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I love these anti-Obama posts! They ask him to resign the presidency to make everyone happy. Are they that dense? He won the popular vote AND the electoral college. These sore losers are in the minority and are too dense to realize it. So sad...

Of course he needed to resign now rather than later...he has a great deal to do before taking the oath of office on 1/20/09!

Godspeed Pres. Elect Obama to you and your family!

3strikes November 13th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

he needs to resignate from president elect too, america doesnt need a inexperienced empty suit socialist.

"inexperienced" is what biden said

"empty suit" is what hillary said

"socialist" is what all the repubs say

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3strikes ..You are a uneducated idiot. I will pray for you.

Ummm...yea. In 4 years time when your taxes are higher and you have LESS money in your pocket, look in the mirror. That's who to blame. Democrat controlled govt = bigger govt. Spend spend spend!

To all you bitter Republicans
Yes we can
Yes we did
Yes we will
Now get over it and join the change.

Let the reconstruction begin! A New America! TYG!

As an illinoisan, I say "Whew!!" As an American, I say "OH CRAP!"

I hope that Jesse Jackson Jr. is appointed to that Senate Seat!

I thought Indiana was the crossroads state and not Illinois. Maybe this is also rhetoric just as his entire campaign was, and his entire presidency will be. All those who voted for Obama will regret it, just as the Bush lovers regret their votes now.

Hillary for 2012.

wow robert the man,

that's pure ignorance. you need to grow up. It's not needed nor appreciated. Whatever your stance is on whichever candidate, the fact remains that Obama is the president-elect. Where he leads and what change he brings will shape the near future as we see it and honestly, we need change.

A great man.

Hey republicans, bet you wish your people were leaving their seats voluntarily rather then being voted out of them and in many cases...."INCARCERATED" out of them! Ha ha ha....

GOP: pathetic criminals, religious nut cases, conservative self serving scum, corporate socialists, losers.

DNC: integrity, honor, patriotism, victory.

lovely job MR PRESIDENT… and to those who are already complaining when you haven't even taken office.. Just as much as I hated george bush, he was my president.. And now BARACK OBAMA IS YOURS.. Deal with it!

...and if he could really be Jesus Christ, he'd resign the Presidency. What an opportunist!

Could CNN please worship this man's every step a little more. Dear god. You are our problem, Media. You convince us how to vote, what products to buy and not to. How about you post an article telling America to start spending money and buying crap again so that this whole mess can finally end. Everyone is panic'ed waiting on you to tell us what to do next. Baahhh.

Watch it neocons, your bitterness is showing.

To all of you that cares less for our new president, than leave the country. Many of us are sick and tired of the division and anomosity people are having. We the people, many of us voted and now the votes have voted to call Obama, President Obama.

We should be pulling together to make this world better and also provide a brighter future to our children and grandchildren.

Peace on Earth

Congress must have Obama show his valid birth certificate, since he will not show to the courts regarding lawsuits in various states.

You foul haters, you need to listen up. Obama is trying to "learn" you something, self respect, and you all just don't get it. You should keep those ignorant comments to yourselves. Didn't your mama's teach you if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. Learn some respect.

ask yourself this, those of you who spread hate and anger just because your choice did not win. Do you hate Obama because he cares about this country? Do you hate him because he wants us all to work together to save this great country. What possibly about those aspirations could you hate....or do you hate him simply because he won and your man did not. If you have someone in office who genuinely cares about bringing us together to help save this great country ...how could those aspirations cause you to be so hateful. If you dont win then you dont want to play at all...is that it....youre the kind of person who knocks over the chess board if you dont win. If you are drowning....and a democrat dives into the water to save you....do you let yourself drown?

Any Obama haters want to blame the Stock Market surge on Obama today???

I'm ready to work for President-Elect Obama !!!!!!

"fullfilling the simple hopes and common dreams of all Americans"
Oh PULEESE, give us a break.
You have no idea of peoples dreams...only your own and your spoiled brat kids. Say, by the way, just how much will the mutt cost?
Private school?
Mother-in-law sponging off the tax-payers?
Illegal relative still in the country?
Can't wait until this rag-tag crew is OUT of the White House.
...and they can take the horse they rode in on with them.

I can't wait for President Obama to be sworn in come January 20th! All you nay-sayers will change your tune once you see what a brilliant President this man will be. We desperately need the change he will bring. All of our lives will change for the better. You'll see.

The juvenile responses from all the petulant, whiny little Republicans in this post just show why the Republican party is a reactionary party of children that doesn't deserve any responsibility or power in the federal government. Not new information, but always nice to have it validated again and again.

@ Everyman

To answer your question, no, he's not. His regulatory plans for guns are well documented and have been prominent in the news lately because of people like yourself crying and wetting their pants about it when it's really not going to affect you. If you weren't either (a) lying by pretending not to know or (b) actually ignorant about it, then you'd not post something that makes you look so Sarah-Palin-stupid.

I'm torn... LOVED having him for my Senator... THRILLED you'll be my new Prez... )

I vote for Jesse, Jr. to replace him; Tammy for the VA. (I'll defer to whatever Sen. Durbin thinks is best.)

From Illinois: "The Land of Lincoln AND Obama"

3strikes November 13th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

he needs to resignate from president elect too, america doesnt need a inexperienced empty suit socialist.

Dear three strikes: There is no such word as "resignate", so with that in mind your request cannot be granted.

Hey "Dont Blame Me, I DIDNT vote for Barry":

Get over it. You lost! Obama will be a great president. The fact that the Republicans are lead by idiots is the reason you lost. Deal.

Hey "CNN mod":
Re: Valerie Jarett is rumored to be in line for a post in Obama's White House. Maybe that's why she's de-emphasized here...?

Good Afternoon President Elected- Barack Obama best wishes to u and ur beloved family on the journey to Washington DC the road is not easy u were a great senator and I know u will be a great President continue to put god first in any and every decision u make please don't forget us here in Ft. Lauderdale area and I know change is coming cahnge we can believe in may god continue to bless u, ur family and everyone else around u god bless camen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wish Rahm Emanuel could take over his seat, but he has more important duties right now

Yes we did!

I've been smiling non-stop ever since the 4th. I can't wait for January 20th!

“It has been one of the highest honors and privileges of my life to have served the people of Illinois in the United States Senate."

When? You only managed to serve about a year and a half before you abandoned your seat to run for president. What exactly are using the White House for? A spring board to Emperor of the Universe?

Dont Blame Me, I DIDNT vote for Barry

Im so SICK to my stomach, knowing this snake has slithered his way into the oval office. An office he doesnt deserve or even respect.

Sorry Barry, you will never be my president!
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Quite the patriotic person aren't we? I didn't vote for Bush, but guess what, he's my president.

Hussein is not worthy of the presidency.

Illinois, you can have him back in four years.

Onward,and upward President-elect Obama! I am currently the sole "bread winner" in my family and despite my 401k being "in the toilet" my heart soars with pride,joy and hope brought on solely by my faith in God and the hope represented by your presidency! Godspeed to you, may His guidance make the burdens you have inherited light on your shoulders.

Considering the enormity of the task before him, this is the sensible move. Illinois should be able to appoint a suitable replacement in time.

The conservatives and McCain supporters need to get over it. Contrary to what you claim, "not all of us will be happy" if he were to resign the Presidency considering that he won a majority of the popular vote.

I am from Illinois and we are used to not having someone represent us in the Senate. He hasn't been there for the last two years while running for President. The only thing scarier is that our crook Governor Blagojevich gets to pick his replacement. I hope he picks himself so we can get him out of Illinois as well.

Job well done Mr. President..

As a senator from the great state of Illinois, you have served with distinction as many who came before you. Now that you have been called to an even greater service, we can only wish you God's speed and wisdom. You Mr. President, have been chosen for such a time as these. No doubt you will do our nation proud. God's peace always.

As if he EVER served Illinois as senator. He was running for president from the moment he got the job.

Illinois, he'll call you a cab – you been USED!

Wow, I can't believe how much of a sore loser some of you are. Give the guy a chance before you tar and feather him. I know its tough to lose an election but if we don't start getting behind a real leader we are going to lose this country.

To Tom: Bitter much? His staff was probably told to because they save documents for ALL presidents, yes, I know it hurts, but even the Republicans. The Smithsonian is already asking for campaign paraphanelia. Get over it, he is the FIRST black president. This is history and believe it or not, when we're dead people will want to know about him.

It is time for everyone who is writing these childish messages to grow up. Senator Obama, now President Elect Obama, will serve this country to the best of his ability.

Serving the people of Illinois? HOW? He spent the majority of his senate term campaigning for THIS job!

UP FOR GRABS: One Senate seat, very low mileage, barely used.

I am very happy with you, Obama. I pray that as you move on to the more challenging job of serving this country as its commander-in-chief, that GOD continue to guide you in making the right decisions for the country, and to keep you and your family safe.

PRESENT.

@ Robert The Man

Really...do you need a Kleenex? Don't hide your sorrow behind anger. Cry and let it all out so the healing can begin.

It’s the collective energy that we have to add to our president and you are very important to the process of positive thinking

Thanks
Rudi Merom

Mr. Barack Obama is moving on up.....to the highest position in the United States. Your mother and grandmother are so proud of you and looking down from heaven!

MR. OBAMA: EVEN IF I DID NOT FOR YOU; I ALWAYS WILL BE WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THIS COUNTRY, NEVER AGAINST YOU, IF YOU NEED MY OPINION I HAVE TO SAY THAT I HOPE YOU WILL BE ONE OF THE VERY BEST PRESIDENTS AND YOU WILL NOT FORGET YOUR RESPOSABILITIES TO FULL FILL THE NEEDS OF YOUR COUNTRY AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. GOD BLESS YOU AND GOOD LUCK.
TONY G.

Now if only Palin would resign...and disappear into the Alaskan Wilderness...

I know this is way off in left field, but how about Michelle Obama to take his seat. I mean she is very smart and intellegant and from the south side of Chicago. For those of us wondering about their kids Michelle Obama's mother is going to move to the White House so she could help out with the kids. When Obama is finished in 2016, his wife Michelle would have enough experience to run. Just a thought..........

"It is these Illinois families and their stories that will stay with me as I leave the United States Senate and begin the hard task of fulfilling the simple hopes and common dreams of all Americans as our nation’s next President.”
What else a great President-to-be can say? He is our hope ... to dream again every night about the American dream.

Jesse Jackson Jr. should secede him.

It is national history to archive all items for the presidential libray. Stop sucking those sour grapes.

Hey "Conservative" and " Tom" dont' HATE on Obama cause your party is led by a functioning MORON that has driven our nation into a ditch! Oh yeah, McCain LOST! Your time on blogs would be better served trying to figure out how to get your party back on track!

Palin "2012" ? What a joke!

May I just ask all of the anti-Obamites...why so angry? Get over it, the rest of us have had to deal with President Bush. So enjoy the rewards of an intelligent president and stop pouting. This is a good thing for ALL of us.

VERY VERY SMART AND HUMBLE !!!!!!!!!!!!! AMERICANS WE ARE LUCKY. EDUCATION IS KEY. WE NEED TO WORK HARD. WHAT AN INSPIRATION. I PLEDGE TO WORK HARD NO MATTER WHAT RACE. GOD BLESS OBAMA.

Dave, "Thank you for the gift that Illinois gave the United States." Wow, get off your hero worship. This is the USA not the USSR, at least not yet.

MR. PRESIDENT:

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE, HE IS SO WORTHY TO BE PRAISED.

I PRAY FOR YOU, MICHELLE AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS ALL THE TIME.

SO JUST KEEP GOD FIRST AND HE WILL DIRECT YOUR PATHS.

LENA

Let me say Congradulations on your win to the Presidency and with strong determination you will fulfill all the hopes and audacities to uplift and strengthen this country the people in it and those around the world, while keeping a vigilant eye on those who would harm us or our allies.

Thank you God, and the state of Illinois for providing the nation our next President. Welcome Mr. President Barack H. Obama, the world also welcomes you. Go get em sir!!!!!!!

The Senate's loss is the country's gain....I love this guy and have such hope now that he's going to be in charge.....

And to the doubters....hide and watch....and his "butting in" regarding Lieberman is the "inclusionary" behavior he promised.....don't you hate it when you're wrong

Tom who posted at 3:44pm, your an idiot.

Good Riddance! Now just resign the Presidency and everything will be fine!!!

President Obama is going to be the one who will use his intelligence and knowledge to bring America to being the world leader it was before the 8 years of mismanagement of the Bush Administration.

I'm all four you, President Obama.

President Obama........doesn't that have a nice ring to it?

For a second I became hopeful because I thought he was resigning as President-elect. Oh well.

Im so SICK to my stomach, knowing this snake has slithered his way into the oval office. An office he doesnt deserve or even respect.

Sorry Barry, you will never be my president!

EVERYMAN

WHY DOES OBAMA'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ASK ABOUT GUN OWNERSHIP? (ITEM #59) IS HE PLANNING TO BAN THEM?
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No, he's not.

Conservative, you are what we concerned a "cry baby". This is not the way we would have acted if McSame won. Grow up!!!

to CNN mod, YES, it has been reported that Obama WANTS Valerie Jarett to replace him, however that decision is not his to make. It is up to the Governor of Illinois to appoint someone to complete the rest of President-Elect Obama's Senate Term.

AWESOME JOB. What a HIGH ROAD.

You are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I do not care!

I'm not quite sure why this is news. Joe Biden will resign his Senate seat as well. Too bad Illinois and/or Delaware don't have Republican Governors.

There was another article that said Obama wanted Valerie Jarret to be an advisor, not take his place in the Senate.

In the spirit of unity, I will support President-elect in his endeavors to help America recover. Too bad one president had to suffer for one to gain.... However, God is sovereign, and He has a plan.

Four years

Then Sarah Palin in 2012

Infanticide supporter....

Child murderer

God Help Us

Obama will sell the country to the UN and those who want to form the North American Union - it is not a conspiracy - the current economic meltdown is not caused by the subprime mortgage crisis directly - but by NAFTA.

WHY DOES OBAMA'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ASK ABOUT GUN OWNERSHIP? (ITEM #59) IS HE PLANNING TO BAN THEM?

Oh great, now maybe they will fill his seat with someone more qualified than a community organizer; say a dog catcher?

I wish you the best Mr President. We have faith in you restoring this country's economy and integrity as a nation. My God be with you, your family, and your staff.

Everyone, please include the Obama's and Biden's in your prayers.

Hope he doesn't start running for some thing else as soon as he takes new office.

May god be with you every step of the way Mr.President.
I know you will work hard for good of humanity...

I've never cared about a political figure as much as I care about Mr. Obama. I sincerely wish him all the best, and if I could, I'd tell him that for the first time in my life - since he's been elected - I feel like we as a nation are in extremely good hands. I feel safe. He's had such a soothing effect on my psyche and on the American psyche. I look forward to the next four years. Good luck Mr. President!

CONGRATULATION MR PRESIDENT FOR A JOB WELL DONE.
YOU HAVE WIN THE HEART OF AMERICA.GOD BLESS

List of accomplishments in the Senate:

um, still thinking.

Was Obama ever actually a Senator–I thought he just moved his perpetual campaign from Chicago to DC...

He has never really done the job he was elected for but almost immediately started campaigning for the next job.

I will make a donation to his campaign if he will run for head of the EU. Just get him out of here.

God bless you and your family, President Obama!

We love you, and wish you the best. You have good heart, and great
dreams, valuable intention for the people and the this nation. You will make a great President.

Not sure why he is "resigning" he was never there in the first place. He didn't do JACK for Illinois – Hope he does more in his new job –
Wonder Lake, IL

I would like to say good luck to President elect Obama,i know you will make Amereica proud.

Good luck and god speed. You have really inspired so many people of all colors., ages.....Your campagin was ran like a well oiled machine...Im sure you will run the country the same.....President -Elect Obama, the country is well aware of what you have in front of you,and we are more than willing to help in any way we can, starting with having patients............ Again God bless you, Michelle, Malia and Sasha.. Also we all agree that your mother-in law should move in...Forget about what the press says...........Family first..........

right on barack!!! may God be with you for the next 8 years!!!!

Great speech, great man, great Country....
Great election and Great things to come!!

What a statesman that Barack Obama is! I have and will continually pray for him as he take on even more respinisbility leading our nation. It is my belief that President Elect Obama will to the best of his ability try to govern with the divine inspiration of God and use common pragmatic sense. He knows to surround himself with wise and intelligent people from both sides of the aisle. God speed to you sir.

What does this story have to do with Sarah Palin?

wooohoooo! cuz' he gonna be PRESIDENT! WOOOOOHOOOO!

Dear Barack,

You have inspired us. You have inspired me. Yours was the first campaign I worked on since June 4, 1968. As Bobby did, you gave us hope. Hope... that this country could once again rise up, and live out the true eaning of it's creed. And now, our hopes are with you. That you find a way to truly make the changes we need to make, so that once again, along with Michelle, we can hold our heads high in the council of nations. That we can know that this country truly is a model of justice to the whole world.
God bless Mr. President, and god speed.

You leave some mighty big shoes to fill, Mr. President-Elect!

Im glad to see the things to do before Jan 20 is getting smaller for President Elect Obama!

I'd love to see Jesse Jackson Jr. take that seat.

It looks like the Dems are for sure going to take the seat in Alaska. With Minn and Georgia still up for grabs, you're hearing all this Liberman talk bc the Dems still think they can claim 60 seats.

maybe Barry will resign from the Oval as well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,we can only hope

Quitter

What a quitter! Couldn't he hack it in the Senate?

Just kidding of course! Barack Obama will be a wonderful president and I hope his successor in the Senate does Illinois proud as well!!!

Obama was the best Senator we have ever had!!!!

According to the record he wasn't doing anything anyhow so what is the difference!

long as you put God first you will be alright good look to you do'not forget the voters

Obama's senate staff is archiving his documents for Obama's presidential library. Wow! The guy hasn't even been sworn in and Obama is already concerned about his legacy. Amazing how self-absorbed Obama is. But, not to worry, the archive work will only take about 10 minutes since he never had one single piece of significant legislative accomplishment in the 3 years he was a Senator, given that he spent two of those years running for the presidency while still getting a paycheck paid for by the taxpayers.

So much to look forward to with President Obama!!!

Well let's face it.....they probably won't even know he's gone.

Good luck President OBAMA .Be considerate in all your action .Deliver
peace,opportunity to all who strive for it.Let and let Washington not
change you but change washinton for Americans.

You are the best, we will once again be lead by an honorable man, who has high principals.

Hopefully both Obama and Biden will pick worhty replacements who will have no problem getting re-elected in 2010.
Thank you Senators for your service!

Once again, a statement which is clear and touching and shows the quality of person we have elected to become our next President. May he succeed in making all of us take more responsiblity for ourselves and our brethren in helping the United States continue on its path to equality and at the same time improve our economy so that all may benefit.

To the great State of Illinois: Thank you for the gift you have given to your fellow Americans soon to be known as President Barack Obama.

I don’t live in the state of Illinois, but I Thank You all for allowing all of us the privilege in having him now as the President of the United States. In reading this article it indicated that the staff in his office was not also closing it down so to speak but was also starting too achieve things for his eventual President library that was a WOW. To know as an African American that one day we as a people will be able to walk into a library that will honor him.

God be with you Mr. President.

May God continues to bless you Mr. Obama.
Angela

Tammy Duckworth - Now
Jesse Jackson Jr. - 2010

Resiegn Period!!! Idiot.... You a Leader.. A man????? Maybe!
I Doubt it.... Satan!!! definitly.... No good at all to America.. Your Blacks will pay the Bigger Price....Who wan;'t to Employ an Idiot???
Scholl JKids already don't trust you.. You have ruined any Future a Black Kid has in America...............All for your own Ego.............

Put Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan in his place!!!!

God bless you Barack Obama! Keep making us proud and never be afraid to tell us the truth and ask for our help. Together, yes we can and yes we will!

Whatever BARRY! Hopefully you will be GONE in 4 years. You may have coned 65 million people, but 55 million saw through your fog of lies and phony promises.

VOTE OUT BARRY IN 2012 !!!!

President Elect Obama Don't let Wahington change you my dear. i don have any dought you will be excellent president!!!!!!!!

What documents are they going to archive? He's been a Senator since January, 2005 and spent 70% of the time campaigning? That's what I call a rip off? He should consider forfeiting his salary and instead receive compensation from the $700 million he raised.

This is the prudent action and opens the immediate opportunity for the Illinois governor to appoint his successor.

God speed we love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ms Jamaica – Which "god " do you mean? Oh, right, Barack thinks they are all the same.

oh yay, another democrat senate seat secured.One more for the inevitable oligarchy.

God speed President elect Obama. You have entered unfriendly ground. The evil doers live in the US. The other problems around the world can easily be handled.

Just go away mr empty suit

Why not just RESIGN!!!! Make us all happy and joyous!!

Thank you for serving with distinction. Best of luck in your new office.

You go Barack!
Thank you Illinois!
You gave us our best President ever!!!!

We are ready for you to be our President!

OK, so how about butting out of Senate business and letting Reid and co. kick Lieberman to the curb where he belongs now???

Obama resigns? A bit premature isn't it?
He was just starting to grow on me.

Well, this was bound to happen. LOL. Godspeed, President-Elect!

Wow can't wait to see how the far right wingers that post on here tear this move down. So far they've trashed everything this man has done or tried to do, even when it came to choosing a puppy for his kids. I'm sure something negative will be posted.

Well duh, he's going to be president.

Senator or President ... hmm such a hard descision to make.

Stop trying to create news CNN just for the sake of making news esp the way you title your articles.

Good luck President Obama!

Now he can spend his time working on a successful transition. Best of luck.

I wish you all the best, Barack, you certainly deserve it. Now, go out and be the best President of the United States of America that we've ever had. I mean this from the bottom of my heart.

God bless our new president and his family

We found a better place for you.

I thought president elect Obama wanted Valerie jarett to replace him. How is Jesse jackson Jr mentionned before her in this article?

Thank you Illinois for sharing this wonderful man with us!

God bless Obama's presidency! As an american I look forward to "working with him" in restoring this great country. We can do if we all come together for the common good~

This is one resignation I'm happy about and hope that the replacement will serve Illinois with dignity and honor as Obama has.

i'm sure the senate will miss you, bless you during this transition.

God Bless!

May the will of the people be with you always as a reminder that Change is what everyone seeks and hope is what we must hang on to through this rough times. United we Stand!

Thank you for your service to Illinois Senator Obama. God be with you.
-An Illinois resident

I thought president elect Obama wanted Valerie jarett to replace him. How is Jesse jackson Jr mentionned before he in this article?

Good Luck–President-Elect! I'm behind you 100%

I wish Palin would resign and go in hiding somewhere.

McCain's legacy is that stupid Sarah Palin who makes my ears hurt. Her voice is like nails on a chalkboard. And she's still talking–why?

If she is the face of the new GOP, then the GOP stinks.

JAN 20 2009 Coming soon Folks it cant get here fast enough!

YES, he did. Thank you Illionois for sending your favorite son to lead our nation in this difficult time. I'm sure he'll do a fantastic job.

Obama/Biden –YES they can.

he needs to resignate from president elect too, america doesnt need a inexperienced empty suit socialist.

"inexperienced" is what biden said

"empty suit" is what hillary said

"socialist" is what all the repubs say

Good Luck Barack.....god go with you!!

A great senator who will make a great president. Mr President, the best wishes to you and your beloved family.

I hope the seat goes to Jesse Jackson Jr.

Here's to a new chapter in Obama's life and America's future.