Anyone stupid enough to complain about Obama at this early stage is not worth the time taken to respond. Give the guy a chance… and I didn't vote for him, in case anyone is wondering.

To all the people on this site that comment how much they hate Obama can you give one good reason why you feel the way you express your comment about him and what facts do you conclude your reasons other than what you have read or heard through the media.As a black woman I never had a choice as a democrat but to vote for a white candidate for president but reading some of these comments previous and current the tones only sounds racial.I feel sorry for those who continue to embrace hate towards another person's color regardless of your race.Is this what you teach your children and grandchildren.It's ok to have a black teacher or a black nanny for your kids but not a black president.I remember during the election the media was saying that alot of white would say they were voting for Obama but when they went to the polls to cast their vote they would not vote for him well guess what the media was wrong and they did vote for him and they did by the millions.This is a great country and times have changed so those of you that want to try to divide the decent american people with hate and racism stop looking back and start looking forward to a country that can unite together regardless of the color of their skin

" Johnathan" wrote …

I.m voted for Obama and am black…. He talked about change and he lied to us all…. He is appointing nothing but the same old washington insiders including

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Who are you kidding? You are not black and you didn't vote for Obama. You are no different than those guys that lie about how big they are over the internet … we're not that stupid.

Obama is outperforming every newly elected President and no self respecting Republican black man … even the ones that voted against him … would be condeming the brother yet.

Eric Holder is a BRILLIANT choice for AG. The most qualified person for the job, hands down. No reasonable person could have a problem with him.

As far as Latinos go …the Mayor of Miami is being considered for HUD and you need to stop buying all the hype about Secretary of State … I happen to think Richardson runs circles around Clinton.

If you keep your mouth shut, you might just end up with a Latina on the Supreme Court.

Yeah, johnathan, right.

And the right wingers keep foaming at the mouth….

Obama is making all the right moves. He is reaching out as he should and putting together a coalition. I see the right wingers getting all bent out of shape regarding his cabinet picks but what is wrong with experienced people. You would all be howling if he chose neophytes.

Republicans are definitely invited to be a part of the change but if they just intend to obstruct, they will have to pay for that also. Why shouldn't Obama set the agenda? Bush only beat Kerry by 2 or 3 pts. and declared he had "political capital" and a "mandate".

Let's get real: both sides have failed us. The banking crisis has its roots deep on both sides. It's going to take both sides to fix it.

I.m voted for Obama and am black…. He talked about change and he lied to us all…. He is appointing nothing but the same old washington insiders including Clinton…. Where are the latinos? He has lost my vote next election and I hope that latinos votes against him as well…. Change you can believe in? Obama lied

To all you fool you is worried about Obama being like Cuba and Hitler, you guys are dumm, study your history.
All communist countries are ruled two type of people, RIGHT WING BELIEVES, and MILITARY GENERAL or MILITARY PERSONAL, and Obama is none of those, can't say the same about any of his opponents.

where is the treasury secretary that obama is going ot announce? time is running out on paulson and somebody had better get there and spend the other 350 Billion… interesting just saw a timeline of this plunge into obscurity thanks to wall street and freddie and fannie….. i.e. FRANK, DODD, PELOSI, WATERS… since the bailout and governments take over and not letting the market close the door on failing companies the market is a straight shot down…. stop bailing people out and if they deserve to go under let it take it's course…….the more government intervention the more this economy is going to freeze up and markets collapse…..

@Jeanette, Uniondale, NY

I agree with you 100%!!!!

Can't wait for Jan 20th. It doesn't seem to come fast enuf. God what an Idiot. I don't know how we could have elected this idiot for 2 terms.

my messiah will do the right thing. he brings us all hope,, he brings us peace , among wars,, he heals our sins,, he is our god,,,, he is the chosen,,,, believe in him ,, and he shall rule forever bow to our god ,,,

I find it amazing when some right-wing nuts are asking where is the change when Obama appoints a person from Clinton's administration.

The economy was FLOURISHING under Clinton's presidency. You keep what works and fix the problems created by your dumbo Messiah Bush kapeesh?

another question that bothers me is what happened to not having lobbyists diving into his administration? these vultures are making there way right into the cabinet… a health care lobbyist is the Head of Health Care…….. can someone explain this and this guys wife is a leading lobbyist in washington…

One thing about President-elect Obama, you can trust him to keep his word.He is NOT smoke and mirrors as these republiCANTs imply.
'All these people who have already condemed him before he even akes the Oath are just the normal fear & smear right wing-nuts who have had their way for far too long! Your day is done and CHANGE is going to come!
President Obama—-I can't wait until 1/20/09!

There's a new day coming to this country… and it will begin on Jan. 20th! At the risk of sounding a mite redundant…. I said Barack Obama is the man with the plan…. the man for the job at hand! I have complete confidence in our New President!

@Daniel Car..something…in Indiana….

WOW!!! You sound like a crazy wacko!!! Exactly what is your problem????????

Reading some of these blogs you would think that Obama is some alien from another planet, the last time I checked he is a HUMAN BEING!!!

You hateful people..IS THIS WHAT AMERICA IS? ALL THIS HATE JUST BECAUSE THE PRES-ELECT HAPPENS TO BE HALF BLACK???? I NEVER HEARD ALL THIS HATE IN ANY OTHER PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS….OH MY BAD, THEY WERE ALL WHITE CANDIDATES!!!

THERE IS A SAYING "IF YOU WANT TO COLOR SOMEONE…COLOR THEM HUMAN"

cnn please post…thank you.

Who will provide unemployment benefits to the 3 millions that will lose their job if the Auto industry went bankrupt without a bailout?
How many more houses will be lost because people can not pay their mortgages? How much does the government has to spend to provide healcare to these 3 millions out of job? The list is too long.
Answer: The tax payer and money that will never be regain.
How much will the government spend to provide income for these 2 or 3 millions? 25 billion or How much?
Folks use your brain not Ideology.
We need to loan them the money but with a lot of string attached.
They need to retool, produce more hybrid and be environment friendly.
Are europeans smarter than americans? Read the news they doing the same thing in europe without any compromise of the free market.

Obama does not have time to train total 'newbies', he needs experienced hands 'at the wheel' of all major departments the moment he is in office. At this time we cannot afford the normal luxury of several months for appointees to come up to speed. Bush and most of his administration are putting everything on hold, so the situation will be even more dire by Jan 20.
Really, if Obama had choosen a slate of inexperienced people, just for the sake of change, the whole country would have been knocking his 'stupidity!

Is there something wrong with picking people with great experience and knowlege? I think Barack Obama faces issues calmly and pragmatically, something we have needed for at least the last 8 years! I don't think we have to worry about him making up reasons to go to war with countries!

How I wish the next four years could be like this: nation's approval rating for the president elect in 70s and every information coming from the federal building in Chicago is being received with hands and toes, by both the press and the public.Unfortunately,the honeymoon may not last for too long,before the trials start coming.At those defining moments,this President will be judged from the lens of his actions and in-actions .Then we will all appreciate that,what makes history are mostly those factors you can hardly control….Bush never envisaged 9/11 attack,but that wholesome incident defined his administration.

It is always the man at the top who sets the tone. If Rahm does not do what Barak wants, I think Rahm will get the "wood shed" behind closed doors. Something tells me Barak has this all mapped out in his brain and wants capable people to carry it out. Oh, and as for Texas Lady, she must be from Crawford!

I think people are scared of the change because we have all been brought up by fear, opposition, and no debates. I am not idealistic, I know the realities. But is it to much to have hope, cooperation, intelligant debate?

What Obama brings that is thoughtful decision by intellegant people who will be held accountable for their actions.

What a change that is from the last 8 years.

And, about CNN calling Bush an axe murderer, I guess the truth just hurts.

DEFINITELY NOT NEW POLOTICS WITH BASICALLY A SECOND GO ROUND FOR THE CLINTON CRONIES…. SO MUCH FOR THE NEW LOOK OF WASHINGTON… CHALK 1 UP TO THE LIED COLUMN. FOR ALL WHO VOTED FOR OBAMA YOU REALLY DESERVE WHAT WE ARE ABOUT TO RECEIVE…

Lets see-the President Elect sending his top dog to meet with the Republicans, Picking his rival Hillary Clinton as secretary of state.Be careful America you just might actually get some government that works. A government that might actually put partisan politics aside and DO SOMETHING for the people they represent. A government that is not red or blue America but for the United States of America. The audacity of hope-what a novel concept. Its time to put aside the past and get to work on the future. President Elect Obama seems ready to begin the task of rebuilding America. Yes we can and Yes we will.

All I want to know is what is Obama going to do about the real crisis in America that is affecting the entire world? What is the plan? Right or wrong liberal or conservative we are in a total free fall economy that is taking down hard working tax paying people. If people loose their jobs and their homes and foturne 400 companies can't sell their products, what is the plan?
Enough with the Democrats vs Republicans, everyone on this blog needs to start speaking to your enemies and working on the climate on the street to save our economy.
The election is over, go get involved and suggest some ideas instead of blindly supporting or hating a candidate that was or wasn't elected.

I wonder how long it will take before the olive branch crumbles into twigs.

A new sign?

Where is the change? He's appointed more Washington insiders than Clinton and Bush.

Thank God we are heading to the progressive country and not the concervativism and leftism government.

Obama will be magnificient president

To "Daniel Cabrera" Thanks for giving us your location because I'm getting ready to call 911… I don't know who let you out of the asylum!!

Sorry, but the only change this(Obama's) administration has made different than Clinton's is……? These two political party's are very similar, except the Democrate's," Stripes",run horizontally,whereas the Republican's,"Stripes", run vertically,and by the way, both have painted themselves into a corner. Hail all,"Emanuel"…….

Texas Lady – pick up a book, will you? There are so many holes in your Cuba comment that it would take the rest of the evening to write but, here are a few points:

1. Castro was never elected; he came to power in a revolution
2. Castro replaced a dictator.
3. Cubans didn't want change, they wanted to eat.

I understand that its nifty to repeat some sound-byte you heard in order to make you feel smart and worldly (heck, Bush made a career doing that) but, you just might wanna do some research first.

CNN, please post

Big 3 Auto Bail Out would be an outrage to the American People.
Their CEO's with their high salaries, bonus perks, corporate jets, executive suites and dining rooms and mismanagement have turned the American Auto Industry to ruin. NO, NO, NO, bailout.
They have to go bankrupt and reorganize with new leadership and management.. Either build cars , Americans want or go out of busniess..

I think Obama is doing the right thing by reaching out to Republicans and rivals. I think he really understands that in order to have a government that works, everyone has to work together. I think he is on the right track and we should be supporting him. God knows the incredible horror he is walking into. It'll take him years to straighten out the mess and alot of programs Obama wants to implement, thanks to George Bush leaving trillions of dollars of national debt, it will make many of them impossible for Obama.
I think we need to cut Obama some slack and give him a break. He is doing the best he can and if he does nothing, it'll be better to have him in than the previous administration.

To GM:

Who said Obama was going to reach out and solve all the world problems through mediation? I think he's smart enough to know what he's up against. What did you expect? Al Quaeda to fall down on their knees? It just might be that we may gain an inch, instead of losing miles, as we have been. Historically speaking, we have nothing to lose…

I have a plan to revive the economy. Just tax all the punch people are drinking and there you go.

I am very impressed so far with Presiden Elect Obama's choices. It is quite what I did expect. You far-lefters out there need not get your shorts in a twist already. The man has not been sworn in yet, and "NO" you will not get everything you desire. This is about "We The People", not SOME of the people.

Thanks for the great write-up, Bill Schneider. I always look forward to your intelligent analysis.

The picture of pelosi and her band of outlaws on the article about the big3 – looks like the 5 faces of evil.

He is hiring all old liberals and Clintonites? How does that mean change?? You are insane!

What president elect has not sent a ranking staff member to speak to the opposition on the hill?

Answer: none.

Which begs the question: why is this news? Obama is not doing anything new or special. Report that.

To Daniel Cabrerra in Merrilville Indiana.

After reading your post, and the others like it, I can see that all of the little crackPOTS have emerged, in full force.

Please somebody up their medication!

And then there is good ole Mitch O who refuses to speak to Harry Reid…no wonder the Republican Party is in the ditch.

Most of the "former" Clinton employees were solid supporters of Obama right from the primaries. Working for someone does not mean you sell them your heart, soul and mind forever as Bill Richardson so clearly shown.

These people are the ones who beleieve in Obama's change and have the knowledge and experience to bring it about!! Craig, Daschele and Holder are the three prime examples.

Whoa, Daniel Cabrera, the big pharmaceutical companies make some great anti-psychotic meds. You may want to consult a health care professional…immediately, if not sooner.

Of course things are going to be different under a new administration. The politics of fear, hatred, racism and division are gone.
The politics of hope have begun.

I am struck by the difference in tone on this CNN website. If you read the comments on the Bush story, you would think he was an ax murderer and then this story paints Obama as the Savior of the World. Do we really think that Obama is that good? I was thinking that this site was a little more centrist.

It's amazing the difference that a diplomat and gentleman can bring to the White House. If the likes of Senator Lindsey Graham, who vowed to fight Obama "tooth and nail" can get over their problems with Obama, maybe we can have a government that works for the people.

More Liberal Stance in some eyes!!!

WE ARE GETTING WHAT WE VOTED FOR,

INTELLIGENT, HONEST, WELL EDUCATED PEOPLE,

WHO BY THE WAY, WERE A SUCCESS BEFORE THEY STARTED

WORKING FOR US, NOT THE BUSH HYENAS THAT COULDN'T

GET A BUCK UNLESS THEY STOLE IT FROM OUR COFFERS.

A STUDENTS USUALLY DO A WORK EVEN AFTER GRADUATION.

D STUDENTS, EVEN IF DADDY PAID FOR THEM TO GRADUATE,

DO F WORK AFTER GRADUATION. ONLY THIS TIME WE PAID.

Well well well. Some people just decide that they will never be pleased. When one has such a mindset, he will see evil and problems everywhere. There are those who are chronically myopic, and who think that PE Obama has to fix the current problems by just snapping his fingers like a magician.

Goooooo slooooooow. The current problems came through a process, and the solutions will come through another processs. Processes can never be hurried.

Those who want the Obama administration to fail, will see failure even in success. All they dream of is failure. Wake up, this is a new chapter.Looooosers.

Do you know how old you are? and do you remember when you were a baby?.Why do you blame babies for not running?. Give process its time to work. PE Obama we will support you all way. This is just the beginning of a fundamental change, one that is going to get the rotten apples out of the basket.
Keep it up Obama.

JFK

Shrimp Barnicles: Gates will stay on; that is one GOP.

Obama is doing a good job in creating his team, however he needs to get his economic team together yesterday to appease the markets.

Anyone who criticizes Barack before he even gets into office can never and will never be satisfied or happy with him.

These are the people who will vote for someone solely on the fact they have and (R) after their name. These are the people who still think the Republican party as it is now is doing a good job.

Why argue with those who criticize someone before they even start. You can't graft a new idea on closed minds.

so far Obama admin is looking good

Change, really! Press-ops of no consequence do not disguise the fact that his cabinet is packed with strongly liberal, partisan, Washington insiders. Emmanuel in the forefront of that category. As in the campaign, it is near MachiAVELLIAN public policy manipulation, by his ever loyal lapdog, the mainstream media.

No lobbyists, well as long as not when they join me.
Change, with all the same people. Daschle is change.

The facts you present constitute change? Meet with people, put names out there. Tells everyone to play nice. Send his main guy to talk to the other side. WOW. If this article were anymore detached from reality (let alone blatantly bias) it would start with once upon a time.

All I have to say is these comments prove the world is full of crazy people and why is it that all the anti Obama comments are full of improper grammer and poor use of the English language. Is it a testiment to their intelligence?

Whatzzup dude? politics…..I have never been so terrified for myself and our country…God save us all !

So Obama is going to reach out to the whole world and solve all of its problems through mediation? Good luck! So what was Al Qaeda's response to this new strategy? A racial slur aimed at Obama. A reminder about the kind of people Obama is dealing with.

OBAMA HAS THE MAJORITY IN FAVOR OF ITS DECISIONS, MAJORITY OF DEMS. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND IN THE SENATE, HE DOESN'T REALLY NEED ALL THIS NEW GEN. THING IN ORDER TO CONVINCE PEOPLE TO FOLLOW HIS LEAD.

Emanuel is the real Pit-Bull. Because he looks like he is going to get stuff done!

I SO hope CHuck Hagel is in the administration somewhere!

Even as we speak, some are expressing concerns over how President-elect Obama intends to implement the CHANGE he promised when he has selected known faces from the past for cabinet positions. Well, it's important to note that CHANGE does not mean selecting new and unknown faces for positions. CHANGE is a concept, it's a different way of getting things done, CHANGE is reflected in the policies. So no matter who he selects, he sets the agenda.

Good for Obama! Again he proves time and time again why I voted for him and why I believe he will be a terrific president. He is exactly what this country needs and I thank God for it every day! Aaron of Maryland, dude stop wearing that tin foil hat, everyone's laughing at the absolute flaky ridiculous long since been debunked nonsense that you just put out. Try knowing facts before you come out and make yourself look like a wacked out fool.

I'm going to really enjoy what most of the GOP supporters who post on these blogs are going to say if the new President actually turns out to be a success.Something most are not even willing to tolerate.
It is these kind of mind-sets that keep the state of the country in disarray.After this last disaster of an administration,you would think people would at least be looking for a bright spot to turn the country around.

Daniel Cabrera – when the walls stop talking to you, see if you can find the yellow pill you've obviously misplaced.

Texas Lady said: "It wasn't an olive branch, it was a 2 x 4 to let the Reps know that it doesn't matter what conservatives think, it will be all far left wing – and if they argue, then off with their heads.

Cuba wanted change in 1959 – look what they got. The good ole US wanted change – and it's time to start looking for ways to heil to the new ruler."

I will pay the 1st person on this blog to explain to me what this post implies. Perhaps this was intended for another subject matter? Help me here!!! What does 1959 have to do with Pres. elect Obama?

hey you daniela cabrera you know something the day they let you and your cochino family into the country they let the TROJAN HORSE in. God forgive you for making this kind of no sense BS and I know for sure that you and your family will be the first to thank the PE for rescating you from your misery.

You tell 'em Schneider. Hitler needed a propaganda specialist too!!

New and bipartisan politics from "Rahmbo"???? I'll believe it when I see it.

Texas Lady,

I was born and raised in Texas…..unfortunately, it's extremist, uneducated attitudes like what you've shown that prevent me from every moving back (even though mom keeps asking). I am amazed at how some posters here seem to be genuinely frightened by an incoming President who will approach governing in a manner other than the hate-filled garbage propogated by the far left and the far right. A pox on all of them.

First, Daniel Cabrera from Indiana Is an idiot. Would you have wrather had McCain elected? Would that have solved your little apocolyptic fantasy? No, actually would have manifested it. Think about it.

Second, Obama is smart. The people he's picking are smart. Bush was dumb, and everyone around him was either dumb or insane. So logic would dictate that things are going to be good with Obama if things where bad with Bush.

In this world of politics Its not me vs. you anymore, its just us vs. us.

Finally we will have a president who recognizes that there is value in the other party's views and input.

Sounds like a BIG change to me.

What do you get when a qualify leader pick an experience team?

TO THE FAR-RIGHT-HATERS: Why don't you take a deep breath and get some professional help.

This IS NOT Cuba. The MILLIONS of Americans, who voted for President-elect OBAMA are not insane, we are fair-minded, THINKING Americans who have been disgusted and disturbed a by the failure of the Bush/Cheney presidency.

The far-right-nuts know how to condemn, judge and criticize but LOOK at the DISASTER we are facing! The failures of Bush/Cheney are many, why don't you take a good long look at the TRUTH for a change?!

Over $10 TRILLION IN NATIONAL DEBT
Wall Street melt-down, thanks to the DE-regulations of the GOP Congress (Jan. 1994-Jan. 2007!)
10,000 Americans losing their homes daily
TWO WARS!
September 11th, yeah, it happened on Bush's watch!
Over a MILLION jobs lost, this year alone!
A budget DEFICIT of ……..ONE…..TRILLION……ETC., ETC.

SO WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE FAILURES OF BUSH, HOW CAN YOU BLAME US FOR VOTING THE REPUBLICANS OUT OF OFFICE??!!

I think a lot of folks here are confused about "Change"; what it means and how it happens. Perhaps its because some of the people are missing the picture. Let me explain with an analogy.

If you eat a dish every day, you get sick and tired of it and look for a change. The new dish will most likely have same ingredients but the master of change is the Chef. The Chef takes the same ingredients and by using his creativity, imagination and skills cooks up a brand new dish that can be rejoiced by the diners.

Yes, on surface, Obama is picking qualified people who were in some shape or fashion part of some previous administrations. These are smart people who understand the issues (like the ingredients of the dish mentioned above). However, the "Chef", in this case Mr. Obama, will hopefully, using his creativity, imagination and intelligence will cook a new dish that entire America can rejoice.

Love for All – Hatred for None.

He's getting off to a good start. We're finally getting somewhere.

I've been impressed by Obama's actions so far. I applaud him getting the hyperpartisans in his own party to back off on the revenge against Lieberman. Making an effort to work with Sen. Clinton, Sen, McCain, and the Republican leaders is a very promising sign.

I think Sen. McCain and a few other Republicans (e.g. Sen. Collins) will be willing to work with the new administration to craft beneficial legislation. I fear that the majority of the Republicans, however, will not. Most of the reasonable moderate members of that party are gone now and what's left is mostly the rabid extremists that act like spoiled brats and will not give an inch on anything. If they don't get exactly what they want, they won't play. That's why I was happy to see the Democrats get close to a filibuster-proof majority. Without that, the right wing extremists that have done so much damage would obstruct any attempt to fix the mess they've created.

Texas Lady November 20th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

It wasn't an olive branch, it was a 2 x 4 to let the Reps know that it doesn't matter what conservatives think, it will be all far left wing – and if they argue, then off with their heads.

Cuba wanted change in 1959 – look what they got. The good ole US wanted change – and it's time to start looking for ways to heil to the new ruler.
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If you had half the knowledge you SHOULD – or THINK you – have about how the U.S. government works you wouldn't be spewing this kind of stuff.

Anyone who thinks we don't have problems in our nation just read some of the posts here, like the one from the guy named Cabrera from Indiana. After I read that I KNEW we needed some new politics and Obama is just the one to steer the ship right into the port.

I am impressed by President-Elect Obama's integrity. He appears to be comfortable in his own skin and therefore does not feel threatened by intelligent, competent people. He is following through on his stated intent to find the "best and brightest" to deal with the complex and challenging issues our country currently face.

So what did he do, cuss them out?

Yeah really refreshing, War Hawks, Zionists, and Corporate Elites, finalizing drafted war plans for Israel to start a conflict with Iran, and shadowy Clintonites who deregulated Wall Street to allow the current robbery of our economy to the Central Banks. Change? We've had enough of this kind of change, the last eight years.

I'm certain his approach is disarming. Think those who are contemporary or can embrace contemporary ideas "get it". If they don't "get it" or refuse to "get it" there is always Rahm Emmanuel. LOL. Judging from Lieberman's acknowledgment of Obama's olive branch, I think he "gets it".

Pete … wake up. Where the hell are you living.

Obama is our last savior …. The current dude in the white house and his cronies are useless idiots who took this country in to depression.

I love how the doubters are talking about how P.E. Obama and his administration have already failed. Reaching out to the GOP is a good thing, I think this man is a lot smarter than most of us, And who is to say that sliding a few Clinton cronies in there is a bad thing? The '90's were good times. He ran an airtight campaign and even republicans have to give him that, so how can we be so quick to say he won't run the country the same way?

all for one and one for all.

Alice well what do you expect some people are so stupid it should be a sin. I mean look how many people believed John McCain would bring change cause he chose Sarah Palin.

Texas Lady: What does Cuba have to do with anything?

I'm chuckling as I read this story— because Rahm Emanuel puts the fear of God in the hearts of all those holier-than-thou Republicans.

Obama's style is different. Not partisan or ideological like the Baby Boomers. Obama's style is casual, cool, connected, like Generation O: the "Whazzup, dude?" approach to politics.

Common! what is this comment! Sounds more like a comment for his clothes than for his new politics!

I would hope and I would think that the new politics for this generation O (or is it generation Jones) is to bring every generation to acknowledges their accomplishments, their mistakes and face their new challenges and possibilities in uniting with every generation own's life journey to better and unite the country! Call it generation-fusion!

Texas Lady –
It is really quite amazing that you can read an article and then spew something that was not even close to being in the article. I applaud you…good job, I guess……

I applaude the effort to reach out I really do. But Barack also needs to put his money where his mouth is and have some republicans and independents in his cabinet and a smart choice for Secretary of State like Richard Holbrooke. He may not have the name brand like Clinton but he also does not have the baggage as well. And he actually has foreign policy experience unlike Clinton who has only met the wives and spouses of foreign leaders and imaginary sniper fire.

i thought we would get a new defense dept. head that would start an immediate withdrawal from iraq? WTH? let's just drag it on like bush/mccain wanted. put the hillary [war-supporter] in as SOS? ugggh! president barack, you must do better than this.

"Generation O: the "Whazzup, dude?" approach to politics."
LOL…this describes Obama so much too.

Obama does seem to understand that there are good ideas to be found on both sides of the aisle. My fear is that there will be too much incrementalism, not enough bold strokes. Some of the problems we have require boldness rather than incrementalism. For others, incrementalism will suffice. Having the judgement to discern between the two will be his greatest challenge.

"Obama's style is different ,,, the "Whazzup, dude?" approach to politics." How trite! Obama is not some cool, TV idol dude. Rather he's a very intelligent, thoughtul, disciplined and hard-working person who will soon be everyone's President.

Obama's transition team sure is leaking a lot of things lately.

Let us hope this "good will" meeting sets a precedent of bipartisanship
everywhere in government and just maybe it will spread to these ornery stubborn partisan Blogger's You Know Who Are…

Yes! New politics!
Lord knows the "old politics" wasn't working!

I really like President-elect Obama's style of politics. It is so refreshing to watch things unfold. And for those who are not aware of where he was born… in the Aloha State… Hawaii… he has Aloha in his heart and lives in the spirit of Aloha. I would call his style… politics of Aloha…

I wish you "experts" would leave the criticism outside the newsroom until this man actually becomes President.

I'm tired of you all stirring up controversy over nothing, or "possibilities", or "probabilities", or "undisclosed sources say".

LEAVE IT ALONE – wait until Jan. 20, 2009

Who will be to blame when the HATE FILLED people in this country read your "Tabloid News" and take it as gospel? YOU WiLL

Also, there's little risk in reaching out to the Minority Republicans, given their recent performance. They are clearly a group that doesn't know what to do. In meetings, would Rahm Emanual be hearing anything different than what he, and we, have heard over the last 8 years:

"The economy is sound. We're close to victory in Iraq, don't quit now. The health care system is fine, we just need to give a few more people 'access'. As soon as we've made the world safe, we'll start working on smaller government . . . "

This administration will be made up of the best and brightest. It will truly be a turning of the page. If the Republicans want to be a part of it, fine. If they want to show out and act badly, then they can sit over in the corner by themselves. We don't need them anyway. If the talking head would give Obama a chance, I think they will be impressed. If the Republicans start attacking him, I think it will only make them look worse. Americans are tired of all the loud mouths like Hannity, O'Reilly and Limbaugh. Haven't they figured that out after two election cycles of losing?

Talk is cheap, although it bought Obama the presidency! I guess he thinks it can buy him some other things.

His actions won't match his words, just as his past actions didn't match his campgain words.

REMEMBER OBAMA IS ABOUT CHANGE, HE DIDN'T SAY HE WAS STUPID AND THAT'S A BIG DIFFERENCE.

Yes the wedge issues need to stay-out of the federal govt. and brings progress to a screaching halt.

No more talk about gun control, abortion, gays!!! Enough wasting time on activist issues already!!!

Really it appears the main thing pres-elect Obama is doing is making the neo-cons and the far right VERY nervous. The main thing they do NOT want is a successful Obama presidency, it would totally ruin their agenda and may put the likes of Limbaugh and Hannity off the air. One thing Obama has shown so far is that he is not stupid and although some may not agree with some of his chosen adminstration, (and it's the anti-Obama and far right zealots mainly that don't) he is putting together a bright and diverse group. He even wants to show that Democrats and Republicans CAN work together even is they don't agree upon everything. Obama has been handed quite a mess to deal with, the far right will be watching him closely rooting for him to stumble and when he does make an error they will pounce like a cat on a mouse. Hopefully they won't get to pounce too often.

It's funny how some folks are soooo disappointed that the PE has not brought about the change that he was talking about prior to the election. Give it time people, he is not in office and needs time to prepare for the good things that are going to happen when he has had some time in office. This is just the beginning and it's looking good so far!

President Obama, will be the best President in American History!

Obama '12

President-elect Obama is using an intelligent, pragmatic approach to inclusive politics. What a refreshing sign of great potential ahead for our country!

Hello everyone;

Oh! but that should not surprise anyone, right?Course not!,…wait until pres elected Obama takes the helm in Washington,…he-he THEN! IS WHEN WE ARE GOING TO DROP LIKE LEAD DOWN -DOWN TO THE DEEPST ABYS OF FINANCIAL TOTAL OBLITERATION.And then, we become the weak nation as our enemies wanted us to be just like almost magic!

I Told you Obama is a 'TROJAN HORSE FACTOR' for the downfal of our great country,…nobody want to look hard on this , everybody is like still hypnotized by the 'Obama collective-syndrom' ,…pity!,…we are aproaching the point of no return.

Not too far in the near future all those COCOZOIDS, who voted for Obama, will wish to have a TIME MACHINE to go back in time and undo what is done.

Well, sleep well in your illlusions, until the big crack emerges.

Sincerely,
Daniel Cabrera
Merrillville, Indiana

Finally, it looks like we're going to get past the divisive tactics we've experienced the last 8 years. I'm cautiously optimistic.

"Obama's style is different… the "Whazzup, dude?" approach to politics." Trite analysis that. This is NOT some cool dude, some TV idol, but rather a very intelligent, hard-working, thoughtful and determined adult who is now everyone's President.

This is a sign of a NEW POLITICS. The same old "divide" has really gotten us nowhere in the last 50 years.
In my opinion, this is exactly as I visualized it and it is a strong sign that President-Elect Obama is keeping his word about "CHANGE".
This is a good sign and fortifies my faith in this new leader of ours.

I fervently hope that Obama and his administration will live up to these hopes, and that we as the American people will support them and one another through these trying times.

May God's love be with all of us.

This nation has too many problems for these continued divisions. It is time for all sides to come together and bring about the solutions that American's want and need.

I hope that this will be part of the foundation in which Obama build's his Administration

President-elect Obama is got to be one of the smartest, politically savvy people this country has ever elected. He knows that he must cross partison walls and recruit as much support for real solutions. This is so refreshing and I hope will work for all of us.

Pundits are whining about "Clinton People." Obama is picking the best and the brightest… and those with the experience, worked in the Clinton years.

With the complex challenges facing this country, the change comes from Obama's vision … not by picking Joe the Plumber because he is a "new face."

Qualifications & experience: both sides of the Senate are looking forward to working with Daschale… because he knows how it works!

"Whazzup, McCAIN?" LOL, YUP, THAT'S BABY BOOMERS.

It wasn't an olive branch, it was a 2 x 4 to let the Reps know that it doesn't matter what conservatives think, it will be all far left wing – and if they argue, then off with their heads.

Cuba wanted change in 1959 – look what they got. The good ole US wanted change – and it's time to start looking for ways to heil to the new ruler.

Well, this is exactly what we believed we were voting for in Obama. So far, this exceeds all expectations, ours and the rest of the world's.

Obama should pick Chuck Hagel as Secretary of State. I am waiting to see which republican he picks for his cabinet. Obama's cabinet is starting to look too partisan.