November 5, 2008
Posted: November 5th, 2008 01:03 PM ET
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Obama's election is a clear message Americans are ready for change.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Obama's election is a clear message Americans are ready for change.

WASHINGTON (CNN) – The election of Democratic candidate Barack Obama as president is a clear message that Americans are ready for change, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday.

"The American people spoke out loudly and clearly that they wanted a new direction for America, and they voted in large numbers for change," said Pelosi, D-California.

She praised both Obama and his opponent, Sen. John McCain, for their "unifying" speeches late Tuesday, as well as remarks made by President Bush on Wednesday morning. Those comments are "setting a tone I think we all should follow," she said.

Pelosi said she spoke with Obama Wednesday morning and gave him "congratulations, best wishes and great gratitude for his success."

She said she is pleased with Democratic gains in the House that will enhance Congress' ability to work closely with the president-elect.

"What happened was really historic in its nature," she said. "Two years and two days ago, we had 203 Democrats in Congress." While the final number in the next Congress is yet to be determined, she predicted it would be "well over 250."

Those gains came from "not one, but two waves" of votes, she said. "This is historic, that you would have one wave after another. It's a signal of the change the American people want."

Pelosi pledged that Congress will continue to focus on goals including the economy, reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil, increasing access to health care and ending the Iraq war.

"The economy, of course, is the top item on the agenda," she said. "... In a bipartisan way, we'll be discussing these issues."

Several Democratic leadership aides have told CNN that House Democratic leaders are putting together a second economic stimulus package costing as much as $150 billion and are likely to call Congress back shortly after the election to vote on it.

While the details are still in flux, one aide said the price tag would be "somewhat north of $100 billion" and would include "a heavy emphasis on help to state and local governments."

Before Congress recessed last week for the election, the House passed economic aid measures totaling $61 billion to fund infrastructure projects, money for states' Medicaid costs and unemployment assistance. But the bills failed to attract enough support in the Senate and drew White House opposition.

"If we can't get the administration interested in doing more, the least we can do is the package that we've put forth," Pelosi said. She said the next obstacle is to get the package past the "60-vote hurdle" in the Senate.

"Depending on what the first package is, we may need another one," she said.

Obama inherits many challenges, Pelosi said, comparing him to President Kennedy.

"With all of these big challenges, we have to do what government is supposed to do," she said, "so we have to choose our priorities very carefully about what is achievable and what can be done in the best possible way, and a lot of it is all about time. ... There will be no time wasted in getting started."

Filed under: 2008 Election • Barack Obama • Nancy Pelosi


Robbin   November 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

'ATruePatriot' needs to stop making things up

FreeNLovIt   November 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

I dont like Nancy Pelosi's STimulus package. It looks weird. Hillary should have been in charge not Nancy. Her package includes another tax rebate? We dont need that, we need jobs.

Lefty   November 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Wow... So much hate and anger... so sad.

To my fellow AMERICANS: Whichever candidate you voted for, be gracious in victory or in defeat.

I was very proud of a good friend of mine, who voted for McCain and, although very disappointed today, said "well, he is now my president, and I support him". THAT is an American... And likewise, as an Obama supporter, I understand the disappointment and WELCOME the difference of opinion from McCain supporters. We'll need everyone together to get out of the mess we're in.

voted obama   November 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

lets all remember that this country is been brought to the lowest thanks to GWB and his failed policies. Obama is the person to bring about change, but it won't happen overnight. I think he will be a great president and if he runs the country like he did his campaign, then we have a light at the end of the tunnel and he will bring about change.

a woman for obama/biden 08 and 12

Scott   November 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

I wish everyone would just shutup. Both Democrats and Republicans. Both party's have sold the American people out and anyone who doesn't know that is just ignorant. All of the Obama lovers that are telling the McCain crowd to leave we listened to your whining and complaining for 8 years now it is you turn to listen to the same thing. All McCain supporters don't give them the satifaction.

Brian from Fort Mill, SC   November 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Mike November 5th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

It looks like congratualtions are in order:

1. First…congratualtions President-elect Barack Obama.
2. Congratualtions to Sen. John Mccain…you are a hero.
3. Congratulations to the main stream media (cnn msnbc cbs abc)….you have finally through your propoganda and bias elected the candidate you wished to lead. Yes, you are risking millions of lives by serving your own self interest…but who cares about that.
----------------------–

If ignorance is bliss, then you must be in heaven!

jay nyc   November 5th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Ha Ha Ha! Ha Ha Ha! Ha Ha Ha! Ha Ha Ha! Ha Ha Ha! Ha Ha Ha! Ha Ha Ha! Iaughing at all the bitter Repubs--Get over yourselves-your candidate lost-say hello to President Obama!

Rob   November 5th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Do we know where the 're-education' camps will start popping up and when?

Mike   November 5th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Dont worry.. you and your liberal friends will ruin in by 2012

Independent in CT   November 5th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

And Pelosi will be the first in line looking for payback for forcing the primary votes Obamas way. Behind her will be Dean. They will be looking for favors, pushing their agendas and pulling the strings. Politics as usual. Same thing, different party.

Debby   November 5th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

The Dems. in power so no more whining about the Repubs. Pelosi. This mess is on yours and your new elect Presidents shoulders now.

Angry Repubs   November 5th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Hey, I am getting a kick out of reading all of the posts from the angry Replubican bloggers. I hope you angry Repubs keep blogging, because you are really making my day.

FreeNLovIt   November 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

To ATruePatriot

Give the DONKEYS a break!! The ELEPHANTS poisoned the WELL with the ACIDS of GREED And Corruption. We need judgement, vision and patience to see how we can re-engineer to UNPOISON the WELL.

Everything is burned up in ACIDS. We need to SWIFTLY and cautiously move.

Justin   November 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

It is incredible to see how much ignorance there is in The GREAT USA! Rednecks, and redneck wannabees are hating at a momentous time in history, when the majority of americans from both Red and blue states came together and asked for change (they are the ones that really put "Country First"!), So to those who looked past race and party lines I congratulate you whole heartedly! And for those who are ... well just the opposite, my hope for you is that you will grow up and out of your narrow mindedness. God Bless America! God Bless President -elect Barack Hussein Obama!

MJMollan   November 5th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

2012 may be another great year for Democrats because of the vitriol coming from the sore losers. Damage witll be blow-back if it is directed at the most positive candidate to win the presidency in a generation. Get yourselves together in terms of issues and not ugly accusations, now. Think of reaching out to those who are different from you, we are all Americans.

FL Democrat   November 5th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

yeah, i bet plastic faced pelosi is happy. she can't stop kissing Obama's behind.

now that we've gotten this race thing out of our systems, maybe America will finally start concentrating on equality for women. we always get put off till last.

Hillary 2012 or 2016

sunoverla   November 5th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

where's my tax cut?

i pray your false prophet can make good on all of his millions of snake oil promises!!

where's my tax cut?

–p.

Noah   November 5th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

All of you far Left Democrats please remember one thing today as you gloat about your victory: Obama's win is not a sign that this center-right country has gone to the left. If you think about the platform he ran on it was actually very moderate to center-right: Gun rights to gun owners, less abortions, cutting taxes, pro-military, the right to invade Pakistan if we have terrorists in our sights, etc. So this guy, the most Liberal senator of all, knew he had to change his positions and come more to the right in order to win over this center-right country.

bj   November 5th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

The picture of Pelosi grinning like a complete idiot at the top of this page makes me want to throw up. The "changes" you all voted for are going to come at the expense of your way of life. History has time and time again proved that you cannot pull up people out of their situation. They only pull everyone else down. The economy is no where near the bottom, and there's very little that will stop the downward spiral (You may delay it but it can't be stopped). Obama's legacy will be a time of desparation for this nation, with historic unemployment rates and ridiculously high taxes to fund mindless programs that take the nation no where.

ellie   November 5th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Hey, True Patriot: True patriots support their president.

Joe in NJ   November 5th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Yes Pelosi, America wants a new direction but unfortunately you're too stupid to realize that you're not part of it. You're probably one of the most useless politicians this nation has seen in years. I also have to wonder exactly how thrilled you are that Obama will be President. I have a feeling that a lot of Dems in D.C. are going to resent him.

Ricardo Woolery   November 5th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

This historical event reflects that the world, the visions, the way of thinking change dinamically. One cannot believe that what we learned about the reality will stay forever. I want, as an American more that all the societies are open to the change so that our future generations can live in peace, freedom, development and harmony.

Ricardo Woolery, from Honduras.

Michael   November 5th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

If Obama is The One, this is the cosmetically enhanced, hubristic, mean spirited one. If conservative should be frightened of anyone, it is this simple minded woman.

jaclynne   November 5th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

God bless American. I finally have cause to be proud of MY country. For all the haters.....get over it!

Anonymous   November 5th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

"Spread the wealth."
Jobs not hand outs!

Jose   November 5th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Why do some keep screaming for unity now, where was their unity under the last president. Just because YOUR candidate was elected into office doesn't mean he represents me and definately doesn't mean the rest of us have to digest him as our candidate.

Welcome to the new United Socialist States of America

We're NOT "your friends"!!!   November 5th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

I will be soooooooooooo happy to listen to the conservatives whine and cry over the next 8 years! It'll be well worth it!

Congratulations Sen. Obama and Sen. Biden

Anonymous   November 5th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Please, remember JOHN KENNEDY and Bobbie too.
Two young WHITE men who had little to gain for standing up for civil rights, but did and paid the price!

U.S.A.   November 5th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Look at the crowd, motsly black and youngsters. It is the American image, seen by the world. Proud to be American. Who is better than Michelle Obama or Nancy Pelosi, the savior of the world, and the White House is built just for her?

Mary   November 5th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

McCain lost because the lies and untruths his campaign kept repeating we so unbelievable that it pointed out why change in our political process is so necessary. If he had run a clean race on his positions he would have won.

the GOP are the masters of us against them. The Dems hve learned about this at the feet of the masters.

Be ready for change and stop whining. The majority has spoken and we want a positive country to live in!!!

30-m-PA-Democrat-voted McCain   November 5th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

This woman is brainless. People came out in large numbers (as high as 55 million) and voted for McCain, because we felt Obama should not be president. This is truly a sad day in America. He certainly is not my president.

Nana   November 5th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

A NEW WORLD HAS COME TO LIFE AGAIN..congratulation president-elect OBAMA

change this!   November 5th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Sweet. Watch our borders fall, hop into bed with the PLO & Iran, take away our bill of rights and constitution systematically, remove God from our vocabulary and let all of those too lazy to work live off of those who actually contribute to society. Our fore fathers just rolled over in their graves. Oh, and for the moron who told people to move if they didn't like it...we pay our taxes and some of us paid with service to our country to have the right to speak up. Besides...if I move to Africa do I get to demand to be called American-African?

ch   November 5th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Hillary supporters will never forget or forgive what Pelosi did to stop the candicacy of the woman who received more votes than any other presidential candidiate in history.

And to those who doubt that hate and ignorance is still alive and well in the USA look no further than the ban on gay marriage in CA. Very sad.

TD Bama   November 5th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Harry Reid, the Ghost of Taxes Past, Pelozi, the Ghost of Taxes Present, Obama, the Ghost of Taxes Future. God bless us everyone

derek kansas   November 5th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

At least we should find out for sure if obama is even a us citizen, doesn't even look like he can produce a valid birth certificate

pasadenabadger   November 5th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Mike

You hit it right on the head. Media coverage, speculation and projections should be illegal on election day(s) – oh, but that would violate their constitutional rights – no doubt. We sure wouldn't want to alienate the ACLU!

The media is all about the "fear factor" – a credible contributor to the economic meltdown.

I think Obama can do a good job if he has the stamina to stand up to party leaders and ability to cross party lines. He needs to understand that the final numbers are an illusion – many votes for him were indeed votes against the current administration. (Bush)

PolitcoMike   November 5th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Is this really happening? I love it, I love what we have done as a country. Not just electing a black man, but actually standing up to government!

AtruePatriot   November 5th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

For all of you half-brained idiots that voted for Obama, I hope you are all ready for socialism. "Spread the wealth." Ring a bell anyone? Yes, those words came out of the mouth of Obama and Karl Marx. Hope you are all happy. Oh, and you think he is going to bring this country back up to where it once was, you are terribly mistaken. You hear all the other democrats that it is time to unite, you now here the republicans even say it, but do you hear Obama saying he wants to unite with us? Uh, I don't think so. It's truly a shame with how people don't do their research before going into something. So to all of you who had voted for McCain, I truly feel sorry for you and if all hell breaks loose at least us who wanted nothing to do with Obama and his ideas should unite. To all of you that voted for Obama, may you regret that decision forever, just when you all voted for Bush the second time around. Oh, by the way, if the the democrats did nothing 2 years ago when they had half the majority vote in congress when they said they were going to make "changes" and not allow Bush to do more damage, what in your right mind thinks they are going to do anything (good) for you now?

Doug R.   November 5th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

The Republican crying and whining has started. You imbeciles can thank George Bush for Obama's historic landslide and the GOP losing more seats in both Houses. That's right.
If you don't like it, leave the country.

Marilyn   November 5th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Nancy, you will be gone in 2 years, along with a lot of other Democrats.

shaiguy   November 5th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Mark my words...our nation will crumble because the family institution will be destroyed. We will introduce new relatives to teach us family values. Say hi to uncle welfare and auntie entitlement.

Steve   November 5th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Funny how the tides turn, those who were so angry, and filled with hatred in 2000 and 2004 and threatening to leave this country, are now ready to give the boot to the other side, and that is called inclusive and unity. We have seen the way that power corrupts, and I am not encouraged that too much power to anybody can be used in a way that is anything but selfish and corrupt, but I will support my country and its leaders.

The news media and Hollywood has proven that they cannot be trusted, but lets see if their choices stand the true test of time; capitalism is now the Democrats to give up, and we are at the mercy of those who have been filled with anger and hatred (including the corruptible media); can they be better than the GOP has been in the last 8 years, we will see?

We watch as individuals actions are excused by the media depending ont the side they represent, we have seen the corrupt defend themselves by blaming everyone else, we have seen our leaders sell their constituants to other countries and refuse to admit when they are wrong (on both sides); I fear that what we will see in the next 4 – 8 years is another example of power corrupting those that yeild it, but this time the "News Media" will help to cover their butts; they have too much invested in this NEW adminstration to allow it to fail.

confused miami   November 5th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

I see alot of sore loser. So all of you how came 8 years ago we had a surpluse when Bush took over and now when Bush hand it back it's in caose. But people either to blind or to dumm to get it. The republican party messed this country up but either people are to blind or to ignorent to admitt it.

alan   November 5th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

i am truly amazed at how many utter jerks there are out there. here is a brand new government that has yet to take effect (dem sen house, white house) and we have all these haters and bashers out. nobody knows whats going to happen in his first hundred days, first year, first four years. so heres a thought. look forward to next year with "cautious optimisim"

Jen   November 5th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

For those of you who think that your checks are going to start coming to you, think again. You people are in for a rude awakening. Barack Obama does not condone laziness and selfishness. In order to get a single penny, he wants you to work and contribute to society. He worked hard to get where he was, and he expects you to do the same. And yes you will still have to worry about putting gas in your car and paying your mortgage. So don't start doing the happy dance. Things are not going to be like you think.

Jimmy   November 5th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

I'm a Democrat and I can't stand Nancy Pelosi. She's a weasel.

We the people?   November 5th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

David- Seriously we the people.. hardly.. 52% is good enough for the electoral college, but is hardly we the people.

Hylan Givot Chicago, IL   November 5th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Clearly liberty lives as we have just proven! For those Disgusted Independants whom feel the need to rant now, I hear Canada is nice this time of year! or perhaps Holland?

bill   November 5th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

dont wast time pelosi.get started now bush has put this country and the world.in bad shape .you and barack dont have honeymoon.just do what the voters demanded.CLEAN UP BUSHES MESS

leon levin   November 5th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

To all of the disgruntled Repubs. Get a life. It could have been another 4 years of GWB politics and lose another 150 billion a year to send to Iraq. Get the heck out of there and grow this country.

Chuck, Tennessee   November 5th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Two years ago, Nancy Pelosi and her ilk took over the House with big promises to the American people of getting us out of Iraq. They did nothing. Now, they have the House, Senate, and White House. No more excuses! Do what you said you would do

BR   November 5th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

As Americans, we should all be proud and thankful that at last, finally, the country chose to take the high road and bring the people together. That Barack Obama chose not bring in race is a testament to his magnanimous spirit and his vision. He is a great human being. 4th November, 2008 will go down as a watershed moment in the history of this great country. America can now scale greater heights!

gary richard   November 5th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

What a sad day for the United States this now means that the democrats have it all.Abortion will be legal (which is murder) and a president that is so liberal that we will be going so far left that the country is in trouble.

Jaime from Florida   November 5th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Mike, you sound like Sarah Palin. Come on, confess, you are actually Sarah. Good thing that no matter what you write or try to instill fear with, in the end, means nothing to 60 million people in the country. It is time to rebuild the nation for a better future, and hateful people like yourself are going to make it difficult, but not impossible. You may have to sit on the sidelines given your bitterness while progress is being made by the rest.

ANGIE   November 5th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Republicans listen here We put up with A Republican President for 8 years, A Republican congress for 6 AND LOOK AT THE COUNTRY You dont like the new Era Go move bye bye

Nobama   November 5th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

The USA has taken a huge step backwards. Welcome socialism.

EW   November 5th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Illinois politics on a national level. Hold on to your wallets, folks. If Persident-elect Obama appoints Chicago insiders to his administration, mark my words, there will be more corruption than anyone has ever seen.

Obama is not the Messiah   November 5th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Pelosi is a pompous fool. You have exactly 18months to do something good for this country or you will be out too along with your buddies Reid and Franks..

bruce   November 5th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Did not anyone listen to what both candidates said last night….
They said it was time to put the bickering and back biting, away and for us to come together as a antion , to make things better for all of.
The comments here and other places that are so devisive still do not meet those expectations.
I am a 54 year old white male and have been through the 60's and 7-'s protests that tore this country apart…
All of you…NOW is a time to put your country first, ahead of your political views because only by working together can we turn this country back into what it once was.
STOP the nastiness, the partisanship and let us all come together…

independent   November 5th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Now we are all suppossed to hug and kiss! Well, call me bitter, call me disapointed, call me whatever you want, but I wont. Pelosi, you sold out a good person, so did all of those other idiots in congress. Payback is going to be a b&tch!

slowley   November 5th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

I would be salty too.... For all those who thought the voices of many would remain silent I want to say I would be salty too. We have sat and watch our country fall apart before our very eyes and still you expect us to elect a man with no clear vision and someone who ignores a people who do not think or have as much as you. To all those who are salty take you L on the chin and realize that movement is Bigger than Obama its the way of the furture. But please stop being negative and beings so salty!

Van in NC   November 5th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

I don't feel unity. I don't feel our prospects as a country have improved at all. I do feel that my taxes are going to go up and that I'm not going to get anything in return. I'd rather give that additional money to a worthy charity.

I feel sorry for all the people who think their lot in life suddenly improved...

RealityKing   November 5th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

In accordance with the new liberal order.., I informed my kids today that they would each be getting a 25% cut in allowance. That extra money is to go back to the goverment(me) for further distribution as deemed necessary. "Spread the wealth" was my reply to their cries of why their hard work deserved less pay today than it did yesterday..

Wendy Harshaw   November 5th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

"Well done my gentle and faithful servant" Today I am proud to be an american !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you America for showing up and showing out! Peace be with the lst Family!!!!!!!!!

Freedom Loving Patriot (God fearing too!)   November 5th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

STOP THE HATE

RJ, Phoenix   November 5th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

"The American people spoke out loudly and clearly that they wanted a new direction for America, and they voted in large numbers for change," said Pelosi, D-California.

"Loudly and clearly" I think not.

55,901,223 Americans strongly disagree with you Nancy.

He only won by 8%... hardly a mandate by the people.
That proves that the country is still very much divided.

Freedom Loving Patriot (God fearing too!)   November 5th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

STOP THE HATE and Republicans will stop losing.

David   November 5th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Congratulations Indeed to President-Elect Obama.

Can anyone here stop with the vitriol? Dose such negativity really make you feel better?

His name is Barack Hussein Obama-have some respect. You have the freedom to make your comments but have so little respect for the freedom you enjoy to make such disgusting comments.

We the people elected Obama-the media had nothing to do with it.

This country needs to rid itself of such racist and bigoted comments as those made here.

You deserve no respect and no freedom if you cannot rise above such disparaging remarks-you are a reflection of your comments and from what I see here some of you are very small-closed-minded people and do not deserve the freedoms and rights this country provides you with.

Robert the Man   November 5th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Pelosi is an enemy of the state. She should change her name to Heinrich Himler

New Day   November 5th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Hmmmmmmm I guess PUMA and Operation Chaos really showed us, huh?

Tony   November 5th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Just stop trash talking..Obama WIN with dignity and pride!! He will be the best president in the history of USA. Go Obama!!!

Independent voter   November 5th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Only in America can someone with NO experience become president!

All democrats; therefore, no checks and balances–just like the bush administration. From the far right to the very liberal far left. America, please pray.

BO always said this is not about race; huh? Well, he certainly brought that up in his speech!

Now that we have a black president, we can finally do away with their special affirmative action program. Yea!!

Jo from LA   November 5th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

We now need to unite as one people in one country, the world is looking up to us to bring leadership, peace and UNITY, in a country that has been divided for so long for all the wrong reasons.

Delwar   November 5th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

This victory of Obama has generated hope, confidence, and a strong perception of incoming justice among fellow Americans in particluar and among the people in the world in general. All their patience, long wait is worth it. It is going to energize the people which is very cruicial to get over and resolve problems, and I like the slogan, 'yes we can', has great confidence and power in it. Let us work together for peace, progress, and remove inustices.

Independant   November 5th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

OK Bush is gone, now let's get the rest of the deadbeat, partisan, hate mongers out of office

VOTE PELOSI OUT!!!!!!!!!

Get over it   November 5th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Too bad you can't see Obama is the lesser of two evils. At least I know now that people, as brainwashed as they are, got up and voted...

one nation under god!!!!   November 5th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Painfully we are going to find out what we republicans already know.That a disaster is comming.Economically and internationally.To blame republicans for all of this mess is ignorant and we will find that out the hard way.So enjoy your victory and right to gloat,but we are still here and we will always be here,to point out every flaw and promise unkept.

Marc PDX   November 5th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

@Bernice: it definitely confirms Michelle Obama as the first lady. As for whether she's a proud American, you'll have to ask her that.

Kirk, DC   November 5th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Hey red red whine,
Please don't tell any repubs to move to Canada anymore, My family lives up there and I am sure they don't want them in Canada....
Russia or Burma, sure but not Canada...

Thanks,
Kirk

Chip   November 5th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

@Red Red Whine....

Tone it down. A couple guys get on an complain and you tell them to leave the country. If those are your sentiments, you should have been gone about 6 years ago.

KC   November 5th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Pelosi is a very dangerous, selfish, arrogant woman. Power hungry to say the least. She and her dems in arms lead us into this horrible financial crisis by doing nothing for 2 years....and they had the majority. Why did they do nothing???? because they were raking in the cash. Pelosi could care less about the citizens of this nation....she is all about the power. God help us all and this wonderful nation...

Maggie Muggins From Selwyn   November 5th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Hey Mike are the GOP still paying you trolls to blog? If not get over it America is on it's way to prosperity whether you like it or not.

Just a thought is your name Rush by any chance?

REPUBLIC OF TEXAS   November 5th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

I CAN NOW STOP PAYING TAXES-----AND STILL GET MY CHECKS

RealityKing   November 5th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Nancy will be the first to go under the new order. Then all of America will be applauding..

monica   November 5th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

To Red Red Whine – I couldn't have said it better myself.
I wonder how many of these morons voted for Bush twice.

Edward   November 5th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

If people were truly as color blind as they claim to be then there would be no real significance in Barack Obama’s presidency. People will never get past race in this country and that makes me sad. He’s African American … so what?

Just because you feel positive towards someone’s ethnicity doesn’t make it any less ridiculous. I mean the fact that electing someone who looks different is considered “historic” is very stupid and shallow. Why can’t he be just another president? After all, that’s what he is.

Marc PDX   November 5th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Keep up the great work, Nancy! Well done, fellow Americans! The democratically lead congress has been fabulous the past two years. More of that!!! :D

Ugh!   November 5th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Pelosi is worthless, she has contributed absolutely "nothing" as "Speaker of the House."

Independant   November 5th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Who knows what's going to happen. I finally supported and voted for McCain because he was closer to my views than Obama.

But congratulations. I don't pretend to know what's best for everyone, (as many on this sight do), but slightly more than half disagreed with me. that's the way it works.

But for now, let's work together for the country and to get Pelosi out of office. Then maybe we can make some progress.

deeds   November 5th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

mike- get over it, already. It's tired arguments of no merit like that that swung America for President Obama

Todd   November 5th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

I have decided to close my small business, layoff three employees and wait for my Obama check to come in the mail. Why work or employ others? Obama told me that he was going to take care of me and I believe him.

Mr. Kool-Aid   November 5th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

If Nancy is happy, I'm happy.

:-)

Warren from TEXAS   November 5th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Guess you Republican better dry those tears and get on board because it can only get better from here because Bush sure did mess this thing up. And all the folks saying they will be moving to Canada for 4 years all I can say to that is BYE BYE but you better stay there for at least 16 years because Obama will do two terms and Mrs.Clinton is up next so BYE BYE.

antonio   November 5th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

oh mike, bin laden isn't trying to crush capitalism. he is trying to crush american imperilism. do you really think someone who referred to communists as godless infidels is anti-captilist? no, he's anti-zionist and anti-american.

i love all these comments today...it seems all the obama haters are coming out the woodwork. but hey look, he won, so you can just go ahead and admit the reason you didn't like him is because he's black. you aren't fooling anyone anymore :)

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   November 5th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

I am reaching out to my republican brother and sisiters lets work together to make our country even better. Join me!

joe   November 5th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

So a black man is elected, millions cheer around the world and someone thinks "liberty dies"?

How that smacks of sheer racism, and how utterly illogical in every respect.

Even McCain himself had the sense to see the historical nature of the event.

Niro   November 5th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

I am so proud of this country. We elected the best person for this job.

Yes we made history by electing the first black president.

But more importantly we came together to do the right thing for this country and not focus on our difference.

Chip   November 5th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Great, Nancy already has 2 economic "stimulus" packages on the menu. If you thought spending was HORRID (to coin a term) under Bush, you ain't seen nuthin' yet.

The picture with Pelosi, Schumer and Reid scares the begeebies out of me.

Congratulations to Obama, I just hope the 3 stooges pictured in this article don't hoodwink him and pull the old okey-doke.

If he doesn't work with them, they will make his life miserable. Who has more power, the new guy in charge or all of the old-timers in the shop that really know the ins and outs?

Otis   November 5th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

You have 2 years to get this right, Pelosi. If not, it will be 1994 all over again.

Good luck.

John B. In NH   November 5th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

hey no hillary = no obama... you should probably change your handle. OBAMA IS POTUS ELECT!!! get used to it! no one lost for hillary but hillary herself. running her campaign into the gorund, using the gender card wherever possible... even crying for votes. the better candidate won! get over it!

Isaiah   November 5th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Democracys are short in their lives as they are violent in their deaths.

Federalist papers

John   November 5th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

I know the Republicans threw this election..it should be obvious to everyone but the simple..which probably are the majority of goobers who voted for Obama or McCain yesterday. Both parties have been playing good cop/bad cop with the American public over the last 8 years and finally you got your man in. The guy with no morals or belief in anything or anyone but himself and who will do the bidding of the NWO crew who want to control the whole world.

Mike T. Vaughn   November 5th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

WOW so many negative IDIOTS, the BUSH administration took this Country straight down.........now truthfully where else can you go but up?????and OBAMA will lead us up!!!! It's truely amazing how we'd rather risk 4 more years of our lives and children lives by electing some one who is a War Monger and also has a VP who is a complete IDIOT and the only response Palin can give on any answer is this is an BO from the AO what ever the Hell that means..........all because of color........some morons will sacrifice their children in a useless war,,,,,,but look in the mirror and say at least Obama did not win.........well I'm glad the Majority........finally said.....ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!.. Go Obama and Godspeed!!!!!!!!

Abby Jones   November 5th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Well, Ms. Speaker of the House: Now get some backbone and quit caving in to the Republicans on every issue. Just remember, you can be voted out of office just as quickly. You haven't stood up to the plate on any issue. You might as well be Republican......or are you a turncoat? As a Democrat you have not represented me on any issue. Get with it, girl. Quit playing at being the big kid on the block. You are a spineless ninny.

Anonymous   November 5th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

rePUBLICANS CAUSE CANCER

cr   November 5th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

guess obama's aunt gets to stay in MA while my tax dollars pay for her.
nice.

PoliticoPundit   November 5th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Obama Deserves teh congratulations from millions of people in US and world.

I just hope he brings (back) the respect we have in world ..

To people around the world, this is a defining moment for the world PEACE and let's not WASTE it.

Only thing I don't like about the whole election is Pelosi win. She doesn't diserves it..

BigVin   November 5th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

What a shame!!! Yes, our country has surrendered to the liberal media, idiots like Pelosi and left wing fanatics. At least Oprah's happy....

dave   November 5th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

time to in line for the GOVERMENT HANDOUT

republicans hate america   November 5th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Hey you right wingers in case you were still wondering....this is what a community organizer can do. and to Mike it is you that has kept Bin Laden a mystery as you and your ilk have allowed Bush to get away with doing nothing about 9/11 and its aftermath it is you who are the anti-americans we dont want

Laverne   November 5th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

One word "Unity". The race is over and Obama won, whether we like it or not Barack Obama is POTUS and will need the support of the all Americans. Division has reigned in this country way too long, it is time to put the ugliness of racism aside. What about our children?

California Gold   November 5th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

I hope Pelosi understands President Elect Obama's contention that we must cease divisive politics and end party polarization. No more energy into "us against them" in Washington. Not after this election and the mess Bush has left Obama.

cr   November 5th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

...first of all, queen pelosi is completely useless.
the democratic party will not prevail...so we can sit back for four years and watch nothing get done because they all have their own agenda.
Be careful what you wish for, you are going to be kicking yourself in four years.

I guess I will just change the channel everytime Obama is on tv....just like I did with Clinton, Carter....who incidentally started this whole housing crisis...how quickly people forget.'

Congratulations to the media-elected president.

Triumvirate   November 5th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Obama – Reid – Pelosi. Makes ME proud to be an American...

Hold on to your wallets!

Mike, Syracuse NY   November 5th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Red, Red, We just DID elect Bart Simpson. When will they start rounding up capitalists and conservatives for the re-education camps?

dave   November 5th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Time to get in line for the GOVERMENT CHEESE

Michael in Houston   November 5th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

I particularly do not care for Nancy Pelosi, she is a fence straddler and in my opinion has done nothing as Speaker of the House. I am hoping that president Obama (wow I love saying that) will force her to do what she was elected to do. Now as for all you sore losers, get over yourselves. And how stupid do you crybabies sound by saying you are moving to Canada. Oh okay! You are moving to a country that is truely socialist because you don't want to live in "socialist" America. Laughable. President Obama will continue to do as he is done when he was a community organizer, a state senator, a U.S. senator and now President of the United States, he will continue to help Americans make America better while his haters sit on the sideline and talk about him. Viva President Obama!

america knows best   November 5th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA- VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN, AMERICAS TEAM!

Blue - Philly   November 5th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

I wish Pelosi would just go away. Isn't there a way to vote her out of office or demote her to a lower position! She will screw everything up over the next four years with her power hungry attitude.

wow   November 5th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Let's see if Obama can do a better job at making up for Clinton's mistake than Bush did.

Liberated!   November 5th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Hey "No Hillary = No Obama", why don't you do us all a grand favor and go back to Wasilla with McCain's pet moose and her clan!

Bill,Ca   November 5th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

The whining of repubs will go on for a while.

What had McCain to offer the last 2 weeks on his campaign?

- Victory in Irak ( as your should know there are no winners in a war as both sides loose)

- Fight, fight, fight with me, never give up ( On what?)

- Give more taxbreaks to the wealthiest to make them richer.

He offered no real solutions to the current crisis, only attack Obama
and discredit him with personal smear.

Don't give us any more garbage of this sort. It only can go better with Barack Obama.

Thanks god americans picked the right man.

Peter in PA   November 5th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

We all forget one guy in this celebration. That's Howard Dean. People laughed at him for saying that he wants go for a 50 state strategy.

Liberated!   November 5th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Let's bring it Democrats, let's show the Republicans how to run a country by being all inclusive and forthright!

Dutch/Virginia   November 5th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Let's ride this wave out Nnncy.

p davis   November 5th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

you haters need to stop he won get over it.

the snarly old hawk squawks in fellowship square   November 5th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Democrats,you have been given a solid majority in both houses that are as much a repudiation of the Bush administration as they are an endorsement of your policy.Please don't abuse what you have been given and make sure you relize that you are working for the betterment
of all citizens in getting the country back on track.

Mike   November 5th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

It looks like congratualtions are in order:

1. First...congratualtions President-elect Barack Obama.
2. Congratualtions to Sen. John Mccain...you are a hero.
3. Congratulations to the main stream media (cnn msnbc cbs abc)....you have finally through your propoganda and bias elected the candidate you wished to lead. Yes, you are risking millions of lives by serving your own self interest...but who cares about that.
4. Finally, congratulations to Osama Bin Laden. In a mere 8 years, your war against a 200 year old institution known as capatilism has been won. Well, really, the american people surrendered. I don't know if you are still alive or where you are, but what can you say, you were right...us Americans have no resolve to fight.

Bernice   November 5th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I suppose this now confirms Michelle Obama as a proud American.

Red, Red WHINE!!   November 5th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Wow, we have morons saying it's going to get bad now?

Hey, reality check you dimwits, it's fricking HORRID right now. The bar has been set is so low based on how horrid the GOP has made america that by comparison anything is better. The USA has been the demise of all civilization under this GOP rule for 6 of the last eight years. We could have elected Bart Simpson and seen a 10,000% improvement in our country. But instead we elected a man with dignity, intelligence, wisdom and for a change a vision for an america that prospers.

If you don't like it, then leave. Don't threaten, just GO...hit russia, go to canada, try out mexico, live in panama move to cuba, take residence in Africa. Just GO, and go now! Don't let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya!

No Hillary = No Obama   November 5th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Pelosi should be ashamed to call herself a leader or a woman. She turned her back on Hillary and spit in the face of history.

1/20/13   November 5th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I am so proud of Obama, it is going to be so nice not having to worry about paying for my mortgage, food or gas. Obama told me he was going to take care of it. Thank you, to all of the people who make over $250K and will make my dreams come true

Disgusted Independent   November 5th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

This is how liberty dies. To the cheers of mindless fanatics.

Barbara   November 5th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Out with the politics of the Rove era, in with the politics of inclusiveness and unity.

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