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The Obama girls good luck, I know I did'nt like swiching schools in the middle of the year my Mom cheated and us finish at the school we stared but in stead of walking two blocks we walk two miles.

SDB said "Oh…get over them not being able to move into the Blair House…the government/taxpayers are probably paying for their suite at the Hay Adams Hotel as well…"

The point is that the girls will have to move 3 times in 20 days, instead of 2. It's stressful for any family to move even once, and these girls are in the spotlight, changing cities, changing schools and having their lives turned upside down (for our benefit). Now please don't tell me you're so hard-hearted that you don't wish for the best for a couple of kids!?

Bush just made another A$$ of himself by booking Blair House, instead of letting the Obama Family move straight into it the week prior to the Inauguration. Can't he keep his nasty-self from mistreating children?!? Arrgh!

Why is that these little girl's hair and that of their mother's - is NEVER COMBED! Michelle just had her hair in a scarf on the beach in Hawaii, and the little ones bare shown up above with old corn-rows and a nappy ponytail! They are not only representing the USA to the world, but are representing the upwardly and progressive black community, especially black women!
KEEP YOUR HEADS COMBED! PLEASE!

I just don't understand racial prejudice. Even if you don't specifically believe in God or a particular creation story, I'm sure you believe that humans somehow came about. And just like all other living creatures, no two humans are exactly alike. So whatever mechanism caused humans to "be", he/she/it is certainly into variety! The world would be impossibly boring and dreary if we were all the same.

Where the true differences are – and what takes time and thought and courage to see – are inside: the character, the personality, the essence of a human. I understand being afraid of the unknown, but as humans, with our intellect and ability to feel, learn and love, we can easily overcome those fears. The reward is what makes this often hard life worth living. Discovering a kindred spirit, regardless of how different they may appear on the outside, is a wonderous and incredible thing.

I've lived all over the world, and I've always found people I could trust and love and learn from. The connection we had was our humanity, our interests, our concerns, not our gender, age, race, creed, color, etc., etc.

Thank goodness we are not all the same – and thank goodness we as Americans live in a country founded upon principles of equality and opportunity!

I can hardly wait until January 20!!

I just don't understand racial prejudice. Even if you don't specifically believe in God or a particular creation story, I'm sure you believe that humans somehow came about. And just like all other living creatures, no two humans are exactly alike. So whatever mechanism caused humans to "be", he/she/it is certainly into variety! The world would be impossibly boring and dreary if we were all the same.

Where the true differences are – and what takes time and thought and courage – are inside: the character, the personality, the essence of a human. I understand being afraid of the unknown, but as humans, with our intellect and ability to feel, learn and love, we can easily overcome those fears. The reward is what makes this often hard life worth living. Discovering a kindred spirit, regardless of how different they may appear on the outside, is a wonderous and incredible thing.

I've lived all over the world, and I've always found people I could trust and love and learn from. The connection we had was our humanity, our interests, our concerns, not our gender, age, race, creed, color, etc., etc.

Thank goodness we are not all the same – and thank goodness we as Americans live in a country founded upon principles of equality and opportunity!

I can hardly wait until January 20!!

That's really great, will you let me know what exactly they eat at every meal until he's out of office? I'd care about the same as this article

Mr Obama Please don't give us any money.Give us jobs.Start Senior housing all over the nation. That will start up the ecomony instantly.
Thank You & Good Luck

We're not replacing the Bush family with yours!

I can't wait to see this family in the White House! Why didn't we get a picture with the story? I can't get enough of the Obamas. Thank You America! You finally got it right!

jonesy
January 4th, 2009 12:10 am ET

I for one am happy to hear what is going on in OUR COUNTRY.
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such as families getting kicked out of their homes because of not being able to pay off the house, the homeless mother feeding her baby out of a trash bin, the guys sleeping under a bridge, poverty, the needy, the hungary, oh wait, silly me, america paying attention to the nobama family is first and formost because nobama is the saviour messiah who got the united states all riled up on false hope and change

I am going to enjoy watching this family.

It doesn't look good when he is preaching socialism then put his kids high tuition private school . What type of message you sending to the public check out school web site and tuition fees https://www.sidwell.edu/index.asp

Jonesy.....I couldn't agree with you more. The second I see a spelling error or improper English, I stop reading the comment. This said, I only read your comment. I don't speak jibberish. If you're going to post a comment and expect people to respect what you're trying to say, you need to learn how to write properly. Please educate yourselves on the difference between the use of "there" and "their", and the difference between "your" and "you're", and so on. Basic grammar; I'm completely disgusted with the lack of elementary skills on here. P.S. Regardless of whether or not you voted for Barack Obama, he's the one you'll be needing on your side should there be an attack on American soil, so it's time to get behind him and be respectful of our future President. Besides, no one gives a rip about anyone's racist comments anymore...the whole idea of racism is getting pretty dated.

i guarantee an nobama impeachment before his first term is up because the world is goin into turmoil and nobama isnt the saviour that the dem-tards thought he was

The president-elect traditionally, and historically, moves into Blair House on Jan 15th, 5 days before the swearing-in. I'm pro Obama, but I'd like to know why so many people think Obama should have special privileges and be able to usurp events & guests at Blair House for his personal convenience. He should be treated just like the 43 presidents before him. He's not God. - no matter what some people think. Blair House will be available for him on the 15th. Right on schedule.

Dear Lord please take all hate and stupidity from republicans. Althought they have nothing to offer this country their still americans and we are trying to love the Idiots. Lord me know that most are so stupid even they don't know it. Lord we know they counldn't govern their way out of a paper bag, but willing still willing to work with them. Please give the Idiots a little love, understanding and the comfort of knowing that demorcrats are the best and brightest but still willing to include them as me march toward progress and a brand new day in America. Thank You Lord

You people are so disgusting. Some just have to bash President Bush and blame him for everything. The Obama team should have reserved the Blair house sooner. It was weeks after the election before they even got around to asking if it was available. Of course it was booked. No big deal, they just booked the hotel, and remained gracious as did the Bush's...Why can't you be gracious? NOT!

German,Irish American = Yes I will sure be glad when your mom get back. Idiot.

Badboy = I didn't know your family was moving into the White House. Wow I bet you guys are glad to get out of that trailer without a roof.

For the many moments of joy a dog will bring to the Obama's, I think the dog should be called "BOO".

Foolish people. For the last 60 years the Blair house has not been available until January 15th. It was rather rude of the Obamas to ask for special treatment. But I suppose that is the marker of the elitist crowd.

I don't want this to be a Paparazzi Presidency. I know you have to fill airtime and get advertising money but can you stick the real issues? I voted for this man because he talked to me like a grownup. Is it too much to ask a corporation as powerful as yourselves to do the same? It's not alot to ask.

I am definitely not a Bush supporter but everyone knows that the B lair house is not available to the incoming first family until the 15th of January so to be fair I think that we should stop bad mouthing Bush and to the Obama girls I wish you the best of luck, I know this transition will be tough

Clifford....genius, that you are...I hope your parents were spayed and neutered after your birth. Clearly we don't need more of your ilk inhabiting the earth.

The Kennedys, Carters, and Clintons had kids and found no problem moving to DC a few days early. But of course Obama likes to make a big deal about EVERYTHING, so he moves in early. His ego is so anxious in getting to the White House that he's moved to DC earlier than any other president.

I think everyone who lines the streets to watch Bush as he drives away from the Whitehouse on Jan 20 should throw a shoe in front of his limo.

Oh well I see the racist remarks not stopping,you people and u know who you are, need to give it a rest,things your saying negative about our next President reflexs back to you.Think about it.

It is a bit disappointing to see that ticker topics include topics concerning what one could characterize as trivial topics considering the fact that Israeli ground forces have crossed Gaza's border.

Jonsey @ 1210...You are a bit misguided if you do not think the events in the middle east do not effect us here in the states. By the way, if you were being facetious, I apologize.

Wait till the worms finally feel safe enough to come out and tell the truth this year.I see alot of tell all books coming out about the republican scumbags.

LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!! We are getting closer and closer to the day when our First Family moves into The White House!!! What a GREAT DAY!!!

Change! = Yes change has come to America. Democrats are a party of intelligence and leadership (Obama) and one of inclusion. Sorry to say we will always have a few uneducated racist Idiot's with no other place to go. But thank god that today were headed in the right direction. God Bless America.

does anyone else think those sissy white scarves on top of the israelii army's helmets look absolutely silly? abraham would not be pleased.

Peter Ramsey You bet Obama gets inpeached? I bet you were a crack baby. Idiot.

Why hasn't President Bush released the names of who will be staying in Blair house between now and January 15. Afraid the American people might be outraged to know who President Bush is giving more precedence than the NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND HIS FAMILY?

And CNN should be ashamed of its weak/biased reporting of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Why hasn't CNN mentioned the fact that Israel has anti-missile defenses (that the USA sold them and that they are choosing not to deploy). There is no excuse for this conflict.

Peter Ramsey can you say " sore Loser?"

Thank you, Jonesy.

I do not believe that Blair House is not available. The Bush Administration do not want to accommodate the Obamas. They are moving to get the girls in school on time after Christimas Break. They are not trying to take over.

Boring!

Exciting time for them!

big deal!! move on!!!

Of course they can't stay at Blair House! Bush has to be stupid and wield his "power" as long as he possibly can. He can't stand the thought of not being in power. Thank God it's almost over!!

So, when are they coming to move Bush's trailer?<<<<

When you make room for it in the vacant lot you're currently living in.

The Obamas. zzzzzz. When are they moving out. That's the important question.

Shame on all illiterate posters

Why should the airwaves be blasted with the Israeli-Gaza issue. They should resolve their own mess without involving us in it.

I for one am happy to hear what is going on in OUR COUNTRY.

Know Republicans voters have a hillbilly education level spilling your hate and vitriol in these blogs!!!!!! Knowledge and facts are dangerous to your ideology follow-do not check 'fact check' ignorance is bliss! And dangerous to your ideology! Too bad the world leaders are not into your despotic Republican mentality Evolution is a fact and the Republican party is now a dinosaur in its thinking and now headed toward extinction with its' exclusion of the diversity of America and the world now! Spill your vitriol on Obama in these blogs but the world leaders think otherwise and just rally more around Obama! Thanks for your stupidity Republicans and sense of reality in your delusional world!!!!!!!!!! Watch the change in world opinions once Obama takes office and are now saying it -not while Bush is in office -like the prisoners of Guantanamo, Europe will accept them once Bush is gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh...get over them not being able to move into the Blair House...the government/taxpayers are probably paying for their suite at the Hay Adams Hotel as well...I am sure it will be only the best of everything for The One....

We are replacing one scum bag family with another scumbag family.

Is this what we can expect from CNN for the next 4 years? ....reporting on every move the Obama's make? If so, I am already turned off despite I love the Obama's.

shameful for Bush to do this, send him home on a haywagon

The Blair House was supposedly booked until January 15. Any ideas on who would have it booked that wouldn't be bumped by the Obamas? I thought that this was kind of strange.

Obama will be entering office with yet another Middle East crisis. Here's my suggestion: he should go to the Gaza Strip, have a Presidential seal fixed on a lectrun – legitimately and say: "Yes We Can" and then start talking about 'change". Do you think that will work?

I wish I could come and throw bush and his cronies out on the street!

of course bush blocked the obamas from staying in the blair house.
that is okay. no matter what! to all of you who are anti-black barack
is still YOUR president no matter where he stays. who cares about
drunken bush he is finally out! we finally have someone who won't
take everything from us and make us believe it was our fault-like the republicans do. don't blame CNN because they want to report obamas every move-they are doing there job!!!!! maybe they should start reporting just how negative, greedy, and full of hate Americans
really are.

Wonderful move of the Obamas to let the Obama women go first forcing the press pool to stay behind in Chicago with the PE. They are going to protect their daughters regarless of the constant pouting of the press.

Sam: There is always enough disturbing news out there.
Isn't it kind of nice to just hear something fun and positive.
Yes, I voted for PE Obama, and look forward to the family
in the White House. How exciting to have a young vibrant
family to watch for a change!

This has will be one of the proudest moments of my life to be able to witness the first African-American family take up residence in the White House. As an African-American, I never thought I'd ever witness such an event. I have experienced mistreatment simply because of the color of my skin, and to be able to witness such a historical moment affirms that God is real. We were created in his image and his commandment is to love. I know that He was involved in this entire process because of all the events that led to thistory being made. I have a dream, that one day we will judge one another by the contents of our character, and that we will all learn to tolorate each other and live as one.

And so it begins. President elect Barack Obama to be sworn in on January 20, 2009 and America's people finally get back their country. History in the making. Take care.

The Bushes had to know that most people with school age children try to get their children started in a new school at the beginning of the semester. Whatever they're using the Blair house for surely could have been done at the White House.

I bet Obama gets impeached!

they're gonna throw in some polyester carpet and add a few pink flamingos and a gnome so Obama can move right in P AMER.

CNN needs to pull Christiane Amanpour until she stops actively supporting Hamas during her reports. This crap must stop, and stop soon.

I pray that God keep these children safe and out of harm's way now and forever. Amen.

Proud American -"So, when are they coming to move Bush's trailer"? Answer- As soon as Obama gets his personal drug dealer smuggled back into the U.S.

FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY but my comments are blocked... (too much truth for America)

Sam,

In case you missed it, CNN has devoted the entire home page to the Israeli and Palestinian conflict. Depressing.

I'm glad CNN is reporting some uplifting news to start the new year (THANK YOU!).

The "projects"? Really? Oh I get it! It's cuz they're black right? Ha Ha! Clifford, your sheet is showing.

The Obama's did not move into Blair house because it is not available due to a previously scheduled event that could not be changed.

You should read before you post your ignorant comment.

Wish all the family well in their move to Washington, it will be a major change to all their lives.
Looking forward to seeing them as our next First Family.

Clifford your mother should have never drank like she did when drungin pregency with you. Good lord your a Idiot.

I hope the Bush's didn't leave those Texas size roaches.

Dear first family the entire country saying welcome and you have all our support.

He appoints Mrs. Bill Clinton SOS but could he leave his daughters alone with Mr. Bill Clinton for five minutes ?

Best Wishes to the Entire Obama family as they prepare for their Historic Journey.
May this Country heal and prosper under the Obama Administration!Coming from someone who was not an Obama Supporter.

Godspeed, President-Elect!

Wonderful!

I think CNN has stopped posting my comments, just can't stand a intelligent voice of reason I guess. I'll start posting like the Idiot Clifford..

Nice girls. They will be role models to many American kids. Mines included that school is the most important thing!

Clifford you're an idiot!!

Clifford,
At least try to read the ticker before you post...you only make yourself look bad.

It is a nice human interest story. I wish the best to the Obamma family during this stressful transistion. I remember my own children having to adapt to a new school, social cirlce and community.

Sam, I am pretty sure you can find several articles about Israeli and Palenstiniian conflict. Personally I am glad the give us a little human news on CNN.

Clifford, the Hay Adams hotel is far from the "Projects" . You may wish to visit thier website. Not to mention thier view of the white house. Something tells me that thier room wil be....... presidential suite?

It would have been nice to have a picture with Mrs. Obama.

poor, poor Obamas they have to stay at the Hay Adams hotel so they can start school the 1st of the year at Sidewell Friends School. Give me a break! What happened is the nation out of the economic crisis? What happened to public education? Or are the Obamas as hypocritical as the auto industries fying 3 private jets to a meeting asking to get a bail out?

A nice and warm welcome to Obama familly! I would like Obama adults to think what they can do with $ 600 or $1200 in Washington area incentive or tax cut! What you people dont understand yet giving away a few hundred doesnt resolve our problems.You gave away millions ( help) to the banks and where we are you know better and what they are doing.The big problems is banks system and coruption at all levels.I love you Obama onest i have a hope but there are way to many sharks around you and you have to take care of them first we know.

The US media is covering the latest Israeli bombings but NONE of them are showing the planes ,,,, that's because they're F15s F16s and Cobra gunships Made in the USA ..

Please stop the hate. God doesn't like ugly.

Please stop the racists hatred. God doesn't like ugly.

I hope Michelle Shaniqua Obama remembers to conduct herself in a ladylike and decorous manner when she moves into the White House.

@clifford.Ever think about getting a colonoscopy of your mouth?

Where else should they stay?? The Holiday Inn? Since the Blair House has been BOOKED by the current Prez and his family , the President Elect and has family has no other choice but to stay in a hotel.

Lose the hate and find some hope!

Bush may say no, but Obama says, "yes we can".

Will Obama's daughters get the best education?
Yes they can.

Will Obama move to Washington as soon as possible?
Yes he can.

Will Obama be ready to take over leadership of this country and hit the ground running on day one?
Yes he will.

Are we ready for change?
Yes we are!

At $5000/night, I'm sure Hay-Adams isn't the 'projects'. For the inevitable whiners, Blair House has traditionally been made available to the President-Elect 5 days before inauguration. Why is it that Obama deserves treatment better than every other PE? Oh, that's right, I forgot, He's the Second Coming.

I had the opportunity to spend a few days at the Hay-Adams a few years ago and it was amazing...and I was nowhere close to the Presidential Suite where the Obama's will be living for the next 15 days.
President Elect Obama and his family can wait until the 15th to move into Blair House just like all the other presidents and their families before them.

whats going on with michelle in barack,you do not see them together in public like you use too,alot of people are beginning to talk,it appears to me that they have seperated,but is only staying together because of the kids. SO WHATS GOING ON

God bless the Obama Family and God bless America!

The public schools in DC and Chicago have been created by the Democrat party. DC has the highlest level of spending per student than any district in the U.S. It is the worst in the U.S. Obama should submerge his daughters in the cesspool created by his party. Democrat party elitist are worse than Hamas.

Welcome

Such an exciting time for all of America! Wishing Malia and Sasha the best as they start off in a new school. Along with their parents, they are a breath of fresh air that was long needed by our country. Good luck, young ladies!

CNN has blood on its hands. Your support for Hamas and Obama has brought us closer to war with Iran than anytime in the last 20 years.

CNN should be demanding that their man, Obama, speak NOW and endorse whatever actions Israel must take. Instead of putting up vapid pieces of crap about the Obama family.

I wish Malia and Sasha well as they enter a new school and new era in their lives. I wish their parents well and pray for wisdom and good judgment for all of our country's leaders.

So, when are they coming to move Bush's trailer?

Shame on you CNN, you are not reporting about the most important thing lately, the Israeli and Palestiniian conflict, instead just flooding us with news about Burris and Blago. So stupid please get real.

FLTB Michelle Obama, and daughters,
May God bless and keep you all. Hope all goes well on your first day of school Malia and Sasha. We are proud of you!

The least you could have done if you are going to have ticker with the title mrs obamar two daughters, is have a picture of Mrs Obama with her two daughters I am sure there are some.

Good luck Malia and Sasha, happy learning!!! Pres-elect Obama and Michelle could not have picked a better school for their girls.

No Blair house for these Chicago natives. Off to the Hay Adams hotel "projects" is your welcome from the Washington elite!!