(CNN) – President-elect Barack Obama showed a little of his softer side as he said his goodbyes to Chicago, the city that launched his political career, and headed to Washington to join his wife and two daughters.
“I choked up a little bit leaving my house today,” Obama told reporters as his flight prepared to depart.
The moment was brought on by a reminder of the years Obama and his family spent in the Windy City.
The president-elect told his traveling press corps that he got emotional because a friend of his oldest daughter, Malia, had dropped off a scrapbook of pictures to the Obama’s Chicago home.
“They had been friends since preschool and I just looked through the pages and the house was empty and it was a little tough,” Obama said. “It got me.”
The president-elect did not linger long enough to take any questions from reporters. Instead, he returned to his cabin in the aircraft where he ordered a cheeseburger and fries, according to Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs.
Before leaving Chicago, Obama also met Air Force Col. Scott Turner, who will pilot Air Force One once Obama is inaugurated.
“I am looking forward to seeing you guys in Washington,” Obama also told reporters before they boarded the plane.
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Yeah, I kind of choked up too when he left Chicago because it means he's actually going to be President. Kind of made me puke.
I am so happy this man was elected. If the hate on this board is any indication, there is a lot of work to do to heal this nation.
since when is it okay to use "thru" as an abbreviation for through in a professional article?
let chicago and Ill. get their own house in order, we need you now, the country needs you
Bush did a lot of damage, good luck, we are pulling for you
I wish the President-elect the best.
Thank heavens he's willing to leave his Chicago home and try to clean up the big mess created by the previous administration. We need him.
Continue being who you are and make us all PROUD President Elect OBAMA!
CHANGE is the name of the game for you and us Obama. I wish you the best. You have all my support
You are a GREAT MAN PE OBAMA, full of love and hope for our GREAT COUNTRY. We as people need to join hands to bring this Country back to greatness. LIke PE OBAMA SAID " WE ARE NOT A COLLECTION OF RED STATES OR BLUE STATES, WE ARE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" PLEASE LETS GET ALONG FOR THE BETTER OF OUR COUNTRY . GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Along with every gory detail... what is happening with their Chicago house? Will it be empty or rented or sold?
I am praying for wise leadership, a cooperative Congress, and patience from Americans as we head into the Obama Presidency. He cannot undo all the wrongs of the past 8 years overnight, nor in four years. But he has already brought hope and inclusion to this country, and as a Constitutional scholar, I know the rule of law will be followed once more. No more torture, wiretapping of innocent people, Gitmo and its horrors, and a reliance on "might" over intelligence when dealing with other countries. Finally, a man who understands that you must respect other leaders, even if they are at odds with us. We are not God on Earth. We are just people, as are Hamas, Iranians, Israelis, and Iraqis. People who deserve to live in peace.
Barack hurry up and take office. Show the Republicans how to run this country. Advice to our next President: Don't be distracted by silly scandals that have NOTHING to do with you. Remember Bush and Cheney got away with atrocities that caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands here and abroad so don't be distracted by Republican tactics to divert attention away from progress.
Hurry up and get to Washington. We need you.
I choked up as well. To see him get off an official "presidential" plane with the seal was Nov 4 all over again.
Chicago politics comes to Washington now. We can expect more scandals. I wonder if Jeremiah Wright will be invited to Washignton...
MR. PRESIDENT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE LOVE YOU.
THE BEST IS YET TO COME.
Blessings to the entire Obama family as they move to their new home.
As somebody who didn't vote for Mr. Obama I wish him luck and hope the critics don't get after him if "change" isn't seen immediatey. It will take at least a year for any major shift in the way things were previously run.
Mr. Obama goes to Washington.
And we're going with you sir.
Good luck, and may you stay step ahead of those who would do us harm.
Good Luck Mr. President, I feel sorry for him, he can't possibly know what is ahead of him, he sure knows what has been inherited and it will not be easy. Makes you wonder if he regrets this whole thing. I hope not.
Sixteen more days and the Bush mess becomes yours. I do not envy you not one bit.
Our time has finally come!
God speed to you, Mr. President-Elect!
Many of us will continue to pray for you, your family, VP-elect Biden, and his family.
We know that you were appointed by the most High, for such a time as this. Our days ahead will be difficult, but at least we have a competent, thoughtful, true American leader in the White House.
I will see you in D. C., ticket or no ticket!!!
What he's "choking up" on is the smog of corruption which he gleefully swam in for a decade in Illinois politics.
Lee, c'mon, President Elect Obama will do a good job.
I am really confused, Obama say some of these people have been friends of his since grade school. I thought he grew up in Hawaii with his Grandparents, then move to Thailand? He said his theme was change, did that mean he is gong to keep changing his facts about his past. He is already changing things that he promised. Now our military is not coming home, they are just moving the to Afganistan. What next
Its always hard leaving home, but America needs you now more then ever!!
Lee....
Let it go.
I got choked up early on when I realized the media was so far in the tank for this empty suit.
He got choked up as he had to leave the people that the same media ignored that "you know" gave him his start in politics, Rezco, Ayers, Daly, Wright etc, etc.
it's always hard to move, but especially hard when you love where you live, this will be the biggest change in your families life, good luck and Gods speed.
Awww Lee, thats awful!
I hope you were able to put your face in a large paper bag.
God Bless our new President!!!
I hope this goes to show us all;
You never forget where You have been
It helps you to get where you are going
We always watch our steps
and mack sure they are not on anyONE
I wish the Obama family the Best
it is the least I can do
Bless Us all
and Bless America
Hey Lee, cowards like you need to puke more often. SWish YOUR new president luck and quit being a whining baby. We will need EVERY American to clos eranks with our President to get ahead of the mess GeeDub left behind.
Don't worry Barry, there's plenty of corruption where you're going. Harry, Nancy and the rest of their DC gang will make you feel right at home. Say hi to Teddy. Just don't go on any car rides with him though.
Jon January 4th, 2009 7:32 pm ET:
Thank heavens he's willing to leave his Chicago home and try to clean up the big mess created by the previous administration. We need him.
You mean just like he cleaned up Chicago while he was there?
Big baby!! lol
Is that the Presidential seal on his plane?
To–Lee January 4th, 2009 7:26 pm ET
Yeah, I kind of choked up too when he left Chicago because it means he's actually going to be President. Kind of made me puke.****you should've Joked!!!!!!
sling that gargage, just as the repubs have for the last 20 years, it has resulted in what you read on these CNN blogs
you need to get outside get some sun and air, you spend too much time on your computer
Oh what a feeling when your dancing on the ceiling. Glory days are here again. Thank you President Obama.
Take some Pepto and chill out Lee.
Lee–what did you hope to accomplish by your post? Now, the ticker has been an interesting experience for me because it has shown me how incredibly immature and nasty some people can be when they hide behind the anonymity of the internet.
The man was elected–and by a very large margin. He did so in the face of nastiness and ugly rumors. I started as a McCain supporter and, after he picked Sarah Palin as his VP candidate, could not continue to support him. I am saddened by the way someone I believed was honorable turned out to be willing to throw integrity out the window for the sake of political expediency.
But Barack Obama won. He's the president. And posting juvenile and nasty emails won't change that. Actually, if you need to resort to that sort of thing to make yourself feel better, there's something quite sad about you.
I pray for you, Mr. PE Obama, and your precious family. God bless you and may our States become United again!
Sue, I agree with you in your prayers.
Brian, that is the most thoughtful post I have ever read from someone who did not support Obama. Boy, I wish there were more like you out there.
It's really hitting home when I'm now seeing President-Elect Obama boarding a plane with the OFFICIAL Presidential seal! Yeah! Did anyone see that cool limo he got in when he landed at Andrews? I'm not sure, but I'm wondering if it's the new one he'll have.
Best Wishes and Good Luck to you!! We are praying for you and your family!! I'm sure you will do well!!
Godspeed, Mr. President.
Washington DC Awaits you Mr r President Elect, this whole world is all the way with you, all of our hard work has finally paid off, Good luck and God Bless Mr President elect
Good luck, Mr. President (not PE)! You are already President for millions of hard working Americans (without any regards at race, skin collor, etc.)!
American people need you, Mr. President!!!!
The hate on this board is nothing compared to what the wonderful lefties have said about Bush, I will not lower myself and say the things the lefties say, but I will say that to all who voted for Obama and To President Elect Obama "BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR",
To "Lee" nobody cares about you and the others' negative remarks. Reality is...he is the next president– like it or not.
That was my reality while Bush was in the President's seat.
GET OVER IT!!!
The Puke!!! If this country does not go bankrupt with him behind
the wheel....to bad him and his lieing butt did not stay in Chicago!!
I am choking up just thinking about how awesome he will be for our Country! 16 more days!
Yes..16 more days and no more Bush.
We'll miss you and your family, as well, here in Chi-town Mr. President-elect. However we know that this is what you were called to do and will do us and the country PROUD. So we wish all the best to you and your family!!!!
BluesBrother January 4th, 2009 7:26 pm ET
I am so happy this man was elected. If the hate on this board is any indication, there is a lot of work to do to heal this nation.
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TELL me about it. I wonder if some of them would cheer (privately) should anything bad happen to Obama (God forbid). I wouldn't put it past them. Plus, anyone that WANTS Obama's policies to fail isn't a true American, it seems to me. Does THAT sound familiar, Obama-haters? Everyone loses.
We are waiting to choke up on 20th Mr President, it will be an emotional day.
I am so proud, happy and relieved that the Obama Administration is well on the way to fixing the national and worldwide mess. Bet Bush can't wait to leave his and Cheney's mess.
It isn't hard to believe that Pres-elect Obama choked up, he was always real and true to himself. That's why he's so well rounded and is such a great human being.
Good luck to you PE Obama and God bless.
Good Luck PE Obama,
You have inherited a mess from the last 8 yrs of bad administration and corruption. I do not expect for the " change" to take place right away since there is so much that you have to clean up it is impossible to believe that this can be accomplished in a couple of months, but I know that under you and your administration, it will get done!!!
God bless you and God bless the USA!!!
I know the feeling . . .
If Obama is only able to CHANGE the lies, deceit and corruption that permeates the White House, that will be enough for me. That should handle 95% of the problems we face.
mr president the time is come, onething i want to say things not gonna be easy for Obama, because too much mess allready pile for you i believe GOD will be with you and give you courage in the moment ahead and i believe GOD will continue bless AMERICA , after GOD that's where our hope is. MAY GOD BLESS YOU MR PRESIDENT AND MAY GOD REMEMBER YOU AND THE MOMENT AHEAD. HAVE A GOOD JOB.
Get over yourselves all you nasty people on here....sorry you lost but that's the way it is and we will have a great President in Barack Obama.
I just wish him and his family well and so looking forward to Jan 20th to see him sworn in.....it's going to be a great day for those of us who voted for him and yes,even you who didn't.
What a way to start the New Year!!
I understand that this is a blog, but seriously... you're supposed to be working as a professional. Don't abbreviate your articles with pseudo-English like "thru".
Yes, Lee, it is people LIKE YOU that make ALL OF US "REAL AMERICANS" PUKE !!
We have ALL been VICTIMS of the Bush presidency and now it is time to SUPPORT our new President!!
If you don't like it MOVE TO ANOTHER COUNTRY ,YOU JERK!!
RESPONSE TO ANON,
The answer to your q
Lee,
Be sure you puke on yourself! I'll enjoy that!
President-elect Barack Obama will be walking into a sea of problems this nation hasn’t faced in decades; I wouldn’t want to be in his shoes! Most of the problems bush created could have been prevent if the idiot would have listen to the voice of America and the world rather than his own egotistical self! As far as I’m concern there never was a 43th president of the United States; we had a dictator instead!
You will be back, trying to clear your other crooks who you have stuck in charge. Seems your vetting process is not that good, so whos next to fall from the Obama group..... Seem slike Obama is not even in yet and the distractions are all coming out, hmmmm looks like history repeats itself every time a Democrate gets in office...
It was a surreal moment to see him get off an official plane. I hope and pray that God will be with him and his family during their time in office and I pray that God will continue to provide him with strenght and wisdom. (Richie....they will keep their home in Chicago and will use it when he goes on vacation...you know, like W's ranch in Crawford, TX....this will continue to be the family home).
- Lee, that kind of proves you are a sicko. Puke away, sicko!!!!
God help us and this nation with this inexperienced loser as our leader. I'm not a GW supporter, but this guy's ideas will make this country even weaker. His picks for his cabinet and staff have proven what a train wreck his is ALREADY! Life IS NOT what you see on TV people!
Oh, who cares?
What I want to know, is why the hell didn't Obama move to DC when he first became Senator from Illinois? It's very strange for him not to have moved there several years ago. Why didn't he? It's not like Chicago is a short train ride away. Very odd. This is one reason he has zero connections in Washington. If Washington wasn't good enough for him then, why now?
Is this the house that Obama and Rezko bought? Anyway, I hope he doesn't forget where he came from.
I did not vote for Mr. Obama but I wish him the best. We must stand behind our leaders whoever is voted in. If we do not believe in them how can we expect any different from the rest of the world. Good Luck Mr.Obama I will be rooting for you.
Mr. POTUS-elect:
Blessings to you and your family. I know God will keep you & my prayers are with you as you transition from Pres-elect to the 44th POTUS. In addition, my prayers are with Pres & Mrs. Bush as they prepare to leave the White House and go back to Texas. May God keep you as you prepare for a new life.
anon – I wondered the same thing...
Lee and Helen> It's getting OLD.
Good luck to you, Mr. President-Elect!
Obama will truly be the President of the people. He wasn't voted in out of fear, but out of faith ... and that makes big difference for all of us.
I'm glad he's our man, but would like a comment on the GAZA crimes of Israel!
Oh he da man he da man so choked up he had to wolf down a cheeseburger and fries. oh poor boy oh poor boy.
Lee, your writing makes all of us want to puke. Go Obama. We are all with you!!!!
Hey PE Barack, you choked up for what. You do not deserve to be our president. You know that. Now that you are in the white house, you have to wonder how to perform. You cannot depend on your advisers at 3:00AM in the morning. Do not pretend and show American people what you really are.
BEST OF LUCK TO YOU MR. PRESIDENT.
WE HAVE BEEN CHOCKED UP SINCE WE ELECTED YOU.
ANON's QUESTION:
"since when is it okay to use "thru" as an abbreviation for through in a professional article?"
ANSWER:
Since the advent of computers and the Internet, when ‘memory’ at that time came at a premium. Learn your history before you critique.
It is sickening to see the kind of hatred and mean-spiritedness so frequently posted in The Ticker, Are these people incapable of appreciating just how perilous a situation our nation is in right now? That we all need to give our next President our support and encouragement, regardless of whether we voted for him, if for no other reason than that each of us will suffer if he fails?
He left Chicago but brought all the Chicago corruption with me!!! You'll have the same support from me that you and the Dems gave Bush went he went to Washington. You will prove me right and be THE worst president in our history. Change we don't believe in.....
Bon voyage, mon amie.
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you begin the next leg of your journey...
God be with you and yours, Mr. President-Elect! Our prayers will go with you! CHANGE is on the way!
To bad he didn't finish the job in IL. That state is a waste.
Lee.. make sure you puke your brains out.
Welcome to DC Mr President.
He should watch at his eating habit. Cheeseburger and fries! If you youtube his eating habit you will be surprised that why he is still alive.
Mr President, G-d bless you and keep you and give you the wisdom to take the necessary decisions and actions that all situations which lie before us call for. May G-d give you the courage to do His will in decisions made regarding Israel. Regarding her, remember He says, "I will bless them that bless you and I will curse those that curse you". In G-ds name, let's move forward with purpose, determination and justice and let's make America great again. G-gspeed, sir.
May God bless him and Grants the Obama' s family his peace
Lee, you are a PUKE
Helen from VT, you are truly an ignoramus.
Mr. President,
May be angels (including "Toot") continue to provide a wall of protection around you. People suck as Lee and Helen (above) wish you ill-will and harm. I rebuke people like that.
Mr. President, I KNOW you will do great things because you actually "GET IT." You, unlike Bush, understand the plight of the ordinary American.
Moving onwards and upwards. There are some rough days ahead before things get better. May the Lord God continue to bless you and keep you. Keep your hand in His hand and He will see you through no matter what. You have all of America's support.
I'll pray for you Lee, Comments like yours make me ill.
Maybe he should look at your website to to the dead child caused by the invasion of Gaza, that choked me up,
WE LOVE OUR NEW COMMANDER IN CHIEF !!!!
WE ARE HONORED TO HAVE YOU IN OUR PEOPLE'S HOUSE.
My spirits soar as we count down to January 20. The last 8 years have been a horror show, and I am relieved all that is behind us, although President-elect Obama has many messes to clean up.
Very best wishes to our new President Barack Obama, his delightful wife and children. We the people need you and I believe you were put here at this time to make a difference for our country and each of us individually.
God bless.
It is sad that you did not puke and then choke which would mean one less ignoramus to deal with!
God Bless you and your wonderful family, Mr. President. We are fortunate to have you as our leader.
May God give you all the wisdom, knowledge and understanding so that you may lead this country into greatness once again.
If feels good to have a president that has lived in the trenches and knows what it is to have scratch for a living, but has friends that will help even when it is hard on them.
A man that knows what it is like to be poor, to try to bring a community to together. To help those who are afraid to walk the streets. To work in an neighborhood that has drug dealers and poverty.
I look forward to the future and hope Obama can bring the people together and stop the practice of divide and conquer. To bring hope, giving, helping one anotther, a sense of doing what John Kennedy said to ask what we can do for America, instead of asking what America can do for me.
MR. PRESIDENT,
OUR HEARTS & MINDS WILL BE WALKING THROUGH
THE FRONT DOORS OF THE WHITE HOUSE WITH YOU.
Obama, – I choked up and feel bad knowing you will be the president of USA.
Best Wishes to the Obama Family from a proud Delawarean. May all things good come your way.
"Helen, VT January 4th, 2009 7:38 pm ET
Chicago politics comes to Washington now. We can expect more scandals. I wonder if Jeremiah Wright will be invited to Washignton"
Helen, keep grabbing at straws...meanwhile, Obama is on a plane, heading to the White House, where he will now be the most powerful man in the country.
Your small thinking yielding small results in the election...
May God bless the work of your hands Mr Presedent. Please stay prayerful and listen to the still small voice inside. You shall be a blessing to our country and to the world.
Obama may be a little chocked up now, but how is he going to feel when he falls off the tall pedistal that cnn has put him on and will you report events any better than you've done in several years. I doubt it.
But I'll not waste any of my time finding out how you'll cover his huge bad judgement calls. I agree with Lee that I want to puke any time I see him or listen to all his famous lies. Bet you will not post this. You're viewing and deciding whose comment will be posted is a form of Obama control of media WITH YOUR HELP!!!!!!!!!
Helen, VT January 4th, 2009 7:38 pm ET
Chicago politics comes to Washington now. We can expect more scandals. I wonder if Jeremiah Wright will be invited to Washignton…
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Reverend Wright really scared you didn't he? He didn't scare me and I own real estate in Vermont.
Then again, I guess even the Green Mountain State is home to 'Country First' Poor White Trash who can't see a world beyond their own driveway.
Why was his house empty? Did he sell it?
Hey Lee – Didn't you puke at any time during the last 8 years? I did, repeatedly. This country has no where to go up but up. Why not stand behind our President elect and do our part to heal this nation? Why not stand up and be a resonsible citizen and something of worth to our society?
...or was it b/c they were just leaving it? I don't know. Oh well, YES WE DID!
Gaza lies in ruins and her people are being slaughtered by the hundreds. Where is your protest, Mr. Obama? Silence is the voice of complicity.
Too bad for you, Lee..
Obama may be a little chocked up now, but how is he going to feel when he falls off the tall pedistal that cnn has put him on and will you report events any better than you've done in several years. I doubt it.
But I'll not waste any of my time finding out how you'll cover his huge bad judgement calls. I agree with Lee that I want to puke any time I see him or listen to all his famous lies. Bet you will not post this. You're viewing and deciding whose comment will be posted is a form of Obama control of media WITH YOUR HELP!!!!!!!!!
I wonder if he attended a memorial for his grandmother.
I really hope the media were able to leave him alone for that.
Lee = Your Mom felt the sameway the moment your were born. Idiot.
Anon,
Great get! If only these stupid media people would understand that the public is not a bunch of morons (like they are).
As for Obama, God bless him, he's going to need. Let's all pray for him (I'm serious!).
Lee just go ahead and puke you idiot. Yep Obama is going to be your president keep a barf bag by you. I for one am rooting for him and thanking God Bush is almost out of office
The scary thing about all of this is that I actually think Obama and his cabinet understand what is ahead of them than the Bush crew could even explain. Bush is a good guy but was horrible in some key areas of his Presidency. One major area was giving the American people hope in hard times. I believe Americans do best when they are given hope, no matter how hard times get, hope strengthens who we are. Obama knows how to embrace American hopes and articulate them in a way Bush could not. Fear is not the way. So I support you 100% Mr. Pres.
Too bad for you,Lee...
I wish Obama and all of us luck. I agree with a prior poster that he has no idea of what he is in for, and I fear that he is greatly out of his league. His promise of change is vanishing before our eyes as he brings back Clinton hacks, one of whom has already had to back out (Richardson). Simply using the word "change" will have to stop and Obama is going to have to say, at least, what he really means by "change." I am hopeful, but not optimistic.
I wonder if the press will be as "kind" to him as they were (not) to President Bush. I fear that this "historic" president will be given the benefit of every doubt by the press and the people will never know what he is REALLY up to.
We have faith in you, Mr. Obama, not that you can or will be able to provide a solution for every problem on the spot. Rather, you were elected because we know you will think before acting, that you will act on behalf of ALL Americans, and that you will surround yourself with the best advice and counsel.
I think even your worst oponents wish you and your family well as you adjust to a new city and a new lifestyle.
God be with you.
I did not vote for Obama but nevertheless I wish him the best in getting both Parties headed in the right direction. I do believe he will have more problems with Reid, Pelosi, Kennedy and the rest of the "old school" Dems that with the Repubs.
They, like many more are in it for themselves, with the voter, the job they were sent to do, and the Country not even on their horizon.
If Obama is going to "change" anything he better start with those folks.
Hope it's a fast flight. Any chance we can buy out the final month of 'w's contract? Real shame for him to waste yet another month of tax payer money.
There is no bigger slap in the face to the concept of welfare than the $400k/yr we've paid 'w' to ruin our country. What a waste.
Thank You Mr. President for stepping up for the challange. I know the Idiot Republicans have left a mess for you, but I feel it's safe to say your the best man for the job. Thanks
May God bless the work of your hands Mr President. Please stay prayerful and listen to the still small voice inside. You shall be a blessing to our country and to the world.
Lee,
Prepare yourself, you'll be choking for the next 8 years. he he!
I am not a fan of Pres. Bush, but if the people that think Obama can clean up this mess they are badly mistaken. Congress is more to blame then Bush. And Obama will have to control congress. The American people have spoken and congress must listen to what the new Guy is attempting to do. I seriously, doubt as flawed and corrupt as our elected officals are, that he can do it.
Godspeed Mr. President-Elect!
Good luck, Mr. Obama.
May you and your lovely family be safe.
May you and your lovely family continue to give hope to the world.
May you and your lovely family enjoy your new adventure.
We love our handsome young President.
Give 'em heck Obama Family! Also to Anon above: I couldn't agree with you more. Through is spelled "through." It's not that dificult to type the extra three letters. Since when did illiteracy become cute?
YAY OBAMA!
Brian January 4th, 2009 7:39 pm ET
As somebody who didn't vote for Mr. Obama I wish him luck and hope the critics don't get after him if "change" isn't seen immediatey.
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Brian, we didn't support the same candidate, but I respectfully applaud your posting.
Great, our enemies are loving this right about now. January the 20th will be opening day on Americans around the world.
Man,does this guy know how to work a crowd,...
you go president obama i wish you and your family well GOOD LUCK FAN OF THE OBAMAS
AS AN AMERICAN, I AM PROUD TO CALL THIS MAN MR. PRESIDENT. I PRAY THAT HE WILL TURN THIS NATION AROUND. IF HIS CABINET PICKS ARE ANY INDICATIONS, HE WILL DO JUST THAT. JANUARY 20th CAN'T GET HERE SOON ENOUGH!!!!! MR. OBAMA MAKE US PROUD AND DO THE JOB WITH ALOT OF PRIDE. THAT IS WHY WE ELECTED YOU.
We Love You and are here to do as you ask and help clean up our country! There is a lot of work to do and we know that no President can do it alone, the current and soon to be last one didn't mess it up alone either.
God Speed PE Obama ~ Thank You for rising to the challange!
hussein nobama is the ultimate phoney. The only people more stupid than that racist empty suit are his cult followers. Proven Fact!
We're with you Mr. President !!!! Let's get to work rebuilding these great United States of America, putting folks back to work, responsibly getting out of Iraq, moving quickly toward independence from foreign oil and all fossil fuels and leading the world again toward Peace and prosperity.
Lee
Your comment is totally stupid...made me puke when I read it...
Sue January 4th, 2009 7:36 pm ET
...We are not God on Earth. We are just people, as are Hamas, Iranians, Israelis, and Iraqis. People who deserve to live in peace.
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Brilliant. You said it. A votre santé!!
History will remember 2009 as the year of change!
Yes we can!!
Hatefull Republicans please stop the hate.
finally...when is bush going to be out of here? i am still shocked that people like Lee or Helen exist. i mean, i guess it just goes to show that inbreeding and ignorance are still rampant in this country! what kind of fool would vote for someone like Palin has got to be brain-damaged or unpatriotic. we aren't democrats or republicans....we are Americans...country first, party second. mccain lost touch with that....
I wish he would choke a bit by the sight of babies and children being slaughtered in Gaza with US bombs. Perhaps US soldiers and pilots helping to wipe out the palestinian people. He knew about this invasion and supported it. Shame on you Obama. The Muslim nations have lost all respect for you. Do not try to come and speak in our countries,. You are not welcome. You have muslim blood on your hands. We will not forget.
What a liar.
To "Lee"...
How sorry I am for you because you are filled with such hatred!
Heffelfinger
Mr.Obama the president -elect since the day you were pronounce the "new " president for the next 4 years my prayers has been heard and submitted to the holy spirit to guide you and your family always. Because, if there is a way and there will be a light to the nation of so many pain, frustratious, division and treatment to all races. It is about time you are send as the guiding "light " to light up every people life without worried. May the "holy spirit " bless your works to coming years until the next term. May God speed your team's in good time nor hard times.
V. Petersen
Did he sell his house in this horrible housing crisis?
good luck
God bless the Obama family and God bless America!
I can barely wait until Inauguration Day – January 20, 2009
@Helen, VT: Why don't you keep your negative comments to yourself?
Time is out for negativity. It's a new year, we are about to embark on a new era.
I am praying for the best for the United States and for President-Elect Obama and Vice-President Elect Biden as our new Leaders.
May God continue to keep them safe and full of wisdom and courage.
Lee, I am so sorry that you are so cynical, hope you learn to love the USA and its history so that you can see how far this young country has come.
Good Luck PE Obama...We are FIRED UP and READY TO WORK and push the USA FORWARD cynics and ALL!!
Thank you anon for noting the COMPLETELY unacceptable use of "thru" instead of "through." CNN.com should be ashamed.
Lee.You're what's wrong with America..You,Hannity,Rush,Beck ,Laura and Fox News just get on the same plane with Bush and fly doewn to Crawford,never to be heard from again.
Godspeed, Mr. Obama, Godspeed.
YES WE CAN ......... and we can hardly wait. God bless the Obamas and God Bless American.
President Obama,
You thougth you got choked up when you left the windy city, just wait till you get to Washington and see the mess that G. Bush left you. LOL
I AM AN OBAMA SUPPORTER, BUT A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST
Don't let us down Obama.
Relief....that is the feeling slowly filling me with hope. Relief.
I would choke up too at the thought of working with inept, arrogant old cronies like Reid, Pelosi, Frank, Dodd…!
But then PEBO used Chicago smack down, palm-greasing, manipulation, obfuscation, prevarication…to get elected so-on with the one act drama!
We love you and your family, Mr. President. It was awesome being a part of your campaign since the very beginning. Our country is truly blessed to have you. May God continue to shed blessings on all of you.
He's choked up alright because his Chicago-style politics are already unraveling; Blago and Richardson are only the tip of the iceberg. The Rahm-bomb will drop next, and then all of the others will drop like dominoes. His first task will be to grant pardons to his cabinet, himself and all his crooked friends and partners...
Mr. President-elect,
Good luck to you, we love you and may God be with you!
Lee and Helen in Vt.: you both need to lighten up. A majority of the people of this nation elected P.E. Obama. Live with it and work to make your lives and your communities better.
To bad he is not going to Kenya, take Chicago trash with you!!!!! He has 75% approvel and he isn't in office yet???? Who did they poll morons!!!!!!
you did this for good .we know living your home will shock you up and we believe that you will sheck all this mess and back the country where it gatta be. you rock obama.
Believe in you
Don't worry. You can take the boy out of Chicago politics but you can't take the Chicago politics out of the boy. Put on your seat belts folks.
give the man some love; he's sacrificing his family and himself to better this country
OK, "smoke 'em if you got,'em, Barack."
Remember the VETO pen with your "Cooperative congress"
Thank God it's not McCain, that's all I gotta say.
"Thru"? Oh no, even on CNN there is no escape from it.
To Mizzy 7:40 thank you Mizzy i could not have sayed it better myself for i to belive thatn PEO was appointed by the most high God for such a time as this and it also makes my belive that Gods plan for our country is for good and not evil plans to give us hope. God said let those that have eyes see and those that have ears hear and i can see that PEO has an anointing on him to lead our country into Gods plans so let us that pray and belive in prayer, pray for our President as if he was part of our own family. And i to will see you in D.C. ticket or no ticket, all the way from california!
@Lee
I have hope too, hope you choke on it.
Barack Obama's not the savior many seem to want him to be but I still think he represents the best possible chance for real change in the USA.
Good luck and Godspeed to you, President Obama.
I vote as man, Blk, USAF (Ret). Pres Obama and family, God and my 4 Grands bless U for ever!
Don't get too choked up, you'll be back in four years...along with all of your other crooked Chicago politician friends.
Dear President-Elect Obama,
I wish you and your entire family the very, very best as you embark on your Presidency. What you will need to do is jump on an Engine going the wrong way at full speed. You will need to stop the engine, turn it around, and head back in the right direction. It will take several years to see major results, but I have full confidence in your abilities, which come from G-d.
Most Respectfully Yours,
Larry LIbater
I hoe this man falls flat on his lying, deceiving face. He will do nothing but tear this great nation down with his scandelous past. He is NOT a Christian because those that truly have Christ as the center of their lives does not support abortion or gay rights.
What a great feeling to see an article about Obama and the comments section is not riddled with racist remarks by necocons and bigots.
They're all hiding and licking their wounds. What a relief. Our country is on its way to becoming the greatest in the world again!
Good Luck Mr. President, what a mess at least you have
Hillary to help you. I did not vote for you, i was a Hillary voter
and still am but i know the Clintons (Hillary) will help you to
get our country back and keep it strong.
God Bless
It's scary to see the blind adoration of Obama on every political forum. I grew up in Germany in the 1940s and this reminds me far to much of the HJ (Hitlerjugend – Hitler Youth) for my taste.
I am so happy for president elect Obama! I choke up everytime I think of the progress and history that was made when WE put him into the White House!
I pray – every day – that this country can let go of hate. We need more than ever to work together. Come on. If you think this is the 'greatest country on earth', let's prove it – we are all human/one.
I have complete faith in Barack Obama ....He will be an amazing President..... because he is an amazing human being..... God be with him.
LOL@Lee...don't worry about it...you'll have 8 MORE YEARS to gag!!!
President Elect Obama, we have your hope and will have your back. Be true to your inner self. Go to bed each night knowing you have made the most humane decisions. Make sure to read the important book I gave you by Richard Louv, "Last Child in the Woods" It will reinforce the need to conserve and protect our natural spaces for future generations to experience.
Hey, if he's so upset about leaving Chicago, he can resign and pull a few strings to have Ron Paul appointed to fill out his term.
MR. PRESIDENT OBAMA:
IT IS AGREAT HONOR TO BE ABLE TO CONGRATULATE YOU ONCE
MORE, AND WISH YOU THE VERY BEST SUCCESS THROUGHOUT
THE EIGHT YEARS AND MANY MORE YEARS TO COME. –AND KEEP
YOUR FAITH AS USUAL, REMEMBERING : *GOOD BLESS YOU AND
GODBLESS AMERICA ! *
WITH DUE RESPECT,
JOSE ALCANTARA AND EVERY MEMBER OF
MY FAMILY.
/ja/
It isn't hard to believe that Pres-elect Obama choked up, he was always real and true to himself. That's why he's so well rounded and is such a great human being.
Good luck to you PE Obama and family and God bless.
Wow, Ken. I suppose you do claim to be a Christian. Aren't we supposed to be living gospels? I don't recall any scripture where Christ wished somone to "fall flat on his lying deceiving face". Looks like you have elected yourself fortune teller, judge, jury and executioner.
I am sure they will leave the house in Chicago intact for vacations. That is what I read.
How wonderful that most of the bloggers on here were nice, warm Americans, even one who did not vote for him.
He is a wonderful, bright, kind man who always thinks the best of things and people. Those who do not appreciate that are the losers. God bless the Obamas and Bidens. They are all great Americans and deserve the best.
Our hopes, dreams and prayers will always accompany you and your family. Our lives have changed because of your coourage and trust/ See you in Wasington, Mr. President.
Barack Obama we LOVE you!! You are the greatest man to ever walk the earth. GWB is a crazy redneck who doesn't know how to talk.
Thank you, President Obama, for being willing to serve and able to lead. The hopes and well wishes of people throughtout the United States and around the world are with you.
I know it's been said, but "thru"? ... really?
GOD BLESS BARACK OBAMA AND HIS ENTIRE FAMILY..
MAY GOD GIVE HIM THE WISDOM TO LEAD OUR TROUBLED NATION NOW !!!
WE LOVE YOU OBAMA!!!!!!
Obama,the Leo,leader of the free world.Good luck sir.@LEE,keep puking and then choke,it sounds great.
Amen, Mizzy, and even if I just get to see you on the TV screens along the way!
What kind of American would hope that President Obama would fail to help this country? His success is our success. And his failure would would hurt us all. Get the malice out of your hearts and hope for a better America.
Ken H- that is might Christian of you. Hypocrite
KEN...Poor lad! I have a feeling you have a lot of self imposed
self identity problems....Maybe there not just self imposed but how you are viewed by those around you...Good night...
So do I.... The World deserve's Better...,.. All my Toto's.... My stories are now obsoleten because of you.... The World is still young.... How do they catch up now????
May God bless you and your family Mr President Barak Obama and may God bless America
Everytime there is an article about Obama, there are so many sarcastic things people say. This man hasn't even been inauguarated and people are criticizing and judging him already. He is a brilliant and educated, works hard, cares about people, and is a devoted husband and family man.....my goodness we can't have a man with those virtues in the White House.
Mr President-elect, I was origionally a Hillary supporter but it is my pleasure to wish you the very best of luck and I pray that between the miserable mess George W. has left you and the cynnacism of some of our people, you don't get discouraged.
People just make me sick.
NON-NEWS! Who cares.
MK. President we all that have much Love for this Country, must have and shall have Great Love for you and the First Family. I as an Afdrican American Male can feel the pounding of anticipated Greatness coursing through the veins of History. I pray for your mental, emotional, physical and traveling safetyas you and God undertake this daunting task. Be brave, strong, and true too yourself, family and Country Mr. President.
What is WRONG with you people??
Wish the man the best and give him a chance, for the love of Christ. All you so-called Christians with so much hate in your hearts, you should be ashamed.
Godspeed, Mr. Obama. May you and your family be blessed and kept safe.
Good luck to our new president and to all of us, to recover after 8 years. Never thought that so good, intelligent and capable person can be elected as a president.
How very lucky we are to have some intelligent people back in the White House. When I saw the column of "Bushisms," it made me laugh at Bush's stupidity. How on earth did we survive these eight years?! God Bless the United States of America.
It is truly disgusting what so many people chose to write in response to this article. You sound so bitter and angry because an incredibly intelligent man who loves his country has been elected president. What on earth is wrong with you? Just because all of his beliefs aren't in line with 100% of yours doesn't make him a poor choice for president. Come on, the choice has been made, the country has spoken and he is our next president. Let go of all the hatred, resentment and anger and lets come together as a country and support him! Remember – we are the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!
Wow, only one or two negative comments for a change.
I'm joining the rest of you here to wish our PE Obama only the best. It will feel good to put the last horrible 8 years behind us, even though I know that patience will be necessary. That being said, just knowing that someone who has the country's best interests at heart will be in the White House in 16 days, is encouraging.
On another note, I cannot, for the life of me, understand those who post such negative things here, wishing for PE Obama to fail, just so they can say they were right. Don't they realize that if he fails, we all (the entire country) fail, themselves included. Is that what they really want? Why would anyone wish for more bad times after what we've been through. Reading their posts, I know exactly what "cutting off your nose to spite your face" means.
To whoever asked about the Obamas house in Chicago – I read somewhere that they are keeping it.
Godd luck and God bless you and your family PE Obama. I am so looking forward to Jan. 20th and beyond.
CNN: Please don't put this into moderation like you usually do, although I have no idea why it always happens.
Many of us (Despite a few ugly comments here) are very happy to have you in DC and in charge on January 20th, President Elect Obama! We support you and wish you every success in getting this country back to greatness. And can't wait to have you as President.
LOL thru
God bless u Mr.P.E.u make many of us proud.May God protect you
Thank you Mr. President-elect. The world needs you.
I am so delighted that this country can move on and we have elected a bright individual who can talk intelligently and bring the USA back to the level of respect that we have had in the past. God Speed Barack and I will keep you in my prayers...lets get this country right again!
wow, christians are so full of HATE! and as to the abortion and gay marraige stuff, just because your not against something doesn't mean you are for it, pull the log out of your own eyes. the man shows his humanity today, some of you republican/chrsitians need to find yours!
Those that have Christ as the center of their lives do not speak, write, or blog evil statements about dignitaries. Perhaps you should consult the book of Jude. President -elect Obama has treated all of his former political adversaries with dignity and respect. Try it; it will make you feel better
Dear President-Elect Obama,
We saw you in Jacksonville the day before the election and my 14 yr sold son said, "Mom we just saw the next POTUS speak." I told him I hoped so. Everyone should give you the benefit of the doubt and pray as a nation that you are able to turn this country around. Please bring back the line item veto and make the next stimulus package count. There must be oversight and restrictions. No blank checks FOR ANYONE.
May God bless you and your family. May he keep you safe and give you strength to make the tough decisions (even if they aren't the popular choice). We wish the girls good luck in their new school.
Carole
Hey, @anon, since when have all articles on any news site been perfectly written? They are routinely full of typos and even gross grammatical errors. Writing of nit-picking, why does your question begin with a lower case letter? Perhaps you might review your own writing before critiquing others'. Oh, that's right; you're not a pro. Get it? Not a pro? Hahahaha!
To our new First Family...
I pray the the transition to Washington will be a smooth one ~ and may the Lord grant you the peace, wisdom, and protection that can only come from above...
Change has indeed come to America.
One would have to admit that the country is not at all the same now as it was when the campaign started. It's almost a though Obama will be President to a different kind country.
Be prepared to see the most corrupt administration ever to set foot in DC.
To Ken H – I'm unable to recognize anything in your comment as something coming from a Christian. As the man said (paraphrasing) beware of wolves in sheep's clothing. Suggest you see a better tailor.
Paul – Let each one grow according to their own understanding.
to lee from wherever you are from and to the rest who still insist on bashing obama.......
you want to puke at the thought??? you wince at chicago politics coming to the white house??
i guess you got spoiled with all the dignity and integrity of the current administration, huh.
isn't it ironic that this crooked inexperienced man (that you all loathe) won by the margin that he did because the majority of people were fed up with YOUR guy and now all you have left to do is to attack the man your fellow americans democratically elected. real patriots you are- exercising your right to dissent. that's what's great about the web– the uneducated and ignorant are now permanently connected to the rest of us and can dumb down and infect the dialogue from this day on. congrats! three cheers for the idiots
Christians who are against abortion because they believe all life begins at conception therefore an unborn life is just as valuable as a born life, are believing in something that is contrary to GOD's law! In the Bible, God's law states that the value of an unborn is worth much less than the value of a born life. Believing anything other than that is saying you do not believe in God's law and you should not call yourself a Christian. But most so-called christians are astonished to find that is what the bible says. They probably also believe that there were 3 wise man which isn't any the bible either.
Ken H:
Save your christian views for your church. You act as if abortions and gay marriage weren't going on the last 8 years. You're obviously a one-dimentional voter = bad for America.
Helen, VT.
You have been around a long time, I've seen your posts for many months now and to that I say I certainly hope he invites Rev Wright to Washington. People like you need to get a grip. As said so may times in the past, while you may not like Rev Wright, what he spoke was nothing but the absolute truth. Check the scholars or any school kid better yet anyone who actually cares to learn history will tell you nothing Rev Wright said was new info. Keep riding the racist boat Helen. Oh yeah the Black Man that hates America, makes a good story.
WELL YOU STILL HAVE TIME BEFORE THE INAGURATION SO YOU CAN STILL CHOKE UP A BIT MORE BUT AFTER THE INAGURATION THAT'S IT OK OBAMA? YOU'RE NOW THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN PRESIDENT WHO WILL TRY TO FIX THE MESS BUSH DID, SO YOU NEED TO RELAX & FOCUS ON WHAT'S IMPORTANT, MAY GOD HELP YOU MR. PRESIDENT.
I not only choked up when I read this article, I literally puked my guts out. God, this country has gone straight down the crapper...
This crook should feel really comfortable in DC with the rest of the crooks in Congress.
God help us all.
The point here should be whether or not you are a proponent of Obama, which i am not, one still needs to support our PEO because for a while, he is our president. If anyone can change that now contact me. Him choking up at least shows he has a nostalgic side and i hope he remembers the great america not the controversial riddn one of todays world.
Someone tell me how Obama was tainted by chicago politics.......
Do we hear much about George Bush and his cowboy rule? just like we dont hear much about Gaza but Israel right to kill palestinians!!
Griff, you gotta be smokin some good weed, man.
I'm looking forward to Obama doing good things for the Economy and finally getting America on the right track. Coming soon, insidethecapital.com
Welcome to your new home town. We need you in Washington. Thank you for answering your call to serve and may wisdom prevail in all the decisions you must make.
Just in case you need us, we have your back, just email. I think you can call on about 15 million of Americans in minutes! I have never been so proud of America's choice for President of the States.
President Elect Obama:
Remember, with God, all things are possible. I want you to know that it's going to take time. Don't let anyone rush you into anything. Always consult in the Lord and seek his guidance. Next, hear all sides of the problem and think about what's best for the country and all its people. It's time out for partisian politics. You campaigned on that theme so keep that in mind as the democrats, republicans, and independents try to persuade you one way or the other. Remember too, that you have a family and keep them close. When others put you out to dry, your family will always have your back. Stay too to yourself.
God bless you and I know you will do a great job. I know its going to take time, not 1, 2, 3, or even four years with the mess we have now but take small bites at a time and you will bet it done.
We love you.
As the saying goes, "if it were easy, anyone could do it". It won't be easy, but I believe in President-Elect Obama. He's the right person for this enormous challenge.
In reality he's just "choked up" about having to leave his good buddy Tony Rezko back in Chicago. So many well meaning hopeful gullible people believe all the hype and propaganda, hook line and sinker, but some of us were never, and will never, be fooled....mark my words.
We need you badly to get back to where we were before that last horror of a president. The best to you Mr. Obama and your family. May God bless you all and give you the wisdom to deal with the mess you have been left. YES, YOU CAN. It has been eight long years since I have felt any hope. I sure feel it now and am behind you all the way. I pray for your success every night.
One step closer to getting Bush out of office
President-Elect Obama,
I can imagine … but the White House needs you now more than ever! I pray for you and your family and am confident that with the Lord's guidance you will steer this country in the right direction as we have really been out of touch for the last eight years of the Bush administration. We also pray for world peace and the safety of all of us!
God Bless and save move and smooth transition!
Welcome to washington Mr. Obama!
Ernie in LA January 4th, 2009 8:47 pm ET
Don't worry. You can take the boy out of Chicago politics but you can't take the Chicago politics out of the boy. Put on your seat belts folks.
ERNIE, I HAVE HAD MY SEAT BELT ON SINCE THE END OF THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES, AND EVEN THOUGH OBAMA CHOSED CLINTON FOR SECRETARY OF STATE, I DON'T BELIEVE I'LL TAKE IT OFF FOR NOW ...
The election is over so get a life. Why don't you start a support group for Bush and Cheney who members of congress are looking to charge with war
I am hopeful...and looking forward to a new administration.
We all support you Barack! Thank you for doing this. Thank you to your family for sharing you with us. Its a challenging road ahead, but we trust you will make a positive impact on our world. Let us know how we can help!!!
There is no longer any reason to even respond to the Obama haters. They will eventually be consumed with their own poison. That is what happens to those consumed with hate. All I can say to Barack Obama is I know how tough it is to leave a place where you have put down roots. It is truely gut wrenching to leave behind friends and family; but sometimes you are called to a date with destiny. Lord knows difficult days lie ahead; given the giant mess you are about to inherit; but if the American people give you the time and space needed, I believe you can and will get the U.S. back on course. God Speed!!!
To President Elect And The Obama Family:
It is a priveledge to be a part of History with the seat that u now possess. God had truly allowed a Great Man, to run this troubled country. Most of us can agree that we have a long haul ahead of us, but with the Grace, Wisdom, Faith and Honor that the Good Lord has Blessed you with....WE CAN and WE WILL....
Continued Love, and most of all Blessings,
Best Regards,
One.........
Mr. President-Elect Obama, You and your family make us proud Americans. Go with God's Blessing and the world can't do you any harm.
GO, Mr. President Obama and God Bless America
You people there in the US of A are hard to please.
You voted for change and now it's time to give Barack Obama a chance to prove he can change this mess Geo. Bush and company left you.
Can someone tell me why Republicans are so hatefull? Dumb and stupid I understand.
This freak is all choked up leaving That filthy scum region called Chcago. Fear not O great one, Your brand of poloticians, the ones you have not appointed to your cabnet will be right there with you to advise you and keep you straight and you will be president in just 16 days and you can return to the church of your mentor, the preacher you listened to for 20 years and never heard. Bill Ayers is there for you, Rashied Kalahidi is there for you.Just be as careful in the future as you have been in the past. Do not leave a paper trail, no recordings, no phone conversations that could eb tape. You are well schooled in hiding who and what you are, you will do fine, for a little while, then the crap will hit the fan and you can run but you will get splattered.
Obama, hope you can catch Ben Bernachi and Henry Paulson before they make their getaway with 350 billion dollars of our money.They will head to Chile more than likely and will hide the cash in off shore accounts somewhere.
Griff = YOur mom must have been a stone crack head during pregency.
Did anybody actually review Obama's voting record before casting their ballot or did they collect their info from the New York Times? I don't know who is more committed to the left....Karl Marxx or Barack Obama
I think Richardson made a smart move. I was shocked to see he was nominated for this postition anyway and not Secretary of State. His foreign relations outweigh his "commerce experience' in every way, shape and form. Not to mention, I live in New Mexico where only the strong survive and graduate to modern living. Everyone else is still left in their mobile homes that cost the price of most houses everywhere else in the US. The little money people have is spent on alcohol, drugs, or gambling... Or it's spent bailing out family members who have gotten into trouble with alcohol, drugs, and gambling. Richardson needs to focus on making New Mexico a great place to live for EVERYONE and not just the rich who turn their heads away from the reality of their surroundings.
Ken H.= I support abortion rights because of Idiots like you. Your mother could have did the world a lot of good if she wasn't so selfish.
The man was elected for a reason, that was no illusion.
I say we give the man a chance to make a change in this country.
What else do we have? What else did we have going for us?
There will be haters, there will be true opposition, but I don't think any of that is really going to deter Obama. He has the character our country has LONG been in need of.
He is a focused person and in my opinion the best one for the job.
I can't wait to see what changes he will make for us, because right now we are a bus going downhill, full of people, without a working set of brakes.................what other option do we have??
We can support him, or we can continue to be part of the problem. I would rather we fix this mess so my little daughter doesn't grow up to inherit a world not worth living in.
We're ALL choked up.
Now, go change the course of human history. We need you.
Hey Rev.Wright..Last time I checked Bill Richardson was a Hispanic governor from the state of New Mexico and has NOTHING WHATSOEVER with your so called "Chicago (style)" politics. Please quit digesting the Limb-nity HATERADE and take your meds like a good little boy.
poor, poor, Lee and Ken your souls are lost, all we can do is pray for you and be glad no one like you will be our 44th president
Ernie in LA = Boy? your a idiot.
Gob bless you, and good luck with the washington press. Remember we have your back, just keep you promises.
The trip we all must be looking forward to is when "Dubya" loads up to go to Texas. Now that will be exciting for the world and a strong fresh breeze should be felt by most of us.
I was thinking, will ShotGun Dick will be staying on to help run the Texas ranch.
Ken January 4th, 2009 8:46 pm ET
To bad he is not going to Kenya, take Chicago trash with you!!!!! He has 75% approvel and he isn't in office yet???? Who did they poll morons!!!!!!
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Yes your mom was the supervisor.
Welcome to Washington Mr President. Best of luck I hope you will stay for 8 years.
Sidenote– to those criticizing the spelling of "thru" in this article .... is this really important? Stop being so picky and critical. The article has a relaxed tone to it, and colloquialisms are okay, or should I say acceptable?
@GRITS, Actually a majority of the people in this country did not elect Obama. If you count all those eligable to vote, almost 2/3rds of them either didn't vote, or voted for someone else. Obama was elected with 1/3rd of the eligable voters' votes. But what's 100 million people give or take who didn't vote for him?
@A True Christian, If Obama is part of God's plan and is annoited by God, that must mean so was Bush too, right?
To President Elect and Family,
It is a priviledge to be a part of this wonderful History, with the seat you now possess. I have belief and trust that you will without a doubt do your best to honestly, diligently and productively run this Country and get us back together as ONE!
With the Grace, Wisdom, Faith, and Honor, the Good Lord has given you......TRUST, you will be fine.
WE WILL AND WE CAN.......
Respectfully,
One...............
Just don't forget where you came from, and everthing will be fine!
Harry- Rev. Wright, Harry Reid or KKK member and Democrat Senator Robert Byrd, have not posted on this site, so no racism. Also its refreshing to read one site glorifing "THE ONE" without having to listen to the bigots spew hate speech at the Palin family by calling them white trailer trash.
May God protect you Mr. Obama from the haters in the world. My family and I will be praying for you and your families protection daily. As the Bible states no weapons formed against you shall not prosper.
I am so excited about the you moving to Washington and taking the country by storm and moving America to the next level I don't know what to do.
America get ready, President Obama is on the way to help us ALL!
We Love you in TX
Good luck in your new home, We need you in DC bad and we pray and hope you can make a differnet. Remember you can visit your home
bhkcpa January 4th, 2009 9:14 pm ET
Be prepared to see the most corrupt administration ever to set foot in DC.
bhkcpa YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS ...
bhkcpa January 4th, 2009 9:14 pm ET
Be prepared to see the most corrupt administration ever to set foot in DC.
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LMAO!! Is your comment for real???? Have you been under a rock for the past 8 years of the Cheney-Bush Corruption Show????
Obama has two daughter, so it should be the "a friend of his 'older' daughter ...," not "a friend of his 'oldest' daughter, Malia, ..."
Lee January 4th, 2009 7:26 pm ET
Yeah, I kind of choked up too when he left Chicago because it means he's actually going to be President. Kind of made me puke.
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I almost feel sorry for people like you. I guess if you don't like America you could always move to Mexico or Canada. Maybe their leader won't make you puke.
May God bless and keep the President Elect. Personally I like that he knows how and when to show some real emotion and when to show strength.
As the gospel song goes "Stand still and know that he is God, there's no need to fight, for the the battle is not yours, the battle is the Lord's."
(To all of right wing "special children" below) For the record, I have not since the beginning of time stated that the two issues of GAY MARRIAGE and ABORTION are the hard and fast means to determine who is and who ISN'T a Christian!
There are so many things that I state in my Word, the Commandments, etc ...and I hate to tell you this, but... YOU do not meet the standard. Do me a big favor will you? Let me reserve the right to determine who the real Christians are will you?? I'll sort it out in due time. You are but a fallible human with your own prejudices and interpretations. How about keeping my commandments to prove that YOU love me? Let's start with the all important one of loving thy neighbor? How about doing for the least of these, because after all ....that's the same that you are doing unto me in the process.
I've been watching the many ills you have inflicted on individuals, peoples and nations in my name. You can trust that you will answer for it, just as those you are in conflict with over these two issues will answer for their actions.. or inaction.
My oh my you Obama haters are back again from whatever rocks you crawlwed out from.He will be YOUR president and there's nothing you can do but keep whining like a bunch of losers.Oh and Ken H you better hope that he doesn't fall flat on his decieving face as you put it because we need Obama to restore what we've lost in the past eight years in this country if that is at all possible and if it is restored Obama will be the one to do so .Oh and by the way what faith are you because the last time I heard you can be of christian faith but not have the same beliefs... Christian Science is a faith and their faith of healing is through God not professional medical treatment so does that make them not a christian.And as far as Obama supporting abortion and gay rights even though there are millions that share his beliefs it is not you that shall judge him it is God....PS in the future check your spelling ...it's hope not hoe you HOE
Welcome to Washington D.C.
Best wishes for a wonderful day for Sasha and Malia's first day in their D. C. school. I'm sure they will do beautifully.
Hugs and kisses to the girls.
BluesBrothers – I totally agree with you. This is such a divided country and the haters keep on hating.
Amazingly enough, people like Hannity and Limbaugh actually like to keep spreading the hate. It keeps their ratings up.
A majority of Americans claim to be christians, but there are some very un-christian like attitudes/ comments coming from the same. Prior to Bush, things were perfert, but over the last 8 years, we saw the constitution trampled on,illegal wiretappes, Haliburton profit , Blackwarter crime and Scooter evade justice. We saw the invasion of Iraq and trillons in tax dollars spent on it. So I think we have already seen the most corrupt adminstration in history and I could just puke.
In a true Christian manner, let me say God Bless America and God Bless the President Elect ( by the people and for the people) Obama.
Some people don't even know when elections are over and time to move on!!
((Lee January 4th, 2009 7:26 pm ET
Yeah, I kind of choked up too when he left Chicago because it means he's actually going to be President. Kind of made me puke))
Typical red neck trash. People like you make our country week. Please go back to your trailer with your sister (WIFE) and keep your hate to your self.
When things do (eventually) turn around as a result of policies put in place by Obama's Presidency, I wonder what all the "haters" will be complaining about then? Too much money for Christmas? Too strong a sense of job security? Too great a sense that their financial future is solid?
I'm thinking it'll be reduced to stuff like, "I still don't like the way he walks" or "Look at that arrogant look on his face" or "Yeah....well......he's STILL muslim".
I love (some) Appalacians and Southerners for their foolish humor sometimes.
MR. PRESIDENT ,GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY .
This is perhaps the only and last chance we have to turn this country
around. We really are in deep trouble! For anyone to wish harm or failure on Mr. Obama absolutely blows me away. This country stays divided and we WILL fail.To guys like Ken and Lee on this blog: I nearly died in the military to defend your freedom-If you honestly believe what you are saying here, then you don't deserve anything great that freedom brings.LET IT GO! Your hearts are filled with hatred.
Get on your knees and pray-The Lord can heal your bitter souls.
So happy and excited!!!!!
I meant to say things were NOT perfect prior to Bush.
obamas shouldn't move into the white house until its been blessed, all the demons exorcised and properly aired. i'm not afraid of lincoln's ghost, but of bush and cheney's second hand breath.
John,
They should have a Sage Burning Ritual around the perimeter.
Destroying all the negative fung shui.
HEY BUSH.....GET OUT OF OBAMA'S HOUSE!
Bush's should be staying in the hotel.
They don't deserve another day in the White House.
WELCOME, We are waiting for you Mr. President!!
for the knuckleheads that are writing stupid comments, we have had enough of you and BUSH.
please help us GOD! america has made the worst choice ever. i can not blv how america has turned her back on GOD! remember... you might want what you get... but when you get it.. will you really want it? for the not so smart people... i am talkin bout OBAMA
People! We need to be together as a NATION now more than ever!! Lets put aside our differences and lets pull all together forward.
I voted for the other guy, but I really hope President Obama does a great job. It's a very exciting time for him and the country.
Brenda, get a grip on yourself...
Obama's all choked up? Too bad he just didn't choke, along with the rest of you liberals....although, that nauseated feeling will be upon you when you realize that you've elected someone who's way in over their head...the stupidity still amazes me; how so many voters (can't really call them Americans for supporting this charade) are totally fooled...and don't question anything about this guy....case in point; he merely gets on TV and says, "There was nothing inappropriate said between his staff and Gov Blag..." and you Lemmings believe it...our country is in sad shape when there's this many people who, agreeably want change, as I do, but will go the extreme of electing someone who's totally inexperienced; especially during these treacherous times. His policies won't only ruin our economy further, he'll endanger our very lives with his waffling and resistance to closing the borders. The radical muslims welcome him; because he's weak.....and that's what they want.
We will be with you!
yes, lee, he is actually going to be president. that is what happens when you win in a landslide. you actually get to be the president. although he has acted more presidential than w. ever did...
wow what's with the haters... grow up
Jon –
Thank heavens he's willing to leave his Chicago home and try to clean up the big mess created by the previous administration. We need him.
Have you any clue about the devastation he's leaving behind in Chicago? Here's some nuggets for you; 10.25% sales tax rate....higher murder rate there, than soldiers killed in Iraq in 2008....known for "Chicago style," political corruption...Shady Rezko...Shady Blag...dealings...
And you want him to clean up Bush's mess? Considering the magnitude and scales of difference...look at Chicago, and then imagine the rest of the country like that....Bush didn't make a mess; the liberal puke congress did...thank Pelosi, Reid, Dodd, and "I'll vote present," Obama for that!
So many liberals are in the dark....
May the haters be converted to constructive builders. If you don't approve of President Obama, fine. Go ahead and so something positive for your country in the next four years, and both sides will be grateful and happy.
May God Bless and guide our new President. This Christian will be praying for him, his family and this country. A new beginning is at hand. Everyone needs to pull together and start working towards a better country and planet.
God Bless all.
On Jan 20th an amazing event will occur, one that many Americans fail to truly understand. A smooth transition of power will occur as one party leaves the Presidency and another takes the oath of office.
There will no tanks in the streets, no riots, no military takeovers..... just a short ceremony to mark the occasion.
So my fellow American's, on both the left and the right, enjoy this moment, for it makes us unique.
You can go back to attacking each other on the 21st. As for me. I did not vote for President Obama, but I wish him the best.
Please tell me it was a reporter and not Obama that misspelled "through/thru" in that quote. Bye bye, B, Chicago will miss you!
Lee,
I am kinda sad that you didn't actually puke.
I am coming on Jan 15 to dc, see you there Mr. President elect!
Didn't take any questions from reporters uh? Don't think he'll answer any of you when he lands in Washington. One of you might ask him what he thinks about Israel. He has no answer.
Israel worried about obama presidency:
News article reports why Israel's worried.
As for our president-elect, his all-too-coy insistence that "we have only one president at a time" has been selective from the start. Glad to pontificate on stimulus packages and union benefits, Obama has used the one-president mantra to avoid taking stands on difficult issues that bedevil or bewilder him.
Our president-elect needed to make a clear, prompt statement in support of Israel. He didn't. If I were an Israeli leader, I'd be worried, too.
Obama's notorious for avoiding firm stands that might alienate any important constituency. But you can't have it both ways in the Middle East. He needs to stand up in support of Israel. Now.
Israeli soldiers should not have to go into battle worrying about an American bullet in the back.
My oh my you Obama haters are back again from whatever rocks you crawled out from.He will be YOUR president and there's nothing you can do but keep whining like a bunch of losers.Oh and Ken H you better hope that he doesn't fall flat on his decieving face as you put it because we need Obama to restore what we've lost in the past eight years in this country if that is at all possible and if it is restored Obama will be the one to do so .Oh and by the way what faith are you because the last time I heard you can be of christian faith but not have the same beliefs... Christian Science is a faith and their faith of healing is through God not professional medical treatment so does that make them not a christian.And as far as Obama supporting abortion and gay rights even though there are millions that share his beliefs it is not you that shall judge him it is God....PS in the future check your spelling ...it's hope not hoe you HOE
Welcome to Washington, Mr. President- Elect....May God bless and protect you and your family....I can't wait to be part of your inauguration festivites.
No matter who you voted for it is important that ALL AMERICANS back this new president – the best choice – because he and his administration have a lot to fix. Many years not only the past 8 created the problems we all are facing today. We need to reunite as a people and forget who is what and try to fix our great country...God Bless America and all of us who live here.
Wow, if you're getting choked up over a scrapbook and a house, we are SCREWED. how are we supposed to feel safe if you can't even hold your own against a fancy picture book? Scary. God help us all.
Good luck and God speed, Mr. President!
And I hope that your precious little girls have a wonderful first day of school tomorrow!
I heard this when I was very young and it is still true today;
a friend said that it didn't matter who you elect...you just replace one crook with another. Bush is being replaced with another scumbag crook. Obama has already had more scandal than any of them and he isn't even in DC yet. What a joke!!! He and those scumbags will continue the tradition of spending money from our great grand children and our country will suffer. If you Obummer nuts think he is the great savior...you may be in for a rude awakening!
Well, bless his little heart.....he's moving into the biggest house in America and will have every need met 24/7. What more could one ask for? Hopefully he won't look a gift horse in the mouth and screw all of us!
tkelson, I completely agree with you. =D
No, seriously – I am an Obama supporter and I partially understand how he feels. How would you feel if you left the one place that was absolute HOME for you?
Good Bless Obama and all the leaders in the world – let us pray that they make the right choices.
For people who do not like Obama, I just want to encourage, TRYING to embrace it – he will be our president no matter what – why can't people TRY to at least ACCEPT this fact?
Why get all choked I'm sure Rezko can keep an eye on his house for him - I mean he will only be away for 4 short years - unless the Supremes intervene by the 20th.
1 20 2009 the beginning of an error
1 20 2013 the end of an error
Now as President he can visit all 57 states and figure out when we begin to have human rights...
His first official act - pardoning Blago
That's how I felt when I moved from Orange County to be nearer to my mom in L.A. It was a tough move, torn between my needs, the desires of my children, and my mom's needs as she grew older and more frail.
They don't call us The Sandwich Generation for nothing when we get into our 40s and 50s and juggle caring for parents and children. In Obama's case, he's been transferred. Also always a tough move.
God's richest blessings for President Obama, Michelle and the girls. We love you. We are proud of you. May God bless the United States of America.
Yeah, Lee, you and I agree. Surely didn't take the guy long to slide
into all those comfort zones and perks. Matches his arrogant, elitest, style these days. Kind of made me puke, too, to think that he's actually going to be President. Sickening and disgusting, it is.
Burger and fries?
Ken H
First let me say, you have no basis in fact for your accusations that President-Elect Obama is not a Christian. He and everyone who knows him, to include Clinton and McCain has said he is a Christian. Secondly how can you hope the President of the United States would fail, this would also lead to the failure of this great country.
I suggest you step back and reevaluate your intentions for this country, I would find it hard to believe that any American would want a new President to fail leading to the failure of this country. This vitriolic rhetoric serves no purpose but to divide this country, in this time it is imperative that we stand as one. Are you one of these people who actually agree with the Russian Professor who suggest the United States will break up, judging by your rhetoric it does raise some concern.
Did you all see MY PRESIDENT on Air Force Craft today? Isn't he wonderful!?
MY PRESIDENT! YES!
I see the typical "whiney naysayers and I'm so good goody two shoes" are still at their Obama bashing best!
I for one and about 75% of folks polled are happy and glad to see someone with heart and soul coming into the White House. I am sad that he and his family are leaving behind many good friends - but they will be there for them when the "mission is accomplished"....
It will be fascinating to see such a fresh and new view coming into the American Political Scene and at such a critical time in our nations history....Folks this is history and we are witnessing it....there are so many loved ones that are gone and didn't get to see this day come...I feel especially blessed.
Wow...how touching. I think I will need an exrtra box of Kleenex to get over this one. Hey Barack, you can always stay in Chicago. I actually have been choking up as well as I slowly come to the realization that you are going to be president of the United States. Not even a person who was elected on his own credentials. You, Barack Obama, are an engineered president. You were created by the media. You are a puppet. You are the answer to decades old "white guilt." How does that make you feel to be president? How do you feel knowing that every spin the media put out about you cast you only in a positive light? Where was the critical analysis? Good luck Obama and let me remind you of something. Please don't try and take my guns...I promise you it will not be a wise thing to do.
What a sight !!
Got me all Ferklempt .
I love this man...my president
To the black person on the other post regarding Michelle and the girls moving to DC, the girls hair is just fine. There is nothing wrong with Malia wearing braids/cornrows and Sasha having a nappy ponytail how dare you. As a black person you know the deal with our hair and water. They were on vac. for crying out loud. If a white person called them nappy headed we would have a Don Imus situation all over again.
Thank you for your sacrifice PE Obama. Like all Presidents before you, we recognize what a sacrifice (chosen though it may be) it is to lead the nation. The nation is in trouble and we look for your leadership to guide us. We offer our suupport and wish you and your family the very best in the coming years. Change won't be easy or immediate, but we are behind you.
You will be in my prayers, Barack, Michelle, Malia, and Sasha, also known as the future First Family. Your safety and well being are most important in mind. Read any of the CNN blogs related to you and you will understand why I am concerned. Some people of our United States of America(ns) are filled with hate and racism like your former oppopnent. But I have hope because of the others who post here and voted for you. We the People ~ have spoken.
I never thought I'd see this happen in my lifetime. I'm wishing health, strength and safety for him and his family.
Greg Hodges, hah, you're full of it, I mean you're still around 8 years later...were you consumed by your own poison.
@KEN H.
Ken you do not have to be a supporter of PE Obama but give him the respect that goes with the position he has been granted by the majority of the people of this nation. Also remember that your success or failure depends on his success or failure. If wish failure upone him you wish it for yourself also. It is time for us to come together as ONE nation and turn ourselves around. That means we must all work thgether and make sacrifices together and help others that are less fortunate than we are together.
Not to make this effort would be unAmerican for anyone among us. I did not vote for PE Obama but he is my President Elect now and while I do not agree with all of his ideas, I know the ideas of the failed Bush administration are not working so I will support him. If his attempts do not work then I will work to vote in another President when his term is over but for now he is our PE. Please try to work with him. Give him a chance before declaring him an outright failure before he ever takes office.
OMG I just started crying all over again seeing that plane lift off. Help is on its way, people, help is on its way.
What is wrong with me? I just keep looking at Obama's pictures....I don't get tired of them...Just looking at him lightens up my heart....weird! to feel that way about you President? But then again, after eight years of not wanting to look at your President.......
15 more days.
May God continue to keep you and your family in his care President elect Obama.
As residents of this great country, let us all continue to work together to make the "United States of America" a better place to continue to live in.
You have my sympathy, Mr. President-Elect–it would be really hard for me to move. I hope you'll enjoy the White House, though.
I remember the day Bush was sworn in in 2001. After a stolen election, there were dark clouds overhead in Washington DC that day.
I am a left leaning Independent. I am of a certain age. I have never ever seen such utter destruction of our Constitution and economy as I have in the last eight years.
Dear PE Obama, I cried when you were announced the winner of the the election and were to become the 44th President, along with so many others in this country.
May God be with you, we have a disastrous mess to clean up after eight years of corruption. May the sun shine on your Inaguration Day. May the wind be always at your back. Most Americans, the ones who voted for you, and many others who did not, are praying for you.
I am so proud to call you my President.
for all those so called christians hating on obama, i am sure Jesus Christ is very much ashamed of u guys. If God can use a donkey to correct an erring prophet then God can use Obama to correct our failing country. God bless the Obamas, give the PE wisdom, God bless America
Some of the people on this blog need to set down and figure out exactly what they want for this country. It is surprising that some would still spew the vitriolic hatred for one person. You would think that people would be willing to give Obama a chance, I would be they would want the same for themselves. Of course this shows the hypocrisy of this nations, what is fair and right for you and me does not apply to all. It is a sad testament to how our society has evolved and we wonder why we are hated around the world. Look at the way we treat each other, it is never like you would want to be treated, it is always how you think someone should be treated.
We will soon see if the media darling is actually able to govern. A scary thought is that we are about to hand the country over to someone who has not even had corporate executive experience, much less the experience of running a state. Since the media has been so biased, and refuses to paint an accurate picture of this man, we will not know for certain what will happen. This man has not proven himself to be an FDR or other capable governing entity. Based on media coverage, we are all supposed to believe that all will be well on Jan 21st. As a skeptic, I'll wait and see, but prepare for the worst.
I wish him well, If he does well, so do we. God be with him and the rest of us.
Well Bush has been the BEST WORST President we have ever had. I know of no President that has done a better job of being bad that Bush. Now we will soon be rid of him and hopefully he will be replaced with the BEST GOOD President we will ever have.
"I almost feel sorry for people like you. I guess if you don't like America you could always move to Mexico or Canada. Maybe their leader won't make you puke"
Easy on a trigger finger. We may be the only country that likes you.
Welcome to D.C.
I totally agree with you, Lee. We'll have to work extra hard in 2012 to make sure the Republican nominee wins. I think it's going to be either Mike Huckabee or Jeb Bush.
To Revright: You are sooooooo wrong.
To the rest of the dissidents:
I now realize that your constant disrespect of PE Obama is the only outlet you all have when it comes to releasing your thrills (if you know what I mean). Therefore, I will try to be understanding and tolerant. So there. Now go on and vent. I understand. But come 12009, President Barack Hussein Obama, will become the 44th president of these United States of America. Go on, get your thrill, no one's watching. Ha. Ha. I love this country and my new president and his family. God be with them!
The country of Chile was bought today for 350 billion dollars, by unknown investers wishing to hide there for war crimes, treason and theft of the US. Treasury.
Lee keep on puking I just hope you don't choke and Ken yes he did get 75% vote so that 75% is telling you something stupid .You still don't get it do you? well let me tell you...all the bitter comments don't mean a thing HE'S WON! and that's all that matters to the millions of americans that put him come Jan.20th at 1600 Penn. Ave.So better luck in 2016 I can only pray it's another democrat that replace him in the White House not a republican...
With his beliefs I doubt very seriously if the Most High wanted him to get this job. I really don't think GOD cares much for abortion or other things amabo believes in.
Tolu in Minneapolis
Since you pretend to be a grammarian, brush up on your proofreading!
That's your best comment?
BooHoo ... crocodile tears ......
All these articles about Obama's chest and sweet marriage and cute little puppies and other nonsense... It's like an Oliver Stone movie played backwards. Good luck lemmings.
This is good. It shows that President- Elect Obama has working emotions. I believe he will lead with strong conviction tied with even stronger moral beliefs.
Looking so much forward to January 20th. I'm just sick about the problems being dumped into Obama's lap by Presdent Bush. Bush was given a balanced budget by Bill Clinton and now Bush has spent us so far in dept that our children's grandkids will still be paying this debt off. Bush is giving Obama an economy that is the worst since the Great Depression...people are losing jobs in a record manner, losing their homes, and losing their retirements. In fact, I can't think of a single thing that is better now than it was 8 years ago. Not a single thing! While I like George and Laura Bush as people, George Bush has been the worst President in my life thus far. Shame on those for putting him into office for a 2nd term. God Bless Obama and his family.
Yes, let's all wait impatiently for that moment of rapture that will surely occur when our savior, Obama, is sworn in and everything will magically get better.
try running an administration void of dishonest scandals, rediculous goofballism, and powergrabbing competition, and see what happens
There is no longer any reason to even respond to the Obama haters.
It's true because they are becoming irrelevant. They are just baggages that this country doesn't need to focus on. There world are so small and insignificant. that the only entertainment they have is to hate. Someday it will consume them so we can lawfully put them where they belong; The Asylum. The new PE is not deterred by them why should we. It appears that the smaller we dignify their animosity the faster they're becoming obsolete.
May God bless and give you WISDOM in helping this country and it 's needs. May God bless and give you wisdom, in your family ,marriage and give your family understanding ( and you meet their needs).
I pray that you recieve favor with this country and far away lands and that you be able to undo what the Bush regime and their selfishness, arrogants and destructive administration have done.
God be with you and undo the status quo of this country.
GO Obama!!!!!
This is news worthy? Give me a break.
lee, have you finishing puking ?
Cos you will be for the next 4 years
Thank you for being human! Leaving anyplace that has been home is hard and I am grateful that you are willing to allow this emotion to surface! I hope your time in Hawaii also gave you a chance to feel the loss of your grandmother. She is proud of you!
You will experience many more emotions in the coming years!
Thanks you! Peace and all good things, Mr. President!
I am in tears. I know how hard it is to move your children from their friends. I wish them all of God's Blessings and I am sure the girls will make new friends right away but won't forget the old ones.
God Speed Mr. President. It is encouraging that there are so many nice comments on this post today. I can't wait till January 20th and may we see the change we are all looking for as decency, kindness, humanity, ability, integrity, May God keep you and lead you to your best ability to
lead this nation for us and may we turn aside all ugliness which has been the norm in the last few years and thrive to become a people who will lift up our leaders by example of dignity and perseverance and no longer be followers of a hoots, winks and finger pointing. May the God I serve bless you in abundance in the next eight years.
oh yes, cnn is great, they run the news like I tell them to. hurray
we are deleting all sensible comments. so don't bother saying anything smart
AAAWWWWW!!!!
*sniff*
Good luck President Obama. I know you will do a great job. As a taxpayer, I would like to know the name of the guests staying at the Blair house. Which individuals are more important than the future President of the U.S. and his family???? Where are the investigate reporters?
We were part of over a 100,00 that showed up for a rally in Saint Louis, and my son who is 11 kept up with this man from the time he was announced – even to the point that he asked his dad to purchased the books that was written by this man. Although we are driven republicans – which made much conversation @ home to have a driven 11 year asking and requesting that we chg our votes this year because this man was going to win. Even our circle of friends and family was amazed @ his predications down to the last minute of the election. My 11 year old kept track of all the states min by min and around 8:30pm central standard time he stated that PEBO was going to win before 12:00midnight/morning. We of course, still did not want to acknowledge this by an 11 year old – but by 9:30pm – we too realized that he was going to win. My 11 year old cried and cried and of course we cried too because it was unbelievable to see the under age youth so involved and for it to come out like he predicted long ago – left he two middle age parents in Awe. Not to mention we voted dem for the first time. We do wish you the best PEBO – greetings from a family of a 11-year old who admired you from the beginning! Still bring tears to my eyes thinking about what inspiration he has given to our young!
It's really appalling to read the comments from the Republicans, racists, and Obama haters. Even if you do not like the guy, he is going to be YOUR president, the president of the country you CLAIM to love. Shouldn't you be wishing for his success since it would mean a better America? I guess some of you only love the U.S. as long as there's a white American as president?
President-elect Obama:
"We the People" have spoken. Your election, Sir, as President of the United States of America has given renewed meaning to Abraham Lincoln's immortal words “...that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth". And “We the People”, in our own modest way, have the responsibility to ensure that these words would have the same meaning for all future generations.
M. Torrescano
Kind of wild to see him finally in an official plane. My hair stood on end!
Best Wishes Mr. President and God Bless you and your Family!!!!
Dear Mr President:
As you move towards the white house, Israel is creating a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. We hope you will stand up to AIPAC and tell them that stop this madness.
May god bless you.
God bless the Obamas! I'm a proud American and so hopeful for our new administration.
I am getting emotional....he was on a presidential plane, b/c he is your President and My President
His Excellency President of the United States of America, Mr. Barack Obama.
My that "style" looks great written and sounds so nice. Cannot wait to hear "Hail to the chief" played 20 January 2009.
godspeed, Mr. President (elect), godspeed
Great Expections await the President Elect from all over the world.without exception. The underpriviged of course need him most.
But we would like to ask who owns the Federal Reserve Bank, and hence holds all the politions to ransome, as well as the country and almost stole it blind recently.
15 days and counting!
I cried, literally!
Hail to The Chief!
The country is going to better off in Obama's hands. Relax haters.
There's something special about the first group of people you screw over.
So many negative things....so many people without Christ in their lives. The Lord knows all, before it happens. The Lord will be here, whether Obama or Bush or whoever decides to run for office and be elected does so.
You cannot put the BLAME of the sad shape of our nations on the hands of one person BUT you can put the TRUST of rebuilding and growing into a better place in the world in the ONE and ONLY, Lord Jesus Christ. Without HIM, nothing else matters.
God Bless this Nation,
and
God Bless YOU.
Psalm 19:14
LET THE WORDS OF MY MOUTH, AND THE MEDITATION OF MY HEART, BE ACCEPTABLE IN THY SIGHT, O LORD, MY STRENTH, AND MY REDEEMER.
The national nightmare of the Bush Crime Family, Cheney, and the GOP majority is going to be over and not soon enough!
GoodBye Mr. President, you done the south side PROUD. Hyde Park will miss u.
President Obama experienced today what many of us experience when leaving one life upon entering a new life. We can never return to the old life, yet will never forget the laughter, dreams, love and memories of a life ended and the uncertainty of the future. The final walk through is devestating yet necessary. Good luck Mr. President and may your new memories be sweeter than ever!!!
Bush woudl've never stopped to take pictures with the "little people".
All the best to you, President Obama and family. Shine on!
My fellow Americans – on Jan 20, 2009 – America will be returned to THE PEOPLE. What a wonderful day this will be.
He looks like the President already.
8 years of the worst president ever are about to end.
Welcome President Obama!
Signed, Sealed and Delivered.....Yes We Can.....Have a President that we love...
I can't wait...15 more days....but he is already President Obama to me ...Yea!!!!
Lee – I hope you choked on it.
Ken – Sounds like you're not much of a Christian. One sin does not out weigh another, so what's up with your lying and jealousy. lol And how do you explain your Pres. and his "crimes"
Pres Obama – Fired up and ready go!!!!!!
MLK...JFK.....
Obama?...He's historic alright. Many of us are hoping history repeats itself! Not my president....never will be.
To TCM and any other hater out there, willing to spew negativity energy, this close to Jan 20th,
I pray for you, did you happen to read your post? Do you feel it is positive and supporting or completely off the wall negative? Charade? You would want to wish another human chokes, instead of being choked up?? We spent the last 8 yrs with worst President, this country has ever seen and not one time, did I or anyone close to me wish death on Bush, period.
Very kind regards and I sincerely wish you luck in your life. Karma is a b..tch my friend and you cannot escape it!
Peace~
My prayers are with you, your family and the new administration. Keep the emails coming...to keep us informed. To God Be the Glory!
This United States is my Country and the President is my leader, I will continue to support my Country and my President with all my life force, as God is my witness.
Don't worry you twit.
After you are impeached, you'll be back in Chicago soon enough.
@ Mike, Syracuse NY
You have a serious racial problem. Why bother to comment when everyone knows what you're going to say. You repeat your hatred so much that you sound like you are stuttering. Go get a life!
How can you take Obama's critics seriously? They're the same ones who wanted to impeach Clinton for lying about a blow-job but yet forgive Bush for committing treason, supporting torture, and fabricating "intelligence" to start an unnecessary war that's cost the lives of over 700,000 innocent Iraqi civilians.
Bush's catastrophic decision to invade has taken the lives of over 4000 U.S. service members and permanently crippled 30,000 more at a cost of 650 billion plus dollars and still climbing. Bin Ladin is still free and the terrorist threat is as omnipresent and by most expert accounts more widespread then before the Iraqi invasion.
Under Bush's reign our national debt has increased by nearly three-fold from 3.8 to 11.0 TRILLION dollars and yet the economy is in one of it's worse slumps in U.S. history.
Who'll ever forget "Mission Accomplished", "Bring it On", "Al Quaeda is in it's death throes", "Heckuva job Brownie", "He (Osama Bin Ladin)can run but he can't hide". Obama haters, i.e. Bush supporters not the sharpest tools in the toolbox.
Did you all see MY PRESIDENT on Air Force Craft today? Isn't he wonderful!?
MY PRESIDENT! YES WE DID!
Should be interesting because Obama is just as dirty as all Chicago politicians. Remember the real estate deal? How about his home loan deal? No? Could it because the left press did not make an issue of it? What goes around comes around and I just hope we don't get another corrupt administration.
OMG I just started crying all over again seeing that plane lift off and there was my President!
You kind of make me want to puke. Yes, Obama IS going to be President...get used to it and you'll see how America should be run. Too all the conservatives who can't seem to lose gracefully without spewing hatred ...if you can't beat 'em, join 'em and if you can't join 'em, go crawl under a rock.
President Barack Obama... First Lady Michelle Obama... First Family! I am loving the sound of it! May God bless, protect and guide you in your presidency.
I never thought I'd see this happen in my lifetime. I'm wishing health, strength and safety for him and his family.
God speed to Barack Obama, and to those who wish him ill, be warned. The Bible that you conservatives so venerate, yet seem to willfully misunderstand, informs us that God appoints all leaders; good and bad, some aof which are actually annointed by Him. Therefore, let no man curse, lest he be cursed.
Lee January 4th, 2009 7:26 pm ET
Yeah, I kind of choked up too when he left Chicago because it means he's actually going to be President. Kind of made me puke.
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Who urinated in your fruit loops this morning? You are one hateful 'Country First' Conservative. Go hang an effigy of President-Elect Obama from a tree, like your bigotry-filled kind in KY. Then maybe you'll feel better about yourself.
After the storm comes a rainbow
His Excellency President of the United States of America, Mr. Barack Obama...........
God Speed Mr. President Elect, my life is yours. All patriots must support our President, who ever he may be, Duty, Honor, Country is the rule. Only cowards make excuses for the bad behavior of traitors.
I'm confident that the president elect said: "looked through," rather than "looked thru."
Wow, all the hateful messages are astounding to me. What is up people? I didn't talk this bad about Bush when he took office the second time. Are you really all that racist? Or just anti-democrat across the board without giving anyone an chance? I'm betting racist more than anything and it just makes me sick.
Nothing ever Changes,
Give Obama a chance? I've listened to this guy for over a year and he is nothing more than another crooked politician. Not only that, but the media have let him get away with a lot that most people are unaware of. I read these blogs and I just can't believe so many people who somehow think Obama is this new type of politician. It's like these people have been sleeping for the past year. Wake up! Obama did not win the presidency on his own merits.
The national nightmare of the Bush Crime Family, Cheney, and the GOP majority is going to be over and not soon enough!
I, too, choked up when Obama won the election. Even McCain and Palin would have been far better than him and Biden. Ah well, time will prove it.
WELCOME, President Obama,
We have been waiting a very long time for you!
Yes, every single year of the disgraceful Bush Administration beginning December 12, 2000 with Bush V. Gore.
@Proud American
You seem to know a lot about incest. Are you that experienced in it or are you still trying to hurl insults, because you have no real argument. Oh, and maybe the reason why so many Republicans are so hateful to you is because you show them no respect. Hence, you are treated as you treat others.
Adreanna,
Why don't you keep your positive comments to yourself? That's right, not everyone likes Obama.
To all these people who want to puke, Go ahead and puke up the last eight years of GWB. Take the Obama medication and geel better on January 20. Now you know how sick the resat of us who didn't vote for GWB felt. Justt looking at him as president for the next 15 or so days makes me sick. Come on January 20th so I can feel better.
Since I cant comment on anything without getting censored here...I'll just say this – Thank G_d it's not Kerry, Gore or Clinton moving in to the White House.
at least...
That must be difficult to see your daughter leave friends behind. However, I'm sure that she'll have a very exciting experience being part of the First Family and seeing her daddy making history.
The President-elect and Michelle Obama are protective of their children's privacy - they learned to be so the hard way after that one interview of the children that they allowed. I expect that the daughters will have healthy childhoods.
My hats off to you Obama. Our President Elect is taking on the most important job on this planet at a time when everything is falling apart. We need to lend him the support for the good of our nation and the world. It is sad of those showing hate on these blogs when we are in such a big mess and our current president has been the major culprit and is doing nothing to fix this. The rest of the world is hopeful we can once again lead. YES WE CAN.
I believe those who are tearing down Obama before he's even had a chance to lead must be still in the same gears as they've been for the past eight years.
It's amusing to say the least, to hear them talk about Obama's lack of experience, his waffling, and inablilities when in hind sight, most, if not all of them, elected George Dubyah, "I'm the Decider without a clue or map to help me find one," once or maybe even twice!! And I bet my bent and badly tortured pay cheque not one of them got to have a Beer with Georgie the "I'm just a regular guy like you," except my Paw is Rich cause his Friends are all CEOs with the Big Oil Guys!
Thankfully the majority of Americans had the brains to close the book and start anew !
@Mike, Syracuse NY: Learn to spell. It is eligible, not "eligable". It is a good thing that basic 4th grade English is not a requirement for voting,
Somehow, having Obama make his first official command upon entering Air Force One the ordering of a cheeseburger and fries further cements my faith in him being an awesome person.
AMERICA REJECTED THE GOP…….LIES, HATE, FEAR & DIVISION!
HOPE WON!
AMERICA REJECTED THE GOP…….LIES, HATE, FEAR & DIVISION!
HOPE WON!
We were part of over a 100,00 that showed up for a rally in Saint Louis, and my son who is 11 kept up with this man from the time he was announced – even to the point that he asked his dad to purchased the books that was written by this man. Although we are driven republicans – which made much conversation @ home to have a driven 11 year asking and requesting that we chg our votes this year because this man was going to win. Even our circle of friends and family was amazed @ his predications down to the last minute of the election. My 11 year old kept track of all the states min by min and around 8:30pm central standard time he stated that PEBO was going to win before 12:00midnight/morning. We of course, still did not want to acknowledge this by an 11 year old – but by 9:30pm – we too realized that he was going to win. My 11 year old cried and cried and of course we cried too because it was unbelievable to see the under age youth so involved and for it to come out like he predicted long ago – left his two middle age parents in Awe. Not to mention we voted dem for the first time. We do wish you the best PEBO – greetings from a family of a 11-year old who admired you from the beginning! Still bring tears to my eyes thinking about what inspiration he has given to our young!
We just got robbed of 350 billion dollars by Paulson and his gang and we sit here bickering like chickens.Guess they knew what they were doing.
I want to first pray for those Christians who know that they are really going to hell instead of heaven because of their sinful ideals. Second, I want to ask God through Jesus Christ to protect this leader from these false prophets (Self-rightious, hate-mongers) preach God and hate at the same time. WHAT A SHAME TO TRUE CHRISTIANS. Hate, hate, hate =Hell.
God bless you, President Obama!
You will be a fantastic President! The world and nation are behind you! I am proud to have been part of your campaign.
Obama chokes up and he's sensitive and to be commended. Hillary chokes up and she's hysterical and unfit to be commander-in-chief.
lets make a history Obama.... dont worry you are a great person....
Who cares what he eats? In case you haven't noticed, the job is a "Temp" job. 4 years, 8 tops if you do a good job. Then it's out of the house please. And of course in Obama's case back to Hyde Park.
Someone wrote...
"That nauseated feeling will be upon you when you realize that you've elected someone who's way in over their head…
We are about to get rid of a President that has been in over his head for 8+ years!
This person went on to say...
"the stupidity still amazes me; how so many voters (can't really call them Americans for supporting this charade) are totally fooled…and don't question anything about this guy….
What comes around, goes around! The stupidity has been amazing to most of us for the last 2 Bush terms in office!
We've all heard Bush and his cabinet say...
"There was nothing inappropriate" about this or that! And you conservative/confederate Lemmings believe it…
Our country is (and has been for the last 8 years) in sad shape when there's this many people who, agreeably want change, as I do, but will go the extreme of electing someone who's totally inexperienced i.e. George Bush...especially during these treacherous times.
His policies won't only ruin our economy further (than Bush has done), he'll endanger our very lives with his waffling and resistance to closing the borders.
How many illegals entered this country in the last 8 years???
The radical muslims welcome him; because he's weak…..and that's what they want. That's why they waited for Bush to take office, because he's a weak alcoholic moron!
How can anybody hate Obama after Bush the destroyer ruined America and the world! Just goes to show the confederates still wave the rebel flag!
>>>>This man hasn't even been inauguarated and people are >>>>>criticizing and judging him already
Your 100% correct Dorothy in NC,,,, BUT,,, lets be honest.
Many have put this man on a pedistal so high it is silly.
Your right, he is being judged already, but he has also been made out to be the next coming of the lord.
Both are wrong, I say give the man two years, maybe three, THEN lets talk. But again, for every person slamming Obama there are one or two praising this man as the next greatest thing since god said Let there be light..........
HAIL TO THE CHIEF!!!
I am so happy America choose the person who was right and right for the moment. I hope now America will set an example to the world where there is so much ills to resolve.
Congratulations America. Yes you did it!
To all of you nay-sayer:
You create your own experience in life. If you focus on the negative, more negative is what you will perceive. Focus on the positive, and you might be surprised at what comes your way.
I am proud of My America, your America. The united states of America. Yes we did it!
Man, we're reading about Michelle and Captain B's dates and now Obama's up-chuck reflexes. Pretty soon the media will be telling us how much he loves Spagetti-O's. Who needs a solid leader when we can all bask in how "awesome" Obama is? Maybe he'll use his basketball skills to help settle the fighting in Gaza. After four years could I really be obsessed with him the way the liberal media is... nah.
Chicago politics comes to Washington now. We can expect more scandals. I wonder if Jeremiah Wright will be invited to Washignton…
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I think Texas politics didn't serve us well and chicago politics just happens not to be media controlling. They are honest, thank God after those 8 years we can say,
Hello America or it is a new dawn in America!
Fifteen days, and this tragic dark era for America ends, and a bright new day brimming with optimism will dawn for our great nation as Barack Obama is sworn in on Inauguration Day. We're with you, Obama! 100%!
DITTO!!!
ken January 4th, 2009 9:57 pm ET
HEY BUSH…..GET OUT OF OBAMA'S HOUSE!
Wow - this was such a touching story. You see, this is a different man for the job - one who feels and cares and chokes up when seeing the emotion in the moment. What a real person we're getting as our new President. I am so excited.
Godspeed, President Obama! I too have felt more hope in the last two months than I have in the last eight years. We have your back and are grateful that you are willing to take on the mess you will inherit. Blessings to you and your beautiful family.
Ed Henry is always on top of these stories ... it's nice to have some high-powered journalism at a broadcast outlet like CNN and not just pretty faces. Fifteen years of print reporting before he sought out a camera seems to have made a difference. And he gets the personal angle of these charmed yet flawed people who work in politics, without judging them. Nice work CNN. And some people think he has a pretty face. Not me.
I don't know what he's choking up about – he'll be back in 4 years, if not sooner.
Good luck President Obama.
Be safe.
Godspeed Mr. President. I can't believe I can say that
I got a crash with Obama!
I love cheeseburgers and fries.
Barack, you're gonna do great. I am confident in your judgement.
May God Bless the United States of America and all its inhabitants therein.
GodSpeed.....
I agree that ignoring the ignorant hate mongers comments is best. Well for us with brains and intellect. I do however think that the Obama admin. should use the Patriot Act that Bush set up to monitor the hate spewing hillbillies and send them to a new Gitmo if need be.
Bless you Obama, just be an honest president, keep your cabinet and employees clean and accountable. It will be nice to have a president who wasn't born with a silver spoon in their mouth for "ONCE".
GOD bless you and your beautilful family. We love you all. I have no doubt in my mind that you will do great things for our country. I sure there were emotions tied to leaving your Chicago home.. you had years vested and many treasured memoris.
Can't wait until January 20th. Even though I can't be there in person...but takint that day off forsure. At least I can be in front of my 52',HDTV. All the naysayers should be grateful that we will finally have a man who happens to be an Africian American who is well-spoken, intelligent and community organizer (sumptin like the mayor of Wasilla LOL) And most of all Mr President Obama is easy on the eyes.
My prayer to GOD... protect President Obama and keep his family safe.
Can wait to see Michelle gown....I know she will look fabulous!.
I am a U.S. Army vet, and I can't understand why any "American" is not hoping and praying that "OUR" new president will be a great leader. Do you not realize that we are losing our jobs, homes, families,our financial status is in chaos, and our men and women(due to war). Yeah, he's black, yeah he may not have the experience, etc, etc. Please pray that God bless the U.S. and our leaders!! I would be happy if a 10yr old could pull us out of this funk we are in!! We need to get our homes, jobs, financial system, etc. back in order!! I don't care about party this, color that, miss me with that. We need to focus on unity and achieving some goals to help "Americans"
The new president elect is just as human as anybody else; he and his family are leaving their roots to move into a new life, and he shows emotion about it. Nothing wrong about that. Yet, racist bigots, Obama haters (the great minority, 20% or less of the population) who consider him less than human, only because of his and his family's color, take this chance to say stupid things like "I wish him to choke up to death", because they can't believe a non-white will be their president. Thank God these brain-damaged minorities are becoming less and less every day. The proof: Obma,a won. People with brains prevailed!
Good luck President Elect Obama and family. Our prayers are with you and your family. I look forward to seeing you and your beautiful family in the White House. May god continue to bless you with his great wisdom when you have to make difficult choices and strength when the opposition attack you. Reading this thread makes me very angry as well as sad when any American wishes our President any physical harm or ill will or failure. We are all in this together. Our individual success depends on our Country's success. God Bless America
DC-4-MO,
THAT IS A GREAT STORY & IT
IS THE STORY OF THIS ELECTION.
OUR NEW PRESIDENT IS AN EXAMPLE HIMSELF THAT
IN AMERICA YOU DREAM IT, YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT. IT IS ALSO
A STORY OF A PEOPLE WITH HEARTS AS BIG AS THEIR NATION.
YOU SON CAN BECOME THE PRESIDENT OF HIS TIME.
The vitriol is astounding. Bashing Obama instead of coming together has become so unflattering to the rallying of the nation we should be exhibiting . What a detriment to this country. It can serve no purpose then to divide us further. We need to pull together for the common good.
It drives me crazy when the GOP can't decide to pull for Obama or bash him out of pure ideology. Are you kidding me? Grow up people.
We are in serious, serious trouble and he has some good ideas. if they don't coincide with your own ideas that's the way it is. Nothing could be worse then the last eight years. Nothing could be worse then McCain and the numskull Joe the plumber or Palin an example of motherhood no one would admire.
God bless the Obama family and to all the horrible people with such hateful and horrible comments find your place somewhere else. After 8 years of hell I find it hard to believe you could find fault with change!