Comments on: Lengthy application for job with Obama

By: Hillary supporter for obama

Hillary supporter for obama — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:13:17 +0000

It is a smart thing to do and should be done by everyone in office when fielding for jobs... We would be very stupid to hire anyone without knowing their complete background. We wouldn't have so many people with unregistered hand guns or unsafe airports attended by untrained idiots if management were doing the same with their hires!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama- SMART MANAGER!

By: nancy hughes

nancy hughes — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:13:07 +0000

I will tell you libs who is doing the vetting...Michelle. She's the boss and is she ever after Whitey. You got what you wished for and now we just have to sit and see what CHANGE AND HOPE mean. So far that's all you voted for or saw in this man's great speeches, hope and change we can believe in! You guys think you are sick of Palin you have no idea how sick we are of those words or obama's loud pastoral voice.

By: Vic

Vic — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:13:04 +0000

I'll work for his administration for free!

By: Georgia Girl

Georgia Girl — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:12:23 +0000

Obama has to do this because all of you hate filled right wing nuts are going to lie in waiting for any and eveything to jump on him for. God forbid he hired someone that happened to be in the same room as someone who might have done something, then those folks will be all over him. He is just making sure he doesn't give people any reason to start up on him.

By: maynard hopkins wi

maynard hopkins wi — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:12:21 +0000

wHO WOULD WANT TO WORK FOR THIS PERSON ANYWAY. HE HAS TO MANY TIES TO CORRUPT PEOPLE IN AND OUT OF THE U.S.A.

By: Bridgette-PA

Bridgette-PA — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:12:09 +0000

Well, I guess I'll never get a job with the Obama Administration because I have defended him for 21 months on the blogs! The things that I have written were not nice. Even though I was defending OBAMA!

By: Liberian in Toronto

Liberian in Toronto — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:11:53 +0000

To ALL the bloggers complaining about the Obama's vetting questionnaire, how the heck is he going to change how business is done in Washington if he does not put in place a thorough vetting process? Do you guys/ gals favor patronage appointment or do you guys/gals want ALL those with clean record in government? I have read the entire document and there is nothing wrong with the questionnaire, considering what went in the last 8 years of Bush's adminstration...

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:11:19 +0000

Lets be clear....CNN states this is an application however this is merely a questionaire and we have no clue on what positions this is for? Most likely this is for Cabinet faced positions.

Where is the rest of the documents?

By: Ian Vandendool

Ian Vandendool — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:11:15 +0000

That's tremendous. Think about it, if Obama is that meticulous with the people he brings onto his staff, imagine how tight he'll be fiscally. I'd love to see him uncover a huge pile of taxpayers' money. Think of every dollar put into a bus, every cent of tax on a can of Pepsi, every person's cheque every payday.. every single day taxes are paid and maybe it'll take a democrat to make every dime it go to work.

By: NoPalin

NoPalin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:10:58 +0000

David "paranoia, mistrust, disdain for all around them, iron-fisted control" You have just described the Bush administration to a tee. Fascism personified, and if he had his way, he would be dictator-in-chief. I don't know about you, but I look forward to an administration that reads and understands and lives by the Constitution, instead of the current one that just ignored the parts that held them accountable to US, and rewrote the rest to suit them and their rich cronies around the world. Obama is trying to find qualified, honest, Americans for these jobs, not hiring his cronies and cronies from daddy's administration. I am thankful.

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:10:12 +0000

Why does it say "Clinton" in the margin?

By: jamaica watch

jamaica watch — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:10:11 +0000

he has a large task, needs the best minds down to the least person to surround him
i have filled out applications that are more than 9 pages, if you want the job, it will not stop you. Go Mr President-elect

By: Tired of Repubs

Tired of Repubs — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:10:11 +0000

I guess, if you can't find anything more substantial to criticize than a page count, Obama must be doing pretty well indeed.

By: hitobito

hitobito — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:09:54 +0000

This application is nothing compared to the application and scrutiny I underwent went I went to work for a branch of the US government that specializes in espionage. And I already had a Top Secret Codeword Special Intelligence clearance when I applied! I wonder if that employment would disqualify me for a position in the Obama Administration? Nevermind, I'm way too old now anyway!

By: Nobama

Nobama — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:09:31 +0000

It's funny how all the followers said he's not my president when Bush was elected but now everyone that doesn't agree with BO has to shut up and take it? Typical liberal; always so "open-minded" and "accepting" unless you don't agree with them and then you are just scum or, worse, a republican. This country is doomed

By: Independent

Independent — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:08:52 +0000

Nothing wrong with being thorough, but it is only fair to note that when people in America (not just right-wing nutjobs, but actual independent thinkers) spoke up and wanted to know the same about Obama, the media and the left-wingers drowned them out. They kept saying how Obama's been in news coverage for the past two years. While that may be true, that doesn't mean the media was giving us anything substantial and this detailed IN the news coverage. We don't know this much about Obama, and it's my opinion that applying for the job of the president should require more vetting than any other job. I still support him, though, and like I said there's nothing wrong with this level of vetting. He's our president

By: Ryan - Troy, MI

Ryan - Troy, MI — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:07:22 +0000

Since someone as inexperienced as Obama can become President, maybe I can become the Secretary of State!!

Faye, NV – RELAX!! Everyone bashed McCain and Palin so it's fair to get on Obama a bit. It's just in fun. I'm not leaving this country but if you don't believe in free speech maybe you should go.

By: Stara

Stara — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:07:07 +0000

You should be proud of a detail orianted chief, a person who really wants to be a leader, wants to select only the best and surounding himself with the best by vetting properly.
Government is NOT the job of ANY hollow person. It needs a lot of talent and focus such as we see in Obama to start it Right.

By: Jeff from Jersey

Jeff from Jersey — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:05:55 +0000

It's better that they all come clean now rather than wait until they are indicted.Far too many have thought that they wouldn't get caught with their dirty laundry only to find that the smell gave them away.

MR.PRESIDENT-ELECT,

It's a good start.There will be those that will still lie anyway but you'll scare some of the worst off before they get a job they shouldn't have.Those that still lie will have their lies on paper so you can easily give them the boot if it comes out that they did have something to hide.

It's a step in the right direction in getting rid of corruption in government and I applaud you for it!

By: janine

janine — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:04:39 +0000

Do people actually know what the meaning of socialism is? Do they know the ties that McCain and Paling have?
LOL at the people who are still calling Obama a socialist. They don't realize that socialism already exists in the United States and these were implemented by Republicans.

By: Joanna

Joanna — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:04:08 +0000

Oh boy, That is a long one. I am working on mine.

By: Allan G.

Allan G. — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:02:08 +0000

How come he doesn't have to fill out a lengthy application. All he had to do was have a fit if anyone asked him of his background, and the media came to his rescue...Stick to issues!...Stick to the issues!....

No way could this guy get a security clearance in my day. Admit to using drugs, or say more than one word to a known communist, let alone terrorist, and... NO CLEARANCE FOR YOU...NEXT

By: paul (staunch Moderate)

paul (staunch Moderate) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:01:48 +0000

This list of requested information is nothing compared to what I went through in getting cleared for my position in the military almost 40 years ago....

By: Paul, Riverside, CA

Paul, Riverside, CA — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:00:11 +0000

Note to GOP, use this when vetting future VP picks.

By: Youtubby

Youtubby — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:58:23 +0000

CNN, again, this is getting ridiculous..I am talking about the Palin coverage. I know that the more people who click on the story, the more you think you have to run the story just so you can get readers. But to be completely honest, the majority of those clicking are clicking to tell you how fed up they are with your coverage of her. So please do us all a favor and stop the madness. I know at least 10 people including myself who have started switching the channel everytime her name comes up on your network. Please lets focus on the important things happening ie the economy, the war, etc. Those are really more desired news stories than Palin this, Palin that. If you dont have a story, heck do one on the soldiers dying in Iraq.

By: No Phony Independent (AKA GOP)

No Phony Independent (AKA GOP) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:57:52 +0000

Independent but leaning..

Can't let it go can you..Shall we talk about your loser in chief "ties" to Keating 5 and inapproriate gifts, etc.. shall we talk about half a mil the rebublican comittee Mccain chaired gave $500,000 to terrorist HAMAS..right wing dingbats and ignorant folks like you are the reason why we have 364 electroral collge votes.. keep it up because we need 2012 as well.. you'll wake up tomorrow and OBAMA will still be POTUS (elect).. Deal with it.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:55:57 +0000

For those of you who are constantly implying that Obama is going to be a dictator I'd suggest three things: 1. Learn about our country's political system 2. Get psychiatric help. 3. Get some sunshine.

All the time you're going crazy about Obama, President Bush just signed into law a regulation that allows police and other law enforcement agencies to spy on you without probable cause, and without telling anyone they're doing it, until they come and drag you away. WHO is promoting a police state?!?!?!

By: SOUTHERN HOTTIE

SOUTHERN HOTTIE — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:55:38 +0000

....ya think Palin will apply?

By: email4kh

email4kh — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:54:07 +0000

This is a reasonable application for someone who doesn't want to end up with someone like Sarah Palin on his staff. McCain could've used this document.

By: msbea

msbea — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:52:46 +0000

Independent but Leaning..people like you make me sick

By: forrest kimbrough

forrest kimbrough — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:51:20 +0000

The republican leaning weather underground fought abortion rights in the late 60's when barak was eight years old..Bush Mc cain had ties to the PLO and Hamas ..Bush helped Hamas with his nation building demacracy...when elections were held Hamas won..sell your heroin addicted limbaugh theories to some one else were full up till the inauguraion

By: Old white lady in Birmingham, AL

Old white lady in Birmingham, AL — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:50:57 +0000

In this day of extreme partisanship one has to be careful.

By: jay in milwaukee

jay in milwaukee — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:50:54 +0000

To get a job with a major bank I have had to fill out questionnaire almost as long as this. Basically they want to know everything you did, said, bought or owe, for the last 10 years. And this was just to work as a service agent for a bank. So, no shock that to get a job working within a stones throw of the commander of the free world, you have to provide a lot of details about your self. Good. We dont want any unpleasant surprises to pop up.

By: Vicky from Milwaukee

Vicky from Milwaukee — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:50:21 +0000

Independent by learning. You're an idiot! Go away, Alaska maybe.

By: we need change

we need change — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:49:27 +0000

Well, it looks like we will get the change we wanted. I wonder why everyone i have talked to that is successful, moved their money out of U.S. accounts. Everyone knows he will raise your taxes and penalize those you make a little over 100k. People, that is about the average income for a normal household for a two income family. I noticed the long lines of people who voted that don't work, and will never work. It was all about race, and your uneducated if you think otherwise. Doors are closing for Circuit City, Starbucks, and many more stores. We are screwed, and looking at the stats for the people who voted for The Amazing Obama, you got the idea. Great job guys. You wanted the change, you got it. "we will make it, it may not be today or tomorrow, but we will make it" nothing but a racial statement. MAKE WHAT????????

By: SOUTHERN HOTTIE

SOUTHERN HOTTIE — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:48:54 +0000

I'm waiting for the America Serves opportunities to open up.

Everybody, check out change.gov

I love that our President-Elect is on the up and up on technology.

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Glenn Doty, Columbia, SC

Glenn Doty, Columbia, SC — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:48:20 +0000

To "Travis Johns"

Concerning question 16; it requires listing any memberships WITHIN THE LAST 10 YEARS, not WITHIN YOUR LIFETIME.

The idea is that people can make mistakes as a teenager, and be respected members of society FOR 40 YEARS, and they still have quite a bit to offer.

In short: grow up and shut up. The grown-ups are finally back in charge.

By: Yamini Balachandran

Yamini Balachandran — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:48:10 +0000

As a Grandma, I was really proud to see a woman on the GOP ticket.
Let us pray that Palin will stand for 2012 and we SURE will elect her this time... I will work for her administration rather

God Bless us all....

(if not anything, I will get to shop in Neiman Marcu )

By: PHS in RI

PHS in RI — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:47:54 +0000

If McCain knew how to vet like Obama does, Palin would have been dismissed after the first round of interviews.

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:47:39 +0000

I am a federal employee, and yes it takes a LONG time to process an employment application and get hired. So I can only imagine the process when applying for a position that will be in such limelight.
For those of you who have no experience with the Fed. government employment process, stop making this so negative!

By: I'm an American American

I'm an American American — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:47:33 +0000

Obama.. WOO!!! with the changes he supports in the bailout we'll be that much closer to China's socialist economy!!! oh wait... I thought we were a free market..? no wait.. This early trend in policy will have dire consequences down the road. So many radical governmental evolutions began with supposed subtle changes. This form is just to make sure his people are of like minds and will not challenge his policy. Wait.. that kind of sounds like a dating service...

By: Debby

Debby — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:46:45 +0000

Thanks but no thanks. LOL

By: Noah

Noah — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:45:38 +0000

Apparently if you want a job in the Obama White House your resume has to be longer than Obama's!

By: 1/20/13

1/20/13 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:44:54 +0000

Will ACORN be providing "temps" you know the dead and home less ones that voted numerous times for him under many names

By: Jeff, New York, NY

Jeff, New York, NY — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:44:28 +0000

Here comes Barry Hitler...already with this Gestapo like tactics.

God, I love socialism. So easy to spot and the best part is, you get to watch the lambs go to slaughter.

By: Anita from Arizona

Anita from Arizona — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:43:10 +0000

Sounds like good vetting skills.... WINK WINK, at the Republicans..

By: Scott Tucson

Scott Tucson — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:43:06 +0000

If Obama was just a simple Southside Chicago lawyer applying for a White House position, after filling out this application do you really think he would be selected for a job there??

By: Independent but Leaning

Independent but Leaning — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:42:58 +0000

Candy West Virginia- I have said nothing untrue. Obama has those connections, and he (not I, but HE) said he wants an armed civilian security force that is as well funded and equipped as the US military. That's exactly what the German S.A. was.

I know the truth hurts, but it's not "lies, cheats, steals, smears and hates," as you call it.

Think of it this way: would you want that force to carry over and answer to a Republican president? Would you have wanted Bush to have raised a civilian para-military force like that?

No. And neither would I.

By: Brian from Fort Mill, SC

Brian from Fort Mill, SC — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:41:16 +0000

Get with it! November 13th, 2008 11:51 am ET Wow….sounds interesting. If I get the job, who gets the paycheck? Hmmm…. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Joe the Plumber gets half, and Hillary Clinton gets the other half (just kidding!)

By: 1/20/13

1/20/13 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:41:14 +0000

That will be tough since many people who voted for Obama can not read.......Though I am willing to bet 95% of the people who apply are more qualified to be President then him.

Shouldnt he have to clean up Chicago before he thinks he can clean up th eUS