiana has not since 1964, North Carolina not since 1976. The long extended primary season kept all the attention off of McCain, and it forced Obama to campaign thoroughly and set up offices in such states as Indiana and North Carolina. The "I told you so" from the Hillary people isn't of course, "your man lost" but rather you said the long primary season would make him lose, and no, it helped him win. Even her criticisms forced him to come up with comebacks, which of course helped him formulate responses to attacks in the General Election. I think the 22 debates that Hillary insisted on also made it clearer to the general public just where the Democrats stand on the issues, making it harder for the Republicans to distort the Democratic platform. The long primary season also made us aware of the Reverend Wright long before October and this enabled him to deal with this and break his relationship with Wright long before the General election, so that Wright was not an October surprise. The long primary season also drove up Democratic registrations in Pennsylvania. Governor Rendell helped Hillary win the Pennsylvania primary and then he helped Obama win Pennsylvania in the general. Ted Strickland did likewise with Ohio. Hillary also made 75 campaign appearances for Obama, as well as raising over $10,000,000 for his campaign.

The amount of hatred by McCain supporters on here just boggles the mind.

THAT... dear Republicans... is why you lost.

We are tired of the hatred, the anger, the fear mongering. Its time for hope. Get over it.

I hope that Obama uses the money for something useful, not giving it back to the people. He should use it for programs to try to help the economy or help begin the health care he has planned, or back into the education system. Something useful.

Obama does not smoke.

As seen by the final tallies, the majority of the country has more sense than to pay attention to asinine antics such as your own.

Truth Hurts.

Truth Hurts,
this is too funny! It's what I have been saying all along! Obama is nothing more than a slick used car salesman. Frightening how many people marched in a trance following this pied piper. Following him right over the edge of that cliff! He won't change anything! Look who he chose as VP, an old used up windbag like Joe Biden! How is that change? Absolutely, they've been sold a bill of goods.

President Obama can use it to help others, who ever is the
Truth Hurts, The Truth does Hurt.

Really Really make sure the poor get a good portion of that money. And please allow the money to get directly to the people – no red tape now,

God speed to President-elect Obama.

Oh how well that sounds!

I hope, like Colorado put forth, the election of a minority president will now mean we can do away with ALL affirmative action laws and initiatives in this country now and forever. I am sick and tired of subsidizing others just because their skin color happens to be "not white" and enough is enough.

Pull yourself up by your own bootstraps instead of writing laws forcing others to do it for you, or get the hell off my planet!

It is such a same to hear such bad comments from some of these people who wrote in, we should all be proud of our Country and of this special history that has happened. I am not an African American, I am a proud hispanic woman, who is a US Citizen born and raised here and I am so proud of what has happened. Let's put aside all our bad feelings and pray for our Country that Barack Obama will lead us in the right direction and I believe he will. No matter if you are Democrat or a Repulican, let the past be the past and move on to the future. Learn tolerance and be positive, we only have one life to live and with all this wasted anger you are just letting life go. Obama should keep the money for 2012, he will be a great leader for this Country and with all our prayers he will have the strength to get us where we want to be.

How much anger I see here! Those of you who do not celebrate President Obama, get over it. It's only 4 years to the 8 years the Democrats had to endure under the Republican regime.

He should bankroll an effort to get Border agents Campeon and Ramos out of jail as thet were railroaded by j. sutton and accomplices
Latinos should be outraged by the corrupt actions that put them in jail
It is no wonder our border agents are clearly running scared from our own government officials

Open a school for the disavantaged

New Dream for America

Barack Obama’s victory in The US presidential election was truly inspirational.
He will face challenges and he will suffer defeats however he has already won some great victories.

He engaged and empowered previously disengaged voters particularly young and African American’s. To see voters queuing for up to nine hours to vote, when it is not compulsory, brought back memories of when black South Africans first got the vote and elected Nelson Mandela in the 1990’s.

His ‘Spread the Wealth’ message challenged and defeated the dominant view that wealth tricked down and individualism ruled. He believes community and collectivism have a place in modern capitalism.

His election finally broke the shackles of America’s racist past.

Australia can learn much from the Obama victory,

Engage, energise and empower.

Whilst he has inherited an economic and social basket case after 8 years of the Bush Nightmare, there is a new feeling of hope.

Where Roosevelt gave the US the ‘New Deal’, Barack Obama gives them the hope for an inclusive “New Dream”.

Hey "Truth Hurts"! Why don't you crawl back under your rock....Ignorance Hurts More!!

PUMAS your help was not needed, but your stupidity will NOT be forgotten the liar hillary will NEVER be elected to any office outside what she can buy in NY. As for the osur grapes McCainiacs posting on here please PLEASE do not accept ANYTHING Obama does! You can rot in the poor house while the OBAMANATION recovers from 6 years of unbridled Republican screwing and two years of useless democratic leadership. We now have a REAL leader in Washington with a REAL mandate from all across the US to change things and make them better. Will it happen fast NO we have to recover from 8 years of misrule and 16 years of republicans dividing the nation first, once that is done we will be on our way! Already worldwide the parties continue the rest of the world sees what you blinded PUMAs and moronic republicans cannot yet see, AMERICA, the REAL AMERICA is back!! We are NOT a nation of hillbillies and rednecks but one of city dwellers and suburbanites who can see where America needs to go!

It’s Time to Grow Again!

One day when the peoples of the Earth finally learn that we are only infants on this small planet that we call our home, and that we can only grow if we learn to make the effort of aiding all of us, even if it is at a different pace then others. In the future we will grow into a toddler as we shed our notions that we are better then all those around us, who my look different from any of us, and that have held back for so many years by those who only think that they are the only path to the worlds future. The people of Earth have made a choice to strive to reach their full capabilities, while the few who remain anchored in the past live solely on their hate and fear of what is to come! All of us should strive to create an environment that fosters the growth of all mankind, no matter their background or their past mistakes.

I am so glad that Palin is going back to Alaska to spend 6 long months in the dark!

As the song says! It's been a long time coming, but i know, change gonna come! And it has come and we can once again walk with hope in our hearts!

The RNC borrowed a huge sum a week or two before it was over (don't remember the exact amount, but it was a 5 and at least 6 or 8 zeroes). I hope that has to be paid back – it was taxpayer's money, and I don't want any of my taxes going there. If I choose to donate, fine, but don't give my tax dollars to the wealthy repubs.

I continue to be baffled by Republicans' demonstrably poor grasp of the most basic English grammar. It is no wonder they support the most base of human tendencies in their philosophies and rhetoric.

I know the truth hurst but nobody is hurting more than Truth Hurts, take a pill. All the lies and tricks (like the fliers telling democrats to vote Wednesday) just plain and simple did not work. The Truth Prevailed.

Rick,

Senator John McCain was not a sore loser, and he understands that the promise of America's future vastly outweighs any differences in the present. My question to you is why are you so bitter? There is virtually no difference between the two parties on the idea and future of America, only on the path we should take to get there. So how about you stop posting hateful, bitter comments, and actually participate in American democracy past the election. Follow the bills introduced in Congress, and don't let political parties think for you.

Wow, not even in office yet and already so much negativity....., I bet the yahoos who are posting all the negatives are still holding out hope that some WMD's are found in Iraq to justify the war as well....

It's time to be mature people! Grow up and accept the fact that Obama is our new president and that the majority of americans elected him because we trust him. If he chooses to save the money for 2012 that is his business, it was donated so that he can become president whether it be for four or eight years. If he gives it to charity that is good too. He is a smart man and will do with it as he sees fit. For all of the poor losers who feel they must still name call and try to run down their new president, I feel sorry for you. Why don't you try to go find drama elsewhere, another country would be good, why the rest of us clean up your current presidents mess!

Wow, lot of bitter McCain supporters still on here.

Cry me a river, please. After 8 years of a terrible Bush and Republican administration, you're NOW worried about an Obama presidency? Give me a break. Go crawl in a hole if you don't want to participate.

@Truth Hurts:
Truth is, the general public wants Obama to be our president and he now is. Get over it.

Give the money back to the people!

So many of you are so hateful, even after America has spoken! A majority choose him, now bask in the glory that is Barack Obama!

P.S. TRUTH HURTS: I would rather be sold a used car than 2 wars and a bad economy!

Please pay off my student loans... and then donate to the non profit that i will eventually work for once i am done with seminary

wow. you trolls still have the gall to speak up around here? after all the false predictions, slander and hatred you've pumped out in the last year? first of all, we gave obama the money, not you, so your calls for him to give it back are ridiculous. I love how you claim to be such patriots but when a commander in chief you dont agree with (or about whom you imagine wild conspiracies) takes office you are suddenly not so "country first". and now in the "coming days", you think we will learn the 'truth". The AMERICAN people have spoken. the first clear majority in decades. it reminds me of the fearmongering i heard in 2000 and 2004, how the real story was going to come out after the election, about how Teresa Heinz was secretly funding terrorists, how Al Gore had secret evil ambitions that were blindly driving him to power. But when the result many so called patriots sought came about, suddenly they went silent, crawled away and stood by idly while the country was lied into war, while an american city drowned, while CEOs robbed the people blind and factory after factory closed. and OBAMA is the problem? get a grip people, get help, get a prescription, get a life, anything to save us from the dull drone of your vast ignorance.

Obama can keep my money; maybe he can contribue a little to his favorite charity, give some the DNC; some to future Governship races;

p.s. I love reading all the SORE loser comments; you know get over it, move on with your life, your man lost.

Why doesn't he give it to all of those struggling Americans that he was "fighting" for?

CNN should use spell check before they post articles to the Web.

i'm so proud that America in her wisdom transented race and color, finally realizing that the old hatred is a bastard no longer needed. giving all liberty to become one nation, one people, American

Well, he does have white relatives and white blood. Yes, he's biracial. But it reality he calls himself black. He did so to gain the black vote. That's the truth. He hides from his whiteness. Ashamed, I guess. He's not been honest about race.

The blogs have now been left open for all the bitter haters who cannot accept that Barrack 'Hussein' Obama is the President of the United States. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm really proud of Obama for insighting such unity and just being an inspirational human. It's no surprise he has his transitional team in motion because this country is more than ready for the next phase in history. I wish he and his team all the best is preparing for success.

Wow truth hurts, you are just a little ball of hate aren't you. No need to be bitter. Be a good citizen and be positive. Things will be okay. Life is too short to be hating.

Hillary"s loan could be refunded

B.O. should spread the wealth of the left over contributions to people who do not work and do not want to work, PERIOD. That was his whole campaign, right?

Or maybe he should send it to me since I lost more $$ today just as I predicted would happen the day after B.O. got elected. It was the worst post election day drop in DOW JONES history!!!! thanks B.O.

Well, he's already mentioned having a second term a few times, so it's easy to figure out, right?

I wish him and all of us well, and, now that he's on the road to experience, I hope he uses a little bit of the money to buy the other thing he has sorely lacked – some integrity.

He has a tendency to not do what he says he'll do – like say using public campaign financing, for instance, like he signed on the dotted line with John McCain to do, who DID keep his word. Obama broke his promise.

So I'm worried he won't keep the promises he made to all of us either.

Time will tell.

He is also free to keep my money for 2012... and I will start sending him installments...

JP,

You think the White House is that stupid to allow Obama to run without a official Birth Certificate. I looked at his certificate. It is real. I was born in Hawaii. I know how the certificate looks like. So stop sounding like a fool.

If his birth certificate was not real, you would think McCain would have add that to his kitchen sink.

Get over it. Move on. Don't like Obama. Mexico is not too far away.

I love how "Truth Hurts" does nothing but extend the stereotype of the typical extreme right-winger....closed-minded, anti-progress, bigoted, and thoroughly unable to debate intelligently or put forth coherent arguments without hate speech or fear mongering.

"Return the money back to the contributors?" Who wrote that sentence? "Return the money to the contributors" does the job.

jason- surprisingly, I agree with this.

A few months ago I was so pissed off at Clinton because of her divisive and at times ruthless campaign, and the fact that she kept going even though it seemed pointless.

Now that Obama has won, I have a different perspective; it seems like maybe after it became very improbable for Clinton to win the primary, she might perhaps have changed her goal, to continue campaigning in order to build up the defense of the future Democratic nominee to help prepare him to win the general election. And I think that whether this was truly her goal, or she was just holding onto that slim chance of winning, we should still be grateful. She is a great candidate and a great person.

"Truth Hurts" is one of the millions of dumb republicans who helped elect Obama. My advice to the Republican Party:

1) Understand that no matter how convinced you are of the virtue of your positions and viewpoints, others are fully entitled to disagree without be considered less than human.

2) There are many more people in American than those who look like or share specific history, experience or culture.

3) Try running elections of concrete ideas. The days of the smears, gimimick symbols, oversimplified or outright lies are over.

I doubt the Republicans are smart enough to heed these words. Rush, Hannity and the rest of the rabbid right are way too stupid to engage their audiences in legitimate discussion of anyting but their dogma. we do the same in 2012.

He can start by giving it back to the corporations that gave it to him (like the 5 million dollars Lehman Brothers gave him) so WE don't have to bail them out.

Truth Hurts,

Here is an advice. Move to Mexico if you don't like Obama.

Canada is the 2nd most liberal country so that is not an option. Plus I don't think Canadians want people like you.

"Share the Wealth" aka "Welfare" (back to your supporters).

I think he should put a poll up on his website and let the people decide.

Truth Hurts: Maybe you should disappear to Alaska, form a seperate country and appoint McCain as the President and Sarah as the VP, you will then shut up.
Dont give up on a person even before he has joined the office. You guys made a decision and chose BUSH. And we all know where it has led us. Now let the young and enterprising ones take on the charge. Who knows even you may benefit!!

Think about it, Obama received adn spent 650 million dollars on being elected President, plus the national media was in the "tank" for him, and he only won by 6% points. What this tells you is that "money" can buy an election with help from the National media. All I can recall now, which scare the hell out of me, is that video on UTube with that young black girl saying "Obama will pay for my mortage and gas". Just hold onto you wallet these next four years. Socialism will be running rapid!

I am sure Clinton will get the maximum federal limit amount

How about the homeless shelters and the soup kitchens ?
They are the forgotten citizens.

If it were legal for him to divide up the leftover campaign bucks among all Americans, he would. But he can't. So he should instead put it in a high-interest bearing account and keep it for 2012.

Truth Hurts doesn't it?

Obama/Biden 2008-2017

Rick is a sore dork.

I just love the thought that a politician may actually have a surplus. Now that's a novelty!

Bitter much, Truthiness?

What was reflected at those rallies on TV was nothing to "the darts" my friends and family threw at to me, being the only democrat among dedicated republicans. I played the defense well.

Researching, I found Gov. Palin talking about witches which made me think extremist. But after reading that Gov. Palin slashed the Alaska Special Olympics program budget by 20% in '08 that was it. It's not about religion, race or gender, it's about principality.

I can give him my savings account number

Truth hurts.......you my friend are a biggot.

I think President elect Obama, should put any funds he has left over into the fund for 2012. Then he will already be ahead of the game when game time rolls around.

i cannot beleive the hate is some of the people who blog here
they cannot stand the fact that mccain/palin and their hate filled rhetoric lost

Trust me I am coming. I will give you the power. I will show you death.I will show you how angry I can be. I will make your blood flow like a river and you will truly know who I am.

I heard that the secret service code name for the new president is Smokey

What a bad example all the stupid voters who voted for The Smoker in Chief just set for all the world.

I just hope that President Smelly Breath doesnt make cigarette advertising legal again just so he can earn big bucks from the tobacco companies when he leaves office after 4 years.

Truth hurts
It is apparent you are in a lot of pain while everyone else is celebrating a historic moment. I am sorry for you. I guess you did not vote for Obama, oh yeah, he got the EDUCATED VOTE!

GET OVER IT!

And that's the end of public financing of campaigns. And for the worse. Now unlimited and untraceable funds will flow to both candidates and the elections will be bought and paid for. I don't begrudge Obama his success, but let's call a spade a spade.
And let's all remember the calls to "come together" the last 8 years that were roundly denounced by the people now calling the same refrain. Must be rewarding to know that to regain power, the Dems had to work to have the country go in the toilet. Not Bush's fault, the war yes, all on him, the economy, decades of stupid lending mandates by the Dem congress. I for one will not hope for worsening of the country for the betterment of party. I will be the bigger person. Good luck Obama, you have a useless congress to help you.

We all have an election day hangover and it seems the only way to cure it is with the hair of the dog that bit you. By this I mean to say, those that hate will continue to hate, and those that love will continue to love. The Obama hatred and lies will continue and the Obama love and the truth will remain as well.

Finally, President-Elect Barack Hussein Obama. I just wanted to put in print so that I could see it.

He should invest in CHANGE we can believe in, em, er, like hiring all the ex-Clintonites!

With so many job losses and reduction in donation amounts. He should donate that money to orphanages or for the walfare of elderly.

How about using it to start paying on his 1 trillion in new spending.

Pay off Hilary's campaign debt!!! For sure #1.

If it weren't for her and her slimy vetting of Obama, he would have been on defense his entire campaign against McCain/Palin and more than likely would have lost.

Truth Hurts, being a great speaker does not preclude being a great leader. Your argument is a used car that has already been dropped off at the junk yard.

As an aside, Barack Obama's great-great-great grandmother's grave site has been located in Everett, Washington recently.

She was a white woman from Kansas who spent her final years with relatives in the Everett, Washington area.

I mention this because (1) it is interesting that her 1911 grave site was found–buried underground and located through burial records and (2) that we refer to Senator and now president-to-be Obama as an African American, but he is very much half caucasian and I don't think his mother's people, other than his grandmother who recently died in Hawaii, have been mentioned enough in the media for their contributions to Obama's life.

I hope he has some 'good' ones, and not just 'cronies'; he will need them; he has given us nothing but 'rhetoric' during all his campaigning; now is the time to 'fish or cut bait'. Show us, Obama, and give the stock market something to be happy about again, after your democratic friends took us down the tube on Freddie/Fannie. I am willing to give you a chance if you only show me you are not one of the 'good ol' boys' in congress, who will do anything to stay in power......to h- with the country.
Too many in congress have this attitude.
Keep us safe from terrorism, like Bush did, after 911, and don't turn us into a 'nanny' government.

Barack will do the right thing. I wouldn't mind if he used it to pay his transitional staff.

This will be my last time writing Obama/Biden, as they have won and there's no need any longer.

Thanks for your support.

The election of Barack Obama as president of the US made me weep with joy yesternight. It shows that when given chances and opportunites Blacks can also rise to the occasion. I am happy and blessed that I was able to see the drama unfold and in one way or the other be part of the history.

God Bless Barack Obama and his family. God Bless the Human Race. May God guide and protect Barack during his presidency And may the soul of his Grandma rest in perfect Peace in Heaven. Amen!

How about purchasing a hammer and sicle flag to fly over his white house?

they should let obama keep his money, he needs to get a lot of suits obama 08

"Niki" said on a previous thread that she wanted the "Blacks" to know that what happened took work, and that if you 'work' , then reward happens.

Niki... you have just insulted me, as a hard working black man, my wife, as a hard working black woman, our entire circle of friends, all of whom are hard working black people, mine and my wife's parents, who are allhard working black people.

if I pull the word 'black' out and substitute 'redneck' , hillbilly, or white trash, and then choose to believe it to my core, will that make it true of 'all' rednecks, hillbilly, or white trash???

How about he pumps that money in to the economy. We just had the worst post election drop ever and Obama is no where to be seen.

Reality is setting in with the new President Elect. Lets just watch and see what happens over the next few days and see if Obama shows some leadership or does just does what he promised the American people.

I'm so happy I want to donate to you still. I'm actually going through "Obama donation withdrawals"!

I trusted Obama with my donations. He can do whatever he wants with it. Though I would prefer that the funds go to a charity.

It shouldnt be too hard, he was able to return the money his illegal Aunty gave to him.

Give it Back!!

Put in the chest for 2012. OBAMA/BIDEN 2012!!!!!!

DONATE IT TO ME!

MY STUDENT LOANS PAYMENTS ARE KILLING MY BUDGET!!!!!!!

Campaign Finance and Hypocrisy. A lesson in Do as I Say, Not as I do, starring President Barryack Obama.

Give back the money you said you werent going to take in the first place, Mr Hypocrite President Elect!

Obama should give the exces money, which is not his money but the people's money, back to the people. Obama must donate them money to charity and give the money back.

Maybe he can use the excess foreign-sent (non-tracable) contributions to fund an investigation as to why he hasn't yet released his birth certificate.

Amazing... a man who by all rights couldn't get a security clearance as a newby intel analyst can become president.

Stick a fork in her... America is dead.

He is free to keep my money for 2012!

Charity !!!!! Jenn Springfield MA

Obama should return the money back to all the poor little people who gave it to him.

He should also quit smoking.

What a bad example to set!

Truth Hurts

I just read a blog from.. who ever, stating that palin had more experience than President Obama and another one that said that in a few months we would all be begging for bush to come back. After I picked myself off the ground from rolling around in laughter I decided to comment.

To all you small minded, arrogant, little morons. It is no surprise to me or the rest of the world that your country is in shambles. Its because of the existence of people like you. 50 million people (who are smarter than you) choose Obama. Countless millions around the world are now celebrating a new beginning for the US. You now have a leader that can represent you all over the world not just in Texas.

Write in apologies for your stupidy then smash your computer and don't write back.

Obama is a great speaker and would be successful in a campaign to get elected, or to sell used cars.

America you have been sold a used car, called Change, by a great speaker.

Just wait to see how much mileage this used car called Change gets once it tries to drive down K Street!

Truth Hurts