Comments on: Obama team announces Jarrett as senior advisor

By: BM

BM — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:08:43 +0000

Republicans, if you want to get back on top, nominate Sarah Palin for 2012(lol)

By: BM

BM — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:06:48 +0000

Great choice!It appears that all choices so far are excellent ones. With all these brilliant scholars, we can only go uphill. The Republicans were like fish who were stinking from the top to bottom. from

By: Kerry

Kerry — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:51:27 +0000

Fred-
Ignorant people like you should stand in the corner and go to timeout for awhile. That's the kind of punishment children get. When you grow up then you could come conversate at the adult table. But for now your in timeout. Like the later Eleanor Roosevelt said: 'Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people. Clearly, its easy to see what kind of mindframe you possess.

By: BM

BM — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:03:37 +0000

Bush needs to leave office ASAP. He is doing more and more damage before he leaves. I guess this is his mission.

By: BM

BM — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:59:37 +0000

It appears that Fred Flintstone is afraid of smart people. He's for the bimbo,Palin person(lol).All the paople he has chosen are brilliant!As Castro stated, iy's going to be hard to change racism that consumes many Americans. If you learned nothing from Bush, then you are in that number of racists.

By: DL HUGHLEY fan

DL HUGHLEY fan — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:25:58 +0000

PLEASE CANCEL "D.L. Hughley Breaks the News," !!!

CANCEL THIS SHOW NOW !!

NOT SUITED FOR CNN!

THE MOST TRUSTED SOURCE !!

By: Flo/ Michigan

Flo/ Michigan — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:31:00 +0000

We Won! It is obviously those of you that are complaining are in the minority. Get over your BIAS and IGNORANT thinking.Some of you will benefit from President elect Obama's economical change to help everybody, more so than some of us that VOTED for him. Get over your whining and move on.

By: ALIEN HUNTER

ALIEN HUNTER — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:20:22 +0000

We know that you have teleported down this newly elected. we can tell she is what you know as a Bio Cyborg isnt she? Created by your very advanced holografic forcefield computer regeneration system, he too. We know what you are up to, we also know you faked the Churnoble melt down and we also know you used an Awrathien battle cruiser to vaporize the Iraqi troops on the front lines during the war so you could get to the Iraqi and Kuwaiti gold hidden in the basements of Sodom Hussein’s palaces , Oh by the way has any one told you where the Iraqi gold that Sodom Hussein was taking for oil has gone or have you told us where the Kuwaiti gold has gone too that Sodom Hussein had stolen and horded in his palaces during the war ? We know where it went and we know your ships were responsible. This is not going to be tolerated any more on this Earth. The trap Awrathien is set for you and you will not escape it. ALIEN HUNTER,

By: Herb Rosenbaum

Herb Rosenbaum — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:19:12 +0000

As Philip Schiliro's former college teacher at Hofstra U., and a long-time friend, I congratulate President-elect Obama on that appointment, and ,of course, also Phil S. Philip is uniquely qualified by experience as well as eminently fit by an admirable character, to deal with his coming responsibilities. He will stand at one of the institutional points of friction between the Presidency and Congress. I predict that we will all be pleased by the way he will handle that responsibility.
I must add that I am very proud today

By: Rosa - Philadelphia, PA

Rosa - Philadelphia, PA — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:14:50 +0000

CONGRATS!!!!

By: 3strikes

3strikes — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:11:31 +0000

obamas idea of "change", 1. clinton admin redux. 2. "change" from old potus to new one. thats the only "change" thats goin to happen and nobama duped over 65 million people, you all are gloating and praising this false prophet in every way. he's downplaying his "change", because it aint goin to happen and you guys are goin to be really disappointed, get that through your pea brained thick skulls

By: larry

larry — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:10:04 +0000

President Obama has won the election now we must give him the opportunity to put together an administration to govern the country. We did not get into this problem in 1 month but several years at least give him 36 months to get it turned around. The GOP had control of all 3 branches of government 12 years house 8-10 senate Peresident 8 and we gave them all the time they needed to screww everything up.

By: Joe the Troll

Joe the Troll — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:06:55 +0000

Why do I see so many people who harped on Obama's "lack of experience" demanding that he surround himself with inexperienced people? I think some people just need to complain, and don't care at all about being consistent in what they say.

By: No Hillary = No Obama

No Hillary = No Obama — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:01:13 +0000

Here's another thing to "hope" for with an Obama presidency - let's hope his administration doesn't turn into a "group think mentality" because familiarity breds blind spots.

By: Baazumi

Baazumi — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:00:01 +0000

Obama has appointed people he has had personal experience with over the years, people whose integrity, talent, and depth of experience has been tested over time, and whom he obviously trusts and respects.

Comment for Greg H:

Bush and his personal friends and cronies have ALREADY brought this country to its knees.

By: catmom

catmom — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:54:54 +0000

Will you all just give the man a chance ! Who did you expect him to appoint Rush Limbaugh? It's his vision, leadership, ability to think out of the box, his management style and decision making that will make the difference. Give the man a chance to form his administration and stop reading something horrible into everything he does. If you want to criticize, than go after George Bush who is leaving this country in such a mess. Bush is still President and there is a lot he could/should be doing to help the American people before he leaves office.

By: Annie, Atlanta

Annie, Atlanta — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:53:57 +0000

It looks like he's bringing in the best and the brightest, and avoiding the Arabian horse trainer types. Thank goodness.

Greg h – if you haven't noticed already, with 8 years of Bush & Co. at the helm there's not much left to wreck.

By: Kamara

Kamara — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:53:51 +0000

Divided we fall, United We Stand. Hate, discrimination, jealousy and all these negative responds and attacks towards President -Elect Obama is totally nonse and inapproptiate.

Not what America has done for you, but what you have done for America instead of discriminating with hate and negative attacks and plans against each other.

By: Credit Card Republicans

Credit Card Republicans — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:53:10 +0000

Im sorry for posting CNN,I forgot it was Saturday,and all posts are either discarded, ignored or even deleted for some reason.Maybe its some kind of Political bias by the moderators or your just to cheap to hire more folks for the job.

By: Tyler

Tyler — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:50:45 +0000

Yes Brad and Rudy – because men and women cannot work together without relations. And she is not a qualified or proven confidant and advisor to the President Elect. He is clearly just after some tail. Bravo detectives.

You are a gleaming example of the sad lows of society.

By: Danny

Danny — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:50:04 +0000

President-elect Barack Obama's White House chief-of-staff Rahm Emanuel has apologised to the US-Arab community for remarks made by his father.

By: merle7

merle7 — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:49:56 +0000

AT LEAST JESSIE JACKSON JR.MIGHT GET HIS SENATE SEAT

By: The Legacy of Barack Obama

The Legacy of Barack Obama — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:49:36 +0000

Intelligence & Accountability in Government … President Bush was largerly thought of, rightly or wrongly … as not being a THINKER. He was a reactive, gut, decider. The prosecution of the Iraq War and the response to the Katrina disaster are clear examples to most Americans of governmental incompetence. “You’re doing a hell of a job Brownie” reminds us that people were appointed to positions without the proper qualifications and when people died because of the failures of the Bush administration, no one was accountable … no one went to jail … no one lost all their ill-gotten wealth. Obama is smart and will hire smart, calm thinkers that will consider all options and pick the best of the bunch.

By: Yes we did!

Yes we did! — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:46:14 +0000

I really think that all the Obama critics need to look within their own party to heal it before criticizing the Democrats. The Republicans are ready to implode and all they can do is continue to attack Obama who has not even had a chance in the office yet.

They way it looks now, 2012 will be good to the Democrats as well.

People are sick of the dirty political games the Republicans are still using.

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:43:23 +0000

Valerie Jarrett will make a fine addition to the Obama administration!

Finally – change is taking shape!

Yes we can !!

By: Obama 08

Obama 08 — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:41:54 +0000

Greg H, the people Obama is appointing to office aren't cronies. Cheney, Gingrich, Rove, Condi, Gonzalez, and Rummy are cronies.

By: Texas Teacher

Texas Teacher — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:39:29 +0000

Oh, evil minds.... always they will abound!

Obama is going to change this country with a different direction. The Reagan republicans start from the top up and tell us it will trickle down! Obviously, from the mess we are in that has been proven wrong. The Big Guys let NOTHING trickle down except into their own pockets... even if it bankrupts the rest of us.

Obama will start from the bottom up, and ALL will prosper. And yes, he is going to choose from the best of the people he knows! If you don't like that.... too bad for you! Your evil attacks and lies have failed you.. .now give it a break! Seriously!

DOES NO ONE LISTEN TO THE MAN?

By: sandee in Portland

sandee in Portland — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:38:41 +0000

I have no problem with her; however, I would like to see President Elect Obama select some members of his cabinet that haven't been in office for years and years and that haven't made a career out of being a politician.

By: Obama is for UNITING of the PEOPLE

Obama is for UNITING of the PEOPLE — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:36:42 +0000

To those of you that claim that Obama is going to wreck OUR Country are showing you are the ones who voted Bush in a first and second term and look at our Country NOW....betcha you didn't whine then!!!!!

No matter what Obama do as OUR President you will never give him credit….so the H_ll with you, can’t wait until OUR President moves in and my family receive some relief from this lousy recession……ops…that will mean you will receive relief too…….doggoneit!!!!

Those who are SO unhappy...move to another Country...want cha………like Alaska (by then Palin husband should be through dividing it from USA.

By: spin

spin — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:35:40 +0000

change is about morals,policy opinions,attitudes,generational ideals,judgement and temperament wid de ability 2 serve All justifully and sofar de world president elect obama is rit on wid every step is takin n yes wid de choice of his cabinet team.He needs support from all of us even those who think its a "joke".

By: theo

theo — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:34:37 +0000

I love the pick. She understands policy. Greg at 12:40... this is how you pick advisors

By: Honestly

Honestly — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:34:07 +0000

AGREED : Kudos to him and for the future of our country!

Stop thinking with your little head.. tell me what man hasnt?
It's childish to throw stones at your age!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:33:57 +0000

People get over it! He won. All President – elects fill positions with people they know or are recommended. He is doing what he is supposed to be doing right now, taking care of business. Idiots, idiots!

By: Nganga TX

Nganga TX — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:31:59 +0000

I can't help to be amazed by the smallness of our reasoning in these blogs. Hard to tell Americans apart! We are the greatest Country of the planet earth. Can't our reasoning reflect that?
Brad and Rudy Bellamy,what is it with y'all?

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:31:21 +0000

Well at least she has more experiance than Obama has.

Change huh? Sounds like he is picking all Clintons people,,,,,

You know why,, because America will find out Obama has NO CLUE,,,, so he will surround himself with people who are old school, and will run this country just like it did when Clinton was in.
Clinton started the major slide int he banking industry, by demanding they give credit to people they KNEw would not pay it back.

Here we go again,,,,

By: Fred

Fred — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:30:04 +0000

Next he will be appointing family members to office and all the Obama's will be living in the White House. DISGUSTING!!!!!!!!

Hey Hussein, don't forget your illegal aunty. Maybe you can put her up in the dog house.....probably better than what you have allowed her to live in.

Fred

Still for McCain!

By: Andy Dufresne

Andy Dufresne — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:29:18 +0000

Some folks wouldn't be happy if you hung em with a new rope. I am willing to give the guy a chance. HOWEVER, if in 2 years there's not a major step on the way to economic recovery, alternative fuels and universal health care, I'll vote the Democrats out. It is the only effective protest we have.

By: LP

LP — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:28:31 +0000

Hey Greg h, get over it my friend. These so called " cronies" were good enough to beat McCain /Palin. When you have a proven team you keep them! Opps my bad REP lost hard to pick from a bunch of loser's
LOL!!!

By: Elaine Bailey

Elaine Bailey — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:27:44 +0000

While I know it's necessary to surround yourself with "those in the know" and who know their way around Washington in order to get things done efficiently and expediciously, I hope that Mr. President-elect will remember his promise and engage some fresh new talent into his circle for a fresh perspective on things. I have every belief and trust that he will, but would like to see some evidxence of that.

By: Larry

Larry — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:23:40 +0000

Chicago political machine goes to Washington–That's change!

By: Chris (SC)

Chris (SC) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:23:11 +0000

Don't see a problem with this appointment either. She ran a great campaign where no leaks happened, nice to know she can be trusted.

By: Fred

Fred — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:22:54 +0000

I just want to make a comment on Hussein's mother-in-law moving into the White House with them..... Typical stereotype. HAHAHAHA

Kentucky still for McCain!!!!!!!!!!

By: liz

liz — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:18:56 +0000

@Greg Hole!
get a life and stop hating

By: Dori

Dori — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:18:02 +0000

To Greg h: Do you want Obama to hire someone off the street. He has worked with these people for years and trust them. And it is a fresh style...I mean just look at the way he ran his campaign. And your statement about "Obama is going to be a lousy president wrecking the US and its society". Isn't that what Bush did??? Duh. Stop being so critical and give President Elect Obama a chance.

By: katiec

katiec — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:17:47 +0000

Obama continues to make excellent choices for his advisors and will for all positions. He is not a man who goes into anything blindly.
As to a comment about wrecking our society, what is left? The
republicans have almost destroyed everything and we desperately
need the change that is occurring.

By: Texas Vet

Texas Vet — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:14:27 +0000

Obama selecting the adviors, including Gibbs, that offered him different viewpoints on the campaign is a very good idea. Calling them Cronies demeans their intelligence and shows you can't tell the difference from the Bush Administration.

Bear in mind that Obama does not owe favors to Lobbyists, Special Interest Groups and major Corporations. He is also initiating a new transparency in the way WAhington will operate.

It would be nice if some of these posted comments actually stuck to facts instead of rants and insults. Civility may be above some of us but some modicum of intelligence seems appropriate.

By: exMAnow WA

exMAnow WA — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:13:24 +0000

This is one very capable and accomplished woman, and someone the Obamas trust completely. Her qualifications are impressive. Google her if you doubt that. So far so good, Barack. Only strong resumes need apply.

By: Keepin It Real

Keepin It Real — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:10:58 +0000

It sounds like Greg H is still upset that Obama is the next President. What is so wrong with appointing his friends. What about McCain when he picked LAME %$# Sarah Palin the soccor mom.
GET OVER IT.......YES WE CAAAANNNNNN!!!!!!

By: Simmy

Simmy — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:10:39 +0000

TO: Brad, the rumor-monger and Greg h-the Repub mal-content:

Cc: Any possible rumor: I think you have your parties confused. You were thinking about Cindy M and Sarah P, who both had affairs that were swept under the rug, by media partial to McCain and infatuated with P!

We Dems use higher standards, and actually do believe integrity is a way of life, not just a word!

Cc: The hiring of his 'cronies, etc,': Au Contraie! He is smart enough to surmise that if you won with smart and tested people, you don't drop them for a bunch of 'ignant' neophytes just to prove a stupid point!

I said it before, I'll continue to say: Get your loser _____ back to Hannity, Beck, Coulter, Ingrahm, Fox (except Combs, he's ok) and vent your childish anger. You are rebellious in your thinking, and you are also cowards! GET A LIFE!! DEMS FOREVER!

By: Barack is hot

Barack is hot — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:08:40 +0000

Once again surrounding himself with intelligent people...just what this country needs. I just can't imagine if the election had turned out any other way. Hopefully Hillary will accept the Secretary of State position.