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I don't mind mix marriages. But this one was done the old fashion way. It was impose on some of us. Maybe one day my love will grow toward him. Right now I am still in shock.

He's so competent that he enrages the ignorant racists like Erik. Bet you liked Palin huh Erik? You and the rest of the uneducated white males (her biggest supporters). Yea, she doesn't threaten you cause she'll go kill stuff with you, cook it and never talk over your head (couldn't if she wanted to). You and Rush...many bad years ahead for you...

I voted for the President-Elect and am pleased with his selections for his cabinet.

While I appreciate his desire to "go across the aisle", I do have a problem with his selection of Rick Warren to speak at the inaugural. I don't have a problem with him meeting with Mr. Warren to discuss issues but to allow a man whose ideas are very hateful to speak at such a historic event is very disappointing to me.

Personal to "world leaders" and you comment about popularity:

During 2004 people were asked who you'd rather have a beer with and Bush carried that strong. Says a lot about the way they use what little sense God gave them and how they cultivate the rest on their own, doesn't it?! WELL?!?!?!?!

I love the fact that we Americans have a breath of fresh air in the White House. Not wealthy first and all the rest last. I can't wait to vote in 2012
aginst the Sarah Palin Joe The Plumber ticket!!

It's interesting how Americans react to an educated man, capable of putting a sentence together and answering questions off-the-cuff versus a drunken, coke-headed lout, who, if he can't read it, can't say it!!!

OMG!!! Michael Rodgers, you are so funny! I enjoyed reading your comment. Really made me LOL!!!! Thanks! Merry Christmas.

President GW.Bush is the most incompetent US prez ever, he came to power through his royal name and election fraud. American public has learned a lesson and they refused to put another Mcain/Palin in the white house which will be the third term of Bush. The winner now is the American people for electing prez elect Barack Hussein Obama , as a matter of fact , the whole world has won, because Obama is getting ready to positively change the world.

Obama epitomizes what a real man and a real leader is supposed to be. He's got the internal strength, honesty, respect, sensitivity, vision, confidence, INTELLIGENCE, and an inclusive nature that makes all of us feel like we matter. After 8 years of these bozos telling us that what we say, feel, or think doesn't matter to them (wait a minute...didn't they work for US????) – this is more than a breath of fresh air. It's a new life for this country.

Willy – Obama doesn't need any lipstick...too bad you couldn't say the same about Palin (in more ways than one)....

Herb – it's time to face reality. The vast majority of us love Obama, support him 100%, and cannot WAIT until the losers you helped put in office are GONE!!!!! You and your village idiot President and VP have left Obama a ginormous mess – so you have NO room to call yourselves trying to bash Obama. He's the man that has been called upon by the people to clean up your mess. You should be grateful.

Obama iS a good spirited guy I hope he keeps his promises though

Willy Brown above needs to appear on 'queer guy' show-seems lipstick is the would keep his neck red too if he uses it right!
Well done USA for getting it right at last!

As Barack's policies take effect, the honeymoon will become a nightmare for all of our pocketbooks and the Capital system that has worked since it began. To give up on it because of one bad year is plain wrong. Show me on stimulus package that has every solved the economic downturn and made things better. Yea, you create 2.5 new jobs artificially but to pay for them you kill 4 or 5 million when you regulate, tax and harm businesses that are trying to make it on main street to pay for your 2.5 million jobs.

As I said America loses, Barack wins for now.

Unreal, the press has absolutely no resolve to ask even the most basic questions of Obama. His administration will be marked by tremendous failure that will make Americans long for Republicans to take over again. Can't wait for 2012.

I am so tired of hearing whining from gun owners. They wrap themselves in the Second Amendment and won't be happy until they are allowed to own army tanks and take them anywhere, any time. -

i am very proud....... god bless america... we are here to work with obama.......all the way.. i so proud that im here to see this..inaug here i come!!!!!

Willy Brown,

SORRY WILLIE BOY BUT THE PIG IS YOURS & YOU

& THE REPUBLICANS SPENT 8 YEARS REFRESHING

HIS LIPSTICK & IT DIDN'T TAKE !!!

WE HAVE ELECTED AN INTELLIGENT, CONFIDENT, HUMBLE,

HONEST & A MAN THAT LOVES HIS PEOPLE & COUNTRY, UNLIKE

THE THING THAT HAS DONE EVERYTHING ON GODS GREEN

EARTH TO DESTROY US & THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT. & I HAVE

A GOOD ONE FOR YOU. PRESIDENT OBAMA LOVES YOU TOO.

Bush and the USA didn't have a failed marriage. It was out and out rape.

Why is the President Elect getting news coverage like a Hollywood celebrity????

I think it shows a lot of why he won........popularity is a scary thought for picking our next president!!!

Yeah.....a man of the people.......but FOR the people is much more important.

Please........no more pictures of our Commander in Chief in a swimming suit. World leaders will not respect a tabloid celebrity!!!

You will get nothing but trouble from this fool. Anyone who voted for him is in for a very rude awakening. You can begin with his gaudy inauguration. It's showtime! But I for one refuse to watch the show.

Once again CNN will not print what I say, but here goes. The genuine hope for change that people see in Obama is a direct correlation to the lack of change that people are willing to bring about for themselves. We have turned into a welfare society, expecting the government to be the agent of change for us. Americans are quickly losing the spirt of individuality and ruggedness that made this country great. Our forefathers granted us the right to "life, liberty, and the PURSUIT of happiness." It is incumbent upon the individual to exercise change in their own life. I grew up poor and my parents could not afford college, also I didn't have high enough grades to get a scholarhsip. I joined the Army, learned some valuable skills, served my country in a foreign theatre, and the Army paid for much of my college. You see, I sought change for myself. I didn't wait for some outside entity to seek change for me. No doubt Obama is a good guy, but he is a big government guy as well. The honeymoon for Obama is to be expected. We ought to give the president-elect the benefit of the doubt. He is a very affable man and he seems to be making a legitimate effort in doing the right thing. I just have a profound difference about the role of government. Government's job is to protect individual liberties and freedoms. In a nutshell that is it. Our expansive federal government has done more to bring harm to the people of America than anything else. And it is only going to get bigger. Regardless, I hope the best for Obama and will pray that God gives him wisdom and leadership as he takes the helm January 20th.

Add me, my family and all of my friends to that percentage. Obama has been more open, transparent, attentive and made brilliant choices more than any other president so far. I believe this country will be great again with him at the helm.

' God Bless You Mr. Obama '
Keep On, Keeping On!

WIlly Brown December 25th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Go ahead lib's. Keep trying to put lipstick on the pig!

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You could use the entire Mary Kay factory, and he would STILL be MILES ahead of Bush and his criminal buddies.

You will all be disappointed, especially gun owners/hunters. But, not the welfare recipients. They'll be happy as they sit around doing nothing and collecting checks for it.

Bush will go down in history as the dumbest president ever, and as history have shown, when the country needs rebuilding, African Americans rise to the occasion!

CNN's Obama honeymoon is certainly not over yet.

OUR NEW CEO IS DOING AN EXCEPTIONAL JOB. AND

I HAVE NO DOUBT, THAT HE WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO.

AS FOR GEORGE BUSH, THERE ARE NO WORDS TO

ADEQUATELY DESCRIBE THE MAN'S INCOMPETENCE OR

HIS LACK OF A SOUL. MAY HE GET OUT OF LIFE WHAT HE PUT IN.

Is he actually still alive?

I'm very excited about President Elect Obama and his Administration and hope they can undo some of the terrible polices that have put us where we are today. It's going to be a daunting task, and our expectations shouldn't be that everything is going to go back to where it was 2-3 yrs ago as we all know that this economic trainwreck has been going on for at least that long. I will give President Bush credit for signing off on the unemployment benefits extention and helping the Big 3 try and stay afloat and get re-organized ( hopefully ). Merry Christmas everyone.

In response to an oft-quoted republican slam on democrats. Bring on the kool-aid cause d@mn it tastes good!! Go Bama!!

It humors me that 20% of people who disagree are outraged that Obama is well liked by many people, including, -gasp- Republicans.

That´s right, 20% of Mr. Joe Six Pack, keep telling yourself you are right and 80% of us are all wrong...

Go sit in a dark hole, those who smeared his name, for the next 4 years. You are, my friends, IRRELEVANT. November 4th the people spoke, loud, and clear. Your voice, however, was not and will not be heard until you change your tone.

Everybody has lot of expectations on him.We expect him that once he takes an oath of President , he will bring back the world market into normal condition.

I presume that he has strong leadership skills out of all the presidents.
I hope he intends to change the current policies to bring back the America Condition. We have a lot of confidence on persuasive authority.

All I can say thank you God. May the almighty God guide and direct the President elect Obama and his administration.

82%, we'll take it! Can't make everyone happy, as long as there are bitter rethuglicans out there, but 82% is really saying alot, when you hold this yardstick next to every president we've ever had. We'll take the 82% and dangle that over the heads of every hater who tries to diminish this great man who will be President. Rethuglicans are finding themselves on sinking islands right now.

AS FOR OUR NEW PRESIDENT,

AMERICA HAS DONE A GREAT JOB ELECTING HIM

HE IS INTELLIGENT, THOUGHTFUL, CAREFUL, HONEST

FAIR & I THINK MOST IMPORTANTLY, HE LOVES THIS NATION.

YOU CAN SEE THAT TRAIT BY THE WAY HE TREATS HIS

OWN FAMILY & ALL OTHERS AROUND HIM.

TRULY ALL GREAT PARENTS & LEADERS

ARE LOVING, INTELLIGENT CARE TAKERS.

I just spoke to my very Republican brother in NJ and he even commented that he was pleased with the picks Obama has made thus far. He also acknowledged the mistakes of Bush. I almost fell out of my chair!! Go Obama, Go!

I CAN NOT WAIT FOR JANNUARY 20TH, 2009 TO ROLL BY. GOOD BYE GEORGE BUSH AND WELCOME TO BARACK OBAMA. HAPPY
DAYS WILL ARRIVE SOON ENOUGH FOR THE GREATEST COUNTRY ON EARTH – THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. OBAMA;S CABINET COMPOSITION SAYS A LOT ABOUT HIM. IT IS
IMPRESSIVE: HIGHLY EDUCATED PEOPLE AND ALL INCLUSIVE.

GOD BLESS OBAMA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL THE INHABITANTS OF THIS GREAT
LAND!

THAT WASN'T A MARRIAGE !!!!!

IT WAS AN ABDUCTION, FOLLOWED BY A RAPE.

WE DID NOT ELECT GEORGE BUSH FOR NATIONAL DOG CATCHER.

With the diasters that have occurred these last eight years, the only chance for our countries survival is ALL politicians working
together. However, do not see the republicans having any
interest in doing what is right for our country. They are having
fund raisers to "stop the left's agenda", regardless of the
additional destruction they will cause.
Barack Obama and his staff face many challenges, but we now
have someone who cares and is dedicated to the betterment
of the United States of America. What a welcome change.

Of course, after 8 years of the worst president in modern history, you can ONLY go up as it would be impossible to be any worse than the current moronic office holder.

I wish Barack Obama the best of luck. Surely he has inherited multiplicity of problems which have no short term solutions.
In addition to the failed economy, Mr Obama has to deal with problems in Iraq/Afghanistan & the failed state of Pakistan even after pumping more than 10 billion dollars by the previous administration into Pakistan. I only hope the euphoria of the election is over and the great people of the richest nation in the world, look into and take things in proper perspective and not be disheartened as it is going to take a long time to fix the economy.
Certainly America will bounce back. Good luck America!

Yes, W had multiple failed marriages. He divorced Powell. Next, it was Rumsfeld. And then it was Cheney. And then it was quietly Rove.

There are few in real world that works for a living that can stand Obuma!!

Go Obama go. You are doing a wonderful job so far. Hopefully the current village idiot that is in the white house now will leave right after Christmas and let you and Biden take over so we can get this show on the road. But he will be to reluctant to. Jim Hall Kansas City Missouri.

He's showing America what a president is supposed to be: thoughtful, intelligent, strong and genuine in his convictions, selfless, tireless, gracious and above all, highly qualified for the position. We the people have gotten accustomed for settling for second best, whatever we can get, but to adopt a Chris Rock expression, "that's what a president is supposed to be you low expectation dumb mother[redacted]."

This is indeed a happy day, a joyous day, "change has come to America" that even the in-laws and the out-laws have a good word to say. Let us keep it this way (wishful thinking ?), because it is obvious that there is only one boat. May Boat America sail into calmer seas laden with goodies for all.

Yes We Can! I am sure Obama will be a great President. I have full confidence in him and I pray God will give him guidance in his daily work.

May the power of Jesus Christ be with our President Elect Obama while we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

How many terrorist attacks have you had in the U.S. in the last 7 years under George Bush's watch? None.

How many will you have over the next four years under Obama the Woos? More than none.

We lose.

Merry Christmas to the greatest PE and soon to be POTUS !!

Till 2016 , Yes we can

"Eighty-two percent of Americans are happy with the way President-elect Obama is handling his transition. Even 61 percent of Republicans like him — and they're the in-laws in this marriage. He's not supposed to be good enough for them."

LOL!!! That'f funny Bill!

I'm telling you Bill, this is gonna be fun...and sometimes not, LOL!! Looking forward to this challenge...

Merry Christmas Bill and this party is still continuing baby!!

As an independent voter who voted for Obama, let me forward this caveat: Quis custodiet ipsos custodes!

He is still a member of one of two major parties that have monopolized politics in our country, for the most part, since its inception.

WHO GUARDS THE PEOPLE WHO ARE SUPPOSED TO GUARD FOR US?

Did we not trust Dubya to do the appropriate thing?

I like Obama also, but unfortunately it won't take long for all the haters to rear their ugly heads. It happens all the time!

Go away Baby Bush, you are irreverent. You are one terrible president. What's your shoe size? I would like to send you a Christmas present. Good Riddance and thanks for Nothing!!!

Just hold on a darn minute!! Obama isn't in office yet. It is all supposed conjecture so far, just as the campaign was. The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Obama could become a great president, or, he could end up all talk, a big bag of air, unsxcelled at campaigning but, very inept and ineffectual as a president. So far, he has a history of straddling everything, a fence sitter, hence all his "present" votes. It has been said many of his cabinet appointees are the same. How will THAT get anything done? So, before you make snap judgements or decisions, tread some water and see how things flow first before wading in too deep.

The success of the Obama Administration and the good of it for our nation are not as inconceivable as the divisive voices on the so-called Right would have their audience believe. He has always shown himself level-headed enough to know he daren’t jar the nation too harshly off her historical and cultural values.

I have a word for both those on the Right that’re may be too ashamed to concede that this different man CAN actually be good for the country and those on the Left who think Obama’s election owes exclusively to them and recklessly expect him to upend the values of the nation. To the former, tune out the divisive rhetoric and enjoy this ride of positive change, and to the latter, it’s not all about you. There’s a NATION to lead here.

Merry Christmas everyone.

if he keeps sticking it to the left, after the inauguration, those numbers will go down quickly.

touche. i got goosebumps just thinking about the possibilities, but i guess it's just because i can't afford for things to stay the same. we all got our issues, and im scared to death that the republican house and senate will try to obstruct everything just to position themselves in 2010. im apprehensive about democrats who've been around for so long and had so many dreams deferred just going rogue and do their own thing, and spend obama's time trying to serve my interests rather than helping themselves. im disheartened by the possible corruption in politics, you know, the new watergate era. i mean, we voted republicans out because of it, and the prospect of throwing out democrats for the same reason, before republicans even come to term with it just frightens me. But this is the holidays, and we have a new trusting, intelligent and serious president. He instills this quiet, soothing hope for better day in me, and that'll have to do, i guess.

Go ahead lib's. Keep trying to put lipstick on the pig!

This is a bunch of Bull, You need to get out and see what other people think .

Whats not to love? Strong family values, faith is at the center of his life, very smart, not an ideologue but a pragmatist, natural born leader, confident, honest, humble, a true uniter... only the blowhards in the MSM can be surprised that the American people loves their new prez, the more you smear him the more we love him!!!

How can you not love this great leader? I hate politicians but this one is special.
Intelligence comparable to Einstein
Calm to take your breath away
Elegance to make women spine boil
Thoughtfull solutions to problems
Inclusion of everybody even his haters for common good
Ready to sacrifice himself for the good of his country. (Few courageous black men ever dare doing what he has done. They first fear for their life)
Great patriot.

As a conservative that had real problems with president-elect he has been real impressive in this transition period. Even though he was not my candidate (mine I had to hold my nose to vote), I have always hoped for his sucess and that he does very well. Interesting that some such as Sean Hannity still can not give compliments when they are due. Anyway He has really impressed me so far. Good Luck President Obama.

Pretty impressive poll numbers here. The real kicker is the approval rating from polled Republicans!

The closest thing to this phenomenon I can remember is the Canadian's response to Pierre Elliott Trudeau when he first took office...can't say there's really been anything like this since.

I won't even get into the current political scene here...having said that, I'm pleased to see this kind of optimism from our neighbours, even though times are tough right now.

I'll be watching the inauguaration ceremony on TV or via livestream with renewed interest. Merry Christmas, America!

Although I did not vote for him, I am cautiously hopeful about our new president. However, I think this article maybe a little premature–as any married person would know, the honeymoon phase does not force you to face the realities of life. President Bush has faced serious problems in his two terms as commander-in-chief. Obama has not. Although it is good to be hopeful now, it is rather deceiving to compare a so-called "failed marriage" to newlyweds who are still on vacation...

Obama will inherit a USA that is on hard times. As much fun as it is to come down on the present administration, both parties are to blame for these hard times.
Some of what is happening now stems from some of the Clinton years. Bush has his hand on the newer hotter issues.
And the economy is always going to have peaks, and valleys. It's a cycle that has to happen when things are going to good, to fast. Property values, and automobiles are just out of control pricing.
Then the banks just let anyone walk in and get a loan. Anyone that didn't see this coming has been naive, or just plain blind.
It's time to get back to basics. Save money, pay for what you want. Don't get anything you can't afford. If you don't like your job, keep it until you find a better job, or get an education and get a better job.
Bush started out when things were still doing fine, and in the beginning he saw some good times, but he was at the tail end of the up swing, now he is on the down side, and looking to hit bottom.
Obama will look like a hero because we can only go up from here. And I'm sure congress will do some things they could have been doing all along to help him out.

In order to have a marriage it must be consumated and while we got screwed, we haven't gotten kissed!!! Can we reboot back to 2001 and start again???

Hope and change you can believe in . . . that was the promise. The reality is President-Elect Obama is conducting himself in a businesslike, serious manner–choosing serious, heavyweight people. It's a refreshing start from the cronyism we've suffered for 8 years.

Hey, he doesn't take office till January 20. Action speaks louder than words. Wait till he has to make decisions instead of just speeches.

PE Obama has given a lot of inspiration to a lot of people and I think the country is already starting to feel good about the new administration and how it will turn this country around.
I really think the Republicans will be surprised at what a difference he will make whether they like to admit it or not.......that's a good thing as we all want what is best for the country at the end of the day.

Once again, CNN is playing up to osama. CNN sucks

I am in the oil/gas drilling industry. A lot of people depend on this industry, for their lively hood of their familes. Why does the world believe it is the greed of oil companies that control the prices at gas pumps. Why doesn't the general public know that the federal government regulates everything in the industry. The term taxes, is requlated by the goverment not the oil companies. How come the general public does not know how much of the price you see at the pump is mostly taxes. The goverment controls leases to oil companies,the fed get taxes from that. The goverment controls the taxes of the workers in the projects, the fed gets that. Then it taxes again when products are being produce. Why do the average americans think, the oil companies control the price. When my one dollar is taxed before and after I receive it.

Failed marriage, Bush is a train wreck and it will take years to undo all the damage he has done