CNN

If he is serious about no politics, why bring his economic team in front of cameras to politic us into feeling better. Also who paid for all these folks to come together in person instead of doing it with this new technology called computing and conferencing. He was heralded as someone who uses technology, please start using it and save us some money.

He wants to change Washington but he put arround him people from Washington....... What's that

OH and I am GAY....IN a 17 year relationship....goodness

No Colin Powell. Idiot lied to get us and the UN into Iraq. He's lost all credibility, following orders from Bush, no questions asked.

Just keep your word and start with TAXES CUT for $250,000.00

Obama shared his veiws on GAY MARRIAGE....its not his fault the bill failed.....please people.....pointing fingers again..goodness.....the people voted against gay marriage fight with the people, not OBAMA

No Colin Powell. Idiot lied to get us and the UN into Iraq. He's lost all credibility, following orders from Bush, no questions asked.

I think he should be very precise in his cabinet picks and not be rushed. The last 8 years prove that we need more care in consideration. Think Ashcroft and Brown if you need hasty examples.

Geez, I want to buy shares in FastSigns. The Obama administration does love their signs.

This is actually meant for the "mutt like me" story above (the comments closed before I could post)

For those of you posters who are either not from America, or who otherwise do not understand American culture, specifically the origin of the term, "mutt," this is for you.

When referring to family background, the term "mutt" is an extremely common American euphemism. Historically, this term came about in large part due to the heterogenic makeup of the majority of Americans. However, it also came about to save time, and make simple conversation more...well, simple. Instead of listing all the various nationalities and ethnicities of your ancestors, you simply say, "I'm a mutt!"

More importantly, when someone uses this term, it is an endearing sign of humility, which is something very rare in world leaders!

By the way, I'm a mutt too, and proud of it!

I hope Colin Powell will be the Defense Sec. Bi partisanship is American.

HEADLINE (note sarcasm)!!!!! The Rev. Jesse Jackson is outraged by Obama's use of the word "Mutt" to describe himself. It is a derogatory term and insult to African-Americans. Therefore, Jackson has demanded that Obama's White/German-American side IMMEDIATELY issue an apology to Obama's African-Amercian side. If he doesn't, Jackson asking all Americans to write letters of outrage to President-elect Obama's White Side.

Hey what ever happened to Joe "15 mins of Fame" the Plumber?

I guess he is no use to the Republicans any more so they cancelled his contract.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Congrats Obama/Biden

I am confident that President elect Obama will take his tim
in all of his desision making and I am confident the they will be
pleased to work with him he know what he need to do
and we sure do not need to be talking about he need to be doing this that or the other thats is job

to it begins: go get a life, how come you are not telling Bush what to do. He is still the president. Have at it.

Mike, Syracuse NY November 7th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

"Why can he end a war on a timetable, but not appoint a cabinet to one? What's up with that? He's had 2 years to figure this out. Maybe he can't do more than one thing at a time. Clinton took forever to name his cabinet, and it hurt him in his first year in office."

Are you kidding me ? Did Obama have 2yrs to figure it out ?. He was just elected 3days ago.

Did your buddy GWB do a good job?. It cost the GOP this election. He had 8yrs to think through, but instead, he was giving TAX CUTS TO THE WELTHY. DID THE TAXCUTS CREATE JOBS ?.

AFTER 8YRS OF BUSH TAXCUTS, WE HAVE LOST 1.2 million jobs this year. Thank god our country was fortunate not to have that "pit-bull in lipstick" / "hatchet mom" as our VP.

God, what SORE LOSERS..Then again, I guess I would have been pissed too if my guy would have lost! Constantly critcizing everything. Oh well, I guess that's what CNN blogs are for..lol

President Bush.................President Elect OBama.....................big difference

As long as he chosse smart and right person for each position, then later on he shoudn't have to worry about it. and i am sure he has capacity and great judgement to do that. he is a SLICK guy. he is very well educated person and at the same time he is also street smart too.

I dont understand why people give Barrack "Mutt" Obama so much credit.

He beat a 2 term president with an approval rating in the 20's, while the stock market is in meltdown.

All he needed was a pulse, and a slogan, to get the American people to fall in love.

And Look What Happened.

Hook Line and Sinker.

Good Luck with the Mutt when he turns into a Curr dog chomping down on your paycheque and everything you touch.

How about a consumption tax America? Do you Love Obama that much to give him an extra 5 or 7% in a National Sales Tax?

Truth Hurts. The Obama National Sales Tax is going to hurt more.

Wow, you guys that lost are really taking it hard....being a child from the 60s I know that can be a dangerous thing. Give PRESIDENT Obama an opportunity to show what he can do, but most of all, give him the RESPECT HE DESERVES. Some of you guys are the reason I have the FBI on speed dial. I can't wait to turn you in....this is not going to be another event like back in the 60s.

He's chief of staff is like a lead blocker who can open up a hole by putting several people on their back. allowing him to gain 40 to 50yards down field,I like what I see

I feel so sorry for the slightly pathetic people who forgot Bush appointments: like appointing a horse trainer to supervise FEMA – you're doing a hecka job Brownie ... and so on and so forth ... Alberto, who couldn't recall what he'd done – as he said 76 itimes in a 4 hour committee hearing ...

Mcain's ability to choose? Palin and Dr. Phil Gramm ...and the Rove-clones who he allowed to run his miserable campaign...

as for having 2 years to plan ... Obama is way too intelligent to count his chickens before they were hatched – and too intelligent to be rushed into foolish decisions ...

Silly people are already writing Obama off after 72 hours!

I am surprised at the ignorant comments of some of these people. They must be the angry "uneducated" republicans. I am referring to people like Willy Brown and McCain from Arizona. Do you morons want him to do like Bush and just start picking people? It sure sounds like you do. But the educated people with the ability to think and rationalize want him to take his time and choose the most qualified people for the position whether they be democrat or republican. Obviously you two morons are bitter about your candidate losing. Get over it. If you don't like the president – elect that much, move to Russia for eight years. (Yes i did say 8 because there are two terms coming for Obama and Biden).

McCain from Arizona:

Yep... there he goes again.. words, words words... those horrible words like "It's important to get it right" and not to rush into these decisions through haste...

Maybe if McCain used those types of words and stuck to that philosophy, he wouldn't have been completely blown away in this election.

We don't need a kneejerk reaction president.. we need someone thoughtful and pragmatic.

You better have some conservatives in your cabinet or you will never get your "change" Barack. Please all I ask is surround yourself with both sides of the isle to get the whole picture. If it's "Liberals Only" then your policies will never amount to anything but Jimmy Carter part 2.

Take your time...don't let the cynics or Rush Loser-baugh dictate terms.

Watch out for when the Mutt and his Chicago Street Fighting Political Team comes to the White House.

It is gonna get messy.

Truth Hurts

I'm confident he'll appoint competant peole that can get the job. After watching his campaign, I'm sure he'll pick capable people. Plus, he's got Rahm-Bo by his side.

just because obama made history...its not fair for some of the country to exspect magic to happend...you people think obama is president now...and should i remind you, he is not president yet...so if you feel its more needs to be met right now today...you should be speaking with the president of the usa...if you forgot his name is president BUSH...thats my president at the moment and yours to.....people try to come together it would make OBAMA job much easier...goodness and we can all reep the benifits and rewards,that are sure to come

I love the way President-Elect Obama is approaching the development of his team. Why hurry when he doesn't officially take office until January 20th? Thoughtful planning and being deliberate are certainly virtues we need to uphold in a world that wants decisions made yesterday. Go Obama/Biden.

One word for this grandstanding before be sworn in; arrogant

Mike from Syracuse NY,

For someone who dislikes Obama as much as you do, I would think that since the election is (finally!!) over, you would move on with your life and stop posting nasty comments on EVERY article that comes up in the ticker. You obviously have nothing better to do than sit in front a computer and nitpick our President-elect.

As a fellow upstate New Yorker, let me be the first to remind you that upstate NY has many winter activities for your pleasure. Why don't you do the rest of us a favor and go re-discover them. And stop your whining you sound like a 9 year old.

Empty barrels make the most noise and all you do is criticise but I am yet to hear of any suggestions or solutions coming from you. Put up or shut up. No one likes a whiner.

Obama, Jo Mama, is gona save your mama!

The only hope I have is that he chooses cabinet members according to one single principle:

***Choose the most qualified person.***

Don't choose people because they supported you.
Don't ignore people because they are in the opposing party.
Don't give anyone any benefit or disadvantage because of their race, gender, or sexual orientation.
Don't choose people just because they are well known.
Don't think about re-election, Think about the country.

Given that, some of my opinions:
Secretary of State: Someone new, a foreign affairs expert who knows about the world but is unburdened by attachment to past foreign policy. You need to look at problems with a fresh mind. The configuration of allies and enemies may need to be changed. Don't be paralyzed by the past.
Secretary of Defense: Chuck Hagel, Dick Lugar.
Treasury Secretary: Larry Summers, Robert Rubin, Paul Volcker, Michael Bloomberg.
Attorney General: Janet Napolitano, Kathleen Sibelius or someone who prosecuted the Justice Department for politically driven attorney hirings/firings.
Secretary of Energy: Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Environmental Protection Agency: Robert F. Kennedy Jr, or one of the scientists from the International Panel for Climate Change.

Good,that will give Bush time to finish reading "My Pet Goat".

There he goes AGAIN – he is all about words...

I hope he does some real good to the nation....

You have got to respect a man that wants to get it right, THE FIRST TIME! Since he is going to be the one held responsible, I won't care if he took until January 19th to make his picks. I'd rather have the Celtics than the Thunder!

Mike..you should know that you can not make appointments, etc. because some people will have to be vetted and go through a confirmation process..that takes time..

George Bush is STILL THE PRESIDENT until 1/20/09...Obama can take as much time as he needs to make the RIGHT appointment...we all know he has a list that he has been working on for months...that does not mean that everyone WANTS the position he is considering them for...there are are least 10 people to go through for EVERY position..

Waiting on him to fail will take enormous time away from your life...let the man get INTO office first please....

I want to ask our awesome new President Obama,what's will happen to all people who are already in United states but they don't have any rights and legal status but they want to live and work in United states of America,I ask this because a lot of people don't have a chance in their own countries to live one normal life so they came to America because their countries are to poor for liveing...When we can expect some good news about imigration bill...what's going to happen with that promise to people?

i am use to the GOP party and i hoped for the last 8 years economy and the war issues would be resolved and unfortunately as of today...nothing has changed,for the most part we can all see the devastation our what the bush administration got us in......lets be frank and fair for once in the U.S.A. history...we have failed and allowed our economy to drift away.WE NEEDED A NEW LIFE to intervene in order to help us out of this mess....so now let us all take our part in supporting the new elect president...and stop acting like kids,what an example to show our children of the future,everyone needs to suck it up and lets rise above the foolishness...obama will be fine

"It's important to get it right and not be so rushed that you make it rushed," Obama said.

Sounds like Mr McCain would have been well served to listen to his opponent a bit more...

He's not even the President yet and still folks are wanting change already. Calm down and hold your horses. Just reading some of your comments, there is so much hate in your words. So many "Christians", yet so much hate. God makes no mistakes! Rather you like it or not.

Man, there are some bitter people on this blog. I guess the spirits of envy and contempt will be with us for the next 4 years.

I didn't vote for the man either, but you don't see me sulking. Grow up!

He won't say when, but we all know he'll announce his choices on Oprah's show.

He's got to stop with the logos. That thing on the front of the podium makes him look like he's selling something – not leading a nation.

That's what am talking about. Thinking it through and getting it right. He's putting experts in the proper places to do what they do best. That's all it takes. He's not putting cronies and unexperience friends in high position that they can't handle.

Obama/Biden!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good for president obama , he is consistent with his promises through the campaign to the peopel and he will deliver in january.

like the movie ~the truman show~ all eyes will be on president Obama day and nite 24/7 its truly somehting , i know for many of us we forget that president Bush exist.

Obama is the calm, cool and collected President that we need. In life, the people who rush you generally do so for their own selfish needs. Reacting to situations on demand is a form of weakness and many times causes you to show your hand prematurely and at a disadvantage.

Let them wait. It takes a second to conceive a child, nine months for the child to be born and a generation for the child to become an adult. The question for many after the fact, and sometimes forever, is should I have rushed into conceiving the child in the first place?Rushing into important decisions like this and others can lead to lifetime of disappointment.

Measure three times before you cut once because you often only get one chance to get it right.

Thats right President O, don't rush and put the wrong people in positions. This time it will be done right the first time. Go Get em Tiger!!!

Rob writes: Of course not, all the people he owes favors to have to put their requests in. Then everyone's got to submit their bribes, develop and make back-ups of any potential blackmail material,

It begins writes: Translation: I have no idea, but one of my cronies will tell me who to appoint based on who I owe favors to
***********

it's a shame; you guys are so used to dirty, bad politicians that you can't even imagine the concept of a good one. now, I'm not saying that Obama is perfect or spotless, but try not to 'project' the dirtiness of the past admin. onto the next one.....

Should journalists now refrain from addressing President elect Obama as Senator Obama? I would also expect that one does not refer to him by his first name alone as I just heard a CNN journalist do while reporting on the press conference.

People forget the GW Bush is STILL the President. Let the man finish up his term, no matter how "lame duck" he is. His term does not end until January 20th.

President-Elect Obama should take his time and appoint the right people for his cabinet. He wants HIGHLY SKILLED, SMART and DIVERSE cabinet members. He also has to vet his appointees. THAT TAKES TIME GOOD PEOPLE!

I have confidence in him. He has good judgement!
A

Why can he end a war on a timetable, but not appoint a cabinet to one? What's up with that? He's had 2 years to figure this out. Maybe he can't do more than one thing at a time. Clinton took forever to name his cabinet, and it hurt him in his first year in office.

"karen November 7th, 2008 3:32 pm ET
look for the making of a great leader in obama, and biden a great vp we have not seen anything yet"

it has not even been 72 hours since he was appointed president- ELECT...there is still a president in the office, you remember, that one guy, President Bush. quit being to critical. all of you. it takes time, it may even take 4 years, but we should be willing to wait because it will be worth it. if not, then we vote a new person.

@it begains...

Give it a rest...you are a hater...he is president-elect...not the president yet....all I have to say to you is HI HATER!!!

Look guys – a lot of you are bitter over your defeat, and we understand. There is NOTHING to criticize at this point!!!

back up the crap you said to get elected Obama. Change? Please..

I would have preferred Daschele for the CS position. I think Rahm Emanuel is too closely linked to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee to be an honest broker. What will come first for this man, Israel or the US?

Is Obama trying to be more catholic than the pope?

Thank God he's going to do it based on what is good for America, not what is good for the drooling news media.

take your time – mr. president elect. show once again your good judgement. so far, i agree with your choices. starting with the vp.

Still hating after 3 days using words such as cronies. Obama is a very intelligent and patience man and will not be rush by anybody. Not even the people that didn't vote for him and would love to see him fall on his face. Take your time Mr. President and pick the right choices. So that your cabinet will stay with you and not start resigning one by one.

Dear It begins,

Get a life! If you have not figured it out, the election is over. Just like I did twice, I got behind a president, Bush, whom I did not vote for, because America is more than just you and me, its all of us...

So if you want America to work again for all Americans, than lets offer positive encouragement. Keep your cynism to yourself.

It seems as if everytime, elect president obama....explains his plans the stock market continues to drop. Why is it so hard for people to just give obama a break and let him do his job when his term come, jan. 20th people?and if he fails then complain.he's not officialy the President ,Bush is so why all the questions aimed at obama?

Things did not get this bad in one day or one year,so it well take time to get better.

This guy may not know everything, but he does know what to do, how to do it, and when to do it.

He instills confidence in America.

President-elect Obama
i love Rahm Emmanuel, President-elect Obama if that is how your administration is going to tackle issues i am so pleased to say we are all overcome these crises

Where is Hillary in this....I hope he does not snub her....

Boy, the haters...

He is the President-Elect. YOUR President.

You clowns gave Dubya 8 years (some tried to give him another 4), and YOU CAN'T GIVE Obama 3 DAYS!!!!

Grow up losers, your xenophobic, hate-filled, ignorant America is dead. Long live the intelligent, reformed, prosperous America!!!

every move from cabinet appointments to chosing the white house china, will be scrutinized beyond belief...he should therefore make only deliberate and well thought out decisions on an issue as important as picking his cabinet members...as for the china, I've always been partial to simple white white platinum edging.

Take your time Mr president elect because the bulk stops on your table.
GOOD JUDGEMENT

OMG..I love him more every day! His first news conference was just what I expected. He has his finger on the pulse of this nation.
Please, God, keep him safe.

Oh yeah, 3 days should have been enough time??? Normally, president elects don't have their chief of staff chosen until much later. He's already ahead of schedule.

I thought he handled all the questions, even the ones the reporters were trying to get him to comment on that he was unable to, due to either confidentiality or things yet to come/appointments to be made, with great finesse and a very "presidential" air about him.

No,I don't think he was talking about Robert Reich. I think he was talking about Rahm Emanuel, the shortest one of the whole group.

"joe six-pack":
It was Robert Reich, former secretary of labor during the clinton administration

McCain and Palin need to GET OUT IN PUBLIC and tell their RACIST SUPPORTERS they need to calm down.

The followers shouting, 'hang him', 'no Husseign', 'kill him' ARE STILL OUT HERE saying they want to kill the President Elect.

John McCain and ESPECIALLY Sarah Palin need to GET OUT HERE and STOP THE RACIST FRENZY THEY STARTED.

NOW

I am glad to see that he is taking his time, if he were rushing then people would have something to say about that.

Midget- didn't see McCain there- The midgets won- eat your bellyout Joe-6-pack

November 7th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Translation: I have no idea, but one of my cronies will tell me who to appoint based on who I owe favors to. Same old Washington politics.

To: It begins...

Grow up, I would rather have a president who thinks through the issues and not act irrational for example your buddy McCain?

Mr President....Barack Hussein Obama.

It begins... November 7th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Translation: I have no idea, but one of my cronies will tell me who to appoint based on who I owe favors to. Same old Washington politics.
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Enough already with this kind of hate. Give the man a chance for God's sake. We had to live through 8 years of Bush, the least you can do is show a little respect for the new President, and let him prove to you and all the other skeptics that he was the best choice for our country.

It begins....

I would certainly hope you would want him to take longer than three days to make such huge decisions. Or are you one of those that just want to see him fail so that you can justify your hatred?

I can't believe some of these posts. It really doesn't matter what he does some of you just worship the man. If he farts I'll bet you'll say it smells sweet.

"It begins" is obviously still in mourning, with his judgement clouded by the enormous despair he understandably feels after such a crushing loss.

This was the best press conference we have had in 8 years. Intelligent, articulate, respectful, and informative. After only 3 days in this position, President-Elect Obana has already demonstrated his command at the podium - I cannot wait until January 20, 2009.

Obama has made 2 choices so far...both are exceptional. The first was Jow Biden. The second is Rohm Emanuel. I have no doubt the decisions will be based on ability and not favors.

Boo, hoo, hoo, Obama – this, Obama – that! Mama, mama! Were's my pacifier?

thats why he was elected president, he showed his good judgement in the choices he made. i believe he will be one of our greatest presidents of all time.

This shows a very thoughtful and deliberate man. It's nice to see someone in office that will think before irrational action.

CA Gold – you are dead on on. I could not have set it better myself. This is no longer a campaign – Obama is President. Let them man get to work.....

Barack is going to build a team that has people that are great at what they do. He is going to surround himself with a proficient and capable administrative staff. Though time is of the essence, it is critical that the right calls be made.

President-elect Obama be a true statesman! Remember the likes of Kennedy and Churchill. Do not rush or be rushed. Choose the best qualified from any race, gender or party affiliation. Then the whole world will truly see you as the leader of the free world.
one very very crucial issue is the non-negotiable moral issues that go against the very Laws of God. Abortion, emryonic stem cell reshearch, Human cloning, gay "marraige" and euthanasia. Do not let your administration push these agendas. You wil be even more respected and will succeed beyond your imagination.
MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND SERENITY AS YOU PUT TOGETHER YOUR ADMINISTRATION.
THE NATION NEEDS TO PRAY FOR PEACE ON EARTH.

Great First Press Conference President Obama!!! Deliberate haste is just what we need right now! Hay has everybody been to his new website, Change.gov? He is really a 21st century president!

With a the speculation about who might be an advisor or who might be in the cabinet of President Elect Obama, why have we not seen Colin Powell's name mentioned?

Presidential!!!! I no longer fear fear itself. Now I know what my grandfather felt like in 1933.

What the President Elect is doing is correct. It shows prudent planning. We are very lucky to have a man who thinks before he reacts. Way to go President Elect Obama.

Brains are back!!!
America is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

look for the making of a great leader in obama, and biden a great vp we have not seen anything yet

It begins...

You are a coward.

WE ALL MUST REMEMBER ABAMA AND HIS FAMILY IN PRAYER. ASKING GOD TO PROTECT HE AND HIS FAMILY.

I think that midget was Ralph Emanuel!!!!!

Let me help you.......

A bunch of tax, tax, spend, spend far-left liberals with as little experience as Obama.

Will make Jimmy Carter look competent.

Article complete.

He has been officially in -elect office for three days, people.
Settle down. A long rusted iron cannot be brought back to it's true sheen in one day. It requires patience and consideration.

And I think after Bush, this iron is very tarnished indeed.

During the long campaign season I kept telling everyone that the cream of the crop will rise to the top. Watching his speech and his to the point and by the plan responses I can firmly hold steadfast to that policy

He is a thoughtful and intelligent man, I can only respect that. I am so proud that he is my president. Every door I knocked on, every person that I drove to the polls was worth this outcome. Obama wil change America.

Is he double-minded?

It begins......it would seem you are in for a long eight years....you might want to pace yourself with your unjustified criticism.

To It begins.. Let Obama do his thing, why don't you put pressure on Bush he is still in office? Obama takes over in 09, he will pick his cabinet when he is ready, if old man McCain would have won you nuts would be saying let McCain take his time, so CHILL OUT.

To 'it begins': Please find somewhere else to post your ignorance. Here we have a President who is willing to take time to appoint those who qualify and will work hard to restoring back the country. It's only been two days since he's been elected you fool. What did you expect him to have just rushed and picked random underqualified 'friends'. Give me a break.

Good choice on Obama's part. We'd much rather have a well thought out choice than an impulse pick. There can be no better proof than Sarah Palin what leads down the impulse/knee jerk road!! Take your time Barack and get it right.

He's got 70+ days, relax CNN. Sounds like you guys are just looking for something to report on.
This man is a planner and thinker. He's not gonna make haste decision like someone we know.

P.S. Guess who Joe the Plumber voted for, really!! Obama!

Based on the list shown on CNN, were is the " Change".
The same clowns that got us into trouble ( C.Dodd) are being promoted. Way to provide change!!!! A slap on the wrist, and give them more power to screw up even worse.
Can't wait for the attack Mr. Biden promised we should be bending over and kissing goodbye.
I'm counting on you Obama to get us thru this,but your first choices scare me.

Very presidential, very articulate, this is a guy who knows what he's saying and above all, he THINKS things through before making decisions. What a stark difference from the past 8 years! I'm absolutely confident that we made the right choice on November 4th for these turbulent times!

Gosh – actually VETTING and wise decision making! I knew I voted for him for a reason!

Joe Six Pack:

The nshort person was rober treich. Bil Clinton's ex-economic advisor.

It begins:

Get a life.

Californai Gold:

You are right. To govern a leader needs the help and cooperation of those they lead and not the constant complaining and criticism from those who have no clue what they are talking about.

it begins (the idiot of cnn blogs)

This is not bush or a republican President. President Obama will take his time and make smart decision. So put down your crayons clown show and pay attention to how a country is run.

IT BEGINS , must mean like the way Lincon did ?,anyone who does not listen to the smartest around them and take all into consideration is an idiot, one thing about Obama is he is very balanced, and will weigh everything to get the very best outcome, so put that in your pipe and smoke on!

Words of wisdom... I'm sure the republicans will see this as being indecisive.. I love that he doesn't just rush into things.. like picking unqualified people to work with him (Palin)

Wether you like him or not, you have to respect him as he is our new president. It's only been 3 days, geezzzz!!! Unite!

Just whatever he does for his cabinet, please don't pick Jennifer Granholm for anything. She has ruined the state of Michigan and yet Biden seems to be in love with her. Please Obama, for your sake, for our sake don't give her anymore power than she already has.

More like Translation: Everyone just relax...when the time comes, you'll know...

...no different than when everyone was all over the guy after the primaries to make his VP pick known...

it begins.... give it up already.....

Hey "It begins",

Your jumping on these blogs and giving your "rethuglican" opinion!!!!! Why don't you get a life and educate yourself!!!!!!?!?!?!?

That Midget was Robert Reich one of the Great Economic Minds that Pulled us out of the BUSH 41 ditch under Clinton.

He said way back that Pres. Know Nothings ( Bush 43) tax cuts would never work. Welcome him aboard

Why don't we just give this stimulus money to Walmart, Nike, and the makers of big screen tv's and cut out the middle man?

Taking efficient time to make good decisions, and not rushing it, will definantely finish with and produce good results. Obama is very intelligent and I can't wait until his gets into the White House and starts getting things planned and done – in reasonable time of course.

Good team planning strategies is the way to get things done – Smart.

No problem he's got this. He's a thinker you just don't go out on a football field and play without having the players and the plays to execute

Wow. 'Office of the President-Elect'

@ California Gold

I absolutely agree with you! MCcain, when picking Sarah Palin as his potential VP, used a campagin statergy while Obama made a governing decsion picking Joe Biden. I am sure he will do the same as President.

Joe – 6Pack. Are you speaking of Robert Reisch, President Clinton's Labor Secretary and an Obama supporter? But what was the point of your question?

I am more worried about the type of dog they plan on getting. I suggest getting one that does not bark and bite innocent reporters. I am wondering if Sarah Palin has anything worthy of doing. Hey, they should ask her to bring over one of them 'Alaskan' dogs over.

I wonder what part of Gov Granholm's total economic failure in Michigan does Pres-elect Obama think will be beneficial for the nations economy? What's the next wise decision?

Someone told him he can't pardon his Chicago buddies until after his term... so he needs to re-think some positions.

You're doing the right thing Obama. Take your time.

Actually I thought that guy was a midget also. Hmmmmm. Interesting!

Overall that was an effective press conference. Obama did a great job in presenting himself as the strong president that he will be.

Of course not, all the people he owes favors to have to put their requests in. Then everyone's got to submit their bribes, develop and make back-ups of any potential blackmail material, and do a proper C.Y.A. on the outside chance the media finds its spine and decides to do a little investigating.

C'mon people, these things take time. There are a lot of bases to cover in croni-ism.

I think it was Robert Reich, former Treasury Secretary.

I totally support the idea of taking some time, but "weeks" was a little scary to me. The market is too volatile not to have a successor to Paulson named soon.

smart man!!!

OK.....after the longest campaign in history......I NEED A VACATION!

I suggest the the rest of you "Ticker Junkies" take one too....

2 weeks off, NO POLITICS for two weeks.....

I can do it......(I think,....errrrrrrrr, .......signin.......off......nnnnnow, no , yes NOw),

see ya'll in 2 weeks

Obaoma scarse the hell out of me and I don't like this one party rule.What favors will he have to do for all that campain money.

Very well throughtfull press conference. This is a president that thinks things thru instead of rushing into anything blindly. I love you too Mr. President Obama

Better to take his time when choosing a cabinet than following the Bush doctrine of "hiring" cronies. Look where that got us.

Joe, the man you saw was probably Robert B. Reich who was Bill Clinton's Sec. of Labor. He is 4'10".

Finely we have a Brilliant President that America and the World can be proud of.

We LOVE Barack Obama – WAY TO GO !! Don't Let ANYONE, and I DO MEAN ANYONE, Rush You or VP-Elect Joseph Biden Whatsoever !! That includes the ULTRA-CROOKED GOP !!

The DIRTY, ROTTEN and GREEDY Republican Politicians couldn't even provide a timetable on the withdrawal of our troops from Iraq...AN UNJUSTIFIED WAR that was all about POLITICAL GREED, SCAMS and DECEPTION !!

The War on TERRORISM is in AFGHANISTAN, NOT IRAQ !! (Saddam Hussein didn't order planes to hit the WTC or Pentagon on 9/11 Idiots !!)

Economics is at bottom not just about method but also the politics of confidence. Given his campaign management style, we have reason to deem Obama a very methodical man. After this press conference, my confidence is his ability to manage this economic to restore its health is growing. Let's wait and see, but this is a plus.

"it begins"...are you just going from post to post saying nothing but garbage?

Some you guys make me laugh...look...McCain/Palin lost!!! So either move out of the country or get over it and stop crying. Whether you like or not Barrack will be our next president. Also, he's not in office yet and things are not going to happen overnight (he still has to clean up the mess from the Bush admin.) Everyone has so many ideas but I haven't heard any of yall running for office and it's hilarious to me how some of the negatives that people post here are the same things that come from GOP's mouths and republican media (like faux news) grab a tissue and suck it up....please

That is not a midget. He's Robert Reich, Clinton's Secretary of Labor. A big brain in a short man.

The man shows care over haste; a very important for a President to have. Haste got us the wrong plan in Iraq (it shouldn't have happened at all), but it they wouldn't have rushed it, perhaps Bush would not be so unpopular today. The President of this country needs to always THINK BEFORE HE ACTS!!

Hey "It begins..."

He's going to fix a lot of things very quickly, in spite of you. He won't be picking anyone like Palin, so you have to add some time for vetting.

The fact that President Obama does not jump into decisions, is
thoughtful and responsible in his actions is a big plus.
It will not be politics as usual for him. That belongs to the
pubs.
He will be a great leader and will pick the best people to
lead us out of the diasters of the these last eight years.

The politics of governance is indeed different from the politics of campaigning. I can envision Obama, Biden, and McCain answering the questions of what they are "going" to do. the thought of Sarah Palin being in that position sends a chill up my spine.

After the deliberate well-run campaign of this MAN for President, why do they think he will make hasty decisions for the most important positions for this country? I wish that they would sit down, back-off and be patient enough to give this President time to do what he thinks is right. After not being able to predict his every move during the campaign, they should be accostomed to waiting for his answer.

Way to Go Obama! A man after my own heart.

Wise decision, haste makes waste and America has no time to mess up. I respect him for speaking truthfully.

Smart. He took such care in picking a VP and it paid off. Contrast that to McCain's hasty pick that ended up hurting him. I think taking the time to fully vet everyone is the right move...like he said, it's important to pick the right people.

Are you serious "It begins...?" Would you prefer someone to take their time and analyze people's credentials or make a quick baseless decison? Oh wait, let me guess, you are a McCain supporter and agreed 100% with his choice of Palin after only meeting her once??? I am not shocked. I, for one, am glad he will take his time...

GIVE THE MAN A CHANCE TO PROVE US RIGHT OR WRONG

Sounds intelligent to me. Rushing makes for mistakes!

Awesome President-Elect. And to "It Begins"-he owes no "special favors", his campaign was paid for by his supporters not the tax-payers like your candidate.

Shocking for someone who is all about timetables!

To "It begins...", get over yourself. You obviously have no intention of giving the man a chance. McCain lost (actually, he got hi a$$ handed to him). Accept it and get over it.

I agree with Obama. Rushing to pick a cabinet due to media pressure will lead to making a wrong choice. After 8 years of bad decisions, we don't need anymore. Take your time Obama. you have until January.

I thought President-elect Obama did a great job with the press today.

I like how he asked the lady about her arm.

He seemed very stable and in control. I believe and hope he will do great things for this country.

The height-challenged man is Professor Robert Reich.

It wasn't a midget.
Obama appointed the Goblins to guard the Treasury.

Voldemort will be our Secretary of State, Umbridge takes Education.

Its great he doesnt want to Rush,He needs to take his time and get it right and choose people he will feel Comfortable with, whats wrong with that?

It's begins>>>your comment was lame. same ole comments, from dry bloggers like you.

They're already trying to tell him, ie: Kerry, Dean, etc... And he's not making his mind up yet.

This guy reminds me of Bush! Did anyone listen to him? How many times did he say the word 'uh?' I would say about 100 times. Then when asked why he chose Biden he said, "partly because we did it right." That's not an answer. Also, no specifics and he said things we already know. Sounds just like Bush. Why people continue to elect presidents who clearly can't handle the job just boggles my mind.

This is why I voted for this man. He thinks about what he is going to do, considers his options, and then moves quickly to get it done. Thank you for not running off half cocked.

RE: "It begins..."

What is the worth of your cynicism. Dude, these decisions should take time and deliberate haste is very prudent.

My guess is that you were not one of Obama's supporters. Get with the program, slick. The election is over and it's time to move forward.

I want to see some bipartisanship. Reach across that aisle. YOU SAID YOU WOULD!!! LOVE YOU BOMA!!!!

Hey it begins... you've shown your prejudice and stupidity!

The ignornace of some people really astound me.... And people like you will be the first to keep quiet when they get an uplift from the changes that will be forthcoming... Some people live to be negative and criticize and not believe....

If you have nothing productive to say shut up!

Nor should he, he has only been in the current status for 3 days, now, as he stated he has 70 something days to pull his staff together.

As usual he will be deliberate and not cave in to knee jerk reactions and calls for him to hurry and build his cabinet.

No drama Obama, remember?

yes joe-6-pack there was a midget.
its a diverse team of black,white,latino,gay,str8,young,old,disabled,not disabled!

I think he is making the rght decisioms....Lets give him a chance....

To Joe-6-Pack:

That was rude! But if you really do care that was Robert Reich, a brillant economist!

Getting it right?!!! What a concept. And what a change from the last eight years.

WONDERFUL!!

Go Mr. President and Mr. Vice President!!

In the aftermath of its warm, fuzzy glow, tears of joy are shed and proclamations made by people on their knees, hands clasped, looking gratefully skyward in thanks, sobbing women on the View, cry elation for a supposed landmark election for Civil Rights, an historic campaign for the first Black President.

While Farrankan describes Obama as the “coming new Messiah” David Gerber on CNN likens him the “Jeremiah to Martin Luther King’s Moses” (huh boy…)

As Oprah Winfrey triumphantly proclaims “America did the right thing”,

I seem to be the only one to notice that
• gay people still aren’t allowed their constitutional right to free speech, to call their unions marriage, nor right to Taxation with representation and have legal marriage, that
• the most qualified candidate, a woman, was dismissed in a media blizzard-smear campaign of misogyny, lies and phony polls, had to
• beat her opponents in 21 consecutive debates, still loses to the most unqualified candidate in history simply because he is a man. He voted 131 times "present". We needed a Madam President, not a mr. present.

He got more votes, for and against, than any other candidate in history. Americans remain divided more than ever.

It’s time now for the corrupt Obama to return the favors to his corporate hedge-fund backers for the 90% of his raised 700 million, (oh, you thought it came from small donations on the internet? Ha, ha). They still own America (and Obama).

Rahm Emanuel, the most contentious frontman Obama could hide behind,...tsk tsk...

Now delusional with a new sense of equal rights, America remains a hypocrisy ruled by corrupt corporate bigots.

It feels good to have an intelligent, well spoken, sober-minded President. I feel so safe and comfortable. Hallelujah.

Dear I love Obama....He said nothing.....

Thank you Obama for not giving in to all the pundits and speculation. I just watched your press conference and am very impressed with your handling of the media. I'm glad you're not one to provide answers for the sake of providing answers.

That press conference was a trainwreck. How many times can he say "um" and dodge a question. Funny how things change when you don't have a script. He's a mutt! He said it!

What a refreshing break from Bush. I can't believe it, we're going to have an actual real President for a change.

Let's change the world!

I think Bill Richardson should be Sec. of State. It seems that John Kerry is angling for it, and I do believe that Obama should find a position for Kerry, but Richardson is a better choice.

Bill Gates should probably stay on as Defense Secretary for the immediate future. But I do think Chuck Hagel should replace him at some point.

It is hard to trust Barack Hussein Obama, Junior.

He gave the right answer, he is a cautious leader and I am confident that whatever decision he makes will be a good one!

Why are these stories not on the Ticker??

1. Obama's aunt being an illegal immigrant living at taxpayer expense in Public Housing. Why is she not deported today?

2. Obama insisting that his replacement in the senate be black. Is this the "unity" candidate?–Source: Chic. Sun Times (Michael Sneed)

3..Status of Palin e-mail hacker who was indicted-how many years will he go away for?

4. Why did Obama sell gays out by not supporiting gay marriage in California-again, is this the unity candidate?

CNN–these are relevant stories and you are obliged to cover them.

Great judgement his were scarce. He talked more about the dog than gave answers for the future. I see the 95% tax cuts are getting more and more on the backburner as the economy weakens.

I just have this wonderful feeling that grown-ups are once again in charge of our government.

I wish he could keep Condi. I'm going to miss seeing her. She did a great job for our nation in spite of the administration she served.

This just emphasizes his patience, determination, and careful thought he puts in his decision making. Looks like we won't have anymore "ready, shoot, aim"-this sends just the right message!!

I second

As a Republican who voted for Obama. I say have a great four years and Congratulations. To my Republican Party I say.
Bobby Jindal / Condi Rice 2012 !

You tell 'em Barak!! Careful thinking is what we need. It has been absent for the last 8 years!!!

That's right Obama.... Do it right the first time by giving it the time and attention this needs... Don't let the pundits or the media rush you into making decisions!!!! You're the boss NOT the media or the pundits!!!!

Who he selects is a lot more important than when he selects them. He talked the change talk; now let's see him walk the change walk.

Understood Mr. President .... haste makes waste and I know you are picking the A team.... Do you thing Mr. P.

DID I SEE A MIDGET (I AM SORRY IF OFFEND ANYONE) DURING THE PRESS CONFERENCE?.....WHO WAS THE MIDGET?

Again, a man who shows great judgement. Everything he does is well thought out. I love him and I have 100% confidence he will make a great president!!

OBAMA/BIDEN!!!!!!!!!!!

Translation: I have no idea, but one of my cronies will tell me who to appoint based on who I owe favors to. Same old Washington politics.

The politics of governance is different from the politics of campaigning.