I am proud to donated early to Obama's campaign. I realized he was a brilliant and insightful leader for our times. I donated $10 or $20 at a time over several months and ended up giving over $300. I have never done this in my life before! I am so glad I made this sacrifice to help get our country back on the right track and reverse the tragedy of the Bush presidency.

Does the record drop on Wall Street today mean that the market is reacting to Obama's choices for THE DREAM TEAM ?

Ok, so what happens when they do not raise the almost 7 million shortfall?????

Will congress bail Obamas transition out??????

We are behind him all the way. Yes I will pay for the transition and anything else he needs. Barack is a great American who needs our help. If he can run for office and make a difference, I can support him. Yes, I can.

What is the transition fund for? I thought the Government paid for the transition. I don't understand this.

I am very happy that Obama is doing so many things different. I donated with a cheerful heart! I am glad Obama is setting his adminstration up to be more accessible to Americans. From Change.gov to the release of his donors list. This is going to be a more effective goveernment for the people of the United States! RAYMOND: The majority of people who voted for Obama ARE NOT looking for a handout. Obviously, you are of the set who believe that when people demand a better government they want handouts. For those down-trodden in our country, they want a hand up!

Glad my name is there.

And because of his stance I will be more than happy to continue to support this man's presidency. If he can keep up with the good works he has started before even taking office, all he is going to have to do is ask me and he'll receive. I am so happy to be alive to see this presidency unfold.

This is what Democracy is all about — government of the people, for the people, and by the people!

What a joke. This disclosure is required by law but somehow the press regurgitates the news release without any objective analysis. His appointments give reason to be optimistic, but this story is plain dumb. Congrats and lowering our collective intelligence with this article.

Do you people even understand welfare? Welfare is not what is used to be back in the 80's. People don't just get "handouts". Maybe some of you should go back and read some legislation. Welfare rolls have dropped 50 percent over the last 15 years. It's not as easy as it used to be!

Educate yourself!

Sincerly,
A Texas Caseworker.

What are all you people smoking? Obama being transparent? He released the list of 1.2 million donors for his transition parties, but what about the donors for his presidential campaign? Of the more than half a billion dollars he raised during the campaign, most of the money nobody has any idea where it came from. He has returned illegal contributions to Africans and Palestinians, but what about the rest of the donor list? It has never been released or audited and it never will be. Transparent? Don't make me laugh.

And now if he'd release his campaign donor list for those who supposedly gave under $200 each, we'd have something of value.

Thanks CNN, keep up the good work.

Man, I am glad that my first vote for our U.S. President was on Barack Obama. Never before was the choice so compelling.

Thanks for the laughs W…..I will miss them. I guess I am a narcissist; war, poverty, natural disaster, terrorism, and global warming, the list keeps growing…….good times….good times.

Raymond

Be positve. He will handle anything that comes his way. He has already proven that. The man is Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Funny the naysayers who have something negative to say on every other topic are strangely silent on this one; even they can't make up anything outlandishly negative on the first real policy Obama has begun to implement.

Change you can count on and believe in!!

As Thomas said:
Could anyone imagine Bush/Cheney being so open? Of course not because they would have a lot of explaining to do about where THEIR monies came from!

Well then, I guess I'll keep on donating. I made my first donation on the day Obama formed his Presidential Exploratory Committee, so it only stands to reason that I continue to donate through the transition. MY MAIN MAN OBAMA…..OH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!

THANKS AMERICA

So………………big deal………….and who cares what this jerk does? Obama has not earned, nor should he be President.

one funny guy………

ohh I get to see my name in print.. but even this will not be enough for the radical right, they will poor over it and find someone in jail for drugs, or someone who spoke pout against bushie and has been labelled a traitor by the repubs or someone related to someone who knows someone who once met a guy who lived in Iran and is therefore a traitor or worse yet he will find out that an American Muslim donated and therefore he got money from a radical islamist.. idiots

This is the reflection of a man who believes that the government is to be held accountable by its people. Obama is putting his money where his mouth has been. I'm more impressed as each day goes by, and with everything I hear about this new administration.

Yes, I will give. I will believe in a better country and work for it. I will give to celebrate the dawn of a new era of open, frank discussion between intelligent and well meaning people.

Why is it that the treasury doesn't cover these costs? Isn't that the basis of a government by the people, one that we fund through our tax dollars? Don't we all have a vested interest in the smooth transition of power? It seems silly that our President-elect should have to seek donations to fund this transition.

Obama has been very impressive in being very thoughtful and methodical in what ever he has done so far. You may not have voted for him or even like him, but he deserves credits for his intelligence, cool, calm and pragmatism.
In the interest of our country, whether you like him or not, please support our new president, in these challenging times.
GIVE HIM A CHANCE PRAY FOR HIM.
IF HE FAILS WE FAIL!!

You gotta love this!!!! Way to go B.O.

Funny, so he'll give out all the names of the people that gave to his transition team, but he wont' release the names of those who gave to his campaign.. Funny, it's probably riddled with foriegn names and hamas supporters..

Anyone want to bet on how long it'll be before someone like Rush or Hannity tries to claim that one of the donors is the third cousin of a suspected terrorist (or something to that effect)?

Transperancy WE can believe in !!

Change is HERE !!!

He still hasn't released is campaign donor list. Now that would be transparency. We could see how many fake names donated because Obama disable basic security for on-line donations. Where was the press to report that? Journalism is dead.

I love this man!
He will be excellent for our country.

GOD!! what a man. Finally a real stand up guy in the white house. We the people deserve this government!!

A government we can be proud of…

This is what you call a smart man who delivers!!!

It is becoming clearer to me every day that with this president, the citizens of this country have won a great victory!

BTW, PE Obama, my check is in the mail.

This Man Is Going To Be A Great President!

Barack Obama will have made a Transition when the World see him place his hand over his heart when the National Anthem is played. and as Chef of All in this United States of America, when he salutes the American Flag as should do, but has yet to do.
Also, I want to see him sworn in on the Bible of the Faith this country was built on In God We Trust.. Not the Koran as he has done one before.. Amen !!!!!!!
At that point, I then will belive he is ready to lead us right as all past Presidents have done their best to do in the past.. Not all of them where Trusted either and no man is perfect. So give him his chance now. Watch and Listen and then you will know how true he is (or) will be to this Country USA…….

america we are on our way to a better world.

When Napolean was crowned emperor of France, he took the crown away from the pope and placed it upon his own head. This coronation was simple and cost very little. Why does it cost so much to swear in a president? I would think in these economic times, a simple I DO SWEAR
would be enough!!!!!!

Could anyone imagine Bush/Cheney being so open?

This is but one of the first steps in the right direction for the government.

Cleary Bush can't explain policy so I would be happy to see someone explain it in a way that is coherent and from someone who earned their education and did not buy it.

OMG–the Obamabots are still drinking kool-aid! Are they still being paid? That darn Oprah–never runs out of money for "the One".!

Actually, Texas Teacher, Obama owes the entire nation not simply the 53% who voted for him. You were undoubtedly one of the loud mouth's who pined anytime Bush made a decision you disagreed with. Now that your guy is in office he doesn't owe anyone but the people who elected him? Doesn't that go against everything he ran on? He has already gone back on his promise of change so will he now go back on his promise of bipartisan politics? Most likely.

I also find it startling that so many liberals are only proud of their country when they elect a Democrat. You guys need to check whose side you are on.

What a change…what a change…

Excellent move and won't go un-noticed. I know my small donation doesn't mount to much, but when it's bunched together with thousands others, it'll go far.

I'm sending my donation next!!

If he doesn't raise the funds he needs, he'll flip-flop just like he did with his stance on public financing.

I'm still waiting to see the list of Obama's donors from the primaries and the general election. The Obama camp has steadfastly refused to disclose that information, despite the fact that McCain did so without asking.

I think a whole bunch of Obama's donations came from foreign money….used to help control the American election process.

Dirty.

This is great, PE Obama.

I'll contribute some …. I did not know that the transition team needed additional private funding ….

God Bless America, and the New Administration.

Wow. Transparency and accountability. Responsibility. Reliability. We haven't used those words about a President for at least seven years!

But don't forget, the majority of those words are based on "ability", the definition of the man Barack Obama. Thank God, because we have monster problems to deal with! He'll get my $20 when I get home, too! It would be more, but I'm still fighting to keep my home due to the GOP screw ups of the economy!

1,776 donors? As in 1776, the year of the signing of our declaration of independence? How appropriate, given that we as a country are declaring independence from Bush's policies.

Now you know why the progressively corrupt MSM never asked Obama to define 'Change'.

Now will he release the list of donors who contributed to the campaign when he was running? It would be interesting to see how many foreign interests are on that list in violation of US law. Of course, THAT list will never be shown.

Who is Creator?

Thank God Mr Bush is finally sure. I guess he was the only person in USA who was not sure of that.

Responsible journalism should include responses from all viewpoints, censoring only mindless chatter, the ludicrious and offensive. The political ticker needs to filter reponses with more fairness and discretion. I'm just trying to promote the ideal of "keepin' 'em honest."
I digress form the point of discussion–Obama has been the most transparent candidate in recent history.

I can't believe that we may be getting our beautiful country back. I pray that all the naysayers will get behind this new young man that is about to guide us into the coming year and give him a chance. We've done that before and sometimes we won, sometimes we lost. I believe this time WE WIN>.

My name is on that list

My Prayers go out to our Leader in Uncertain times.

Yes we Did!

God Bless Obama

It is Going to cost $12 million for the 75 day Transition???

That is approx $160,000 a day,and he is going to trim the spending
in the Govenrment???

This is going to turnout to be a nightmare just like the Clinton administration,OH WAIT,I do believe it is the Clinton Administration,almost.

Just wait for your paychecks to get alot smaller real soon

while this is all good and all, lets see the Clinton's foundations donors list, and lets SEEIT ALL

i hope he is not doing this to distract us all from the real issue, with clinton and his milllions from the saudis..

No donations from registered lobbyists? Great! Now how am I going to buy influence in the new Administration? I mean, c'mon Obama – you're messing with a solid American government institution!

What will all us bloodsuckers living on K Street, D.C. do now?

I love reading this tripe…keep drinking the Kool-Aid and give your money to the con-man…he has alraeady broken three promises to you…you are like the fools in the movie Independence Day that gather on the roof to greet the aliens, then get slaughtered…reading comments from half-wits like you is better than most t.v….

And in more important news, the US has been in a recession since Dec '07. Why so long to officially announce we've been in a recession? Well the Republicans controlled the financial analysis and there was this presidential election they wanted to win.

The Republicans have nearly destroyed this country's economy in order to enrich themselves in money and power.

While I'm for "reaching across the aisle", it is not to shake hands with a pathological thief and liar.

The honorable Republicans, however few they may be, must repair their party if they can, otherwise the Republican party should die out for what it has done to America.

So that means the average from those donors is $675 and the rest will be from private donations. So who exactly are these 1776 (wonder if this number was picked for some reason) donors if they are not individuals as well? Sorry, I am not running to read a list of 1776 names either.

TO ALL AMERICANS!!! WERE BACKKKKKK!

I don't know why this is news but I think the biggest news is yet to come…and that's the BCS system! LOL!! Time to get this done and I know my boy said that'll he help out but we know the bosses are gonna make it hard. This should be on top of the agenda as far as I'm concerned! Who cares about the recession! LOL!!! Na'h, I'm just playing, I'm just playing…O.K, first BCS, then economy and national security, LOL!! Believe it or not, we were laughing over here if my boy wouldv'e talked about that in Texas, he probably wouldv'e got more votes and be a bit more competitive! LOL!! People love football and especially in the south…but let's get business done and that's the conomy and our country…who am I kidding, fix the system just like our markets are trying to be fixed! LOL!! Hey, trying to be balanced here, LOL!! I'm playing, I'm playing…

THIS IS….THE DREAM TEAM

This disclosure is essentially begging in disguise.

President-Elect Barack Obama is a man of God. God placed him in the white house. He is an honest man. As honest as any human being can be. Now – it's just like he said – he isn't perfect and neither are any of us. He will do his best. It is time for a new era! Praise God! I knew he was going to win this election. For the first time in my life I am really excited about this Man becoming the King of the United States of America! For those of you that didn't vote for him – what can I say NOBODY'S PERFECT!!! God Bless Obama and America!

GO BAMA, GO BAMA, GO!

I love Obama! I love what he stands for and I love the CHANGE that he'll bring this country.

Good for you Obama, start as you mean to go on….it's about time we saw some clarity at last, long overdue…..what a way to start his Presidency a man who actually does what he says, right off the bat!!!
This is what I wanted in a President, someone who believes in accountability, starting at the very top, this man is going to make a wonderful President and he will make this country very proud….I for one am already very proud of what he has done so far in regard to all his new appointee's.
He is going to have an awesome set of people working with him and together they will get this country back on the road to recovery……it won't be easy or quick, but by golly he will get it done.

Don't forget to donate to Hillary, you selected a Secretary of State just as much in debt as the rest of the country.
Good Job!!!
I guess Hillary will be the next bail out ??

president obama elect
from arkansas, we salute you
what a good team you have put together, i feel so safe with you and hillary
GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THE COUNTRY AS A WHOLE WE WILL BE.

Now if he could just release the names of his campaign contributors……

" We also refuse all contributions from registered federal lobbyists and registered foreign agents.”

Change we can believe in.

Go Obama!!!

The man is BRILLIANT!!! Man, was he ever the right choice!

S.B. Stein, It amazes me how someone always has something bad to say. Here is a story about Obama simply opening up the record books, and you are already complaining about too much food, about charitable donations. Some people are never happy unless they are unhappy. I gave 50 for the party. I think that after 8 years of scare tactics, a depression, 2 wars, and the worst president in history, I believe that this country needs a PARTY. Go BIG Obama. We need to see some festivities on tv. We need to see a new beginning in Dc. We want a PARTY! This is an historic time in this country. Not only are we rid of the worst presidency ever, but we are ushering a young, intelligent, smart and confident new president. And to top it all off, not only is he all of the above, he is black too! Why not have a HUGE PARTY? A lot of his is donated money, and if we are willing to pay for pork-barrel spending, why can't our incoming president receive the bash he deserves? The country need this!

$1.2 million had been raised from 1,776 donors

1776……hmmmm seems like a good number to me.

The beltway better be ready for a new Sheriff in town. Lobbiest and special interests need their say, but in the stark light of day. Let there be open doors, open ledgers, and no backroom deals. Let's put the people first or send them out the door, thank you very much.

God bless America and all its citizens. A day to be proud.

Bravo President Elect Obama! I think we can all look forward to a man who not only says he will bring about change, but one who actually does!

Obama took corporate money during the campaign and lied about it. Instead of "lobby" money he took corporate money channeled through individuals. Is that a different color of green?

He will take more corporate money now and no one seems to care if he lies.

It was wrong when Bush lied. It is wrong when Obama lies.

It is OK to question the government. It is OK to say what you see and call out the lies.

When does the vetting of Obama begin?
Keep your fingers crossed.

Good move!

Re S.B. Stein E.B. NJ comment–
Not sure what you talking about regarding "left over food".
This is the "transition team" effort we're talking about.
Maybe you're thinking of the actual inaugural events???

Does anyone else wish that tomorrow was January 20th? Just wondering…

Change has come to America— This is not an empty slogan.
This is change at work…
Thank you my President.

This sounds like it is more restrictive than the campaign was… I hope that this isn't too large given the fiscal crisis that is going on. Is there any mention of donations of left over food being givien to shelters and other charitable groups? What other groups are doing bashes to celebrate Obama becoming president?

Creator knows that I am proud today!

As I have said in the past, Barack Obama owes no one; but the People who supported him in this election! Say what you will, that makes him a true Man of the People FOR the People!

A new day is dawning…. get ready, People, buckle your seat belts and get ready to be dazzled! *LOL*

Oh, ye of little faith, nay sayers, and sore losers…. hold thy words and thou shalt see that a good and honest man has been brought into office…. and in time thou shalt have to eat thy negative words!

And, SERIOUSLY….. Get over it! YOU LOST! *LOL* And We have ALL WON!

Now that's transparency, I think we are in for a remarkable era in US government in a long time.

Good deal, I wondered how they would do it. I will donate my $20.00 when I get home

Big points for transparency and REAL values.

Oh cool! I'll get to see my name on there!!

The Obama Administration will be smoking!

He has a kick _ _ _ coalition-They will be a force in this world, with God's help!

We will keep praying!

This is my country, land that I love…God bless America, my home, sweet home!

Words can't describe the happiness I feel right now. Even though the economy is bad, we are still in this ridiculous war, THERE IS HOPE PEOPLE!! If McCain would have won, I don't think people would have been this full of hope, no matter their politics. Barack Obama is showing us, day in and day out, what a great leader he will be and what a great person he is in general. The man is rational and truly intelligent and we should all feel lucky to have him as our next President. It's so great to see rational adults back in power!!!

Bush is right about a very small percentage,but the majority voted for Obama expecting more handouts, they're going to be in for a big surprise Obama should remember how within a milli second they did a 360 on the Clintons.

Great leadership Obama

To bad he didn't say that for the Campaign…
Unions, Corps, big buisisness and personal iterest were fine then…

Ahhh… Change we can believe in… like Clinton's in the White House…

Just stay Honest with the people Barack Obama, and you will do great. Trust is the first thing that a president should EARN.

I think Obama gets it; unlike the fool we have in office right now.

That's great, now that he's elected. How about the donors list of all the foreigners who financed his campaign run??????

I like what Barack is doing already. It really appears to have honest and integrity connected with it. Please don't blow is, Barack!

I am proud that we supported OBAMA's campaign with monthly $50 donations!

HOPE WON!

When does the vetting of Obama begin?

Would like to see a breakdown of the costs for the transition as
cannot understand why it will cost $12 million.
Of course, do not know what all is involved and included, but this
seems to me could be included in budget expenses being
lowered.

Good move President Elect, looks like we are already headed the right direction. Mr. Obama is leaving his promises. I pray that this continues throughout his term. It's time for the American People to own the government they have chosen to lead for the next 4 years. This transparency gives ownership back to the people.

I know I'm on the list and proud of it!