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65 Million people can't be wrong. Thank you america.

now the fun begins, the kids are in charge

Are you serious? You never once spoke up against any of the lies and deceits perpetrated by this Administration. Hellooooo???? Is this the discussion post of irony? or am I missing something?

This is a comment back to E. you can say all you want that Obama did not get elected be cause of the color of his skin. I do know that a lot of people did vote for him just for that very reason and not for the fact of the issues he wants to bring forward. You can keep living a life of denial all you want. I am glad the history books will reflect that America has elected their first African American President. However he is not the greatest person that will offer change equal to everyone’s satisfaction. All I can say is dig deep into your pockets the next four years.

New Day, America!! Let's not mess this up. Let's stand behind our new president. Let's show the world that we have finally put hatred behind. Let's help our new president regain our rightful place in this world. We have already shown that we are ready, so let's do it. We love you, President Obama and the world will love you, too.

Joe – NY November 5th, 2008 12:22 pm ET
All I have to say is "NO MORE EXCUSES" for African Americans.
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If you think this means that everything is better and that discrimination is a thing of the past, you need to think again. Obama's way of dealing with this is to try to create equal opportunities. This means ensuring that everyone has access to a good education and that all who work hard and have the talent can go to college. It also means ensuring that discrimination based on race, color, etc is not tolerated.

Once we have created a level playing field where everyone has an (reasonably) equal chance, Afirmative Action can become a thing of the past. Personally, I would like to see any future Afirmative Action be based more on socio-ecomomic circumstances and not on race in particular.

Fixing our inner city and rural schools will be no easy task.

President Barack Hussein Obama. Obama..a true swahili name, a true african roots. Hussein an arabic name that scares rural ignorant backward americans. Whoever thought a man with such names could win the US elections? This is amazing. I love this country. AMerica has spoken. All you racists..and backward thinkers..go back to your caves in Alaska.

HE SHOWED HE CAN DO THE TALK ,NOW LETS SEE IF HE CAN DO THE WALK. YOU STINKEN HATERS BETTER COME TOGETHER OR THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY UNITY . YOU YOUNG HATEFULL MORONS NEED TO HAVE RESPECT FOR ALL OTHERS. OBAMA DIDN'T RUN FOR PRESIDENT TO HAVE HATERS FOLLOW HIM.YOU HEARD WHAT HE SAID ABOUT MCCAIN. NO OTHER MAN COULD HAVE DEALT THE TORTURE AND LIFE HE WENT THROUGH ,AND STAND UP AND STILL BE A LEADER AND REAL AMERICAN HERO. MCCAIN ONLY CARED ABOUT HIS COUNTRY FIRST. YOU YOUNG HATERS WOULDN'T KNOW WHAT BEING A REAL AMERICAN IS.YOU ALL HAD NOTHING BUT DISRESPECT TO MCCAIN AND PALIN THROUGH THIS WHOLE RACE. YOU GOT YOUR PRESIDENT NOW LETS SEE WHAT HE REALLY DOES FOR THIS COUNTRY. LIKE OBAMA SAID,IT TAKES EVERYONE TOGETHER. SO DO DISRESPECT BUSH EITHER. HE KEPT US SAFE FOR EIGHT YRS. OF ATTACKS. HE NEEDS SOME CREDIT TOO,AND HE WAS ONE MAN. HE DIDN'T HAVE ALL THESE SUPPORTERS LIKE OBAMA DOES, SO DONT ABUSE IT FOR OBAMA. HE CAN BE IMPEACHED IF THINGS GET WORST. SO NOW ITS TIME TO GROW UP YOU HATEFULL MORONS AND UNITE.

Honestly I felt lighter this morning! It's a GREAT day in AMERICA! God Bless her and keep her safe, and Condi too lol.

THANK GOD NO MORE BUSH!!!!!! WOO HOOO!!!!

Bye Bye Condi I hope!

Rice understands what being American is all about but to some repuglinCONS in Minn. it's something else...

People of the 6th District of Minn: ARE YOU CRAZY?

You elected Bachmann again! Shame, SHAME!

Stop drinking the neocon kool-aid of "fear, smear, mock and LIE", the rest of America did.

In case you didn't get the memo – the "real" Americans think the "anti-American" rantings of Bachmann belong in the dust heap of fail ideas along with fascism, racism and McCarthyism (now-a-days known as Bachmannism)

Again, SHAME ON YOU 6th District voters. I'm sure you'll get the political hack you deserve with your votes...

Amen, Sec. Rice!

I am a proud American that did in fact vote for Obama... I just hope that we can end the RACE card and move on.... I pray that All Americans voted for him for what he believes in and what he will bring to the table – not because he is black. That is a big fear of mine. Can this please quite down Jesse Jackson, Rev. Wright and all the others that keep bringing up the race card – it is finally time to put it to rest – America has spoken and we are moving on with an African-American President (remember he does have a white mother and grandparents...)-And is in fact AMERICAN!

Obama is the change needed in Washington. The American people have shown that they can look past race although obama did not win the majority of the white votes, however the statistics clearly show that the younger age groups are moving away from race as a factor in elections.

I feel sorry for McCain because Bush gave him a car without an engine and wheels and sent him off to race. McCain did not help his cause either because he choose a running mate who does not know anything. It would have been a scary situation had McCain won. Could you imagine her as President, God forbid anything happened to McCain.
It is truly a wonder she even became a governor .......but then again there's Bushy........in America anything can happen......

It's been a long time coming, but I know, a change is gone come, oh, yes it will! God Bless America!

Is she proud of Obama because he is of African arab descent because he sure isn't black!! ""Obama is 50% Caucasian from his mother's side and 43.75% Arabic and 6.25% African Negro from his father's side""I think it is sad that a large part of Obama's African American support voted only along racial lines and not his views.

No need for excuses. I love in the best country in the world and take advatage of it's freedoms and liberties. Most Americans make excuses and refuse to live the dream and it's ashame. Getting checks from the government unfortunately won't be good enough, BUT I'm hopeful this election will inspire them to live the dream. It's too easy not to now, but like I said NO MORE EXCUSES

I am rolling over in my grave knowing that Senator John McCain and the Republican party lost this Presidential election. I am coming back from the dead to run for the Republican party in 2012.

Best Wishes,

Richard M. Nixon

Is the African American community proud of the fact the Senator Obama is pro abortion and pro gay marraige?
I voted those issues because the morality of this country is what drives us.
Health care , the economy , the war etc.. will all work itself out through our democratic process and either candidate would have been good for that .
However, blatant rebellion against the will of God will be this country's ultimate demise.

you are a great country on earth dear America, You have lived up to your promise of an America that values its citizenry for whatever they are not whatever they appear. Bravo; great America and show the world,the way to prosperity

Democrats are so easily pushed to hate. Condi Rice, an african american woman has worked hard in service to her country. Because she is a republican she is discounted as less than a person by the dems that blog here. Perhaps you should live the rhetoric you put forth!!!

I and others will not get behind Obama if
-He refuses to acknowledge life begins at conception
-He increases my taxes to later give it to Americans that can do it on thier own, but refuse to
-He refuses to work with Conservatives (The heartland of America)
-He infuses any important choices with Black Liberation Theology
-He involves questionable people from his past
-He does not support Israel (in keeping it safe)
-He pulls our troops out of Iraq before stability has been achieved.

no, she shouldn't be in Obama administration, In Obama administration we d'ont reward failure, name one thing that she did in eight years, that any american can be proud of.
No, there is none. She might be more responsible than bush in what happen in this country because she suppose to be smarter than him

Thank you Condi.... you are the best... but listen, don't you start getting funny ideas about 2012.... you are a nice person but you ain't no Obama.... not even close.... so don't even think about it, please... for your own and for our country's sake. thanks Condi.

Thank you Ms. Rice...I know you voted for Pres. Barrack too!

Karl Rove, John McCain, Condi Rice ... all Republicans that have
impressed me with their graciousness and/or intellectual integrity

I always thought Secretary Rice would be the first African-American president, as it was clear Colin Powell had no plans to run. Rice is an amazing diplomat.

AMERICA IS A GREAT COUNTRY,IT FEELS SO GOOD TO WAKE UP IN THE MORNING AND SEE SMART LEADERS ON TV. WE ALL NOW HAVE TO WORK HARD . NO EXCUSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BLACK, WHITE, LATINO ETC THE CHALLENGE IS OURS.

If McCain had picked Condi Rice as a runnning mate, probably he would have won. True, Palin is charismatic, attractive and has a following but she was a vapid, foolish, empty-headed creature. Most Americans were appalled to see her in a position of real responsibility. I feel sorry for McCain, who is an intelligent, articulate, honorable man but his mistakes were so basic and so many, alas, that he can only blame himself for his sounding defeat.

Finally McCain have has cookies and warm milk at night. No Politican should be elected or re-elected who is over 60. Too many old folks trying to run this country, no wonder we are so screwed up.

I ment to say :
can make things happen to defend his nation

THANK YOU AMERICA!! I am so happy that I was able to be a part of such a great time in history!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

WHOS YR NEW PRES

Well said Condi

I love you BARACK H OBAMA !!!!!!!!

I thank GOD for this 'DAY IN HISTORY' .... growing up in the 50's, I remember going to one of Dr. Martin Luther King's marches.
This is truly the DREAM COME TRUE ......

God Bless America – God Bless the Democrats and Republicans

Read the book of Judges; chapter 4 – It's about a SON named BARAK

Be Blessed America !!!!

Thank you America

YES WE CAN

Hey Joe in NY, how about no more excuses for loudmouth bigots, eh?

She voted for Obama.

As a Canadian and as a visible minority I am proud of this day that President 0bama has not only become the first black presidident but a strong vision of hope to all the world. There is a reason there have been celebrations world wide, we the world needed this day for our generation and those after us to become dreamers again.
Today is a day I can truly,without hesitation say to my children that 'you can become and do anything you set your mind to'.
Thank you America and God bless President Obama.

I think America will be surprised at how inclusive President Obama will be when choosing his cabinet. If we trusted him to be our President, then we have to trust that he will choose on the basis of what he believes is right for America, what they can bring to the table that will be helpful, and not because of party their affiliation. I think government as we knew it under the Republicans is a thing of the past and a new era is about to begin.

For the first time in my adult life I am truly proud to be an American!

i'm very thrilled after Obama's victory, reinforced my belief in the country. i'm sure his admininstration will provide leadership for great progress in science, education, health care, and wealth of the nation.

peace to all the republicans.

It's interesting to me that after 8 years of supporting Bush's oppression of Black Americans (the trickle-down effect, the poor response to Katrina) Rice suddenly cares about the advancement of Black Americans. CNN should look at her actions in the past years and ask her: "where was her concern form African-American's then?"

Wow, someone in the Bush administration with a heart.

I just remember the sickening testimony that she gave before the 911 commission and the way she seemed to ignore the early warnings from Richard Clark and others about possible terrorist attacks during the first Bush term.

THE CNN, THE VIEW AND OTHER LIBERAL MEDIA HAVE WON BIG IN THIS ELECTION. THEY PRACTICALLY GIVEN THE PRESIDENCY TO OBAMA. LET US SEE IN THE COMING DAYS HOW THIS NATION WOULD GO IF FOR THE GOOD OR FOR THE WORSE. WE ALL NEED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DECISIONS WE MAKE. AS FOR US, WE WILL BE FINE CAUSE WE NEVER DEPENDED ON THE GOVERNMENT ANYWAY. JUST LIKE ANTS, WE WORK AND SAVE FOR THE "RAINY DAY" HOW ABOUT YOU? AND LIKEWISE, WE LIVE BY THE PRINCIPLE.,

SEEK YEAH FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND ALL THESE THINGS SHALL BE ADDED UNTO YOU.

WE WILL BE OK.

Well said Condi.

YES WE DID!!

come on condi walk towards the light.

Rice is one of the most brilliant people of her generation. However, her ego led her to sell out to the dark side. She supported the lies that brought us into the Iraq War, she supported the Bush "Doctrine" of threatening anyone who opposed us with military force, and, on a personal level, tried to roll over anyone who disagreed with her. She now has to go away for a while and think things over. She can still be redeemed, but she will probably never again have a prominent spot on the world stage.

All I have to say is "NO MORE EXCUSES" for African Americans. No need for Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson to step foot in the public eye. If African Americans who voted 98% for Obama can't get a wake up call from this historic election then basically there is no HOPE period. WAKE UP because your excuses have run it's course in American History. "Yes We Can" had better turn into "Yes We Will" in the next 4-8 years.

I must agree if McCain had of picked Rice, this race would have been dead even or in McCain's pocket. I think his pick of Sarah Palin along with the Wall Street collapse doomed him. That is one time where his "Maverick" style costed him dearly. Rice, Ridge or Romney could have changed his fortunes dramatically.

Congratulations to Barack Obama. It was a hard fought, well earned 21 months of campaigning against the Clintons, and the GOP. Now, it's time to get to work cuz lord knows our country needs working on.

I'm scared stiff that the GOP will push Palin for 2012. Far better they choose Condi who's far superior to Palin in all ways (and I'm a Democrat, by the way). I'm also white but THAT would be an interesting race – and a long overdue one – black man vs. black woman for President!

By saying this... is she craving for the position in Obama's administration? Hahahaha..... just kidding.

he needs to make her his sec of state imagine the message that would send

Typical of her and all blacks.

Thank God , America , we got it right , I cannot quit crying . This is so tremedous , absolutely historiical event in American history and we had a part of it and to see in my lifetime.

I know Black America is especially proud and 'betcha' Condi voted for Sen Obama too. She never would say she endorsed McCain. But we do not have a black President elect we have a President elect for all Americans, one who is smart , intelligent and who now has the weight of the World on his shoulders . May God guild him.

AMERICA WE GOT THIS RIGHT!!!!!!

Finaly we see people making a change, obama gives a feeling of making things better and giving more peace to the world, but never get fool hes very smart and cant make things happen to defend his nation.

She is understandably proud of Obama's election but I, for one, hope she never gets another government office again. That Woman Lied To Us repeatedly and transparently. Her abition caused her to throw in with this bunch and, in my mind, diminishes her achievments.

Alright corporate america, release the funds you have withdrawn from this economy and allow this country to move toward prosperity, peace, human dignity for all mankind. There is no need to see this great nation fall because of the greed that you feel you are owed. You could never use the money if this nation falters further. So, Let it Loose!!!

Much promise wasted in an inept and deceitful administration.
She never showed much of the intelligence she was supposed to possess. She ended up being a sidekick and pet for a president lacking intelligence depth and thoughtfulness. Let her now go away and think about all the possibilities lost.

GOD continue to protect you and american people,and let's GOD comes in your plan for America,please don't use you force.Open the door for Jesus.And here in Sweden we continue to pray to you .GOD bless you and America

OHIO- You are not taken serious by anyone in here. This woman was more than qualified for the position of Sec of State and much better than Madeline Albright. Go back to sucking off the system, it will work even more in your favor now...

I THINK , Condolezza rice, SHOULD RUN FOR PRESIDENT for 2012

We're all proud regardless of skin color. You know, the "haters" are in the minority now. If they won't get on-board, we're moving forward without them!

"Condoleezza Rice announced Wednesday that the Department of State "will do everything we can" to ensure a smooth transition to President-elect Barack Obama." Does that include helping to deliver subpoenas to her fellow crooks and cronies in the White House? She'd be a great delivery person, since she knows all the dirty hiding holes her Republican cronies have been using for the last eight years.

Dr. Rice is not interested in holding a public office. She will gladly return to Stanford to teach and do research after 8 years. You can't deny that President Bush promoted two most distinguished black statesman and woman of our time: Dr. Rice and General Powell.

"Yes We Can"....America have spoken. I'm so proud to be part of this historic moment. There is still hope. GOD Bless America!!

I wish I could be proud ....when stats come out stating 90% of all Blacks votes....voted Obama. That tells me that it was nothing but a race factor amoung our countries "Black Americans"

I am excited to see history being made in this GREAT country however I am so disappointed that a man received a large portion of his votes souly on skin color.

They should save us the trouble of having to vote for President and just give the election to the candidate that raises more money. No CHANGE to that reality with this result.

palin WHO??????????????

I hope he is an American not a hyphated American?

Congratulations to the United States of America.

Congratulations to the good people of planet Earth.

A new era has begun. I feel the entire world's tears of joy.

OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA !!!!!!!

Having been NO fan of Ms.Rice during her tenure in the Bush administration,she is expressing a sincere sentiment on the historical
event that took place yesterday.It is now time to put to bed all the vile,
and at times,hysterical hyperbole that has ruled the airwaves and the
blogosphere for months now.It is time to set the sights on making the U.S. a better place,not only on the homefront but on the world stage.
There is hope where there are dreams,promise where there is peace
and brotherhood where love.Now is the time.

WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF EVIDENT, THAT ALL MEN ARE NOW CREATED EQUAL.

Did any of you people see the oliver north trial?

This woman had no idea who bin laden was and she is the secretary of state

Condi....always good for a few sound bites on TV but like the Bush administration that she represents nothing else.

We are all proud. Good for her for saying that.

The election is over. Let's get to the business of getting our country on track. And, oh yeah I voted for McCain.

Obama derserved to win – they did an excellent job in bringing the message aross the board, with positive influence of the necessary change this county so needs.

What a lesson to be learned – that you can get ahead in life if you present ugliness steaming ahead 100 miles per hour.

Great Job from the Obama team.

good for her... good for him..... good for all of us!!!

two long years!

I sincerely believe that the election of Obama-a change is going to take place not only in America, but throughout the world, because our nation showed the world what can happen when people work together and how it can transform people and everybody work for one cause of unity. We all realize that our country and other countries throughout the world have serious problems and they cannot be solved overnight. It's going to take time and perhaps Barack will not be able to do it all in four years, but he will make progress if we all work together. People want a change here and abroad. Judging from the foreign countries and their reactions to this election-they are ready for a change. My best wishes to Barack, Michelle and her family.

I was pretty sure McCain will win because I believe he's more representative for you cowboys. However, I'm glad I was wrong.

Good for her. I haven’t seen her smile like this in a long time. This is an extraordinary and intelligent woman. As an African American woman I am very proud of what she has been able to accomplish in the administration.

Condi as VP???? Are you nuts?

I am amazed that most Americans whether coloured or white, young and old, for or against Obama have actually united! This is a testament to what unity can bring to our country! We can be better people, we can be a more popular nation by loving our own people!!

Thank GOD Obama won last night!! I couldn't help but shed a few tears of my own!

The world is proud of this new direction taken by your country.

Thanks for giving us hope once more. America is open for business again. The world is now waiting for your leadership.

Welcome back, we have missed you.

God Bless America!

Condoliar had just as much blame for this illegal and immoral war in which we murdered 100s of thousands of innocent Iraqia- she wa supposd to be in charge but ignored the warnings that Bin Laden (or was it Dick Cheney) wanted to attack the US using jets as bombs?

She has been nothing but a yes woman to Bush, has lied to Americans and has no ethics beyond her own greed for expensive shoes and power.

No, never, will she be part of the new government. It will not tolerate liars and murderers.

Sorry Condi...to little too late.

Response to E: Unfortunately it is something that you will not be able to understand. Blacks know that Mr. Obama is for ALL people. But our country is over 200 years old and finally we see someone who has come from where we come from & who looks like us and you know what?

We can't help but be proud because he is black...no disrespect to you...but as an educated black man who was reared by his grandmother and who like Mr. Obama faces daily scrutiny....We are proud

Give us our moment please.

Pray for the haters, cause this is a truly an event that will go down in the history books, not just for African Americans, but for all mankind. Obama is not a man who sees color, but a man who represents unity and equality for all, even the haters. God Bless America!

I wish I could have admired her more – an African-American in her position, a pianist (like me!), very smart lady – but she was joined at the hip with Bush and his policies. I wish she had been able to achieve better things than she did, but I thank her and look forward to a united America without barriers. It's a new day!

we are one terrorist attack away from BOTH candidates in the next presidential election being african american

Today more than ever I am supremely upset that the American people can be so ignorant as to vote for a man like Obama.. who brings false hopes to young minds. For everyone who makes a decne tamount of money, enjoy it while it last because it wont last long. the only "Change" that will happen to this country is a "Divide" between us. We will now have worse times than ever. I am a Soldier in the United Sates Army who is in danger of losing the job i love due to the military being cut back 32%. is that really necessary in a time of crisis like we have now? I will never render a salute to a man that is not proud of his country or doesn't show the proper respect for the American Flag..especially one who will run it! The better man did not win the election, and now every ignorant soul who voted for him will be in denial within the upcoming few months to years

Obama would be very very wise to keep her on in her current position. I would show the world we are still tough but fair and the US that he REALLY wants what is best for ALL, not just the DEMO Party.

If McCain had picked her instead of Palin, he might be the victor today. I'm glad Obama won but I'm sad McCain's choice of women wasn't a little more inspired.

Obama's victory signifies a movement,an awakening going back what this country truly stands for.It is a sure redefining moment.The country has been driven down the wrong path by a few who misttook our nationalism and patriotism to be an approval of arrogant isolationism.Thanks to the majority of smart and intelligent Americans we have put ourselves back on the path to be a part of the global progress and uphold principles where we will live and let live.There is no reason any one person should go without basic needs amidst plenty:food,shelter and health care.Yes ,we can!

Ms. Rice did a poor job of understanding middle east issues prior to 9/11, and possibly her neglect allowed those attacks. That being said, she likely is now as knowlegable as anyone on the region. Her multiple trips to the region enow her with personal ties that can facilitate progress. She knows the players, she knows the issues, and to neglect that knowledge would be a step backward. I would not recommend keeping her on as secretary of state, but as a well paid consultant.

Yes we did!

Condi...part of the worst administration in history. Goodbye Condi...no job for you in this one. Maybe Uncle Dick will give you a job at Haliburton.

Excellent and Gracious Comments.

Condi-Palin in 2012 !

I'm Glad we have this "race" thing behind us
and it is NOT a factor anymore...

Does that mean we can actually get rid of the "token" laws now?
and special benefits for "race" ?
Since we are ALL one Race Now...

But then the Jesse and Rev Wright would be out of Jobs if that happened...

Condi, thanks for being BIG ENOUGH to see the vision; it's the least you could do.

It confounds me that some people have labeled the President-elect as "untested" and "inexperienced." Barack Obama endured the longest and most grueling Presidential campaign in history, and emerged the landslide winner of the election. He won, in no small part, because he always kept a cool head whether he was ahead or behind, and regardless of how many were attacking his candidacy. He never stuck his foot in his mouth, and he and his family have suffered through some of the nastiest and slimiest comments made against them ever made in a Presidential campaign since the early 1800's.

It's over now, so let's all get behind Obama, just as all of us would have also been expected to get behind McCain had he won.

This woman should go hide her head in shame and she would be lucky if she is not tried for war crimes.

Bless this country and all who voted whether gop or dem. now on to the hard work of cleaning up the mess of the last eight years.
bring the troops home as soon as feasible.

If the Republicans continue this Palin 2012 nonsense they will surely lose. As much as I disagree with her on policy, they should be thinking Condi 2016. She is brilliant, has experience, and has appeal to the middle amd across the aisle. Plus she represents the more rational part of the Republican party, not those wacky evangelicals. She just needs about 8 years to distance herself from Bush...

Our eight-year National fever has finally broken and now we can heal this great nation of ours.

I am giddy with happiness AND very much enjoying watching the neo-cons and right-wing republicans in their shock and despair. This narrow-minded minority has navigated at the helm for too long, nearly sinking the rest of us forever.

The Bush/Cheney Administration broke this country and ironically in their utter ignorance and debacle paved the way for this great moment in our nation's history.

Thank you America. AND thank you Barack Obama. My only wish is that your grandmother could have seen this day.

God Bless Obama/Biden and the USA!!!

hold on to you purses and bill folds they will probably take them too
everybody just think they pay taxes not just wait somebody that was never proud to be American what is obama thinking now
we are in a sad state now everybody wearing black today (guess we shud be wearing white)

I never post on these things, but I have to say my peace on this issue. Now that we have moved beyond racism in this country (Hallelujah!), the next barrier to fall needs to be sexism. Seriously, every man and woman in America ought to be asking themselves why the two women candidates in this presidential race were treated so poorly. I am a registered Democrat and a lifelong feminist and I was appalled by the equal opportunity garbage that was heaped on both Clinton and Palin. It was outrageous and there is no excuse for it. My daughters have learned that should they enter the political arena they can expect to be unfairly attacked by the media, men, women, and members of their own party! Let’s think long and hard about those Sarah Palin “porn” jokes, HRC’s “shrillness”, Palin’s “Caribou Barbie” description. In Palin’s case, where was the defense from the feminist community? Are we really prepared to only support women who agree with us? That’s not how I define feminism. I disagreed with Palin on many, many issues (particularly social ones), but I still respect her right to disagree with me. Don’t get me wrong, I think Obama is an inspiration to us all. But let’s not forget that gender bias is still alive and well. Women earned the right to vote decades after African American men did…. Let’s hope it doesn’t take that long to elect a woman president.

How sad that some Americans cannot look past the colour of skin and see that Obama by defeating The Clinton machine was a wake up call for them to take him seriouly.

If Coddie had voted for McCain then what excuse would you think of next.

I guess Joe six pack would have been a better fit for President

As for the Bush in skirt and Black skin ...you only wish...stick to your day job.

Obama is already deliverying on his promise to bring all people together. During the campaign, some prominent Republicans endorsed his candidacy. Most Independents voted for him. He's a man who wants to bring a notable change to the American political history. Foreign leaders are rejoicing on Obama's victory.

She could have made the GOP a winner if
McC ain chose her for his VP running mate versus Sarah Palin

She is very smart, so by praising Obama she would like people to remember her as the first Africal American secretary of state, big deal. Good luck in advance for your book, which will be published in 2 years.

I have a feeling many voted for Obama just because they wanted to witness an historic event. If so, as a result of this kind of decision making, I believe the next 4 years will be historic, but I'm not so sure it will be positive.

One good step crossing the color barrier. Another good step would be that ALL should unite as brothers

Graceful in defeat is about the only redeeming thing she can offer. Thanks Condi.

I am proud that we have gotten beyond race. I voted for the person right for the job, not the person my peers thought I should vote for.

No one would be happier than Rush Limbaugh...His job is secure for the next 4 years, at least, bashing the Dems, that he is so good at. He has an uncanny ability of connecting Dems to just about every problem in any remote corner of the world using his tortured logic.

I wish Marin luther King was alive to see his dream for ONE AMERICA come true.

She won't get one of the welfare handouts though.....unlike a lot of other jokers who think the new pseudo-socialism will pay their freakin' bills~

To those who are still chewing those sour grapes, it is time to throw them out and help Obama rebuild this country. Someone had the audicity to say that Obama will ruin the country as if it is not already in tatters.

Every American should be proud. America is finally growing up. We have spoken and have said enough is enough. It is our time to step up to the plate and hit it out of the park. Those who have been filled with hope will far outweight the negativity of the nonbelievers.

I was truly overwhelmed with happiness as Obama was elected POTUS. I was part of this movement and will remember it for the rest of my life.

But when Michelle Obama was proud to see racial divisions overcome, that somehow was unamerican.

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's intelligence and ability has made a significant contribution towards eliminating race as a factor. Although, I am definitely not a fan of the Bush administration, I do have a great deal of respect for Ms Rice. I think Obama would be wise to find a place for her in his administration.

"always the smartest mind within the current government" - not saying much if you include "insight and sensitivity" as part of being "smart" -- IQ, probably high, but then again same for Cheney and Rove - it's just not enough.

I wish we knew who she voted for.

well said,

she voted OBAMA yeeeaaaahhh booooooyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!

So typical of Condi...never go out a limb. Does this woman STAND for anything??

President elect Obama's rallies were more represenative of the true America that i see daily, God Bless America/God Bless The World, inclusive

Condi, you have a lot of talent but you got caught up with the wrong crowd. The fly on the wall must have seen you voting for That One.

Her comments are worthy of analysis and contemplation for many reasons.

Including my belief that had she accepted McCain's offer to be his running mate, he might have won.

Condoleezza Rice, It would sure be nice to keep you around in some capacity under the Obama presidency. We are all proud.

AMERICA IS FINALLY UNITED, CONDOLEEZZA, WHO KNOWS YOU COULD BE THE FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT IN 12 YEARS, BLESS THIS NATION, BLESS BARACK OBAMA.

Bye Condi, go back and take the Mac with you. You betcha

I am so proud of all us for getting out there and making this happen.

Thank you, Thank you America.

I guess all those bloggers on here that kept blasting Obama should now ALSO state that they 'will do everything we can' to ensure a smooth transition to President-elect Barack Obama.

Anything else would be UNPATRIOTIC... AND AS A REPUBLICAN, YOU WOULDN'T WANT TO APPEAR TO LOOK UNPATRIOTIC WOULD YOU?

THANK YOU AMERICA... FOR WAKING UP AND VOTING SMART!!

Yes, it's just the first step of many more that will hopefully come. Let's us put away our hurt feelings and work for a United States of America.

I voted for Barack Obama as a man, not as an African American man, but because of what he stands for and the integrity he has shown since being nominated by the Democratic party. I think that for All African Americans to be proud of him because they have the same skin color is not looking at the man and his ideals and his hopes for ALL Americans. Please spare me another comment of how proud African Americans are of this country's new President. Let him stand on his own as a man as we have all of our previous presidents. The color of his skin is not what got him elected, nor will it be what makes him a good or great president, only he can do that with the support of the people – ALL of the people.

Senator Obama -

I've been a fervent supporter of you. I must admit though that I have an incredible amount of respect for Ms. Rice. Very few human beings on this planet have the intellectual prowess that she has. I think that it would be a mistake to not allow her to stay in your administration. Undoubtedly, there are many in the Dem party who think differently – but so what. Ms. Rice is outstanding in what she does and can bring an incredible amount of talent to your new administration. I humbly request that you at least consider the possibility of allowing Ms. Rice to stay on board – provided that she would be willing to do so.

It's so obvious who she, the proud Republican and Bush's major officer, voted for

Confirmation for me that she voted for Obama!

you get that rigth Condoleeza!

Thank goodness Obama IS relatively inexperienced and left-leaning. Otherwise, those who oppose him would've been deprived of their best excuses and a much clearer picture of the levels of racism in America would have been revealed for all to see. His name was a blessing on that front, as well.

I would like to know who she voted for.

I would like to know who she voted for.

She always was the smartest mind within the current government.

Bush in skirt and black skin

Yeah, this is just INCREDIBLE....

everyone is proud. except the haters.

Good for her!