Change that he washed our brains up is coming in America !
It is some easy to say things when you are outside , now that you are into it , you r seein that politic is a very BAD game………I still trust B.O but it's becomin a value as well as any other thing linked to the constitution – to serve lobbies – so sad as view and yet true !
The fact that Hillary's head has been pronounced means to me that Obama was pressured about her.
Change is no longer in behaviors and heads (déja vu), cuz in that field Barack lost !
I only hope his team & him will be affording to solve problems ( Change that he promised is now waited in the facts ) like crisis, and so on…………

I think what is needed right now is wisdom, somewhere along the line wisdom has left policy making in this country. The wisdom that Obama possesess is his greatest strength and as I watch him pick his team, I can't help but shake the fact that something good is on the horizon. Obama understands that we cannot look to the past for our future solutions but pering into the future to take care of our present problems. I'm hopeful for this country and the world, I think we were and still are on the edge of total destruction but I believe now that other plans are being made.

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I am amazed that people are questioning CHANGE because folks from other presidential admins have been choosen. The change will be in the direction that the LEADER directs. Surely some of you folks have been managers and business owners before. If you want new direction you need people with PRIOR experience and different ideas. Yes men drive your business into the ground. Just ask the big 3, I am sure they wish they had hired some folks that had a different view point and experience with Asian car makers. I voted for B.O. because he is a sound LEADER and he knows that change doesn't mean a bunch of folks with no experience that won't challenge anything that he says needs to be done. That is how we will get to where we need to be. I have never been moved to comment on these blogs but what I have been reading in the last few weeks from the usual commenters makes me think people want America to fail, that is just nuts!

goin from a bad admin… to a worse admin…..from bad to worse. let the questioning of nobamas so called "good judgement" begin. change = pander = 65+ million lemmings believed, now go jump off a cliff for your nov4 decision

I don't suppose that anyone on this comment page (including myself) was contacted as an expert opinion or asked to give their expert advise by the people that are actually doing the vetting or making the list of candidates. I'm thinking that the wacky comments here are indicative of the inability to make constructive comments and suggestions are a clue as to why we weren't "consulted". Again, and again, y'all crack me up and give me a reason so laugh at ourselves. Are any of you getting paid to look like fools, or are you just being yourself? Either way, thanks again for the humor. It's all good.
Take a breath, and have a nice day.

After reading these blogs for the last 8 weeks it has become obvious that the Obama supporters are hypocrites. You yell to support your PE yet you never supported Bush. (and please don't argue that Bush is the worst president ever. The democrats caused this banking crisis by their policies with Fannie Mae. With Pelosi, they continue to make the same mistakes and take partisanship to a new level). You claim you want change but support the same old Washington insiders. There are experienced people out there that are not insiders today.

I don't believe in Obama. Never had. I think he talks a good game but his policies will result in recalling Bush's presidency days as the "Good old days". Maybe he is smarter than that and will let the economy naturally come back as it always does, but maybe he is a true democrat and will screw it up ever more for the next guy as Clinton did. I’m hoping he is smarter than that and I am willing to give him a chance, but for you to consistently diss Bush and then say don't diss my guy, sorry you hypocrites.

To NY republican – Governor Paterson will be choosing Senator Clinton's replacement. You don't really think he'll replace her with a republican, do you? LOL

What a change ! From Halliburton (otherwise known as Cheney) knows best to let us hear from different points of view.

Funny. I would have thought that the conservatives would be okay with Clinton as SOS. She's about the most hawkish member of the democratic party.

Lets face it. Barrack "I Inhaled" Obama is in way over his head.

He is hiring all of his former rivals for the democratic president slot thinking "keep your friends close, and your enemies closer" but he cant hire all the republican enemies he has or will have.

America is about to turn on Obama. His honeymoon will last a few days, not months, once he gets into office.

Watch out below, Obama approval ratings are going to crash like the stock market.

I think it's wonderful that Obama's team will conisst of lots of women and minorities (more representative of America than ever!)

Who will hold these people accountable for all their lies?

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The same people that held Bush accountable for all of his lies, mistakes, and blunders.

No one.

Hope of global healing has entered the world with the election of Barack Obama for President of the United States and his choice of Hillery Clinton as his Secretary of State. It proves the correctness of the "Theory of the Unified Mind", and that a new Age of Mankind has begun. There is a Step in Consciousness. This is easy to see.

Hillary Clinton is excellent choice
way to go mr. Obama

We some of the PUMA do not regret voted for McCain. We do not want Hillary to work for Obama for any position. We want her to retied and go fishing with her husband any time she likes.

I am so glad PE Obama understands that the sure way to fail is to try to please all of the people all of the time. He is more than aware that some of these appointments may upset some people and does not care in the least because he is putting the needs of our country first! I voted for him and am more than happy to let him do his job. I often tell my child to take a nap or read a book when she begins to whine as so many posters here have. Try it and let me know if it works for some of you as well.

At least Richardson didn't get it. He thought it would be his reward for his betrayal of the Clinton's. I can see Hillary getting the last laugh now.

It appears Obama respects substance over loyalty afterall!

So if Obama picks experience it's "insiders" and we've all been scammed but if he picks unknowns he would be "terribly inexperienced with no one to turn to."

Isn't it interesting how many Republicans can't stand Obama because of all the incredibly intelligent moves he's making just putting together his team, while the "intellects" of the entire world shake their heads in wonder at the total lack of brains exhibited without fail by Palin?

What a pathetic excuse for a cabinet. Slap in the face of the year award goes out today to Bill Richardson.

President Barrack "Smokey" Obama is going to have no control over this cabinet, or his presidency.

He will be a one term loser. His selling skills from the campaign trail will not turn into leadership in the White House.

Truth Hurts

no surprise, remember during the campaign when Obama met with Bill Clinton…I am sure Pres Clinton ensured it would be his wife and HIS friends in the cabinet after the election…or he would have withheld his support or even endorsed McCain. I am laughing about it because it finally shows what a pawn Obama is to for Democratic Party Political Machine.

PETE- as an Obama Lefty, i feel wonderful!!
i am glad to see mr president elect moving forward with the best people possible to help his vision on chaging the way the world looks at us!

Everyone who complains about the pick probably have no idea who would be qualifed for cabinet positions.No one on this site has studied the background of possible candidates so opinions are just like a_ _ _ _ _ _ _,everyone has one.
Instead folks should be upset about the current President,doing nothing while Rome ( U.S. economy) is burning.
Sure blame Obama for all the woes the country is suffering that is what whinners do, they look to place blame.
Doubtful this country can get much worse but if it does, then all of you haters will have something to talk about. Until then, your opinions don't make sense or matter!

I have some news for all you people saying Hillary 2012. The Democrats already have their candidate. His name is Barack Obama. She can't run as a Democrat in 2012. She will have to wait until 2016 if she is going to run again.

We are proud of Obama. He is picking an excellent cabinet. We know Hillary will do an excellent job.

Rainy,

We have enough of our own home-grown idiots in Texas…please don't encourage any more to move here…

Surprise, people, Obama has opinions and beliefs. He told you he might not always do what you wanted, but he would always listen…and he has. I haven't agreed with all of his selections, but remember, HE"s the one that has to work with them, not you or me. I believe he has a plan, and knows what he's doing. It would be nice if you gave him a chance to actually be sworn into office and work for a few months before you start criticizing him. Cabinet members can be replaced if they don't work out; and there's always the election in 2012. Maybe you'll have the chance to see what a real dunce can do if you try to elect Palin.

Why in the world are most you of you bashing Hillary because she will be SOS? We need a Clinton name to save this country that is so hated world wide because of Bush/Cheney screw you attitudes that they conveyed around the world. I went to Germany a few years ago and most of them hated me because I was from the USA and they hated Bush. I had to tell them as an American I did NOT vote for that LIER. Then I was treated better…So you go Hillary and make the other countries love us again just like they did when we were ATTACKED on 9/11.

I just want to say to anybody that keeps bringing up Bill in this situation, Bill is NOT running, Bill is not going to do this job, Hillary will , She is her own person and woman, Very capable of helping Obama. Bill doesn't need Obama for any thing, and Hillary don't need Bill to shine on, she'll be just fine , after all she's tough and she is a WOMAN!!

It is probably not realistic to expect die-hard conservatives to be happy with anything that PE Obama does, but I would ask you to keep an open mind. I was extremely apprehensive when President Bush came to power, but I hoped I might have been wrong. Unfortunately, I was overly optimistic.

Now I hope that those who are worried about Obama as president will at least keep an open mind, and I believe that their fears will be unfounded. No, you probably won't like everything he will do, but that is why there will be another election in four years.

The "change" that some seem to be so concerned about is in the open mind of the president-elect. He is not afraid of dissenting opinions, and seems to be nominating people who will not be afraid to give them. I eagerly await the new administration.

Mr Blitzer,do you have a faint idea of how prepared the Presient-Elect
was?

So now I see that Operation Chaos is pretending to be Obama voters who feel "betrayed". Let's hear it for the new scam!

It is killing me that there actually people claiming that hillary is not qualified and these are the same people who supported Pailin for vice president !!! please, if you are a bitter Mccain supporter who cannot get over the fact that he and pailin lost, just do us all a favor and SHUT UP !!!!

You know whats funny? This is how you know Republicans are hypocrites to the nth power. They say in one breath he isn't experienced enough, and in the same sentence says he knows how to lean far left and then towards the center because he is a seasoned politician. Hahaha

Those worryijng about Hillary's experience in foreign affairs need to stop complaining. How many people truly have experience in foreign affairs. Especially people who would not be considered part of the Washington establishment. It takes no great experience to know that one functions as Secretary of State by pursuing the interest of the United States across the globe, making friends where you can and keeping tabs of your enemies. What's the big deal. Speak up front, be honest, fair and firm with foreign leaders and that's all you need to know. Experience – it's overblown.

It's rumored that Jeb Bush will make a run for the white house, but with the arrest of his youngest son and the 2004 Florida voting problems, not to mention the obvious connection to G.W. I doubt Jeb will through his hat in the ring. However, his son George P. Bush is one to keep your eye on. By the time he is old enough the Hispanic population will be the majority in the United States. With his Hispanic / White heritage he will win hands down, but not until 2028 or 2032.

I would not be surprised if Karl Rove wasn't grooming G.P. Bush as we speak.
A scary thought…
DX in TX

Hey, neocons talking about "no change"…do you think McCain would have had the courage to select someone like Huckabee or Guilini to his cabinet? Not a chance in heck. He would have done just as Bush did and filled it with buddies and those he owed favors to.

I'm not a big Hillary fan, but she may surprise me and actually do a good job in this role. And at least PE Obama is not selecting a group of "yes" people for his Cabinet. I just hope that Hillary is aware that it is HIS policies that she will be responsible for implementing, not her own…

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally, women will be honored. They look like they are very comfortable together to me. Congratulations Hillary, So very proud for you and for women everwhere.

OMG…are you serious? He never said the "change" would be to wipe out all the people in Washington, and replace with those that don't know what they are doing! Come on people, I know some of you are hurting in the intelect dept, but at least pretend to have some sense about you!
The change will come later…when everyone get's in position to get us out of this mess that the Republicans got us into.
This is going to be like losing weight…it took 8 years to put on, and now it's going to take some time to take it off (the dark cloud).

Puff: Sarah can do what job single handedly? Win that war with Iran? The one only Sarah Palin thinks we are engaged in? Or secede from the Union? Or sell a billion dollar pipeline to the Canadians – and give them a $500 million bonus? Seen any action for that $500 Million? Nope. They haven't filed a single claim, haven't done a single study, and haven't even put a shovel in the ground. Or free American schools from sorcery and witchcraft? Or plan a sanctuary in Alaska for those awaiting the Rapture – since she's stated that Alaska will be a good place to be when it comes? Or maybe start a brilliant abstinence-only campaign. It's hard to know just where she would begin.

Democrats know Hillary was qualified to be a president. For some reason they trashed her. I still say Obama has no experience that's why he picked the Clinton's administration and some Republican to do the job.

l williams–I think Palin would have handled Sept 11 or that 3 am phone call faster and better than the present Pres-elect! He would have to consult with his many handlers–she is smart enough and has experience and judgment. I bet you libs just love my comments! I find it fascinating that you expect us to prop Obama up after you savaged Pres Bush for 8 years.

Pete—

Just fine. And you?
Will there be more foaming at the mouth in today's forecast.

Face it, the team is formidable. Exactly what we need to get us out of this mess we're in.

Democrats thought they won the election but no I thing the Clintons & Republican won. What a laugh hahahahaha!!!!

LOL some of you Left wingers are as bad as the Right Wing nuts. You simply don't get it do you.. Obama was elected by us Centrist Independents…

The silent Majority….

Thank God the clear thinking majority in this country are centrists leaning either slightly Left or slightly Right. This country can no more afford some far left Liberal nonsense as we can the racist far Right garbage.

Now Obama appoint McCain ministor of Veteran affairs or something where he can continue to serve this great country..

Why are they are not smiling?

Phoenix at 11:20—–
Believe me, it's not liberals complaining. It is right wing sheep pretending to be Obama supporters. Got nothing better to do than stir up trouble.
Pathetic.

Obama is not my President!
never respected or did a thing for the military…
the military that we say we support! that is BS….
if you voted for him…shame on you!

our system is strong…..but I can't wait for 2012

we are forgetting what our founding principles are

HRC is qualified for the job and all that, but REALLY, I'm wondering whether his administration isn't going to be The Clintons, Part II. I really had my hopes up that Obama would bring in some fresh faces, or at least mix it up a little more than he has.

So much for change.

John Adams…I LOVE your satirical post! Way to go!

PE Obama…you have my support 100%…and I used to be a Republican.

When the Hillary supporters got up-in-arms about Obama not selecting her to be VP, they failed to see this choice coming . Hillary's strong diplomatic and political skills are exactly what we need in a SOS. I think that even the Middle-Eastern countries where women are treated as objects rather than people will pay attention and listen to Hillary.

If she hadn't taken the SOS position, I would've loved to have seen her as Secretary of Health and Human services. However, I have a feeling she'll be working a little with Daschle on that, too.

You liberals are such hypocrites. Amazing how you call out us republicans because we don't crawl to your delusions. Why didn't you say to yourselves we need to rally around our current president? Take a look at India. This current administration cares more about safety of America, even with the libs stabbing him in the back everyday, every minute and blaming him for everything, even the high gas prices. Any lib humble enough to thank him for our low gas prices now? No, you don't know how. I just hope to God, that I don't have to carry a sign around because of our president elect and his anointed ones, like those in India, saying "our government is not capable of stopping terrorists". I know, I have been working defense for 25 years, and almost lost everything working to secure safety in this country. So don't blame conservatives, because you have lived in safety because of our president that you would never support, only stab. So, if you are not a hypocritical dem, they why don't you say "we should all be americans, and not only rally around our president elect, but also around our current president".

@NY republican December 1st, 2008 1:26 pm ET

One less Democrat Senator? Way to go President Obama!!!!!!!
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Do you have a condition or are you really that stupid? Another democratic senator will replace her.

While Hillary isn't the most qualified option, she has a tremendous amount of clout … and that does help.

Yes, it is really great. Obama had decided to continue Bush's policy with hawks in his Cabinet. Oh…by the way do you have any post for Cheney and Rumsfeld, Obama?

hey will be ok. Obama doesn't play that arguing crap.So, he wil handle them.He did pretty good for his top picks. GOV richardson will be the Commerce Sec.THey already announced that last week.

I thought this was done 3 weeks ago – oh, wait, that was the speculation.

Some will always criticize President Elect Obama no matter what he does. They can't see past their prejudices, fear and anger which is unfortunately because we are the United States of America and living in perilous times. What a shame to be hating on Obama when there are soo many other pressing issues that face this nation. Obama is doing a wonderful job thus far. He has not even taking office, yet he has found a way to bring confidence to our people which his more than I can say for our current president. He chose to pick Hillary as his SOS, so be it! If anyone voted for Obama based on the fact that you think or thought you could make the decisions for him, too bad! He has a mind of his own and does not mind using it. I don't know why everyone is acting so surprised that he picker Hillary. What people need to remember is if Obama fail, America fail, if Obama succeeds, America succeeds. That is what's wrong with America, too many people who are disloyal to our country. You are supposed to pray for your leaders. God Bless you Obama and everyone in your administration! And God Bless America even the ones who do not act American or treat others in our country like Americans.

Great team! The Republicans can kiss the next 16 years goodbye! Good job President -elect Obama. Let's keep the Republicans where they belong- out of office! In 8 years Hillary will take the reins from what I think will be one of the best Presidents this country has seen (Obama) and we will continue America along the path of success (something Bush and the Republicans failed to do).

A SMART THING TO DO. AT LEAST WE WILL HAVE HILLARY THERE TO WATCH OVER YOU.

I am increasingly impressed and his leadership. I feel very safe and secure with this team and trust the PE Obama has been thoughtful in his choices. As a proud American and supporter of PE Obama, I am behind him and his administration in their efforts to bring about change. It will be refreshing and for those of you who still insist on spewing your venom, you will not be left out.

Congratulations PE Obama!

Pete- I feel absolutely fantastic. Thanks for asking!

will some one shut up joe biden up ……….please !

rm December 1st, 2008 12:28 pm ET

@30-m-PA-Democrat-voted McCain:

Obama is not your presdient, huh? Well what is your president's name?

Goerge Bush is the President of th United States of America right now
and everybody in this Great Nation of ours has the right to speak their mind, whether you agree or not

I voted for Obama, and i must say i am extremely dissapointed with this one appointment,…….she will undermind him, at all costs, remember she wants to run on 2012……….no matter what, now she will say she not only was under sniper fire, seh will say she actually fought the rebels..

first off, this is NOT CHANGE, and i feel betrayed, and is is just awful. If you think you can control your enemy by having them near by, forget that with the clintons, they are beyond all of that..

i am dissapointed , in addition, that this send the same old same odl message we will support the israelis, and a wrong message to the Arab world..

finally, having bill's old cabinet, and his rookies, and then we still dont know who is in the foundation's list_ besides bin laden's brothers and friends..

I guess, we will see what happens in the next year.. she wont last long, she will try to do soemethign against Obama and hopefully then he learns…………….

All you people who are screaming that this isnt what you voted for – please give Obama and his cabinet a chance before you jump to the negative conclusions you have already. So far all of his people are intelligent, thoughtful, experienced. Did you think he would pick you? When he said he was the candidate of change he most likely meant that he was going to change Washington so that is finally started to do the job it is supposed to do. I hope all of the readers skip over the negative comments.

Bush is president. Is he fixing the economy? Is he fixing our national security and foreign affairs problems. Is he addressing health care? WHY NOT?

Instead we are blaming Obama for imaginary stuff. How about worrying about reality? That is the change Obama brings – a focus on reality.

Most of the comments here are so detached from reality it is insane.

The appointments of Hillary, Gen Jones and Sec Gates were only made so that Obama can fire them in a few months in his attempts to discredit them, Jones and Gates both being Republicans.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. We hear this every four years from everyone…..

"One less Democrat Senator? Way to go President Obama!!!!!!!"

NY Republican, are you really that dense? Paterson is just going to appoint another Dem to take her place.

I am, and will always be a Hillary supporter…

HILLARY 2016

Time will tell, but the time is running short for the average American.
can't wait for the new team to move in.
It should make the case for real change much easier in 2012.

@Pete: I'm feeling great today!!! How about you? Well, from the tone of your post, you're probably not feeling all that well. Well, too bad — but you must own up, you backed a loser this time. You can try to throw all the sour grapes you want, but this country is now much better off for the change that's coming. You can either get on-board and help with improving this country, or you can wallow in your rightwing grief and dogma. If you choose the latter, then know this: I rejoice in your self-inflicted discomfort and pain — I dance a jig everyday at all the discomfited rightwing looneys out there…every freakin' day.

Looks like they are going to kiss. This guy is in way over his head!

All you Democrats telling Bush supporters that if they don't like Obama they should leave the country???????

Why didn't all you cry babies leave in the last 8 years??????

Clinton and Obama………dumd and dumber were already taken

What a fake! he told you one thing and he is doing another….
did not like Hillary….now he loves her!
appointed more center and conservatives to his cabinet….now reality kicks in…..no change there!
and we still need to find out about his birth…… he was born in Kenya not Hawaii……

he just anything and everything to get elected….. and he does not even have heritage in the african-americans that suffered during slavery and civil rights! who the f…did you elect! you just got caught up in the exitement…..buyers remorse
you just voted because he is 50% black…shame on you

I get a kick out of the Republicans posing as Dems or Independents who voted for Obama but are already criticizing him. Keep complaining about "lack of change" because of the people he is chosing.

You show that you don't have the brain power or foresight to understand that the change is in the policies not necessarily the people.

Keep whining and complaining because your candidate didn't win.
We'll move forward and you can stay behind with your radical ideological beliefs, the rest of the Nation will move ahead and progress.

I'm very happy that there are a number of women in top positions.

All good people and respected and I think they will do a great job.

Give them a chance, folks! Most of you posters are still young'ns and don't have the history that I do as a senior retired woman who worked hard to give you many opportunities we didn't have, such as decent child care facilities that were non-existent when I was your age.

And insistance that we get our rights to birth control and owning our own bodies.

Etc. Etc.

His approval ratings just dropped to an all time low.

Since I don't know anything about Janet Napolitano, I don't know if she is qualified to be Secretary of Homeland Security. I don't know why Obama picked her. That said, I think the rest of his choices are excellent. I am not sure what Democratic outsiders there are that would have the experience to fill these important positions.

Now that Barack Obama has officially named Robert Gates and Gen. Jim Jones as part of his new administration; it would be nice to hear some of the airheads on Fox news and others of their ilk to admit they were wrong in telling the public that Obama was unable/unwilling to reach out to capable conservatives. It would be nice; but DON`T hold your breath. As usual; they were completely wrong.

For none believers Gen. Jones can give you all insight in changing of the gaurd.",he has lot of experience" over thirty years.

Change????? Change?????? Where is the change???? Anyone see any change becuase it is missing!!!

This appointment actually confirms the President-elect Obama's benevolence and confidence as has long been rumored. This man is definitely going to take America to greater heights ..watch out!

Guess what folks, the word "change" is used by the President elect during the campeign as strategy to influence the young votes. We are tired of the same washington's faces" he used to say; as if he had a better way to lead this country. How many of you not to understand the Obama's strategy today? Do you really believe our troups will be withtrow from Irac in 16 monts as he has promised it during the campeign?How many of you not to notice that the kitten ate the tongue of the man?Wor many of you not notice his skripy face ?

I learned something from a great man" Sometimes you have to stop playing with the words to prevent them playing against you somedays" Good luck America!

Obama is proving himself to be nothing but a typical politician. Change? That is laughable. He suckered all of you in and you know it. You will support every decision he makes from now on just so you don't have to face the fact that he is inexperienced at nearly everything at this level. I am worried for my country and my family. Your hatred for President Bush, fueled by an angry media, put this man in office. God help us if we are attacked again with Obama in charge. Way too frightening to imagine.

I guess we can sleep better now that we have three Presidents in the United States. I think appointing Hillary was a bad decision, but they say you learn from your mistakes lets just hope Obama can fix the problem before it gets out of hand.
Interns beware!!! While Hillary is away Mr. Clinton will play!!!!

@that was too easy:

Good one, you got me. Thank GOD Bush is out of here on 1/20/09, then who you got…..

Before you comment: I misspelled on my new President's name. He is President O B A M A – forgive me Sir!

You folks (Republicans and others) who don't like our President- elect, can move out of this country for all I care. Get out of here. Why not move to Chile or Iceland or India or China. Go away. Take Limpbaugh, Hannity, O'Reilly, and all of the other bigots with you. Whiny losers. We put up with lies, deceit, cheating, and all kinds of trash under the Supreme Court appointed Bush #43, the very worst President in this country's history.
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Hey if "we" all leave who is going to pay all the taxes to "spread the wealth", "YOU"? I don't think so. So if all us rich Republicans leave the country you Democrats might have to "break" some more "promises".

Lip lock anyone?

With Hillary clinton PE Obama is playing with fire, but fire is good stuff if you can manage it correctly, and I think he can Obama's integrity rates extremely high with me because he has not surrounded himself with a bunch of patsies. With his team there is no choice but to aim for tthe highest ideals in foreign and domestic policy.

All of you PUMAs: You were pro-Hillary, but now you're anti-Obama? I think not! You're fickle pickles, not worth a plug nickle! The newly registered Democrats have replaced you!

Republicans pretending to be disgusted Democrats: go and get a life! You voted (54+ Million of you) for the wrong candidate for ALL the wrong reasons! Who can trust your judgement? This is a big world, if you don't like it here, get the h_ _ _ out!

A President Obams Supporter and A True American!

I am so proud of Obama……this is a man who does not forget who brought him where he is but at the same time is intelligent enough to pick qualified people….You do your thing Obama…..bush the haters off…..

A smart pres ahhhhhh I remember the last time we had A smart pres, 22 mill new jobs, A budget surplus,people were doing pretty good.(crying tears of joy) thinking about the last 8 years. wal street melt down, 10,000 people losing homes, two wars, over 700,000 people lost there job this year alone, 10 trillion dollar deficit, sept 11 and yes under bush's watch.( just crying).

It amazes me that some on the far right, that are so quick to judge and call someone "un American" or "un patriotic" want more than anything to see Pres-elect Obama FAIL as pesident of the US and complain about every move this man makes. I never once voted for President Bush, but I never wanted him to fail as leader of our country. As the president goes down so does our nation, yet some right wingers are willing to sacrifice or nation just because they don't like Obama for one reason or another and it may NOT all be just racism. To me hoping your leader is unsuccessful is about as un patriotic and un American as one can get,

Lets see two months ago the main stream media was telling us that Clinton had no experience in Foreign Policies, now they want use to believe that she is the chosen one and the greatest thing since apple pie. Are you kidding me? Who will hold these people accountable for all their lies?

Appointing her was a big mistake. I didn't feel the love this morning. It was all about Hillary again once she was on stage.

If America wanted more of the Clintons then why the heck didn't she win the nomination? Was it that we voted for change? Was it that we believed Obama would not have his presidency run by insiders? Or was it was her ill managed campaign and Bill Clinton's mouth and now we have her as Secretary of State and Bill hovering somewhere in the lights.

Any of the above reasons are more than enough not to have them hanging around him and for God's sake taking our nations message forward to other countries. I kind of remember his "misspeaking" on Bosnia.

To rm:
The answer is Bush.

Puff December 1st, 2008 11:50 am ET
At this point I am sick to death of both of them. I wish they would both just go away and let Sarah take over. She can do the job single handedly!
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Sarah….Palin? You must have a cheese puff for a brain!

Extraordinarily shrewd move. Hillary is a hawk with backbone and name recognition, maybe not as intellectual but probably just as capable as Condoleezza Rice. Plus, having her in a high-stakes, high-visibility position puts Bill on a short leash. He'll have a full-time job just running his foundation, keeping his nose clean and his pants zipped. Well, okay, his nose clean anyway.

What a smart approach versus the "only my friends here" approach. He's choosing people who can strongly disagree with him. What a change that we need.

Not so sure Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State is the right choice. What experience does she have in Foreign Affairs (aside from being shot at as she landed in the former Yugoslavia). I would of liked to see someone there with a little more experience. The other issue I have is when you get one Clinton, you get two. Whose Presidency is this?

His other choices are fine, not this one.

Hey all you Obama lefties, how are you feeling today?

I think we really need to wait and see how it works out.

A question: Has there been any discussion on how the Obama administration will be handling Art. 1, Sec 6 Clause 2 of the US Constitution as it affects Sen. Clinton?

Someone made the comment that the salary for the Cabinet was raised in January. In a comment I read it appears that in 1909, the salary was lowered to the previous value to accommodate another senator who desired to accept the position of Secretary of State.

And based on the wording of the US Constitution, is there the possibility that her appointment would be challenged since the wording just mentions an increase during the time of the individual being a Senator (and does not mention the addition of a corresponding lowering during the same time period)? Even if there was a return to the previous salary, there was still an increase while Sen. Clinton was a Senator.

It is interesting that the wording says "he was elected" rather than "he / she was elected" even though the first part of the clause says "No Senator".

Obama has some intelligent people in his cabinet!

For once…people who have brains rule the day!

Lookin sharp there Mr. president elect

Thank you to the person who wrote that Sarah Palin would have made a wonderful Secretary of State. I haven't laughed so hard since the campaign.

all republicans or right wing democrats.
he campaigned that hillary was unqualified.

So where is the change…it looks like he's reposting all of Bill's people….so another lies….man he's not even in office yet and he's already getting caught in lies.

@ DC Observer- December 1st, 2008 11:03 am ET
Good for Senator Clinton — 4 years as Secretary State and then on to the Presidency in 2012.

If Clinton remained in the Senate, she would’ve had an independent voice to allow her to run against a seating president of her own party in 2012 but her taking the offer just helped Obama consolidate his power in the DEM party. It will be hard for her to divorce all Obama policy positions she’ll be tasked to implement for the next 4 years and if she does run against Obama in 2012 she’ll just look like a bundle of confusion.

Seems like he has forgotten what he said just a month ago. No change afterall ….. it is sad that this happens and the media looks the other way. How else can we hold our elected officials accountable?

Don't read this wrong – I support the man that was elected. But is this that man?

yeah, great mr.president , well done.

Have to just wait to see how this cabinet, and Gates works out for the American people. Little skeptical of the corporate thugs, and Fed Bank ties. But, I will remain calm for now. Mr. President please don't let my vote be in vain.

@30-m-PA-Democrat-voted McCain: spoken like a true [R]. You actually sound smart enough to want to join that trainwreck-in-motion. Be my guest. After the wreck, when they measure your grey-matter, they will be amazed at how little brains it takes to appear functional.

It is wonderful to listen to someone who can speak clearly and accrurately after eight years of mumbles and inaudible statements. The difference between a clear concise mind and one clogged with the pressure of his peers. It is obvious Obama took his efforts at getting an education seriously and not just a place to meet girls and party such as both Bush and mcCaine did. Intelligence wins over Washington pressure groups who try to stay in power. Lets get the housing problem solved Mr. President, I have fifty thousand dollars at stake there. and hate to lose.

Nice choice keeping Gates on. Nice to see a promise kept and a team of crack professionals take the place of the Buffoons we've had in there for the last 8 years.

To all of you leaving the country, where are you going to go? To Canada, where they have single payer health care (socialism, i know)? Britain, where they have national medicine? France, Spain, Germany, all have 'socialist' governments compared to ours? Are you going to go to Russia? Are you going to move to China to join in the great experiment? Where are you going to go? To Brazil? Venezuela? Sweden? Norway? All 'Socialist' compared to us. Are you going to move to Africa, oh I know…Australia!!! What a great idea. Go to Australia, go to New Zealand and see how popular Obama is there…quite popular actually, as well as many of his foreign policy positions. No, you're going to be like many of us under the Bush Administration: whiners; haters; not helping.

Oh yes, and to all of you wide eyed idealists who voted for Obama…guess what, he was running for President of the United States, not to be Executive Director of your favorite non-profit or anti-war group. Are you really surprised that he picked Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State, are you really surprised that he picked a general to be his national security advisor? What world do you live in? That's how the game is played. Turn on the T.V., take off your coat and tin-foil hat, and stay for a while, it's fun here.

"Napolitano as secretary of homeland security?!?
Is Obama serious?
She can't even keep AZ secure let alone an entire nation.
Hopefully she will take her buddy, Mayor Gordon with her.

Good thing is that with her gone, it will put a Republican in charge of AZ.
Let's hope our new Governor can dig us out of the $2 billion deficit Janet put us in."

This is funny,…

Ms. Napolitano is NOT the reason for the deficit here in the State of Arizona. look back a the loss of $1 billion dollars that was lost in the fraud years ago that BEGAN LONG BEFORE she became Governor of Arizona, due to the " renewable fuels vehicle fraud".

And as was said be Napolitano herself, "the boarder of AZ and Sonora Mexico is a federal concern", in regards to the number of illegal immigrants crossing the national boarder. I know the federal government in the past considered it their responsabilty to prevent drug trafficing into Canada from the U.S. and not New York State, so why wouldn't it be the same for boarder security along the states that boarer with Mexico?

ITS NOT,…

And Ms. Napolitano has a thousand more times knowledge on this issue then almost all the idiots in Washington,…regardless of their party affiliation.

Not to mentioned she has been endoresed by McCain & John Kyl and several other Republicans as well.

The GOP won't have to work to win the election in two years – the ineptitude of PE Osama Obama will ensure that it's a landslide against the Dems for life as long as we know it!

Hummmm, guess we needed Hillary's experience afterall. Now that IS change I can believe in.

I am so disappointed that he picked Hillary. Aren't there far more qualified people than her. It's time for the Clintons to be out of power; they've been in power far too long. That is what's wrong with Washington. They are all career politicians. Representatives and Senators were never meant to be career positions. These people are elected to serve the public and then they're in office so long, they forget that and begin serving themselves and their own interests instead of ours.

I understand he needs to pick people with experience, but what experience does she bring to the table for this position?

"Well, looks like the USSA is well on it's way to becoming reality!"

Good Lord. Amercia has been a socialist country for awhile.

You do understand the concept of TAXATION, WELFARE and SOCIAL SECURITY correct?

At least understand what you are talking about before spouting Hannity talking points ok?

Larry—
Pretty thinly veiled and typical of the right wing drivel.

Answer is: depends on the quaterback and the support he has. Remember Rothliesberger went 13-0 as a rookie for the Steelers a couple of years ago and Matt Ryan is doing great in Atlanta this year.

When you have a talented QB like Obama and a great team around him, the answer is easy.

It just shows how serious is about cleaning up this country. He isn't celebrating…he is rolling up his sleeves and getting to business already.

He didn't want all "Yes" men like Bush went for.

His council meetings will be actual discussions..not just a bunch of people nodding their heads to whatever the Pres. says.

This is so good for the country.

My friends, get ready for the world to like us again!

Way to go PE Obama! I'm liking this new team!

Ahh, I see NY republican is back posting. Hey, bud did your DNA tests come back yet? What's the verdict?

If we could locate the gene that causes people to be so mentally numb as to have voted for G. Bush twice, and then try a three-peat with McCain, we might have a geneic thread back to the Neandertals. But I gotta tell ya, I don't think even the Geico guys would be so genetically depressed as to have made that mistake!

Politics is a strange business and sometimes one must turn left to either avoid the problems to the right or to take the long route to succeed. This process is like buying a house blind and then having to deal with the problems and changing plans to make it livable.

Flexibility is the key to success in any job and unless you work at screwing the tops on toothpaste tubes eight hours a day, then you know this to be true.

I, for one, am pleased with Obama's selections so far and I voted for McCain, partly because I thought Obama was too liberal. He has shown me that by selecting qualified people with divergent views he plans to govern from the center. Change happens in how he implements his policies not so much on the picks he's made for his cabinet and administration, who by the way can all be branded as a "Clintonian" or DC insider. The last democratic administration was Clinton! No one should be complaining about change until after a year or two into his term – not 50 days before inauguration!

What a joke, the biggest talking head as our global representation, that hasn't done anything for New York.

love our president-elect , thank u america

Hey LIP,: I see that you would like us all to remember certain things come the 2012 eletion. Is there anything about the current, failed [R] president and GOP policies you'd like us to remember at that time? Or how about the spineless-lemming [R]-led congress that was in place for most of 2000-2006 that also helped to perpetrate the current mess on us? I suspect you would not like us to remember those things….its the only way [R]s win office….they count on the people to be either too dumb to notice or too partisan to remember.

Zero Positives:

For most conservatives, only one positive thing came out of the presidential election this year. That was when Hillary Clinton was eliminated by Obama in the Democrat Primary election. Now Obama has messed up the only good thing he has done this year by bringing back Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. Is Bill Clinton going to be included in this bad deal. That may depend on what their definition of "is" is.

Serge Crespy
Since you ask for enlightenment, I'll give you some: Your reference to "Made in America" is irrelevant. Barack Obama was born in the USA (Hawaii). That makes him a citizen by virtue of the 14th amendment of the Constitution.

If you were betting on a football team,would you bet on a team with rookie quarterbacks,or seasoned winning pro's ??If you choose rookies,I would love to wager with you!!

As one who has been voting for 50 years, I can't believe what I hear. It sounds as if 50% of americans want him to fail just to prove their very narrow viewpoint. I had hoped that in my time that I would see racism end. It sound like it's building up another head of steam.

PE Obama, I do admire your courage in the Team selection. Thanks.

Obama's proving he's the best person for the job of POTUS.

Now, he made her to pick that 2am call that she was talking about… Very smart move!!!

ny republican – yeah! because the DEMOCRATIC Governor of New York won't name a Democrat to replace her -

So many people are still looking for cosmetic change. Change comes through policy and not the faces of people who’ve been there.

Oh yeah, appointees only act upon the policy handed to them by the Commander In Chief. So for what its worth don’t expect Gates to continue Bush’s policies or Clinton to formulate her own foreign policy.

what would you expect from a community organizer who is over his head even as president-elect…his version of change is back to the clinton days…nice con job Barry Obama.

Another excellent choice from our President-Elect.

Finally America will once again have a leader who is capable of making wise decisions,,,,this is long overdue. The whole world has to be overjoyed,,,,,once again America will be that shining star that people from around the world have looked at and marveled. America, with all of its faults,,,,,,,,and there are many,,,,,,,,America is truly a wonderful inspiring country. I can hardly wait until the inaguration. This event will remind me of the end of the second world war. What a wonderful event for people around the world.

To Eric,

You said:

"you can't get much more far left than Obama"

Compared to Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, Michael Savage and Fox News, everyone else seems "far left". Knee jerk cult minded conservatives are a dying breed and their demise can't happen quick enough.

Many Canadians are impressed with Obama's security team.

First thing Bush has ever said that was 100% true.

We have gone from having a "chimp" in the White House to having a "snake" in the White House.

Go Hillary!! You go girl! Help get our country back!!

I am very pleased with President-elect Obama's choices. I have read every speech, examined his policy statements and all of these choices are 100% in line with his philosophy of leadership. There are no surprises. The change we sought is here. We have a true leader. Each one of us must now do our part in this great Democracy called America.

After the complete destruction of our standing in the World by the present administration, I am so proud and encouraged to have a very smart new leader that will in no doubt help the USA bounce back into the position of a Great Nation. His selections for the positions goes to show the kind of intellect that a good leader should have. Congratulations Mr. Obama for the courage and decisions you made. I do realize that you are inheriting a broken Nation that will need a lot of work, but I'm confident that you have what it takes to put us back together. For all those who are already criticizing SHAME ON YOU. The man hasn't even been sworn in and you negative noises are bouncing out of control. I can almost bet that you are the 20% of those who still think Bush is a good President!

Keeping the McSame Defense Secretary?

She will never be POTUS.
And to you people whining about Obama's birth certificate, the only candidate born in a foreign country was MCCAIN. Conduct some research before you start spewing your garbage.

Kay in NC December 1st, 2008 11:24 am ET

Will Hillary appoint her husband to fulfill her term in the U.S. Senate?

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Uh……no.

The Governor of a State appoints Senators when an incumbent resigns or dies……

As much as I do not like HC after her many lies during the primaries, I will support Obama and trust for now that he knows what he is doing. Forgive but do not forget.

Three words: Political affirmative action. This clearly is not about who is qualified but who I owe. It is as simple as that.

This is a perfect example of how politics plays out and how logic isn't always the driving force in choosing to do anything from policy to filling in cabinet positions.

As for Joe Biden, he won't be an invisible vice president for the same reason Cheney was, he'll be an invisible vice president for powers outside his control…say, the media.

Boy, you gotta love this guy! He's made some thougtful, deliberate choices here. What did you expect him to do? Select inexperienced people or an entire group made up of Repubicans just to pacify the party who lost? While I'm all for new faces, the world is too scary to select people who haven't been out there in the trenches before. Let's just wait to see how they do. Give this a chance.

Why, pray tell, is Sarah Palin even IN the conversation? She is History…. old history and poor history! Anyone who is still in her camp has not been listening to her or anyone else…. some people just put on blinders and refuse to listen to anything else.

Palin is the past…. the BAD Past! You LOST…. Seriously, get OVER IT! Buckle your seat belts, and get ready for the ride!! If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem! Let's get on with it!

Good job, President-elect Obama. I support your decision 100% and a veteran ( US Marines) I am very optimistic with the selection of Gen Jones. He is definitely the man for the job….and for those of you who want to leave the country or at least "say" that you want to leave because of the new administration "DELTA IS READY WHEN YOU ARE!!!". The USA is the best place to live in the world and I guarantee that if you serious about your decision to leave…..you will be BACK!!

Semper Fi , peace and blessings

One less Democrat Senator? Way to go President Obama!!!!!!!

As Hillary supporter that is what i am talking about…it is all business…………

Congratulations Hillary – accepting this will be the best thing you did for NY state!!!

Funny how things can turn.
It was Hillary who was trying to paint our President Elect Obama as not up to the job before
So far Obama great leadership skills are shining through and with the perfect temperment.

whata bout the Genocide in Rwanda that the Clintons and Susan Rice wer unable to stop. They all were against the UN troops to save lifes. Obama change is backward!!! I cannot wait to vote for a Republican president in 2012. My vote to Obama was a big mistake. He does not GET IT at all!!

It should have been the other way around. Anyway, it will be Hillary Clinton running the country behind the scenes. At least Obama has enough sense to know who will be watching his and our backs.

Congratulations to our "I'm happy to just be New York's Junior Senator" New York Senator Hilliary Clinton (with several years yet to serve us New Yorkers ran for president and then oour new SOS to be) !!!! I guess once "moved in" and actually looked around she didn't like what she saw. Maybe our Governor will appoint a resident of the state to take your place. With a liitle luck, it will be some that knows that NYS does NOT end on the west bank of the Hudson. Any way Congrats Hillary, don't let the door hit you in the … on the way out.

i trust your judgement president obama, they have finally said we are in a recession (since nov. of last year,) we already knew this, but you will need a strong cabinet, i hope everyone will work together.

30-m-PA-Democrat-voted McCain December 1st, 2008 12:19 pm ET

…………..I can't support someone who was elected through media and party manipulation and party corruption. Obama is not my president.

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Be serious, dude…….all Presidents get elected via some degree of curruption and media manipulation.

The fact that you don't understand this, makes you either naive…..or stupid.

Hey Bush-lovin neo-cons,

Just keep up the criticism.

Since 2000 your type of leadership has resulted in Democrats taking control of a majority of of state legislatures, a majority of governor seats, a majority in the US House of Representatives, a majority in the US Senate (including 14 seats in a little over 2 years!), a new Democratic president, AND the greatest percentage of Americans identifying themselves as "Democrats" than in decades!

Thanks! Keep up the hard work, neo-cons. You're doing more for the Democratic party than we ever could!

@30-m-PA-Democrat-voted McCain:

You can always move to Alaska and join Todd Palin in trying to succeed from the country. Oh wait, someone else tried that before I think it was called the Confederate Army during the CIVIL WAR.

Get a life, loser.

I was disappointed that Obama chose Clintion for Secretary of State. We will have watch & see 'Madam Pantsuit' for at least four more years. Will the Clintons ever go away?!!!!

To TRUTH HURTS,
Maybe he gave them the idea to attack India. all Obama supporters seem to be fanatics. It's kind of creapy.

Their BAAAACK!!!!!!!!!

I like Susan Rice, Gates is a resonable choice given the nations current situation, the General was a good choice as well althoug I would have loved to see Hagel instead. HRC…well we will see how she handels herself while in office…but we've [Obama supporters] have our eye on her…ugh!

great move by obama politically and in general – Hillary Clinton would've been a great President and she will make a great Secretary of State – only the ignorant believe this is a bad decision by obama

…for the first time in my life, I am proud of Obama. He just swayed my feelings toward him. Thank you, Mr. President.

On a scale of 1 to 10……so far, I gotta give Obama a solid 8.5!!

It might be a wise move to let Obama become president before you folks start kicking him. As for Sarah Palin – that's just what we need someone who winks and says "you betcha" every two minutes You can't actually believe this woman has the sense or brains to run the country! Also, she is about as nasty as they come.

Great team, President-elect Obama! Your bipartisan efforts make me very proud to have supported you in this election. That's walking the walk–a strong and confident team.

God bless America!

President – Elect Obama's cabinet can and will work together to get
the problems of this country under control. Hillary Clinton was probably
the best choice for Secretary of State. I'm happy. Change is gonna
happen with the decision-making, and execution of processes that this
cabinet will make, in the best interests of the people of this country.
You can't change the country by bringing in all new people. That would
be the final nail in the coffin for all of us.

to : 30-m-PA-Democrat-voted McCain

I agree 100% with 30-m-PA-Democrat-voted McCain! I hope this all works out, but I am still not a supporter of Obama. I love this country, so I support the U.S.A.

It's about time we start believing in our government again. Obama is off to a good start. He's got an all-star cast in his cabinet. He just needs to keep them working as a team. That, above all, is so necessary in these troubled times.

I think, if anybody can do it, Obama can. And to the skeptics and naysayers… well, he's got his work cut out for him… he's got to prove you wrong.

You Hillary gotta cease to still see him as your contender , all that is finished now. He is the President elect of the USA.
I cant wait to see you behaving toward him as your President………Such a fool !

Anyone have to do Look at very well on the picture !

All who are crying "Washington Insiders" fail to realize Joe SixPack cannot clean up this mess. It will have to be the Insiders. Change will come from the leader. PE Obama is very strong willed and hands on. I am sure that he will be on top of everything that is going on in his administration. Sure, they are all politicians, but I am counting on PE Obama to inspire them to be better politicians.

Its nice seeing Hillary supporters on board. I am also liking the centrist tone Obama is taking. You can always tell when a president is doing a good job by how much he pisses off the extreme left and right.

People, change is a relection of the leadership not the team, it would be like a sport team that going in the wrong direction, you don,t get rid of the players, you get rid of the Head Coach and that coach will lead that same old team in a new direction.
A business that is failing, you don't need to get new employee what you need is a new manager or new idea from the top, so folk that are focusing on the mean and not the leader of the team is dumm), Can you see he is puting to gether a old team in a different way. When have you ever heard of a Presidential candidate becomming secutary of state? that in it self is a new kind of politics.

Give the man a chance. (all you critics and haters, atlease give him time to failed if you think he will, remember you did not belive he would win, so you already prove yourself wrong, now let him alone)

Mr. President Elect Obama, a great list of people to follow your lead and protect our country. You have my and most Americans full support because more than anything we want a safe country and world to live in and financial security.

Obama's trying to put intelligent people who know the job in the jobs. He's not pandering to old pals and drinking buddies. He's not padding the posts with "yes" people. He's trying to get a diverse enough group in place so all possible scenarios and concerns can be covered. We've had 8 years of uselessness and futility and stagnation. Obama's doing what a president is supposed to be doing.

And people are complaining?

We have two rookies,and you are excited about what,our entire government getting on the job training?When you go to the doctor,do you go to an M.D., or a medical student?

I can tell from the comments on this issue that Obama making the right moves. Some people like his choices, some are skeptical, and the haters as usual will never like anything he does because that's what haters do.
For those in approval I say temper you enthusiasm this will be a bumpy road and mistakes will be made. It's too hard not to. Fro the Skeptics stay vigilant but keep an open mind as you always do consider all the facts before making a decision. You don’t want to “hanatize” the situation by injecting false, bias and misleading information. Besides you’re not being paid as much as he is.
Haters, I suggest you either leave the country or stick to fEAr and un-BALANCEd fox news as they cater to the lowest common denominator.

For all of you latent paranoids out there that seem to think that Obama is some kind of extreme left ideologue,his choices for cabinet thus far would appear more centrist than socialist.

I am glad to see this team. They all come with great strengths and will balance out each others weaknesses. I applaud our new president once again for demonstrating clear, thoughtful thinking in his selections. I also appreciate his steady, consistent message on who will make the decisions and who will be charged with carrying them out. Americans need to support President-Elect Obama whether they voted for him or not. He is coming into office at a time like no other. Everyone of us is losing money in our retirement accounts and it makes no difference your party affiliation. Get behind our next President.

A sad day for Republicans looking to grab the Whitehouse in 2012!!

A good decision to bring the Democrats together for 2012. Obama will gain in stature as well by using such a close runner-up.

Obama / Biden 2012!

Disgusted. I am so sick of the Clintons. What is he thinking???

I love how all of the liberals who bashed Bush for 8 years, all of the sudden are now apalled that anyone would dare disagree with their beloved Obama. News Flash: It's called dissent. At least that is what you all called it when it was aimed at Bush. You can't have it both ways. Get used to it. We are not going away because that is what America was founded upon, dissent. Remember????

So Obama is appointing Washington insiders to every Cabinet position…so much for that Change theme. Look, many of you liberals who were duped by the theme of change may now change your tune as well and say that you are pleased with Obama's appointees. That's fine, as long as you at least admit that "Change" was nothing more than a slogan used to win an election.

I think just about everyone here is a hypocryte. I mean 1/2 the democratic party had really mean and hateful things to say about her during the primaries and all of a sudden…as long as she isn't president…she's a good choice?? That makes no sense. If she wasn't good enough to be president, than she should not be good enough to be Sec of State.

I'm 30 yrs old and I'm afraid I'll never see a women president in my lifetime, mainly b/c what woman would want to be treated in the manner that Clinton and Palin were? It'll never happen.

This administration will be known as "Bill Clinton's 3rd Term"

So Obama is appointing Washington insiders to every Cabinet position…so much for that Change theme. Look, many of you liberals who were duped by the theme of change may now change your tune as well and say that you are pleased with Obama's appointees. That's fine, as long as you at least admit that "Change" was nothing more than a slogan used to win an election.

Ooobama Oooooobama Ooooooba change hope change hope. You have all just been duped!
Change you can all believe in?
Gates, responsible for Gitmo and waterboarding
Clinton, too much to mention
Eric Holder who pardons domestic terrorist.

Good job Dem voters!

I know it hurts and you feel betrayed and you will make any excuse for him but I think you Obama supporter's have been "BAMBOOZLED BIG TIME". OUCH!!! Secretary of Defense elect Robert Gates and Retired Marine Gen. Jim Jones as National Security Adviser elect. This is "sweet vindication" for the Bush doctrine plain and simple and undeniable!!! Who would have thought Obama had a conservative streak in him! It ain't over till it's over! YIPPIE!!!

Rene, San Fran CA I couldn't agree with you more.

Change does not come overnight. I am impressed with President-Elect Obama's methodical preparations for the daunting tasks ahead. You need to have some people involved who are "insiders", otherwise it becomes even more difficult to effect change.

The Obama Administration Team is being announced and will be soon taking the field. I am excited to see what is yet to come. It's unfair to claim there is no change until AFTER the man takes office and has an opportunity to put change into gear.

Great team.

for all the idiots that state that Obama is not their president, consider this: Our great US military men and women are not your protecters either.

You can pack and leave anytime. Good riddance

I find this whole discussion panel meaningless. Those right wing nuts and haters postng here will never come around regardless of what Obama does. There are certain people who are of diverging opinions but are willing to listen to logic and make an intelligent choice, unfortunately the idiots and racists posting here are not those.

@ Change – Yeah Left

I'm willing to bet $700B you don't understand what socialism, marxism, and communism really are. The "socialist" claims are getting old, primarily because they are so utterly ignorant and off-base. You might want to think about stopping the McCain campaign's negative nonsense…you know, seeing as how it didn't work then…and oh boy how it didn't work. Try some intelligent and constructive criticism instead.

At least he made a good decision on Clinton!

Although I don't care at all for HRC, I voted for Obama and will fully support him in any way possible. Maybe she won't ever have to go to Bosnia!!

If all of you negative folks out there would spend more time looking for ways that you, as an individual, could help in some small way to improve conditions in our country, you might feel a lot better about yourselves. You must have a family member or neighbor who is in need in some way. If not, then spend your time thanking God that you don't have rather than posting some of these ridiculous comments.

God bless our new P.E., our troops, and all our citizens.

United we stand-divided we fall.

At the rate he's going Obama will end up pardoning Marc Rich

What a choice! Smart Move.

Hey, all you right wingers…….. take a rest, sit back, and see how a democratic government should be run. Only then do I want to hear from you all, good or bad. Meantime, please hold your unfounded criticisms by accepting and supporting our new President-elect, Barack Obama.

It makes me laugh to read the blogs from the uneducated. You know the ones that criticize Obama's picks, yes the same ones that never voted for him in the first place.

All I have to say to you people is "Don't worry there are elections in the US every 4 yrs. Maybe you can convince 60 million + people that bush had the right idea." I look forward to a palin transition team and administration.

Oh BTW, I have said this before but it need repeating:

"Change comes from the president not from his administration"

We are no longer dealing with republicans with there friends first country last ideas.

Great choice Mr. President and one of the many reasons why I voted for Obama, INCLUSION! Eric and the other righties, you really are pitiful. Day in and day out all you do is whine like little babies in your cribs. You just can't stomach the defeat you so deservedly were delivered last month. You make no concrete or factual proof and anyone complimenting or supporting Sarah Palin really need to get their heads checked. It's gone beyond comic relief and thank God the woman will never be the Commander In Chief. But to try to legitimize Palin and keeping this pitiful idea alive that somehow she's going to be the Republican Nominee in 2012 will ensure a Republican defeat. So again, if I were you idiots I'd be more worried about how I can repair my party from the tattered mess that it is now and not make up things to make myself feel better. Now that it will be at least a decade before you ever hope to achieve any kind of majority in the government, try to open your minds more and don't carry on with this arrogant hubris that you shoved down the rest of the country's throat with W. Try to think of something bigger than yourselves, like your country for instance, and not be hateful towards Obama but help him and us put the country back together again. Otherwise you will be the cast outs of this country. You basically are yelling at the wind when no one hears or cares to hear the diatribe you consistently talk.

I'm happy. More happy Richardson didn't get it

congrats hillary you deserve it

I would encourage a number of writers on here to see how foreigners see the United States and its President elect.

I think you would be surprised by the favourable ratings he receives for his security and economic team. His actions are bold and represent a sharp break from the outgoing administration. The break is not based on ignoring experience, knowledge and expertise or differences in views but rather embracing them as part of the process of forming policy in these most difficult of times.

Obama at heart appears to be a pragmatist and not ideologically driven at least compared to the outgoing President. Will he make mistakes? Of course but what he does seem to be is a quick learner and willing to acknowledge those mistakes and change policy accordingly. This stands in sharp contrast to the current President who seems almost impervious to new facts or evidence being presented to him that conflict with his rigid ideology which he confuses with adhering to principles.

New beginning? Change? Sorry, but selecting a cabinet that consists of a bunch of "has-beens" who have previous records of making poor decisions is no new beginning. Tell me again why New York's skyline hasn't been rebuilt to the pre-September 11th view (and Hillary is in charge of what state)? Thank heavens someone in the DC area didn't decide to tear down or leave the gaping hole in the Pentagon simply because some idiots flew a plane into it and we're too afraid that it'll happen again.

OH… at least we get a Rep Gov in AZ now that our current tool is moving to homland security..

Do thank you for that one Obama

I think that President-elect Obama wants to see just how ready Hillary is on day one to handle the 3am call and take action. Now is the time she has to prove herself as a value and not a liability or a backstabber. If she is truly for the Democratic Party and for the people then she'll do well so that she can run in 2016.

Bill will be very happy….

To Eugene, another informed left wing crazy…Bill Richardson is a Latino. He was, he is and he always will be a Latino so you can end your concern. It shouldn't matter to you anyway, Obama should be picking people qualified for the job, no matter what the race, sex etc…

And Eugene, how left can you be if you think Tom Daschle is a moderate?

Hey 30-m-PA – I agree with other responses to your post. If you don't like how America voted – I hear IRAN is looking for a few ungrateful citizens who don't support the President elect of the United States of America. I proudly voted for McCain-Palin, but as a proud American I will support Obama as my President of the United States.

To all you posters who are prescient, how about do me a solid and posting the next Mega-Millions Lottery winning numbers to icantbelieveyourposting@areukiddingme.com.

To all the posters avowing to be republican who are liking what they are seeing: Join us!! Seriously. Go to Change.gov – Obama's new site and look around until you find the link that lets you post to the team. State your issue(s), state your idea(s). The man said he'd listen. Call him on it. See what you get back. What have you got to lose besides keystrokes and a little of you time? What have you got to gain? It could be a bunch. What have we all got to gain? Again, it could be a bunch. And you could be responsible! Go! Do it! Yes! You can!

Barack Obama's first big mistake. We do not need and do not want Hillary Clinton as the SoS. She lacks any credible experience other than imaginary sniper fire and a failed run at the presidency.

Barack promised change so far all he has delivered is a bunch of Clinton cronies and one of the Clintons themself. This is what you can expect with Obama no change other than skin color and a lot of political favors.

I mean it is not like Hillary didn't earn this spot with all those great laws she created as a senator? Ohh right she did nothing as a senator.

George Marshall must be weeping for his country today.

Can anyone say "insecurity" because that is what we will now have. Imagine the handling of the India incidents under Obama and Hillary's watch! Let the confirmation hearings begin—oh yeah, it won't matter because all the cronies of the Clintons are in the Senate anyway….God help us all (that will be my mantra for the next 4 years!)!!

On this blog the people who are standing by whatever Obama says or does have a problem.
He ran for President promising change and new politics.
Yet he is just more of the same.
I voted for Hillary but if his mindless followers wanted the old Clintons admin I think theywould have voted for Hillary.
They expected something different and new.
He will fail

Pundits are saying this is a Clinton redux. Look…situation is different – much, much worse. We have a smart leader who has the moral fortitude to talk the talk and walk the walk. Clinton's DLC is seasoned, but aged with new wisdom. This will be a better Administration under Obama, who has the poise to make tough decisons and make them palatable to the public. This is about big ideas and the future, not Dick Morris and appeasing the middle with marginal change.

To rm: Bush.

Even McCain asked his supporters to stop all this vile stuff and support the prez elect. McCain himself said he was giving Obama his FULL support, that Obama was a decent and honorable man who IS READY to lead our country. Now it's time for McCain supporters to follow his lead. IF McCain is the Maverick he says he is, and has thrown all of his support to Obama, why can't the McCain supporters do the same? Sarah Palin – why can't you as well?

I guess Hillary will get to answer the phone after all.

Ken ,
In your dreams , if you think beeing SoS will allow Hillary to run for president in 2012 ! We already have a president, the right one, till 2016 !
May god bless this great nation and our PE

FINALLY…….. Intelligence and sound judgment has come back to the White House. What a refreshing breath of fresh air.

Just curious…..when all the leftist bloggers were on here earlier in the year crying out for Robert Gates's head for running what they called "an illegal war" …….where are all your calls for his head now? So now he's a good guy? lol

While there is nothing wrong in the selection, Clinton's nomination is a CLEAR political deal, that was carved out sometime in July 2008

President Elect Obama has shown nothing but the even handed brilliance that made me a believer of his in 2004, that made me vote for him in the primaries, and again in the general election. I am not a fan of Senator Clinton, but I can understand why he has her as Secretary of State. I think she brings credibility and intelligence to the role. Having a statesman such as Senator Clinton brings heavyweight credibility to any discussions with foreign leader.

Why is everyone so shocked? He'd been praising Senator Clinton for a long time, even during the bitter primaries – it should not come as a surprise to anyone that she would be a chosen as a cabinet member. I was certain that they had cut some deal during their meeting after Hilary's loss. I'll admit, I was thinking more along the lines of HH&S so that she could push her healthcare plan, but I guess that wouldn't have been high-profile enough – and no one puts a Clinton in the corner!

FANTASTIC!! An administration with an INTELLIGENT leader who knows the difference between love of country and loyalty to the oil companies. A new America will be born 20 January 2009!

The rest of the world will celebrate 20 January as well when the US will again be the friendly caring nation it once was and not the uncaring snob the Bush adminstration has made it.

20 January 2009 is the day we all will celebrate the day we have been waiting for!!

MR. PRESIDENT-ELECT YOU ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK! GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!

I guess Mr. Bill couldn't attend since he is working on the Hillary '12 campaign already.

John Adams December 1st, 2008 12:14 pm ET
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You are one ignorant individual. Sarah Palin is the biggest political joke to ever step on stage.

Obama is doing a fantastic job. I don't much care for Hillary, but based on all of his choices I have to accept he knows what he is doing in this selection.

I'm behind you Mr. President Elect. You make us proud each and every day!

Sounds like there will be some very intelligent people running the government for a change. Good job Mr. President Elect…

Yeah and some of you people still believe in Santa Claus too. Just wait and see who good old Hillary is up to and then you will be wishing she had never been elected so such a high political position.

I use to be a liberal but now I’m an independent because I realized that liberals are just as stupid as many conservatives. Too many liberals and conservatives make dumb decisions based on their ideology. Domestic and foreign decisions should be handled with care and made in a pragmatic way and the individuals on Obama’s team will do that. They are all centrist minded thinkers and hopefully their decisions will not be influenced by the crap democrats and republicans have been spewing. This might be a shrewd way of doing things but I think it’s the only way to regain America’s prominence in the world.

Ann December 1st, 2008 12:05 pm ET
Hillary as Secretary of State is the only good news in the past 6 months.
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John McCain as President would have been terrible news for 4 years.

Because he would have crushed Hillary Clinton.

PEOTUS Obama IS the change. He is putting together a cabinet that HE feels will work intellectually, as well as harmoniously to bring this Nation back to her proper place – the BEST Country in the whole world.

To all of you "doubting" thomas', you can continue to complain and make YOURSELVES miserable, or you can anticipate the best for all of our citizens under the forthcoming administration.

God bless you all and God bless America!

LyonsPhilly December 1st, 2008 12:28 pm ET

30-m-PA-Democrat-voted McCain – Sorry to see you leave the country.
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I really wish they WOULD leave. If they had any dignity or were good for their word, they would put their money where their mouth is and get the heck out of this country. We don't need worthless whiners in this country. We need DOERS. And 30-Child-Confused-Voted Loser is the poster child for the scum bags that have done nothing their entire lives but pitch a fit and do nothing!

Quit complaining and get on a plane. Get out if you don't like it. But for gods sake, shut your snivveling whining mouth and DO something other then complain for a change!

30m-pa-democrat

I bet President Elect Obama won't get a wink of sleep tonight knowing that he "is not your president"…………

Good grief, get over yourself! And you guys think Obama has a big ego!

Excellent choices!!!

Obama has picked a very strong team. The challenge now will be for him to ride herd on all the huge egos that came with the smart and competent people. If he can pull it off he will have a very successful administration.

In the words of Ronald Reagan: Never hire someone you cannot fire.

O'Bama is an idiot…

30-m-PA-Democrat-voted McCain December 1st, 2008 12:19 pm ET
Even though I supported Hillary in the primaries, I don't care what Hillary does now. I can't support someone who was elected through media and party manipulation and party corruption. Obama is not my president.
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You do realize that you don't make any sense, right?

You supported Hillary, then voted for McCain, now you don't care what Hillary does…

People of your intellect really should be 'sent' or 'lost' somewhere…

To those criticizing 30-m: Was Bush your president? Did you support him with honor even when you disagreed with him? Or did you endlessly snipe?

Just more Democratic hypocrites.

To all the rocket scientists out there continuing to criticize President elect Obama's choices for a cabinet, one question…

Where exactly does one go to find qualified people to get our country out of two ill-advised wars, a crisis in our economy, and a world image of our country that is hilarious? He could go to the Bush/Chaney/Rove team that created those problems, or go to other government professionals with the experience to do the right thing. Frankly, I would rather have as many experienced non Bushies as possible. This is not a time for on the job training.

Of course there's always Rush Lamebrain and Billo the Clown! They could make up the new USO comedy team!

A new dawn in leadership is a bunch of Clinton retreads? I am the only one taking crazy pills here?

To everyone saying that they can't wait until 2012………..

I can't wait either because by then Obama and his team will have this country chugging along on the right track again. Hopefully it won't take the entire 4 years to clean up the mess left by your man Bush.

FANTASTIC!! An administration with an INTELLIGENT leader who knows the difference between love of country and loyalty to the oil companies. A new America will be born 29 January 2009!

Obama is slicker than Slick Willie ever was. Hillary is co-opted now – she cannot run against him. Signed, sealed and delivered – she's his!

Our master plan is working…

Steve in VA: dark but funny.

America must have done something super bad and we were punished in the last 8 years. It's clear god has for gave us!

Go America. We are once again America! I'm so HAPPY!

30 PA Dem @ 12:19
Yes, you fool, Barack Hueeien Obama is YOUR President if you are a citizen of the USA. If you don't like that you can always give up your rights as an American and move anywhere you want. How about Iraq or maybe India?
Obama will be the President for all Americans whether you like it or not.
How about giving him a chance to at least take office and see what he can do before bashing him?
January 20, 2009 can't come soon enough for me!

What day did Hillary change from demon-spawn to always-a-friend in the Obama propaganda?

1984 Ministry of Truth – "we have alwyas been at war with …." "we have never been at war with…"

lol….more of the vaunted "Change You Can Believe In"?

Buyer's remorse anyone?

For '30 PA'

Obama isn't your president? Well who is? So bitter .. haha

To marco: Yes, John would have.

Not sure if I support this choice. Hillary has always seemed just a teensy bit hawkish, and by teensy bit I mean she is far too fond of bombs and blood. Almost Thatcher-esque, and frankly nobody wants that again.

That's not to say that this pick isn't fully expected. If he wanted any hope of maintaining a strong approval rating, Obama will have to appease that shrinking-but-still-extant segment of disgruntled Hillary supporters by giving her some high-profile cabinet position. Oh well. "Team of Rivals" and all that.

I really just cannot find a way to support this appointment. I'm so disappointed in Obama and saddened that he would give her such an important position. I already have to think about who I will vote for in 2012.

Well, looks like the USSA is well on it's way to becoming reality!

I now believe in GOD!!! For once in the last eight years I'm very proud to be AMERICAN!

Go Obama, Go Hillary, Go AMERICA!

Obama's quote about his security team: "They share my pragmatism about the use of power, and my sense of purpose about America's role as a leader in the world." Well, if Hillary is the one sharing all of Obama's world view and direction than I am afraid that we'll have another hawkish trigger-happy secretary of state! Worst choice ever and not the change we are looking for!

What's really going on here and in other blogs is that the Republicans are terrified to the point of filing their pants. We're finally going to have competent, rational, reasonable people running our country and so far only one person on the team is a Republican. It's a sad day for them because it highlights that the No. 1 thing that needed to CHANGE was getting rid of all the incompetent, corrupt, self-serving Republicans that have been damaging our country for 8 years. So let them whine and fabricate irrational criticisms all they want…we know it's just that they're in denial about the CHANGE they need to make in their own party and ideologies.

Hillary is an intelligent woman and will make a great SOS! I'm glad to see she and Barack working on the same team!

Obama '08-'12
Hillary '16 – 2020

Dems rule! Stay power indeed.

Gary of LA December 1st, 2008 12:17 pm ET
HILLARY, HILLARY, HILLARY! She is a force to reckon with!
HILLARY for PRESIDENT 2012!!!!! Period.
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President Obama will win re-election in 2012. Hopefully Vice President Biden will run for President in 2015.

Hillary Clinton will run another sewer campaign of lies in 2023 and lose the nomination once again at the age of 76.

Period.

By not defining what 'change' he meant, Obama has allowed each of his supporters to fill in the blanks. Now many are 'surprised' by his cabinet picks. Perhaps you should have demanded more specifics when you had the chance before the election rather than buying into a campaign slogan.

Its alright K, you can have your worthless useless president back! Idiots like you wont ever understand that the reason noone globally united behind Bush is because he DID steal the election and therefore was not meant to be president- Al Gore should have been, my little moron. Obama stole nothing- did you see that very comprehensive victory? Gotta hurt! Obama really is your president. Bush nearly had a chance after 9/11, but blew it big time. Clinton perfect from a foreign perspective- she is known worldwide as a smart shrewd woman who is respected thats the most important thing. Cant say the same for your messiah- Sarah Palin. We love her for all the wrong reason here in Europe!!

Can someone 'splain to me how her foreign policy judgment, which was so terrible in that she voted in favor of the use of military force against Iraq (which cost her the election), has improved so much as to qualify her to be the point person for US foreign policy?

Senator Obama, were you lying then, or are you lying now?

Does Obama have blue signs for everything?

All those who are gripping and complaining,just keep remembering
what we have had the last 8 years. Wait till you see what Obama andd
this team can and will do before you go ballistic.

You libs…99% of you do not even know waht the "S.O.S" does???

With Napolitano gone, Arizona will be all GOP.

Rascist sheriff, narcissistic county attorney, a Republican State Senate – we are all dead, dead, dead…

I think Obama did what he said he would do, pick a diverse bi-partisan team to represent our nation. Yet I know that the far right zealots will find something to hate on so I'm not shocked anymore by the negative comments that I read here. But there was one that I had to laugh about when one said that Palin would have been a better pick than Clinton for SOS! WHAT A JOKE….you would REALLY want somebody like Palin in that high of an office? Some of you on the right are so caught up in your bitterness that you print the strangest things.

It is time to choose a side. Stop questioning Obama’s choices. He is smarter then his distractors. Although the anti-Hillary people are glad Obama is our next president, they feel the need to armchair like a monday morning quarterback. We can choose to support Obama and build him up, or we can oppose his decisions and tear him down.
Pick a side and stick to it. I can’t stand fence walkers.

30-m-PA-Democrat-voted McCain – Sorry to see you leave the country.

A great selection for our country! Lets all give them our support in the days ahead as they fail or succeed we do as a nation!.

@30-m-PA-Democrat-voted McCain:

Obama is not your presdient, huh? Well what is your president's name?

To Gary in LA:

GET A LIFE……..no matter how much you pound your head against the wall, Hillary will not be president this year or the next..or in 2012..maybe 2016…maybe. Just be greatful she was given a position considering the things she tried to do to derail Obama during the primaries. I am a woman and I for one do not believe that Obama was guilty of any sexist treatment towards her, I do believe on the other hand, that she was very rude to Obama and disrespected him at every chance she got. But it's nice to see that because Obama is a good man, and has a good heart, he elected her as SOS. I doubt she would've extended the same kindness towards him if she had won. But whatever its all in the past. You need to stop living in the past and accept that for the next 8 years OBAMA will be YOUR president as well as mine, just as I had to accept that Bush was my president for the past 8 years. Now grow up and go home and take your meds!

Congrats Hillary

@John Adams

How can she be picked over a woman over a woman who could resolve all of Africa's by talking to the President Of Africa, which is one country, according to Sarah
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First off, I'm not a Palin fan but I do respect her. Your ignorance is astounding. She never said that — that was a false statement made about her. But you believe everything Obama says, so why not believe everything else you hear. What's really scary is people like you are allowed to vote.

I love reading the pathetic comments from all the haters! Idiots. Turn off Fox news and tune into reality. Obama is going to be a great leader and we should all be so proud that this good man will lead us out of the darkness and back into the positive light that America should be seen in. I think Hillary will be a great lead diplomat for our country. Don't be scared haters have some faith. P.S. The right wing Republican media-radio and TV- are trying to brainwash you with fear again. Don't let 'em do it. Come on over to the good side with us where party lines don't matter, instead it is the good of the country that does. All for one, instead of divide and conquer…. I am excited to move forward with Obama as our leader. Finally some positive thinking! Be careful though it's contagious- YES WE CAN!

@LISA

It does not matter. We are all Americans and if we cannot be a team(DEMS/REPS/INDEP). no matter who is in charge we will not be able fix the situation we are in now. Individual efforts never win anything and I do think Obama realizes that. I did not vote for him but he is not stupid. Obama knows we are all in it together and its going to take all of us to get out of this mess. Please stop blaming Repulicans for the whole mess.Its everybodys fault. Congress, Bush, Paulson, Frank, Pelosi. Come on face reality.

A Hillary presidency would have never asked Barack to be on her team. I think we are seeing the difference between the two.

You whined during the campaign because Barack Obama didn't have experience. You're whining now because he's surrounding himself with experienced experts.

I think you're just a bunch of whiners.

Good choice!! Nuff said.

Myrna – The anti-war movement and the progressives are going to take to the streets over Obama? Yeah, just like they took to the streets during 8 years of Bush. Oh… thats right, you couldn't get your act together when there was something really worth protesting. Now that there's an administration in place that can bring about change, you get angry. Please get with the program and do something constructive.

To Deborah in Indiana, you can't get much more far left than Obama.

I thought Hillary did an excellent job this morning. It's going to be okay people, they all have too much to lose by being mavericks. That was the McCain camp.

Joseph Johnson December 1st, 2008 11:30 am ET

"The people on this post you are disrespectful toward Hillary Clinton, get a life. She is more than qualifed to be SOS."

You are right JJ. Hillary is more than qualified to be SOS. Same Ol Sh^t!

"Sarah Palin would be a much better choice for Secretary Of State. Sarah is bright, intelligent and has a deep understanding of foreigh policy issues. She is the one person in this country who has seen Putin rear his head so she can recognize him from a distance."
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This comment is just completely laughable. Keep smoking dude.

I want to see that traitor Richardson's face!!! HA!!! You aren't trustworthy…at least Obama is wise enough to see that. SOE — what a joke!!!

I thought Hillary did an excellent job this morning. It's going to be okay people, they all have two much to lose by being mavericks. That was the McCain camp.

For all of you who are screaming for us to be happy to Obama is leading us out of Bush's major problems and the economy that Bush made etc etc etc. I go news for you. Bush didn't create this mess. Granted, he did fail in oversight, but he is NOT THE ROOT CAUSE. The root cause comes from the Clinton administration demanding that banks let people who have no business getting loans, get loans. Everyone was mortgaging the American dream and alot of folks couldn't afford to own it.

Bush didn't destroy our economy, greed did that. The greed from banks, the automotive industry etc. And now you want Obama to bail out the big three? That is ridiculous. You want to give 25 billion dollars to a group of people that can't manage the money they already have? Wanna know what the definition of insanity is? Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.

Maybe you should move!

Who cares? Is it 2012 yet? Clinton re-treads? Is this the "change" we were promised? Sorry, Barry, you can keep the change.

And all of you clowns saying "You rabble-rousers need to get behind your president and do something positive for this country," I have to ask, "Where the hell have YOU been for eight years?" You certainly weren't out spreading the love and positivity then, were you?

Notice how the AP and other carriers-of-democrat-water have now started using the title "president" instead of "mister?"

What part of 'change' do people not understand? Change means exactly what President-Elect Obama is doing; choosing people with legitimate experience and/or knowledge of the jobs he's asking them to do. That is a HUGE change from the outgoing administration – just ask "Brownie"!

I get a kick out of those who say "this is not what we voted for". I wonder how may of them voted for McCain??

Appointing Hilary Clinton is a TERRIBLE MISTAKE>>> More of the

Same.

I don't care who Obama pick somebody will criticize but Obama is putting expertise in place!! He knows more about national security and foreign policies then people expect. He predicted India would be attacked by Pakistan on September 10th. Watch Bill O'Reilly interview with Obama on September 10th and it came right out of his mouth!! He said that Afganistan and Pakistan are building stronger with new terror cells while we were focused on Iraq. That's why our troops need to come of Iraq because they are being too stretch and can't focus on Afganistan and Pakistan

Hillary: This should make the terrorists happy.

anyone on this forum who is bashing President Elect Obama before he's even sworn in, is simply jealous and racist. You cant stand the fact that a black man will be the boss for the next 8 years. Well GET OVER IT! Whining isn't going to change anything, just like whining didn't get Bush impeached (although I wish it had). Bush ran our country into the ground for the past 8 years..and you have the audacity to complain that we have a fresh new face in the White House?? Wow..people in this country make me sick. It's almost as if they would rather have a poor economy and be hated by the entire world than be led by a bi-racial man..how sad is that? Pathetic is what it is. I'm so glad that the majority of Americans saw the light and elected a bright, intelligent man for the job. The people who are stuck in their ways are little by little being rooted out. Can't wait until they are all gone so we won't have to appease them anymore. Can't wait till January 20th when the new sheriff in town takes the reins!

GO OBAMA!!!!!

Good move. He has to take Clinton to appease her Congressional allies, and get her out of the Senate.

Congrats to our new SOS. Excellent choice!!!!

Pres. Obama's cabinet is deluxe, the best of the best, knowledgeable experienced people that can get us out of the hole we are in!!!

There is the change we can all believe in!!!!

Even though I supported Hillary in the primaries, I don't care what Hillary does now. I can't support someone who was elected through media and party manipulation and party corruption. Obama is not my president.

I believe Sen. Clinton to be an excellent choice of Sec'y of State. Only goes to show that the nonsense spoken, and the 'Silly Season' that was the primary season, were disingenuous at best and more a product of the Obama campaign than anyone or anything else.

And, with the nomination of Sen. Clinton, after the most intense pre-screening, vetting by the Obama-ites, should end or put to rest the lies, gossip, and conspiracy theories directed at the Clintons. Of course, those on the Far Left and Right will not let go of certain negative fantasies … by letting go, they admit to promoting falsehoods, participating in attempts to destroy others, and perpetuating lies for ideological gain.

Gitter-Done-Boss-Man!

As a Latina I must say, yes i wanted a Hispanic person in the cabinet, BUT,I would rather him pick the MOST QUALIFIED team he can to protect this nations interests at home and abroad. I am hoping that Bill Richardson get the commerce position though. He would work well there and can aid in some foreign affairs as well, since that is his skill set.

Is Obama going to setup the travel office for a visit to the grand jury, too? Will Monica return to "serve coffee"? Will Foster's spirit join the team through one of the "Nancy Reagan seances"? What is Obama doing????????? Change. Duped again America. Congratulations.

I totally agree, big mistake.

HILLARY, HILLARY, HILLARY! She is a force to reckon with! No matter what HILL haters say! She is more than qualified for the SOS position, she could have been the President for God sake!

HILLARY for PRESIDENT 2012!!!!! Period.

It is my understanding that Obama is in the process of vetting two hispanics for positions in his administration – someone from Florida and Bill Richardson.

President Elect Obama, we love you and we know that you will do your best to get this country into tip top shape and respected and hopefully, loved around the world again! Great decisions and great minds. A majority of the country has the most confidence in everything you are doing.

People can criticize our newly President Elect Obama but he knows what he is doing. He is putting experience with certain expertise in certain areas. Also, Obama was right about what happened in India. He predicted this on September 10th, 2008. If you watched the interview Obama gave Bill O'Reilly off of Fox, he predicted it. He said that Iraq was not the problem with new terror cells. He said Afganistan and Pakistan was getting stronger and building while our troops was focused on Iraq. He also said that Pakistan was gearing up to attack India. And that is what exactly happened. I feel safer with Obama on Foreign Policies and the Economy!!!

Great job Mr. President -elect. So far you are showing us that we were right in our vote. As for those hating on Obama, you must be stupid. Had he paraded anyone as SOS whom you had never heard of before, you would be screaming bloody inexperience in these troubled time. Yetr when he makes his shrewd, wise moves, you can't take it. Why is it so hard for your righties to acknowledge when he is doing a good job even if you did not elect him? And no Hillary in 2012. Obama will be re-elected again. Those thinking Hillary is bad for the job probably thing Sarah Palin is well qualified…PLEEZE.

Sarah Palin would be a much better choice for Secretary Of State. Sarah is bright, intelligent and has a deep understanding of foreigh policy issues. She is the one person in this country who has seen Putin rear his head so she can recognize him from a distance.

Hillary cannot sit down with the Prime Minister of Great Britain and say "you betcha" like Sarah can. Hillary has never shot a moose. How can she be picked over a woman over a woman who could resolve all of Africa's by talking to the President Of Africa, which is one country, according to Sarah.

You missed the boat on this one Mr. Obama.

I think President Elect Obama has done a great job in selecting his cabinet…..for those who do not get it the CHANGE is Obama..give the man a chance after 8 years of the GOP & Bush just chill…

Heaven is here ! The big O and C will banish poverty, health woes and trigger a lovefest on the planet earth! War and pestilence wiil disappear and we will all ride bikes to work ! The White house will be for rent again and interns beware! It will all be wonderful !!

If Obama supporters think he is being excessively criticized now…

Come on everyone. Isn't it clear that no matter who he picked for his admin, he would be critisized.

If he picked people with little to NO experience in Washington, he would be critisized for picking such an inexperienced team in this time of such crisis. (i.e Palin for McCain)

If he picks an experienced team, people say this is not change.

Lets see how he leads this team or if HE will be lead by this team. Then we can judge him on his decisions.

Congratulations to President Elect Barack Obama for his astuteness, intelligence and integrity in selecting individuals who are leaders and visionaries. This team will undoubtedly be individuals who will once again bring integrity and honesty to the USA and not the destructive vileness of the current administration.

For all of you who disagree and feel you need to leave the USA because you disagree with the Man who will one day be defined as one of the BEST President's the US has ever had….please do not go to Canada. They don't want or need you.

I would suggest you move to Mexico or better still Saudi Arabia where you will probably feel more at home. Then again maybe you can all camp out at Bush's ranch with Bush and Cheney.

Congratulations to all the Americans who saw the light and chose a true and dignified leader. The world appreciates your doing the right thing.

JackNC,
After the disastrous 8 years of Republican MIS-ADMINISTRATION and utter bungling of everything it touched, the last to foresee problems with the future Administration should be a Republican or an Independent who voted for G.W Bush 1 and 2.

Please think twice, before writing nonsensical forecasts!!!!

phoenix…..As a democrat I have to agree with you and say "well said"

A team of insiders. The scam continues. And the sheep listen and lap it up like something great is going on.

And John McCain would have brought change to Washington? lol. Try Again repubs…..

Dont you guys have an election to get ready for in 4 years? Obama WON….so instead of attacking Obama and his decisions perhaps you guys should figure out how to win back the states that you LOST on November 4th.

Why can't people understand that the "change" that Obama campaigned on was a change in the way politics are run. Not people. If he brought a whole bunch of inexperienced, unknown faces, people would call him irresponsible. Some of the same faces, yes, but that old school rhetoric, partisian politics, no…there is the CHANGE.

Barack Obama takes this job with all the seriousness and purpose that should be a requirement for anyone that takes the Oath.
I trust President Obama to make the choices that are best for America—even though some of those choices aren't real popular with some of us.
We have to get past division and work together for the good of the Nation.
I am glad I worked 21 months for Barack Obama!

Hey ' K ' , Your right obama does not know how to run a country.Now that he is in charge I bet the country will suffer from a major financial crises.We will probably invade a country for no reason and stay there.Then I'll bet that right before he leaves office during a collapse of major financial firms he's probably going to the american public and tell them we need a 700 billion dollar bailout or our country will face sure dire straits. And then when he get's the$700 billion he won't know what to do with it. Your right! ALL HELL'S GOING TO BREAK LOOSE!

Casy December 1st, 2008 11:42 am ET

Barbara in NC, I couldn't agree wit you more! We DO need to start doing something positive for this country! Personally, I think the American people need to fight the power, and take our country back! Obama is an accident waiting to happen and the ones that are going to be affected by this accident are the American People!!
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That's exactly what we did on Nov 4th …. took the country back (and handed it over to the able hands of PE Obama) from GW and the repubs who had driven this country to ditch.

Napolitano as secretary of homeland security?!?
Is Obama serious?
She can't even keep AZ secure let alone an entire nation.
Hopefully she will take her buddy, Mayor Gordon with her.

Good thing is that with her gone, it will put a Republican in charge of AZ.
Let's hope our new Governor can dig us out of the $2 billion deficit Janet put us in.

ehhh I wanted Richardson for this and don't particularly care for Hillary but…

It looks Barack cannot find cabinet members for his CHANGE. I am sure this is alarming to American people who have elected him. His inexperience, his knowledge is troublesome for our nation. Those who write here have no clue. We can have a big Government a huge team of advisers. Waste fo money, really.

"December 1st, 2008 11:23 am ET

Those two deserve each other…unfortunately the rest of who didn't vote for either of them will have to pay the price for their egos…this should be fun watching them head butt each other!"

If you didn't vote – you really forfeit the right to have have a voice in what happens IMHO. It's a cowardly approach to not express an opinion via your vote and then to complain about the approach of the administration – regardless of who wins. If you care about this country, then exercise your right to vote.

Regarding Obama's choices to date – he is showing good solid pragmatic leadership! And he's staying fairly balanced and bi-partisan. His appts appear like strong choices. They still need to be held accountable and prove they have what it takes – but great start!

This is the first time in eight years that I have confidence in the United States and our leaders! Good job President Obama.

Hillary as Secretary of State is the only good news in the past 6 months.

This only shows what a great leader Obama is.
He hires for his weakness and that is not Washington as usual
He will have an effective presidency and he will go down with Bill Clinton as one of the greatest presidents of our time

You Repubs are hilarious. You voted for the WORST administration in the history of this country TWICE…..and you have the audacity to attack Obama and his choices for cabinet positions. Your advice is given to deaf ears because we're facing TWO wars, and the worst economic crisis since 1929. All because of George Bush. How can anyone take you guys seriously?

A wonderful choice he has picked, and thats how women should be represented!!! SO FOR ALL OF YOU Republicans on here saying that Hillary represents THE SAME!!!! GET A LIFE!!!! and PALIN represents DUMB and I as a women do not want to be represented that way!!!

And you are still bitter about the landslide that occured in OCTOBER!!!

I still think Bill Richardson would've been a more inspired choice for SoS. However, HRC is at least as politically-savvy and tough as Condelezza Rice and better well known on the international stage.

Once again we see the appointment of a Secretary of State as a political payoff. Wouldn't it be nice to see someone named based on ability to do the job.

Great team …. well done PE Obama. This is how to you get tings accomplished. … diversity of people and ideas to bring best solution possible to move forward …. good bye to divisive partisan politics!!!

to the morons who think the stock market tanking is related to Obamas picking hillary for SOS YOU ARE IDIOTS, prolly the same dopes that think Palin could be President. Yeah shed be great for the country right now

Change Obama believes in??

I wonder would she have given him a job had she been elected President. Obama would have been still waiting on that 3:00am phone call.

Now go and invade pakistan or let India to do her duty. Dont follow Bush policies, stop calling those terrorist countries as buddies.

To Erika, KS:

… and those who look down on a leader who surrounds himself with experts. We just experienced 8 years with Bush who was inexperienced and inclined not to include advisors who differed with his opinions. I'll take intelligence over experience any day. We see Barack picking advisors to get the job done and I bet they won't be afraid to say what they think. A true leader inspires his team to work toward the goals. This is what we seem to get with Barack

A lot of Bush-Lovers complain that there is no reason the Republicans should "unite" and move the country in a positive direction, because the "Left" didn't support Bush.

Nobody is asking Republicans to support Obama if he destroys the country. Remember, Bush's approval rating was around 90% after 9/11, 75% at the start of the Iraq War, and tapered off from there to the current 25% range. Sorry to break it to you, but people, including half of the people who voted for him, apparently, lost their confidence and support for him because of the direction he led the nation. He had the support, he blew it.

With Congress, he had a policy of unilateralism. He basically told lawmakers they were either "YEA" voters for the Patriot Act, or they were "With the Terrorists".

Try to remember a bit of recent history.

This guy is REALLY good…

Is Hillary Clinton better or more experienced than Colin Powell, who is secretary of state under George Bush? He is loyal to both Bill Clinton and George Bush, so he will be loyal to Barack Obama. When it comes to foreign policy, in a dangerous world, who is better, or more experienced and qualified, than commander-in-chief Barack Obama or secretary of state Hillary Clinton, or the Democratic party? Remember Jimmy Carter?

Will all you naysayers please stop whining that 'this is not change'!

Change comes from the top, from the policies of the President, not from bringing in a bunch of new people who haven't a clue how to do anything in D.C.

I voted for Obama because I liked his vision of change — the things he wanted to change, and I have every confidence he will govern with that basis of change in mind.

I think he's done a great job of selecting people whose best interests are in the United States of America, not in political ideology.

So Bill Clinton can be even more hotly pursued by foreign governments and businesses in 4 or 8 years. What a good plan for the Clintons.

@Dan: While I'm not anti-Hillary, I'm still failing to see all this foreign policy experience she supposedly has. Someone please enlighten me

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Do you honestly think she didn't have input during Bill's presidency? Honestly? She was criticized for being too involved. Do you think Michelle will sit on the sidelines while Obama makes his decisions? No. While it won't be public, she will definitely gain a great deal of experience being present.

Welcome back Clintons!

Obama will one day go don in history as the smartest and most amazing president America has ever seen! You watch!

I heartily congratulate President Elect Obama to have shown the path to move ahead with the best possible intention of serving a great nation as the U.S.A. and I personally wish him for all his endeavors.

Well, at least we can really start to gauge how irrelevant Joe Biden will be to this administration. I'd love to be a fly on the wall should a "Hillary I think you should do…" comment ever come out of his mouth behind closed doors!

Go Ahead Hillary!

They say one woman cannot change the world for all women. Margaret Thatcher didn’t change the world for women in the UK, Indira Gandhi didn’t change the world for women in India. Each of them strove to outperform men at a game set up by men, following rules thought up by men. Both of them lived personally as feminists, neither of them dared to call themselves feminists.

Never before in modern history has a strong woman, so unashamed of being identified as such first, achieved what you have achieved. We have high hopes from you, that you will change the world not just for the women inside the US, but for all women everywhere, simply by identifying yourself as one of us.

We cannot dream of becoming a Margaret Thatcher, nor can we dream of becoming an Indira Gandhi, but all women who dream today, can dream of becoming Hillary Clinton.

Your success is almost a forgone conclusion, you are set on the path to the presidency, sooner rather than later, and richly deserved. In your success, the world will move forward with you. Things will never be the same again.

Onward.

Is anyone else struck by the way Obama speaks…"ME", "I", "MY Team", "MY Advisors", MY Vision". I mean, I understand that narcisism is a characteristic that any President would have, but this is rediculous.

I'd be afraid, but I think that a lot of it is due to the "nouveau riche" effect…Obama's obviously not yet confortable with his new position of power and authority (at least, this is what I'm hoping).

Lisa,
Of course our opinions matter, just like yours do…we are citizens too and there were millions and millions of us who didn't vote for your guy…our opinions matter…

Change is in the policies a President sents, not necessary picking all new people who have no experience. His critics would find fault with that too as picking people who don't have any more experience that Obama. Let's face it, people who did not support him will find something to criticize. I beleive people should give Hillary a chance too as Sec. of State. Just because she campaigned against Obama doesn't mean she won't do what she feels is following his policy in dealing with the leaders around the world. Some people are just miserable and they will be miserable no matter what happens around them.

What?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
From everything I had heard he was going to appoint Bill Ayers to this position. I guess that goes to show you should not believe every poorly written e-mail forward you get.

This was an excellent idea. Now if Hillary runs in 2012 she can't blame the president for any mistakes made by the White House b/c she's now a part of it. If she wants to sink the ship she'll have to sink with it.

Obama 2012

Pete December 1st, 2008 11:38 am ET

I wonder how Clinton got past the "he's not ready to lead" belief that she repeated throughout the campaign. And I wonder who will pick up the 3:00 AM call
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Looks like Obama agrees with her. She'll be picking up the phone afterall.

Hillary is going to be a formidable Secretary of State. Obama made a terrific choice.

I am glad that Hillary will still be in the spot light.

Competence IS the change we voted for you republican idiots. Just because we have heard of the person before doesn't mean they aren't a refreshing change, to include Hillary.

After he lets a major city sink into an ocean, starts an unneccessary war, torchures people, and tries to appoint his cleaning lady to the supreme court, appoints his college roommate to FEMA without the required qualifications, and allows his treasury secretary steal 700 billion dollars to give to his buddies, then your argument will hold water, until then, your petty criticizm is just stupid.

Are you for real Sergy? Barack Obama was born in Hawaii; by law, that makes him an American citizen even if both his parents had been from other countries!

We are extremely fortunate that Obama had the parents he did, because they were both very intelligent and his mother instilled in her son a strong sense of responsibility and urgency for a good education.

To Pheonix:

So inother words, Obama wasn't clear enough with voters when he kept saying change? Are we now trying to change the meaning for him in order to protect him from being attacked for once again breaking from his campaign promises? Face it everyone, Obama ran a great campaign. During the general election he ran to the far left to get elected. Now he is running back to the center again. He knows politics and he knows how to get elected. He is a seasoned politician. I Gaurantee that he wouldn't be there now though if he had said he was going to appoint all washington insiders to his cabinet during the general election. But we'll never know. I am waiting till he gets into office and actually makes decisions as President before I make any judgements on him as a President. I think his appointments are showing that he is trying to be more center, than left or right. And I voted for McCain, so I am pleased so far.

For the naysayers on this and other blogs… either you are from babalon, which is all you are doing or you have no conception of how
a true leader selects his surigates.

President elect Obama said it all in one neat concise sentence.
I will be setting policy after strong discussion and after I make a decision IT WILL be carried out by my team.

Clearly a message to lead, follow or get out of the way.

May God Bless this administration and our country.

Yup its me… retired, white, old(69yrs) getting younger every new day.

Bruce

I don't know but isn't it ironic that when the bailouts and the economy wasn't going well, the economic team was announced with great timing BUT when the attacks occurred in India, what a coincidence this is announced with great timing as well. Even the prophet who predicted about "Ivan the Terrible" didn't see this coming that's for sure, LOL!!

Jane in GA,

What are you waiting for in 2012?? Oh, for Sara Palin to have her own talk show, you may not have to wait that long!

There are GREAT challenges once they are in office. They'll need to put America first. They are our 911 Center. Pray for them.

I hear you Obama. Keep your enemy's close!

CONGRATULATIONS, HILLARY!!!! Thank you, Mr. President elect. This is a wonderful day!!

Oh yeah, she should make Hannity her VP too!

I love how people like "Kim" say that Obama's supporters have a "messiah complex" but she is willing to "give him a chance". That is nothing but BULLS–t, when she has already decided that his supporters aren't as thoughtful as she is and simply have the messiah complex. If you ask me, it is the Hillary supporters who have a "female messiah complex" and close their eyes to any negative qualities she had. By the way, I am female, 64 and a blue collar worker from PA. If you truly want to give Pres. Obama a chance, wait and see what he does before criticizing him.

At this point I am sick to death of both of them. I wish they would both just go away and let Sarah take over. She can do the job single handedly!

Well done, President-Elect Obama! I like the team. A lot of people are complaining about this not representing change, using "Washington Insiders", etc. Obama doesn't need to choose unskilled, inexperienced people in order to help effect positive change. Simple ousting the Neocon philosophy from the White House is PLENTY!

As for the few random posters who actually think Clinton would run against an incumbent from her own party in 4 years…I have a hard time believing these are Americans posting. One has to believe that all American citizens are intelligent enough to know that there is absolutely zero chance of that happening.

Umm DC OBserver, she can't be sec of state for 4 years then run for POTUS in 2012. Hillary will never be president now, as she would have to start campaigning in two years. But HEY way to show your ignorance!!!

GJ

Well K

You don't have to unite, but the bottom line is President Elect Obama is your new president, like it or not! Its your choice to go against him, but that will not change what he is, the new president-elect, period. Get over it and go on with your life.

Your other option is, leave the country!

To Coleman Rice

Dont worry about Hillary dodging bullets, whether she did or not, SHE has NEVER, along with her HUSBAND, rushed to war and cause 100,000 to go blind and death.

hillary took the job because she knew she wouldn't be re-elected as senator from new york since she has shown just how much she wanted to serve new yorkers – yea, right! she served herself by bec oming one of them to set it up to run for president – which she lost – then had to take any job offered to stay in public view, which is all she and that scum husband care about . o.k. new yorkers, do you feel used yet?

lol, Some folks just can't get through the day without putting someone else down.
Why not let the man do the job he was elected to do?
Or, at least, let him get INTO office before you start trying to tear him, and by that, our country down.
The shameful thing is that most of the malcontents on here are the ones who proclaim the loudest that they love our country. Fat chance of that. Hypocrites and angry little souls. I feel sorry for you.
On the other hand, I feel proud and hopeful for our nation! I believe in our President Elect and will do my level best to do my part as an American citizen to help rebuild this great nation.

Isn't anyone going to comment on the appointment of Napolitano and what this means for border security? Take a look into her ongoing battle with Sheriff Joe Arpaio (of Maricopa County in Arizona) …. she has taken away his millions of dollars of his funding to weaken his ability to fight illegal immigration in the Phoenix area and throw out the people who come to this country and break its laws. Be prepared for millions of illegal immigrants to be granted citizenship – which is a kick in the butt to those of us who immigrated legally.

To Jane in GA

If W qualifies, Hillary and Obama qualifies anytime, anyday and anywhere.

How come so many Americans object to their leadership being intelligent and honest?

I can understand the religious fanatics being disgruntled since for the most part they all need some sound mental therapy to get them back into reality and a normal life.

In the end what you are witnessing is the new beginning and the end of a regressive society of questionable morals.

Wondering how all of the Hillary fans feel now knowing that she is down with Obama as much as she claimed during the GE. I bet you all feel silly for voting McCain/Palin. Now's she officially TEAM OBAMA!

Madame Secretary Congrats!

when is obama going to name a latino and someone to the left to his cabinet,because 80% of the people who voted for him was from the people from the far left,but he hasnt name one person from the far left or a latino ,who gave him 70% of the latino vote

For all those who are Obama Haters, you can always leave the country and come back in 2012, or better yet, 2016. Until then, if you plan to stay, do as someone else here suggested, support your new president, and "Be the change you want to see"!!!!

You folks (Republicans and others) who don't like our President- elect, can move out of this country for all I care. Get out of here. Why not move to Chile or Iceland or India or China. Go away. Take Limpbaugh, Hannity, O'Reilly, and all of the other bigots with you. Whiny losers. We put up with lies, deceit, cheating, and all kinds of trash under the Supreme Court appointed Bush #43, the very worst President in this country's history.

To the people who say "this isn't change"…who exactly did you expect P.E. Obama to appoint to these positions? The clerk at 7-11 and his kids' school principal? People with no experience in their appointed positions are dangerous, which was proven when FEMA failed to respond adequately during Katrina. In order to be qualified and experienced for these jobs, you need to pick people who have done something like this before…therefore, people from previous administrations fit the bill. Why don't you all wait and see how these people perform at their jobs before you shoot them down? Obama didn't get elected our next president by being stupid.

Well played sir. A lot has been made of your basketball skills and lack of bowling prowess but I have to say… I bet you are awesome at chess.

While I applaud this choice, we all knew it was coming, which brings me to point about Hillary that I do not like. It annoys me that she was not officially announced until after the holiday last week. It is evident to me that, while we were all expecting this, it was delayed until after Thanksgiving so the holidays news would not take away from this announcement. Hillary must make sure she gets all the attention. Many have already been picked but leave it to Hillary to draw as much attention to herself as possible.

This is to all the naysayers out there. Get behind our President Elect and his team. If McCain had won, I would not be carping about him. I would give him his chance and hope he made the right decisions. I am willing to give Obama his now – and the rest of you should, too. We all live in the USA. If we continue to be divided then we WILL fail. That is what history has taught us. So, now is the time to come together.

Our country is in such a crisis. Thank you Prez elect Obama for once again selecting wisdom and rationality to the posts you have appointed. WE NEED balanced, wise and rational people in our countries most important positions, and Obama is seeing that these are the ones he's selecting.

to "jane in ga" – I can't wait for 2012 either so President Obama can win again!!

God Bless President Obama and the First Family

To Anti War groups

Leave Obama alone. He needs to plan and coordinate with maximum purpose before there is peace. it's a fragile alliance. You all must be living in a dreamland to think that we can stop the war overnight. You need to do it right or we'll SEE bombs in our backyards. It doesnt matter if you're anti WAR, hatred has no boundaries.

when is obama going to name a latino and someone to the left to his cabinet,because 80% of his vote came from the people to the far left,but he has know far left people in his cabinet so far

Everyone crying "more of the same" are simply ignorant. First of all, if Obama decided to keep Bush's dog, you would scream "more of the same". Second, what is change for the same of change? Do you change your health plan just because the new cycle rolls in? I mean, come on, if you change the people in Washington and the culture persists, you have achieved nothing. Why are you whining about the people he feels can get the job done? I can understand debating failed policies if/when he has some, but pointless bickering about the people who will implement his policies, is plain useless. Believe I wholeheartedly dislike his selection of Hillary. I believe rivals should dance because someone is going to get stabbed in the back.

I am extremely happy that President-elect Obama has appointed two women for Cabinet posts in his adminsitration.

Senator Clinton and Governor Napolitano will do a great job in their respective positions.

President-elect Obama, the Vice-President elect, and Senator Clinton, the newly appointed Secretary of State are all lawyers and will uphold and respect the rule of law and the Constitution.

As an initial supporter of Senator Clinton and a supporter of President-elect Obama, I am very glad that the cabinet has strong and knowledgeable people that should do a great service in their respective positions to our country.

Is the American public so shallow as to think that the "change" Obama spoke of and promised means appointing no-names and amateaurs to his cabinet? Of course not! The Obama Change is a change in attitude, change in course, change in policy. I'd be really disappointed if he appointed a bunch of unknowns with no experience in these dismal times. We need change, but we need people with experience, respect, and true desire to implement the change Obama envisions. I see all of his picks as simply brilliant.

Like Bush with General Powell, Obama chose a Washington insider and political general to stand next to for appearances sake and General Jones should do a credible job in this role. His time inside the beltway and lengthly service in the Pentagon should serve him well in dealing with the Washington in-crowd. Hopefully, he'll let Gates do his job without trying to over-supervise.

For all of you criticizing what Obama has done thus far and may do in the future can you be so blind as to ignore what W has done to this country over the past 8 years and his complete lack of respect for the office and this country as he hides out during his lamest of lame duck days.

You should all be thankful that Obama is on deck to lead us out of this Bush-made disaster.

Barbara in NC, I couldn't agree wit you more! We DO need to start doing something positive for this country! Personally, I think the American people need to fight the power, and take our country back! Obama is an accident waiting to happen and the ones that are going to be affected by this accident are the American People!!

look to me like Obama will conduct business as usuall in washington. One thing for sure after he started receiving the same briefings Pres. Bush recieves he has change his tune and decided he needs some experienced people in his administration. Got a good feeling he understands Bush's policy better too. This country is facing some great problems and he needs people with experience glad to know he realizes that now. We have a very inexperienced Pres. Elect. He sees the need to surround him self with experienced people. they will run this country for him he will just be the spokesman.

DC Observer are you braindead or what? She lost and she won't be president until at least 2016. She has accepted it. Why can't you? Moron. She will not run against Obama in 2012 but if she did decide to she would lose. He is actually setting her up quite well for a possible run in 2016.

While I'm not anti-Hillary, I'm still failing to see all this foreign policy experience she supposedly has. Someone please enlighten me. Given his own lack of experience, I really expected Obama to pick someone with a much more solid background in the area. I think there were better picks for State and I think there where better spots for Hillary, such as HH&S (to push for healthcare reform, which had been her issue) or AG.

But I wish her and the entire Obama team well!

Barbara in NC, your love it or leave it comment should have applied over the past 8 years. Many of your hollywood palls indicated they would leave if Bush was elected, but rescinded on their promise. Much like Obama is now doing on many of his "promises".

It's ironic that you have to put the word "promise" in quotes when talking about Obama's promises.

Change you can believe in. Change your promises once you are elected.

Joan – and Condoleeza Rice WAS qualified? Not.

So, if he picks people of respect with experience he's just proving he doesn't know what he's doing.. yet if he picks inexperienced people to lead himself, then he's just being arrogant.

how about giving him a chance, you're stuck with him whether you like it or not.

President elect Barack Obama has carefully chosen the brightest minds to include in his administration. He said he would reach out to those regardless of party affiliation to make this country better, and we all know this country has a lot of room for improvement. Hilliary and Barack had a good hard fought primary, but that was then and now stones lay dormant. The time is now for the country to stand behind this President, this administration and bring this country together. Racism is not a family value, so let's bury that term. This is a great country, has been a great country and will continue to be a great country. Hilliary Clinton is an excellent choice for Secretary of State. Or would you want a Sara Palin type. (don't laugh, I was being serious.

I think Obama is making some great decisions. Some of you may not like Hillary Clinton, but the rest of the world does, so it was a sound choice.

Hey- Where's Sinbad's appointment…he was ducking sniper fire with Hillary too….oh, that's right…he told the truth.

Janey

You can't be serious!!

Sara Palin for what in 2012?? Her own talk show, sure that would work, but for president, did you fall and bump your head when you woke up this morning!!

Let me ask you this?? How do you think Ms Sara Palin would have handled the crisis on September 11th???

Obama picks clinton and the market tanks!!…Think he covered most of what was needed…

This is a shift in power…not concentrated in one appointment but spread across a broad spectrum of experienced people. The SoS appointment will be limited to sharing power with those who are truely respected and experienced! Biden, Jones, Samantha Power, Susan Rice—stoke of genius! Clinton as the token!!

Very shrewd of Obama….It took me a week of screaming to get to it!

Diffuse her and Bill in one stroke with knowledgable people covering your back!

She appeared reflective and pensive…may have just dawned on her that she is part of a team….lead by Obama! Again WAY TOO WORDY!

Go Obama!!

I harbour no prejudices and I honestly believe President-Elect Obama will make a Great President; I simply ask ANYONE for enlightenment: The Federal Trade Commission labels products "MADE IN U.S.A." as, " All or virtually all, the product has been made in the U.S.A.; that is, all significant parts and labor that go into the product must be of U.S. origin. Products should not contain any or only negligible, foreign content ". Having a U.S. born mother and a non-U.S. citizen father renders Barack Obama, as a bi-product of his parents, only a fifty-percent "MADE IN U.S.A." product …. A definite " Head-Scratcher " for the F.T.C.!

Sincerely,
Serge Crespy
Collingwood, Ontario

Anyone complaining about Hillary Clinton being the Secretary of State voted for Bush twice. Do their opinions really matter at this point?

I wonder how Clinton got past the "he's not ready to lead" belief that she repeated throughout the campaign. And I wonder who will pick up the 3:00 AM call.

I just finished reading "Audacity of Hope". Every American wheather you voted for the man or not NEEDS to read this book! It will explain in a very bipartisian way the direction this country NEEDS to go! It was excellent and his choices for his cabinet are excellent. We, the American people finnally have a reason to be hopeful and secure!!!!
And I've been a registered republican for over 40 years!!! Good job so far President Obama!!! God Bless you and your team!!!

"Of Course he will need to chose people who have already been in Washington, how else would these people get anything done if they didn't know the ropes already. I for one want the people chosen to hit the ground running, not having to learn their jobs for the first 6 to 12 months in office."

Interesting statements LB considering you voted for a man who has 0 executive experience to be leader of our country. That's right, 0…but hey, atleast he picked the Clinton administration to be his administration.

Well, it will be the idiots like Maureen Dowd and the rest of the foolish media that will continue to make strife where Senator Clinton soon to be Madam Secretary is concerned, as a Hillary supporter true and true. I have mixed feelings about her nomination, on one hand I am extremely proud of her and I know that she is qualified to do the job, on the other hand I fear for her career being placed in the hands of Obama. I enjoy the fact that this is a kick in the face to the idiots in the media and the left wing nut cases that are blinded by the messiah complex, but I fear that she will be used as a scapegoat. I trust that Hillary knows what she is doing, but I fear that the President elect may not. I am wiling to give him a chance and I will feel more comfortable at night, knowing that she will be the one handling the 3 a.m. crisis if the call were to come. It's mixed feelings all the way around, but it makes me happy to know that today, all of the Right wing kooks, and the left wing moonbats and the nasty media people especially those Female haters that tried to bring Hillary down are just burning up inside. It's a small consolation for what they put her through and I know that she will shine in whatever she does.

Jackie,
Join forces together and unite? Not on your life! It would have been great to hear that in support of our current president, but that wasn't about to happen! I have heard nothing but 8 years of bashing since he "stole" the election from that blow hard Al Gore. You people were not about to "unite" behind Bush, don't even expect us to do the same for your worthless president-elect (love the podium, Obama, you narcissist)!

An excellent team. Good job President Elect Obama!

Myrna, please

You can't be serious! Take to the streets if you want, but count me out!

The man has not even been sworn in to office yet. What has the last 8 years given you that already you want to take to the streets against Obama???

Give me a break!

To Janey

I admired Palin, but she is not Prez materials. Ever since she talked along with the prank callers, it showed to me how NAIVE she is. She needs to do some homework.

This country…much like the story of the City of Babel…has been torn down by the greedy and self-indulgent ways of the select few…and you and I…except for the "select few" will now have a chance to relax our muscels and stop grinding our teeth and getting a bit more sleep…and I honestly believe…to once again return to what's always supposed to be there. Love, Family, Friendships…doing the best we can…and start to enjoy our blessings. This beautiful planet and all it's people. Blessed are the Peacemakers…for they will return the world to Love. Bless this cabinet, country…world and you and me.

HIllary will be excellent. I'm happy for her.

I agree with Joan. Neither Hillary nor Obama are qualified. I can't wait until 2012.

So far so good!

I am so proud of the great team President Elect Obama created. I happy to see Senator Clinton elavated to this role. I think she will do a phenomenal job. I love the whole team and I am confident that this team will lead our country!

God bless America!

to jackNC

Hillary is not going to step down after two years. She knows when she has to EXERT her influence and she knows when she has to STEP down. She FOUGHT for healthcare in '92, but she also knew how to step down and do what is right for her man and for the country. She is the epitome of what it means to be a woman, biting the most painful defeats and making 'good' out of it.

boy, i hope she knows that she has some pretty big shoes to fill. who is our current sec. of state again?

HRC:
she brings a lot of credibility to her position….
no remarks that contradict past positions…
no drama…
no lies….
honesty…
no backstabbing…
respect from world leaders…

…. and I thought I voted for change….

why couldn't she just go away?!!

Hey, she'll be fourth in the line of presidential succession! Lamar Alexander once said, "If you turn on the radio and hear the words 'President Alexander,' don't bother listening to anything else – just run!" He was Secretary of Education then – fourteenth in line.

BTW, he makes me whoosy and not in a good way! Your guy Obama is showing he does know one thing…that he doesn't know how to run a country so he's surrounding himself with people who do so THEY can tell HIM what to do. Kind of hard to win that "Bush is a puppet to Cheney" argument now though! I keep seeing his defenders state it's his policy of change that will matter, not who he puts in his administration…one DOES have to with the other, people!!

SOS, different president…that's change we CAN"T believe in!

oh, and I guess Condeleezza Rice was a good choice? give me a break! good luck Hilary! Great choice Mr. President!

I'm amazed that some of the people on here don't want Hilary for Secretary of State. I suppose you thought Sarah Palin was the more intelligent person for that job.

Steve in VA> What in the world are you talking about? Seems to me he is making a lot of (smart) decisions for someone who is supposedly not a "Real leader".

"It is time for ALL Americans to step up and show their support for the betterment of our country."

Ah yes, Terri Anne, just like the left did for President Bush during his time in office. Look, our current administration is a disaster and I'm glad to see it go. But this team that the President-Elect has selected is the same recycled politicians we've always had. There's no change there. I've read several posts that say to hold off being critical until he atleast takes office yet these are the same people who are annointing him the greatest President we have ever had and that it will be a great 8 years. He promised change, his supporters promised change and all he has done is play the same old Washington game. That's the reality and it's something his supporters should atleast acknowledge.

The people on this post you are disrespectful toward Hillary Clinton, get a life. She is more than qualifed to be SOS. Go Hillary!

I think Obama made an excellent choice with Clinton, she is
known and loved around the world. I am glad I voted for Obama
as he is proving to be a great leader and is surrounding himself with
great experienced people. I am sure Clinton will support him
100% in all of his decisions and I think
he will also respect her judgement.

This is a strong and diverse team. It will be a challenge for President-Elect Obama to manage all of these strong personalities. But you can say that these are not just "yes" people and will tell Obama what they think is the right approach to situations. With this, you'll get the best compromise possible and the best decisions made for the country. Good job. This is exactly what I voted for. Even saying that, I'm sure I may disagree with some things the new administration does, but that's fine. There will be a lot I agree with as well.

Ironically, Jim Jones has drank the Obama Kool-Aid.

Coleman R. Brice December 1st, 2008 11:00 am ET

I feel utterly disgusted and betrayed. This is change? A woman who lied about dodging sniper fire while accompanied by her child will be Secretary of State? This is is not what I voted for… Thanks alot Obama
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I love it!!!!!!

Hillary Clinton's good relations with the current President of Pakistan will help Obama and the country greatly. He's a smart man to pick her.

This has to be a very clever ploy. Hillary will not last more than 2 yrs in the job. Too many skeletons in the cupboard. She will probably step down when some shady deals get exposed by then. If by any chance Obama weakens which he will , he will not have Hillary breathing down his neck come reelection time. Mark my words. give it 2 years max.

Obama is just a figurehead at this point. Not a true leader.

I am lost for words. I hope this doesn't come back to hunt us.
BEHIND you MR PRESIDENT

Love the way the Dems freak out every time Sarah Palin gets a post on this liberal blog! They can "hope" she will go away–but it is not happening! She is a breath of fresh air and America's hope for the future–in whatever capacity she chooses. You can see, by the number of comments and the crowds she commands that she is a force to be reckoned with! A true "walk the walk" person!

All EXCELLENT choices!!!!!

Good…gets her out of the Senate, and in four years time, gets her out of politics period.

Becky- Please stop using Hannity to form your opinions- Why you'd trust the judgement of someone that voted for Bush twice is beyond me.

Change is already upon us, whether you choose to believe it or not.

Open your eyes and stop being so linear.

Great decisions! Glad to see some thought and planning again.

Some people don't see these selections as "change". Did they expect President-elect to select a bunch of amateurs in the dangerous world we live in? Personally, I am happy to see him pick people with experience, smarts and stature. The "change" he was talking about was how the United States presented itself to the world, going from "shoot first" to "diplomacy first". He will set the course and his selectees will follow his direction. I have no doubt he would get rid of anyone who didn't.

"Myrna Ulrich"…people like you and your ignorance is what is "more of the same"…people like you in this country are the very ones that spew out the hatred and lies this country is hated for. Stop with your ignorance and support our President!

57,000,000 people, nearly half of those voting in the Presidential election, voted against Obama/Hillary. Only 18,000,000 people voted for Hillary when she ran against Obama. Obama people made disparaging remarks about Hillary and likewise, Hillary people made disparaging remarks about Obama and yet Hillary becomes Secretary of State. Not much in the way of "Change" folks.
Rememer this in 2012 if you can.

Myrna Ulrich December 1st, 2008 11:16 am ET

EXCUSE ME FOLKS?? THIS IS MORE OF THE SAME, THIS IS NOT WHAT THE PUBLIC VOTED FOR !! I AM NOT SUPPORTING THIS AGENDA OR TEAM IN ANYWAY SHAPE OR FORM… AS WE SPEAK, THE ANTI WAR MOVEMENT ,AND PROGRESSIVES ARE WATCHING HIM LIKE A HAWK, AND IF WE HAVE TO WE WILL BE TAKE TO THE STREET,!! THIS IS NOT A GOOD DAY FOR THIS COUNTRY IF YOU ASK ME, AND I AM SURE ALL THE WORLD IS WATCHING… GRANFORCHANGE IN WISCONSIN
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You are so wrong. In fact, I suspect you are probably some right winger trying to sow discontent. Obama is the boss and he sets the policy. He is the one who brings about the change. Clinton and everyone else are tools to be used by Obama to bring the change we need on many fronts. He wants the best for the work that needs to be done. Be patient.

All you haters need to give it a rest. If you had a brain you can see that the team Obama is putting together is new and old people. Obama knows what he is doing, stop your complaining you people make me sick. The man is not in office yet and you idiots are complaining

Well what the hell did you Obamabots expect? Obama has no real experience and he needs experienced people in these positions. LOL! Idiots.

I must confess that I'm truly impressed! Maybe there is something to this man. For him to retain Gates, even temporarily, and than add a Marine of Jones stature…all I can say is Wow! As for now, the anti-Barack bumper stickers are being stowed away in the closet. Keep it up Mr. President!

What a great President Obama will make. He has promised change and we are seeing it already. Great appointments, change yet great experience from those he has chosen. Of Course he will need to chose people who have already been in Washington, how else would these people get anything done if they didn't know the ropes already. I for one want the people chosen to hit the ground running, not having to learn their jobs for the first 6 to 12 months in office. I want the people to havew the qualifications, judgement and experience right out of the gate and these are the people Obama has chosen.

Poor Obama. I think he just cut his own throat on this one.

"Good for Senator Clinton — 4 years as Secretary State and then on to the Presidency in 2012."

Maybe 2016. Obama will run for re-election come 2012. People keep forgetting that. Presidents run for 2 terms.

I think SOS is a great place for Clinton to be. In the Senate, she could be a real detractor to Obama's policies. But as SOS, she'll be part of his team – she'll have an independent role to suit her, but also answer to Obama's administration, which is a good balance. I think he made a very smart decision.

As Obama said in his own words…change is about policy and it's coming from him…he's in charge. People stop being haters, you could be in a situation in India. Unite and help. Did you hear what one survivor said….it didn't matter if you were on the left or right, as long as you're American they were after you. So join forces together and unite and stop bickering!

Will Hillary appoint her husband to fulfill her term in the U.S. Senate?

Those two deserve each other…unfortunately the rest of who didn't vote for either of them will have to pay the price for their egos…this should be fun watching them head butt each other!

For all you doubters out there attacking this decision of President Obama…you doubted that he couldn't win the Presidency and HE DID…He obviously knows what the heck he's doing, so shut your traps about him picking Hilary and any other of the members of his cabinet! What he was referring to when he said "Change" was bring something different from what we've experienced over the past 8 years! That didn't mean he was going to nominate a whole bunch of newborns to his cabinet! He's bring strong, intelligent, experienced people to his team and to this country..and i say here here! I think his picks are as intelligent as they are bold and strong! Excellent choices Obama! Keep moving forward!

"In this uncertain world, the time has come for a new beginning — a new dawn of American leadership to overcome the challenges of the 21st century, and to seize the opportunities embedded in those challenges," Obama said.

A new dawn of Leadership from the Carter and Clinton years!

"That One" puts a new twist to "Words"!

Hopefully we will see the Peace and Prosperity of the Clinton years rather then the economic Hell of the Carter years!

Yay for the Clinton administration once again! Finally this country is going to get on the right track after the past 8 years.

I agree Barbara

Give them a chance. Everyone keeps saying where is the change Obama has been talking about, He is the Change!!! Why can't people see that. I would rather he pick the best and the brightest, even if that means people from Clintons adm. At least during the Clinton years, things were a lot better for us all. Who would you rather have flying your plane thats headed for disaster, a rookie or a experienced pilot??

GO HILLARY! Cobgratulations to our new Secretary of State.

Thank you President-elect Barack Obama!

You go girl! Go Hillary! I'm
glad that he chose her.

I am so sick of liberals complaining about, "I want change." When Obama promised change, he meant in the way business is done. So, you mean to tell me, all the whining liberals want ALL new faces who have no connections in Washington and have no idea about how the government works to be in the new cabinet. Get outa here. For you people praying for 2012, Obama will get re-elected, duh. 2016 is the year to watch for Dems and Republicans. Second, Hillary will run in 2016, and this is her opportunity to shine under Obama. Trust me, Hillary is not stupid, and she knows not to bite the hands that are currently feeding her.

Hillary Clinton is not qualified, period.

i am so proud of president ellect obama.he sees things at a very intelligent prespective.that is why i voted for him.clints choice is very good.she has all the required qualification to run the office.campaigns are over.people do thinks on the trail that they do not relly beleive in it.great team.

I'm glad that he chose her for secretary of state instead of VP… She is too powerful to be a VP. GREAT JOB!!

Hillary Clinton is a wrong choice for Secretary of State. Obama is making a mistake.

This is probably the best thing that he could have done, making Hillary Clinton his Secretary of State. Hillary Clinton is by far the best person for the job. Even though I would have liked to see Hillary Clinton as our President, this can be the stepping stone to be our next President in 2012!

totally disappointed in SOS. This is not change I voted for, however; it must be the change we can believe in – None ! Just another joke we can believe in, in other words politics as usual !

LONG LIVE THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE USA!!!!!!!

BJGT You are so correct.

EXCUSE ME FOLKS?? THIS IS MORE OF THE SAME, THIS IS NOT WHAT THE PUBLIC VOTED FOR !! I AM NOT SUPPORTING THIS AGENDA OR TEAM IN ANYWAY SHAPE OR FORM… AS WE SPEAK, THE ANTI WAR MOVEMENT ,AND PROGRESSIVES ARE WATCHING HIM LIKE A HAWK, AND IF WE HAVE TO WE WILL BE TAKE TO THE STREET,!! THIS IS NOT A GOOD DAY FOR THIS COUNTRY IF YOU ASK ME, AND I AM SURE ALL THE WORLD IS WATCHING… GRANFORCHANGE IN WISCONSIN

DC Observer – Give it a rest, or at least make it 2016. Geez!

I've just watched Obama announce his new team…what a powerful team they will be, I think they have more than enough experience between them to do a fantastic job.
Bravo, Obama you made a great selection

Obama's first big mistake…. Hillary will be a disaster.

I find this troublesome for many reasons. However, I am rejoicing that it removes her from NY.

At least we'll have someone who is impervious to sniper fire, so Obama can send her to Mumbai right away and other dangerous places with peace of mind.

Good luck and God speed to each of these nominees as they move forward for the security of America. They have an extraordinarily difficult job ahead of them due to the ineptness of the departing administration. It is time for ALL Americans to step up and show their support for the betterment of our country.

I am pleased to see this process being handled as efficiently as the primary, and general campaigns.

This man is a natural born leader and someone who truly understands the value of weighing other's opinions in his deliberations.

Spectacular!

Great future president, great team. The future is getting brighter and brighter.

This sounds like a winning team to me. Each person in the administration has their own weight to bare. I love it! This what you call ACCOUNTABILITY.

Obama is not perfect, but he has great judgment, he's shrewd, he has great political instincts. I don't expect to agree with or even understand every decision he makes. I expect him to govern as promised and I expect to have disagreements and I expect some campaign promises to be broken. It's called politics and situations change.

And I expect him to be a great leader of this country.

The New Dream Team? Maybe.

OUTSTANDING! Now we're finally getting rid of Napolitano and getting someone that can fix the budget mess that Napi left us.

great picks all around

America is on the verge of greatness again. The last eight years were unacceptable. I am extremely proud of what the American people did on November 4th. We showed the world what democracy is all about. We proved that the majority of Americans want change, and that those who don't are now in the minority. America means freedom for all of it's people, equal rights for all of it's people. Freedom from Religion for those who choose none. Freedom to love who you choose without Religious interference. Freedom to be who you are no matter your race, sex, age, sexual orientation, and all aspects of the American dream that require equality. I want to see this dream come true in my lifetime. Too bad that religion will pay such a little part in this great achievement, as it has always been a dividing factor in equality.

Ah, yes, now is the time for change. So, let's hire all kinds of folks from previous administrations. That's change you can believe in.

Excellent team. God Bless USA.

Way to go President elect Obama. You have chosen a very excellent and strong team. May God be with you all.

We need to hurry up and bring the prisoners in Guantanamo Bay up to the US mainland. That way, they can escape and attack our cities and innocent civilians. India is having all the action now, it's not fair.

I like most of the people on this list individually, but I wonder how well they'll work as a team. I also wonder how much involvement Biden will have in this area. That's a whole lot of big, hungry fish for one pond. Hope they play nice!

Good for Senator Clinton — 4 years as Secretary State and then on to the Presidency in 2012.

OBAMAAAAAAA!!!! Love this guy, he will do great things for this country.

I feel utterly disgusted and betrayed. This is change? A woman who lied about dodging sniper fire while accompanied by her child will be Secretary of State? This is is not what I voted for… Thanks alot Obama

I'm very proud of our President-Elect.

Some of you rabble-rousers need to stop stirring the stink and start doing something positive for this country, or maybe even just one of your neighbors that is hurting. It's people like you all that make me ashamed for you.

Love it or Leave it.