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[...] 2004. Filed under: Barack Obama • David Axelrod • Transition 2008 226 Comments Permalink Blunt to step down as whip Posted: 02:47 PM ET From CNN Congressional Producer Deirdre [...]

HEY......TAKE LIEBERMAN WITH YOU............

So, NOW all the dittoheads are talking about bi-partinsanship!

Seemed like it was ok for the last 8 years.

So, now you know how we have felt for 8 years.

Get used to it, your gonna be out of power longer than 8 years if what's her name is your best candidate!

The election is over folks and I am glad to call Senator Obama the President-Elect. After all that came out of the McCain camp today about Palin, we should all be very thankful.

THANK YOU, it's time to step aside. President Obama is in the house now.

I never thought stupidity could get higher but in the past few days you have shown me just how stupid some of you poeple making comments can get,
Let him get sworn in then open your mouth.
Let Bush finish kis term before you shoot your mouth off

Great.....more conservative Republicans stepping into the top slots. That is exactly the OPPOSITE of what needs to happen. The GOP needs to move more to moderate if it wants to stay relevant. Moderate Republicans are the future of the party. It's a shame that the old guard can't see that. The conservative base is dwidling away.

ihave no coubt theres many in congress that need to step down and many who are so aged ,, that they cant understand things,,, its time for change ,,, and barack is doin it,, the right way,,, woohoo,,,, go obama go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JL
Are you serious? Obama stayed to the questions at hand? Where have you been, a sandpile. Obama just blamed President Bush for EVERYTHING! Are we forgetting that to declare war a President needs congressional approval? You missed that one huh? The stock market seemed to be doing better than good when the Democratic "stick your thumb up your butt and wait" congress of 2006 took over, which included your precious Obama. Wake up and smell your rights going right out the window!! I would like you to name an occasion when John McCain was ever a "PUPPET"

Stacy from Loudoun County VA: I agree 100%. If the Democrats kick out Lieberman or make him so mad that he joins the Republicans on his own, I think that will be the first step in the direction of losing the majority that they now have. The partisanship has got to end! We need independent thinkers to come up with the best ideas. Having a party leader hatch an idea and then a bunch of yes men and women just say how great it is (even when it isn't) is not the way to save the country from the mess we've gotten into by doing exactly that.

1st strike – People DIDN'T vote for McCain because they DIDN'T Like him

2nd strike – People didn't vote for McCain because they didn't want to see another 8 years like the last 8.

3rd strike – You're a moron

Folks, what is with this African-American celebrations and comments??
If you are African-American, just enjoy the moment.
But keep in mind.. Obama is not only a breakthrough for African American, but a Qualified, Young, Ethnic, Raised by Single Mother, Hard working Community Organizer, Balanced, Family person, God Loving and many more qualities to admire.
He is a beacon of hope and change for all these and will remain as an Icon in the History of United States of America.
Please stop these race issues.. Not only black people..let everyone enjoy this moment, White, Asian, Hispanic, Arab, Indian, African American.........It is infact a victory for all.
Keep in mind..that nearly 50% of whites voted for him and Obama is wise in what he says or does. May God Bless him and keep him Strong througout his career.

Hah....funny how now that the democrats are in control all the republicans suddenly want bipartisanship....where was the bipartisanship when they held control? Not to mention the TOTAL lack of such from the white house for 8 years. Bipartisanship is a sham. The only way to have bipartisanship is for both sides to agree and since the democrats are in control it's the republicans who will have to do the agreeing as far as I can see.

Great! see ya (wink)

Sue in MI is absolutely right!

It's time for Pelosi and Reid to go. Time to usher in a bipartisan effort to address the issues facing our country. Pelosi and Reid are just too polarizing. We need new faces and new attitudes!

Buh, bye ...... down let the door hit you where the good lord split ya!

apparently, obama democrats drank too much kool aid, thinking that america is goin to unite under nobama, as i read these comments, dont think theres goin to be a chance. thinking that america is goin to be all fat and chummy because of their force fed candidate. obama was stuffed down the throats of hillary democrats, that didnt want him, and now america, where about half dont want him, and thats a lot of millions. history always comes back and bite everyone in the @$$, welcome to the divided states of america

3strikes - just like the failed Republican presidential campaign: while the topic is the House minority leader, this person would rather discuss the reasons why the President-elect got elected.
How original!

good his leadership abilities are questionable after the congress of the last 8 years.

Get to steppin...

RE: "3 strikes" comment:

1. People voted for Obama because "people" are NOT stupid.

2. Obama consistently talked about the issues at hand and what he would like to do. Unlike republicans who believe a President should avoid talking about issues or offering anything to resolve an issue.

3. People voted for President Obama because they see a real MAN and not a party-puppit like .................... "the other guy".

GET real and start attempting to be honest. I realize it's difficult moving from the banks of DENIAL (not the river in Africa), but the tide is rising you might want to move....................

3 strikes, that's just great. Keep it up. At the presidential level and across this entire election season, there was a huge rejection of negativity (McCain slipped everytime they attacked, Norm Coleman in Minnesota was losing until he pulled all negative ads the last 2 weeks, Liz Dole in NC lost using attacks).

You my friend and your mentality is a regressive relic of the past. Keep it up. As long as you angry neo-cons attack, Obama will rise!

I guess Warren Buffet, Colin Powell, Thomas Friedman, Fareed Zakaria, Buckley and several other high-profile conservaties, The Economist, and all the rest of the scores of intellectuals who backed Obama are just idiots. Interesting...

1st Strike: McCain selected Palin as his running mate.
2nd Strike: McCain spent his time lieing or trying to mislead.
3rd Strike: McCain used the most negative attack campaign ever.

Result: America rejected this man and selected someone with a plan who has the best interest of all American's at heart.

3strikes, you an an idiot. People voted for Obama because of his policy positions. If it makes you feel better to believe otherwise, then so be it. Just keep in mind you're living in a fantasyland.

good riddance to bad rubbish ....Roy Blunts son Matt Blunt was a major screw up for missouri....the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

Missourians are happy that Matt Blunt is out, and Jay Nixon is coming in....

Get on the bus or step out of the way all you bitter, negative, divisive crybabies. This country is going on a field trip to Unityville. Realize now that you're not going to stop it...you're just going to get yourself left out, and by your own choice no less.

Get over it 3strikes. You lost, and you needn't look any further than your hateful comment as to the reason why.

It's terrible how you Obama haters can disrespect the next president of the United States. I feel the same way about people who disrespect Pres. Bush. There is a mature way to express your disapproval. This is disgusting! Unite!!! Barack Obama is President of the USA, we all live here, so get over it already!

After his speech at the Lieberman, I would think he would be happy as a Republican.

Now if he would only step down in Missouri!

Good Riddens to all republicans!

Now would someone please get Pelosi out of the Speaker seat? We elected Democrats in 2006 to impeach Bush. Instead, she was one of the Gang of Five that knew about and condoned torture, so of course she was against impeachment. She is a poor excuse for a legislator, and needs to get out of the limelight. She and Harry Reid need to be replaced this time.

I hope John Boehner might consider using his job as Minority Whip to serve the American people. And not live up to his recent statements that he will work to restore Republican power. That way lies the further shrinkage of the GOP - THAT more than anything else was what the majority of Americans voted against.
Americans know we have too many problems to play divisive games, so finding a way forward must replace the politics of gridlock, denial, and dogma, Mr. Boehner.

This is great time for a change. Maybe many of our enemies will become our friends. We has a whole made history which is a mircle. Obama couldn't have done it with his family, friend, and surporters worldwide. Things are still going to get worst cause of the ones who hate one another based on race. Help the new president don't try to hurt him. Remember this new generation. Just like he said you will be defeated. Goes out to the people that hate people cause of the color of his or her skin.

3 strikes: boo hoo, but anyone can play.

1st strike: mccain crawls up bush's butt

2nd strike: sarah "africa is a continent?" palin

3rd strike: lies lies lies

enjoy the next 8 years!!

To 3strikes-

Know you know how I felt not ONCE but TWICE when this country elected THE SHRUB.

I voted for Obama for none of your reason, but because I see a man of
1) INTEGRITY (something McCain lost sight of)
2) HOPE (that there would be a better future after the 16yrs of BUSHES
3) VISION

But you don't care to see it so why argue with you.

Reid should keep Joe LIE BERMAN in caucus but strip his chairmanship. Joe is a sneaky traitor without any principle. In 2006, Obama campaigned for him in CT, while many of the members from Democratic Party rightfully abandoned him; because they know he is a snake with a smile in face. Look how Joe paid back Obama for his support.

Republican’s do not want him either because they know he is an opportunist who can’t be trusted.

This man becomes a homeless in Senate. Sad but true. PATHETIC….

Blunt should jump the Ship and Join the Winners...

i would take an empty suit any day before I would have voted for a suit filled with crap

Actually 3strikes most of us voted for him because he ran an efficient campaign, and has much better philosophies on the economy and didn't loose his cool under pressure.

good riddance you stick too

Blunt is on crack if he thinks Obama is anywhere near more prepared than Bill Clinton.

I can't wait to see this guy fall on his face. It's going to be soooo bittersweet to say "I told you so".

Can the entire Republican leadership step down? I'd like to see that. Vote for moderates.

With all of their leaders leaning to the far right is it any wonder the party is tipping over?

As a Democrat, I was dismayed at Senator Lieberman siding with Senator McCain during the Presidential campaign. I was furious at the way he spoke about Senator Obama at the Convention. Now, with that said, I just have to forgive him and move on. We have to be bigger than the differences that divide us.

He felt he was doing what was right for the country and I respect the courage it took to the that. A lot of people would not have put so much on the line to do what he did in the name of conviction. To be strong in the face of opposition, no matter how fierce the wind, shows personal strength. Senator Reid, it will take each and every one of us to paddle that boat to get where we are going...hand him an oar, don't throw him over the side.

HAHAHAHA What's up Navarette? Jumping on the Obama bandwagon after weeks of bashing him? We need more articles from people like David Gergen, Donna Brazile, Ed Rollins, Paul Begala, and Alex Castillanos> I am so tired of seeing Navarettes dung. Funny how the whole election he bashes Obama, now that he sees how much his readers like Obama, he jumps on the bandwagon. PATHETIC!!! Lieberman is an oppurtunist. Like Navarette, he bashed Obama until it was clear to him who the winner would be, then all of a sudden, "Hey Obama's not a bad guy". I hope Lieberman loses his chairmanship, and gets dumped from the caucus. I have no problem with McCain backers having power positions in congress. I do have problems with people jumping on the bandwagon at the last minute to cover their butt. Have some principles!!!

president obama is the BEST prepared president that i have ever seen in my life time, God bless him.

Religion is the root of all evil.

Obama was voted in because he is intelligent and will lead this country into better economic times. You know why I voted for him? Yes, I saw a color – I have to confess it was the COLOR GREEN. The green that I'm missing in my pocket and bank account after a failed GOP / BUSH administration.

3strikes, you're just another sore republican loser. This country has had to suffer through eight years of bush administration mismanagement and malfeasance. Welcome to the MINORITY, pal; you guys earned it.

lol go cry a river buddy, your comments are typical simple simon bs, go back to watching football and getting drunk, frat partys over (republican campaign). They want to blame 2 years of control for many years of disaster, give me a break, are you that dumb? anyway, if you didnt notice the smart people are in the NE, and that is why itll take a smart person to fix or atleast set the stage for progress after the mess you idiots caused with your simple ideas in a complicated world. Get a grip. Get an education. Stop watching Fox news

People voted for Obama because he is a very smart man and people know he will work very hard day in and day out, it had nothing to do with color. I am a white female and I know a intelligent person when I see one.

There is no comparison when it comes to Obama and McCain.

McCain offered absolutely nothing.

McCain had no solutions; no common sense, no comprehension of the ecomony; no people values; no positive insight; no good judgment skills; no skills of communication, etc. . .

McCain never got to step-up to the base to bat 3strikes.

3strikes
Did you notice that your option in of the minority. The majority of Americans spoke and selected Obama. Now shut up and stop whinning.

Like father, like son? His son, the Gov of MO, waited until the last minute to say he wasn't going to stand for reelection leaving quite a hole in the republican party to fill and thankfully dems had the quality candidate in Jay Nixon who is now gov elect Nixon.Sounds like a bunch of quitters to me.

The Republican Party will have to take into account the changes that have occurred in the world and the New America in which we live. In order for them to be a viable entity they will have to appeal to more than their extreme right conservative base. They will have to keep abreast of the times.

1st strike – people voted for obama just because they like him

2nd strike – people voted for obama just because they wanted to see the first african american in the white house

3rd strike – people voted for obama just because they wanted to go with the flow

all the wrong reasons to vote for this inexperienced empty suit socialist, it just shows – millions of people suffering from idiocy