WASHINGTON (CNN) - Barack Obama will officially become the president-elect today when Congress meets in a joint session to tally the ballots from the Electoral College, which convened last month in every state and the District of Columbia.
No surprises are expected at the gathering, which is mandated by Amendment XII of the Constitution. Obama won the November general election with 365 electoral votes, compared to 173 for McCain, and all 538 electors cast their ballots accordingly when the Electoral College met on December 15.
Federal law normally requires Congress to count the Electoral College ballots on January 6, but this year, that date conflicted with the swearing-in ceremonies for the new Congress. Lawmakers passed a measure last October to change the date to January 8 for 2009 only.
Members of the newly sworn-in 111th Congress will conduct the vote counting. Vice President Dick Cheney is responsible for presiding over the session, though if he does not, the duty falls to the Senate President Pro Tempore Robert Byrd. The session will be held in the chamber of the House of Representatives.
Each state recorded its electoral vote totals on six different copies of documents called the “Certificates of Vote” and “Certificates of Ascertainment.” The copies were then sent to the United States Senate, the National Archives, and the Federal Register.
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I had to laugh so hard at the morons who claimed he wasn't the president elect until this happened.
And sorry guys, he really is a native-born American citizen. Unless this super secret sinister conspiracy goes all the way to Senate and House Democrats and Republicans, and to the Supreme Court! Wow! Our whole government is in on it!
In which case you clowns are screwed anyway.
LAST CHANCE TO SAVE AMERICA!!!!!!!
Will they also make George Bush the official war crimes criminal.
Couldn't he be sworn in at the same time...we need PE Obama in charge now. I think Bush has left the building.
God bless America!
And to think, we may have had McCain dealing with the biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression, and the half-wit flying off to the Middle East for negoitiations for peace.
YIKES!!!
Don't we allready know that?
Let the downfall of America begin!
Russia and China are primed to take over as world powers. Our economy is crumbling under Democratic control....only took 2 years. I don't see people complaining about the economy back in 2006 before Democrats took control of Congress!!!!! Where were you whiners back then??? Oh wait...now you want to blame Bush and Republicans...keep drinking the Barack'o'Aid.
He won. This is a complete waste of time.....and paper.
If i had it my way he woulf have officially been president 11/5/08.
Hooray!!!
This means that President-Elect Barack Obama can now do as Sarah Palin ounce so amusingly said, "Serve the People!!"
"Welcome to the Obama show" Last chance to save America! Why what is going to happen that have not already happen. Thing can only get better. There are more people with out jobs than ever before, business closing, bail outs, and you say this is the last chance to save America! Why didn't you try to save America 8 years ago.
How archaic. And good job security. Do everyone else's job thats already been done. But with a bit more pomp and circumstance.
WASTED TAX DOLLARS.
And they still want a raise......
Make it official????....He's already my President
I love our Democracy at work. This unique procedure is what the founding fathers devised for us and they put together a pretty good system. I wish President Obama the best of luck and to Dubya, thank you for inspiring average Americans who would not normally vote Democrat to do so this year. Because of you, we voted for intelligence and sanity for a change.
For all the doubters who are wishing our new President badly, won't it be a kick in the stomach when he turns around this economy and returns America to its high stature in the view of the world. Nothing like success to shut up the country's cynics and naysayers. But keep it up, it's great to know how losers think.
WASTE OF TIME AND TAX PAYER'S MONEY> DONT WE HAVE TO START WORKING ON SOMETHING ELSE LIKE THE" ECONOMY STUPID"
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wast of time, energy and money every four years. Guess Congress needs to show that they actually do something once in while – even if it is useless.
Oh good, now I can breathe easy.
I still have a chance.
Obama is going to continue Bush's policies, especially the VERY SUCCESSFUL ones in the War on Terror. He lied to all you lefties to get elected. I wish him the best. Bush will, of course, be missed. 7 yrs with no terror attacks.
The "world" hates freedom, israel, America, democracy and "liberal" values, so stop worrying about "the world."
I'm waiting for all of the chicken littles the sky is falling to come online and scream and moan about Obama's birth certificate. Any takers? It is so funny how people have attached themselves to that nonsense like a lifeline that is going to save them from a Black President. It's not going to happen. The birth certificate has been authenticated by several groups, including the right wingers who called in document experts who declared the document authentic last August. I would still lay money that we'll be hearing this nonsense four years from now. I will never understand the level of venom and ill will that is hurled at this man who is willing to give up a lucrative private sector job to serve our Nation. Never.
I knew the crongress acts slow but this slow and late....come on...
Good luck, Obama–just to comment on the "Joe" posting–i had no chance with all the liberal bashers taking up space and also using it to bash Palin. Why don't some of you people get a job? Joe has made the most of his chances–and, by the way, JM did not make him famous–Obama did–he went to Joe's neighborhood with his socialist agenda and got caught. You people say you do not want to hear about him or Palin, but monopolize the blogs whenever they are mentioned. You should be more concerned to watch your liberals imploding with scandal after scandal. Best of luck –I plan to quit my job, as it seems more lucerative to do so with Obama as Pres!
our electoral system is moronically cumbersome and antiquated....
will we EVER have a simple, straightforward direct vote for president and do away with the 18th-century Electoral College?
@WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!! who said "LAST CHANCE TO SAVE AMERICA!!!!!!!" –
You seriously need a new hobby.
Now, in four years, if all of your dire predictions fall on their face, I'm hoping you'll reappear and admit you've been wrong. Deal?
It would be good if we usher the bushes out quickly!
Dear Jan,
Please go away. Your annoying.
Sincerely,
Democrat
Obama has done more as the president-elect than president brush done in 8 years of office.
BUSH IS THE PRESIDENT UNTIL JAN 20,2009 OBAMA WON THE ELECTION BY A LANDSLIDE . WE MOST OF US KNOW MR. OBAMA WILL DO ALL HE CAN TO TAKE THE COUNTRY INTO A BETTER PLACE . HE LOVES HIS COUNTRY . THE OBAMAS ARE REAL AMERICANS WHO WORKED REAL HARD TO GET WHERE THEY ARE TODAY THEY BOTH ARE SERVING THEIR COUNTRY.
Hope won, so it is my resolution to be hopeful this year after bush made us the country of fear with Karl Rove. I wish them well as they leave the white house!!
We need to fix our country here and now....we cann't wait jan 20th to take back our country!!
GOD bless President-Elect Obama and his family. Those who beleive that God is no respector of persons, that Christ blood was shed for all humans, Pray for our entire government..thse who profess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour ...all of a sudden..Barack will have to prove that he is worthy....HMMM..Was that said about previous presidents??...probably not...The God that I serve does not think less of a black person, than a white person....but some men do and they are often in the church...Everyone has their own mind and thinks for himself...soem of you watch to much tv and are quick to beleive the racsit and sterotypical remarks by some. Barack is a very wise and intelligent man and capable of running the country. AGAIN!!! PRay that GOD continue to give wisdom, Guidance...........Peace!
yoohoo!
Congratulations to President Elect Barak Obama and Vice President Elect Joe Biden.
Congratulations to Obama-Biden 2008 Election Team and the Voumteers of Obama-Biden 2008.
he's already shown to be the best president we've had in over 8 years.
Congratulations, Senator Obama (to become President-Elect Obama when Congress accepts the electors' votes, and President Obama come January 20th).
Congratulations President Elect Obama!
AJ January 8th, 2009 9:15 am ET
"Bush will, of course, be missed. 7 yrs with no terror attacks."
Yeah, too bad about the 1st year with the most devastating attack on US soil in history. Maybe if he hadn't vacationed his way through that first year......
Q: Why is Obama hiding his complete birth certificate?
A: He has something to hide.
This country has been in hell for the past 8 years. Obama won by a landslide and not by morons. The country has spoken-–no more republicans in the white house. Your time is finally gone.
On with the show, this is it! I am so excited and happy to finally be rid of the bush years. President Obama is going to make us all very proud to be Americans and I hope he can get a little coorporation from the republicans, if not, we will be watching, and we are not stupid, we know obstruction when we see it, and the blame will go to those who do nothing to benefit the average working person – like Mitch McConnell, Lamar Alexander, and Bob Corker. Those are three who think everyone makes as much money to live on as they do – bought time they leave the building!
Best to you and your family President Obama, Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay the course. We need you and your expertise now more than ever.
People loose their hearing & sight when they get desperate, and here we are. President Barack Obama! I know America needed a wake up call, because of the materialism of it's people. Spending of People and Government are out of control, but I hoped we would be spared from this mess.
We will embrace change from no torture to fiscal responsibility!!
All things are possible to them that believe. Napoleon Hill once said “Whatever the human mind can conceive and believe it can achieve”. Against all odds, against negative ads, negative rhetoric, negative commentary, the American dream conceived in the heart of a believer, became a reality for a nation.
There were those that cooked up a kitchen sink strategy to sink Senator Barak Obama's election campaign. The kitchen sink strategy failed. Others tried mudslinging politics . That failed. The precision of the Obama 2008 Election team remained sure , stedfast focused on real issues to win the campaign. The pages of history will declare the folly of kitchen sink strategy and mudslinging politics.
All I can do is contratulate all Americans!!
HEY Debra Austin, Texas,
FANTASY IS A WONDERFUL THING ISN'T IT?????????
THE FACTS ARE HUISSAIN OBAMA HAS NO EXPERIENCE AND HIS STAFF OTHER THAN HILLARY PEOPLE ARE CROOKED.
LOOK WHAT HIS PLANS ARE FOR THE CIA?????
HOW LONG DO YOU THINK IT WILL BE UNTIL THE US IS ATTACKED AGAIN?????
HUISSAIN OBAMA PAST IS NOT GOOD AND HIS FRIENDS ARE CROOKED!!!!!!
GOOD LUCK DEBRA WITH YOUR MESSIAH!!!!!!!!!!!!
All American's are to be congratulated for showing the world that democracy has never been a dream . Democracy is a reality . South Africa had President Nelson Mandela , The United States of America has President Barak Obama.
Political pundits may have a lot to say about this and that. History books will record the brilliance of the well organised and well disciplined and adequately financed Obama 2008 campaign
It was said before, some months ago “...That if God wants Barak Obama to be President, nothing or nobody can stop that...”. History now records that he will be the 44th President of the United States of America.
I am proud of My country!
May God's protection, God's wisdom and God's peace be with President elect Barak Obama and his wife Michelle and their children.May God continue to bless and be with the United States of America.
A great campaign. Democracy in action. Errol Smythe.
Hey ! Surely there is balance of colors, cultures and communities in this victory. And real beauty of this win is that whole of the world is rejoicing this change, joining you all to celebrate this moment. What a great moment of hope, let there be happiness and peace all around .. Gomata, from India with best wishes
You republicans need to get on the same page when it comes to blaming the democrats for the economy.
Some of you are blaming the slight democratic majority in the senate for the past two years, some of you are blaming Clinton and in some cases, even Carter.
I also like the "No terrorist attacks in 7 years."
Congrats! Other than the worst terrorist attack on US soil in history, Bush has kept us safe.
And you say WE'RE drinking Kool-Aid?
@Jan – Nobody cares what you think.....Get outta here.
To: AJ January 8th, 2009 9:15 am ET
Why oh why do you die-hard Republicans seem incapable of realizing ... or acknowledging ... that there were no terrorist attacks on U.S. soil from the time of the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing (the Clinton Administration) UNTIL just after Dubya was installed in office by an impartial Supreme Court??? Give it up AJ ... get a clue ... maybe read something besides right-wing rags and listen to news on stations other than Fox. And forget Limbaugh and O'Reilly and Hannity and their ilk ... they've been lying and rabble rousing for years. Time to retire all of them....
@ Change_Has_Begun
Ummmm...did you even read the article. It's neither slow nor late. It is, in fact, precisely as scheduled.
This is the problem with the blogs here. Sure, these are snippet articles, but c'mon people...read more than just the headline before you open your yap.
to "John McCain: I still have a chance!"...you made me laugh out loud...loudly! Thanks for the joke!
To all those conservatives who keep on spouting off about Bush, how bad liberals are, and that Bush will be missed, get real. The conservative label is simply a metaphor for those who are uncaring. People who claim to be fiscal conservatives do not care about the people who do not have any discretionary money. And those conservatives who claim that abortion should not be allowed are hypocrites. The same people who want to keep the government out of their pocket books want the government to tell you what to do with your body. I am not saying the abortion is good, but it is not my place to tell a woman what to do with her body. Conservatives need to get a life, and just admit that they are selfish and only care about themselves.
feel that people are getting out of why we elected this person for president, it is because he is giving us hope to end distruction of America with the economy and other key points of the nation. Not because of the color of his skin, he is an american and was brought up to understand our country, not because he is african-american, we elected Obama because he believed in the american legacy.
"The "world" hates freedom, israel, America, democracy and "liberal" values, so stop worrying about "the world.""
@AJ: Have you ever traveled outside the farm you live in? Wow that's the craziest thing I've heard from a partisan nut.
@ AJ
No, the world hates liars, torturers, human rights abusers, war mongerers, etc. In other words, the world hates Bush.
Prediction from the future of 2012
Congratulations to President-elect Palin, you have a tough job ahead of you after 6 years of democratic control of congress and the four years of the presidency, But we wish you the best of luck in restoring our right to attain wealth without taxation, to bear arms and restore the United States image as the most powerful nation on the planet. We know it is going to be tough, but so was the last 6 years.
I wish that 'WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW' would move to another country.
many people will thimk i'm crazy– maybe because i'm from uruguay or maybe because you won't agree– but i'll miss th bushes!!! i mean the president always made me laugh with te stupid things he is always saying –such as misunderstimate, is our children learning– and he was also a good president, he kept america safe!!! , for A LOT OF MONTHS the number of people with job kept on growing, and this crisis is not his fault!!!And laura was a great first lady!!!!
TO AJ AND ALL THE BUSHIES:
READ ......THIS...... CAREFULLY..... SEPTEMBER ....... ELEVENTH ...... 2001........ HAPPENED .......... WHILE........ BUSH......... WAS ...... . . PRESIDENT! HE FAILED TO KEEP OUR NATION SAFE. HIS LACK OF HEEDING THE INTELLIGENCE REPORTS THAT WARNED OF AN IMMINENT ATTACK WAS ONE OF HIS...... MANY........ ERRORS........ AND FAILURES.
WHAT IS IT YOU PEOPLE DON'T GET???
People have free will. God help them.
President Obama should take a very close look at his Congressional leadership after recent events. They seem to be disintegrating under the thought of having to work. While he is not over Congress he needs teamwork with them to face the challenges of our nation. I would suggest a weekly agenda presented every Friday afternoon with expectations for the next week. Congress has a tradition of getting sidetracked with politics while the nation suffers!!!
Hold on to your hats folks! It's gonna be a bumpy ride! I couldn't stand Bush and I didn't vote for him either time, but people who voted for this Obama have really been taken. I can't wait to the promises all unravel. It's politics as usual folks! Don't kid yourself!
When he's finally out of office, or pisses the press off during his term, you will finally start hearing the truth about how corrupt his rise to this position was. Of course, as with Bush, it will be too late and the damage will be done.
I've never seen a group of people so willing to vote for someone on just hype. Amazing.......
What difference does it make if the President is white, black, republican or democrat, as long as he gets this country back in to shape.
to Scott L:
it takes more than 2 years to destroy the american economy so to try and blame the economic downturn on 2 years of a democratic congress where bush vetoed everything they came up with is complete ignorance.
isn't this guys 15 minutes up yet???
Congratulations
Now that you are President, make your first official act that of rescinding your pick of Panetta to be CIA head. Carter gutted the CIA and made it weaker and then Clinrton did much the same and then we received 9/11 and Bush (God bless him for his strength and courage) reinforced the CIA with Gates as the head...an experienced CIA head by the way. Now we are going to have a novice in training pants running something so critical to our safety?
To all of those who think Obama is not a natural-born citizen:
Even though there are claims that he's hiding his true birth certificate, (which are probably unfounded; just because you haven't seen it doesn't mean other people haven't) do you honestly think he would have made it this far without EVERYONE checking and rechecking his documentation? You don't get to become the president by just saying you're a citizen. These things are examined by the highest authorities on the subject.
Good luck Obama. For the first time in a long time, I can have hope in my country again.
Scott L... When I read your post, the word Imbecile came to mind.
You, Sir, are an imbecile.
@ Scott L
1. Russia and China already ARE world powers and have been for the past, oh, I dunno, few centuries. They are as dependent upon working amicably with us as we are with them.
2. People have been complaining about the economy since 2006 and the past 2 years was filled with GOP filibusters and Bush setting a record for vetoes...all so they could bring Congress to a standstill and then try to point a finger at the Dems like you're trying to do. Too transparent to work...and it didn't.
3. You say "now we want to blame Bush and the Republicans"? No, we've been blaming them for years.
4. The koolaid is great...refreshing...you should try some.
Scott L. Let the down fall of America begin.
The down fall will begin with you fool why did"nt you run for President because you"re dum. President Bush is the one who started the down fall by going to war, get that .
@ LIP
Regurgitating the latest media-fabricated controversy...that has already been resolved if you hadn't noticed...won't gain you any traction.
ha ha whether you like obama or not he is our next president deal with it or leave the country
I see censorship is still alive and well here at CNN for political ticker comments.
Some of the inane comments here are so amusing! The common theme is "we need to fix our country" etc. etc. Followed by choruses of Bush is a war criminal, Palin is an uneducated redneck, Joe the Plumber sucks etc.
I think a large part of fixing our country is to be supportive of your fellow countrymen. Just because someone ascribes to a different point of view politically doesn't mean you have to indict them and their family and progeny yet to come.
Using the model set forth here, since I am an Ohio State Buckeye fan, I should wish great turmoil and consternation in the lives of everyone from Texas.
Look in the mirror first, civil discourse is needed if we are ever going to move forward. We can disagree without being disagreeable! This ALL or NOTHING mentality is simply juvenile.
After looking in the mirror, use a spellchecker!
Dear Democrat and most of the rest of you,
Please learn to spell. Democrat, it's "you're annoying" not "your annoying".
Thanks
Scott L. is nuts and he had better take a different attitude or he will picking lettuce in Mexico for 10 cents an hour!!!
@LIP
I agree with you but Gates is not the head of the CIA. Hayden is.
@ AJ,
The world hates liberals? I got news for you a good portion of the world (mainly Europe) is a lot more liberal than the US is as a whole. What the world really hates is uniformed individuals that blindly follow an idealogy and think everyone that does not agree with them is wrong.
Its difficult to believe that the NSA or CIA doesn't have the ability to install a reliable Blackberry server in the White House with secure levels of encryption to protect his Blackberry from being hacked.
to Obama-Mama–obviously you read my post–it means you do care.Will try to keep you updated–this blog is not only for liberals–it is a free country–at least for now.
Well, he taught constitutional law.. so we can be at ease when he's sworn in to "uphold and defend the United States Constitution"...
Someone else also took that oath... and then gleefully signed the Enablin- I mean, the Patriot Act.
Whoopie De Do! Stay tuned folks!!
Well Praise the Lord. It's just to bad he has to clean up the Idiot Bush's mess. Someone has to do it I guess.
Jan-get a clue, a life AND a job
Jim, amusing. You just described a Democrat (except for the uniformed part...you probably meant to say uninformed-ha).
I always knew republicans were stupid, but never realized they were this hateful. Mr. Obama will be President of the United States in 12 more days. His first duties will be the start of cleaning up you Idiot Republican BUSH'S mess. Stop being so hateful no one wins and you Idiots learn nothing.
hey VWade,
GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He may have taught consitutional law, but he is also on record as stating that it is a flawed document that does not reflect the times. That is very dangerous.
Another point i'd like to make here: There are things done by our government (CIA, black ops, and others) that have protected us from truly evil people, that you don't want to know about. If you really think that transparency in U.S. covert methods is a good thing, and are successful in bringing about that transparency, say goodbye to all you know. You will then have no time on your hands to enlighten the world with your pithy prose on this board.
OMG...Why can't the neo-cons just get over it already??????????
The problem with "Silver Spoon Presidents", they have no idea what hard working people go throught from Montana, to Manhattan. They are fed and showered and go aboutthier lives not really understanding what it takes to pay bills, keep food in the Republican and Democrats children mouths, at the end of the day, we are what we are born into americans........Period! Obama, has worked his way up not from a rich oil baron father and have achieved the hightest office in the country. That is a nexample that all americans should be proud of opportunity granted to all. One other thing! the best person for the Sec of Defense that would cross a lot of lines is Collin Powell. That would be the best decision he can make to defend this country a former miltiary man/Republican afro american. What a Three-fa.
I did not vote for the man and the process was tainted by the unions and ACORN, but he is our president. It is my sincere hope that we conservatives can support the man rather than act like Democrats.
THE FRUITLOOPS ARE OUT IN FORCE TODAY !!!!!
william: You're an idiot. I'll laugh so hard if Palin actually makes it through the primary, and then sets a record for lowest % of the vote ever.
Can a Republicans please tell me why they lost this election? Did Obama steal it? Did the citizens of this country go to the polls and vote? Why are you so, so stupid? Please explain.
Check out the body language in the picture......Bush looks intimidated !!!!!
Hey GOP. You still have time to steal this one.
Howard Dean dispatched to Pago Pago? They should have done that a long time ago!
Woo Hoo!
John in Ohio – to say with certainty, that he's a native born citizen, is pure ignorance; it still hasn't been proven...a copy of a certificate isn't proof, especially when "unexpected trips back and forth to Hawaii, " took place.....perhaps you hope he's native born. Besides, that a minor issue here; the wave of corruption stemming from buying votes from the homeless, ACORN strongarming, illegal campaign contributions....and finally up to Rezko, Ayers, and all the others the media likes to sweep under the carpet....where he's born is small now, huh? So, like everyone else that wants "Change," that's admirable. however, you don't change from bad to worse. Bush made a lot of mistakes, and is disliked. What's terrible is the con job perpetuated by the corrupt dem machine...selling "Hope,"...this country's in a world of hurt, and we need a leader that's experienced, honest, and knows what to do...that's definitely not Obama...
Dear Democrat and Obama-Mama–You people should know it is still a free country–it is better to be annoying than wrong and bitter even though your guy won! Happy New Year!
CanIcallyouJoe – don't like the Patriot Act, huh?
Well, I bet that England, whose totally saturated with radical muslims, plotting continually...would've had such a law on the books...instead, they're loaded with liberals who want freedom of everything for everyone....until there's a terrorist strike, then they're the first one to scream, "Why doesn't the government do something...??""
You libs can't have it both ways, security comes at a price. Either you pay the price with tighter controls, or you risk your safety with loser controls....besides, if you have nothing to hide, what's the problem?
"AJ: 7 YEARS WITH NO TERROR ATTACKS"
Is this attributed to Bush? Using that logic, and considering that there were no significant terrorist attacks on U.S. soil for many years prior, most previous U.S. Presidents can claim the same accomplishment.
Furthermore, using the same logic, Bush would be responsible for the attacks that happened on 9/11 because his security measures and policies weren't as effective as those of the Presidents that were his predecessors.
Obama's first order of business should be to force all republicans to have the word "STUPID" stamped on their foreheads. What a bunch of Idiots.
Bring it! I can't wait for PE to take office... because if I see the former President GWB one more time on TV, I will lose another pair of milano blahnik shoes and will have to get a new TV. I can't afford a new pair of shoes these days.
WoW !! Some of these comments !!! WoW !
well, from what I've heard over the last few months, it will be 20 years
before any Republican wins the White House.....We in Houston have a Mayor that is In his 2nd term....and people in Houston would love to have him IN again, if they could...
12 Days, 21 hours,45 minutes and a wake up. That is how long you and your OUT GOING Cabinet have left in office, President Bush; plenty of time to put the final screw ups into play, and that is how long WE, THE PEOPLE, have until PE Obama and his Cabinet can come on in and fix EVERY LAST ONE OF YOUR FUBARS!!
Thanks for the nightmares.
PE Obama, I have one thing to say to you: HAIL TO THE CHIEF!!!!!
All the negativity posted here against President Elect Obama,
by certain individuals, has nothing better to do or say. You are all fill with hate, and have no love in your heart. I do wonder, if any of you were to get sick, and the only doctor around was a black doctor, if you would rather kick the bucket, than have a black doctor safe the rotten life which you so have?
I DO NOT THINK SO!!!!
Then again, you life is worth nothing. You are all so fill with hate, that you do not even realize that you as a nation, are so corrupt, you do not seem to see what is taking place right in front of your own eyes.
Destructions after destructions, individuals out of job ,homes being taken away, innocent children being abused, and the list go on and on.
to VWade...
I've never seen a group of people so willing to condemn someone based upon nothing other than scurrilous lies and hyperbole.
Oh wait, I have... but you no longer matter.
wait until Pandoras box is opened..Obama will fall like a wet dishrag..
Way to go CNN for all the slanted coverage on the person. C N N should reexamine the way the reporters presented the news during this election period....John King should be fired,,,, not given a job for his bad preformance covering this person they call Obama.
Are there no ground rules when and election is ongoing.. C N N the most trusted name in news what a bunch of crap. at least that is what C N N wants everybody to think....
The election reproters showed the other side and C N N is the most untrustworthy news reporting station out there
Dear Janey,
Either contibute something constructive and positive or shut the hell up. No one wants to hear from a stupid, Idiot republican. Happy New Year.
The ignorance and total lack of knowledge of some posters about other democracies and countries is overwhelming. Actually the American democratic structure is cumbersome, structured for conditions in the past and most often in gridlock.
Other democracies do not appoint elected officials, their leaders are part of their parliament and must attend and answer questions when parliament is in session and cabinet members are actually elected. Leaders can be "impeached" by a simple non confidence vote; Blago would have been gone and a new election called in days.
There are no earmarks, presdential vetoes and far less corruption in voting procedures. Most are able to run an election in eight weeks. We need to be proud of our country but we need to also appreciate the pride and confidence other nations have in theirs.
Janey
Yes, it is still a free country, and you can continue to be
annoying, wrong and bitter
To William to predicts a Palin win in 2012...
Sorry to burst your bubble, but it will never happen. I know people that have never voted in their lives, but that will register to vote against her should she grace the GOP ticket.
The vast majority of America cannot stomach that woman and she just turns more and more people off as they see the pathetic redneck drama that is her life unfold before them.
We don't really need them to make it "official", it's obvious!
@William
God forbid Princess Machiavelli from becoming President. We may all just move to Canada.
"Vice President Dick Cheney is responsible for presiding over the session,"
Once again, Gov Palin is proved to be correct in the duties of the VP (along with swearing in the Senate earlier this week, and accepting Obama's resignation letter from the Senate - both done by VP Cheney as the President of the Senate).
One again VP-elect Biden is proved wrong in his understanding of the duties of the VP. Of course, it's easy for simpletons to follow simpletons, even when the facts prove otherwise. Now we're stuck with what we have, and can only "hope" that things will turn out OK. After all, that's all that Obama promised his supporters, "hope and change."
I find many of the comments on here sad when viewed in the context that they are being posted on the site of one of the Western world's largest news organization. In many cases it would appear that their grasp of facts even as simple as where Obama was born are out of touch reality. What hope is there that such people can even begin to understand the facts behind the economic and financial meltdown and world events.
The other observation is that so many Americans (not the majority of either Democrats or Republicans) are hoping Obama will fail. Sad commentary on the state of politics and its citizenry.
I can't believe the ignorance of some people.I wouldn't care if the man was purple with polka dots, If he can fix SOME of the mess Bush made, I'm good. He's got one thing going for him..he at least makes an attempt to tell the truth. And he's not telling me what's good for me, he's asking me for my opinion. He gets big points in my world just for that.
Scott L:
"Russia and China are primed to take over as world powers"
Russia and China are both world powers, and have been for decades. Perhaps you haven't noticed? Even with the fall of Communism in Russia, they were still a world power, if much reduced.
"Our economy is crumbling under Democratic control….only took 2 years."
So you think our economy is so fragile that it took 1 year (remember, the Democrats didn't get to control Congress until being sworn in in Jan, 2007, and the recession officially started in Dec 2007) to fall apart?
You've got a LOT to learn about economics, then ...
You should just accept that there's a whole lot of blame to go around for both parties, stop foaming at the mouth, and instead try and do something to help, instead of just whining on a web site ...
@ Scott L
Once again you've said something completely ignorant. I don't know what planet you've been living on, but it was your republican president that this economic turmoil started under. Him and his buddy stated the same thing..."the fundamentals of our economy are strong." When home foreclosures start happening in 2004 and continued escalating, that should have been a wake up call for Bush and the rest of his GOP cronies. You should share a drink of haterade along with the rest of the right wing "reformers."
um, um,. that's too bad.
We keep reading this "no terror attacks in 7 years" mantra from the 1 in 4 people who somehow still believe in George Bush...
They forget that he's been in office for 8 years...and that the worst attack in our history came on his administration's watch. Had he, had anyone in his cadre of warmongering sychophants simply taken the August threat memo even remotely seriously...this might be a completely different nation today.
But don't worry.
We'll begin the process of trying to regain all we've lost on the 20th.
Many thanks to ACORN for getting Resident of the United States 'Bambi' Obama his turn on the high chair.
@ Rick in WA,
Thanks for picking out my spelling error. An honest mistake that anyone can make.
And if you really think my state describes ONLY Democrats than you should look up the definition of the word that you corrected my spelling on.
One of these days when I become president that's where I'm gonna be...with style!!
I'm gonna revive the GOP more than they revive Britney Spears...with style! LOL!
To all you Obama haters out there: Take a chill pill. Finally there is someone in the White House is intelligent and articulate at the same time. This nation's economy has been on the verge of this economic mess since Regan took office in 1981. Obama just spelled it out for you.
God Bless Palin 2012! The hardship of the next four years with the "BO-God" community leader is going to be the worst of our lives.
Indiana voter here.
Voted Obama.
Want to know why?
Can't stand Palin.
Would like to have at least one Conservative(a real one) run for office.
I've had enough of the latest greatest version of Conservatism.
Get rid of the thumpers and come back to your roots.
@ The Old Timer
Perhaps you should try FauxNews.com where you will told what you want to hear?
Jackie
God Bless Palin 2012! The hardship of the next four years with the "BO-God" community leader is going to be the worst of our lives.
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Gees Jackie, who's been drinking the kool-aid? Look at that, it can work both ways now can't it? Amazing.
Yes the republicans are very upset that there canidate Mccain and his Pretty VP didnt not make it. Thank god the majority of the American People seen what she did to the republican party. Having her on the ticket brought the republican party down on its knees. They better get some good canidates for 2012 cause Sarah will be among them. Honestly do you really want her in the white house. The republican party better wake up and Support the President Elect. Cause it will be rememberd in 2012 how they tried to stop everything that he is working for.
My God Jackie are you just stupid or totally hate filled? He is President of the United States by a landslide. Get over it!
Old timer...Isn't it time for your lunch at the home?
Gov. Palin lacks the understanding required to handle complex tipics and manage complex systems. That is why Obama won and McCain lost.
The Republican Paarty will be a minority party for two generations before it has a chance to broaden in appeal to the public. The current generation is out of sync with America and its place in the new world.
The egregious ignorance displayed by Jackie and William and others who think that moron Sarah Palin should be ... or will have the chance ... to be President in 2012 or any other year is just staggering. Well, come to think of it ... I guess they're as smart as Palin....
And please "Welcome to the Obama Show" and others like you ... get a life, get a grip, get an education. You people are just sad ... and fortunately in the minority.
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Jennifer in Dallas – There are plenty of buffoons on your side of the aisle, too– Proud American, Texas Teacher, etc. Stupidity thrives regardless of political affiliation..
At this point in time i thought the hate filled and racist people would hjave accepted that they are the minority,sadly no.Thank God Obama is for everybody,repent today and you will be fine.
God bless Obama and his family and United states of America
Dear Liz,
Very well said and spot on! After reading these posts for a few days I began to notice a pattern of the same people with the same vile responses no matter the topic of the news story. This really isn't a place for constructive and respectful dialog. Its just a format for people to make divisive, hate filled statements with no consequences or responsibility.
@WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Six months ago you said that Obama would never be elected president.
Now that he is, you say that everything he does will fail. And he hasn't even been sworn in yet.
Hate has a way of affecting one's ability to reason.
Two things are for sure. Obama is not the Messiah, and you sure as hell are no prophet. So far, you're batting 1000.
Michael M, Phoenix AZ @ 12:06
Traslated to Obama-speak when talking without a teleprompter:
"Finally...ahhh...there is...uhmmm...someone...ahhh..in the White House is...ahhh...intelligent and...uhmmm...ahhh...you know...articulate at...ahhh...the same...uhmmm...time. "
I never understand why conservatives hate Obama so much. He is much more middle of the road than most. Also stop saying Palin will win 2012, she was the biggest reason for McCain losing, conservatives should be mad at her not supporting her.
anyone else think that Barry Goldwater rolled over in his grave, repeatedly, over the shame John McCain brought to his Senate seat and the shame that Sarah Palin brought to true "conservatism"?
Obama will keep his blackberry,even though it has been proven,if hacked, people can listen in even when it is turned off.I see Rush Limbaugh with a new mug shot picture later this year,but not for a crime you might suspect,this one is going to be a real laugher.
Isn't funny how all these conservatives insisted we blindly accept all of Bush's actions simply because he was the President and we should support him? These same people are now expressing nothing but hatred, disdain and vitriol for his successor. There is a word for that: "hypocrite". "Sore loser" also fits.
It's amazing how some of these people are actually waiting for a terrorist attack. I was in a diner the other day and the guy in the booth behind me was actually hoping for a terrorist attack on an American city because that was the only way to "wake America up". Sick.
And sorry folks, but Sarah Palin doesn't have a chance in 2012. She may loved by the rabid Republican base, but there aren't enough of you. Polls show that a clear majority of Americans have an unfavorable opinion of her.
It is the first responsibility of every citizen to QUESTION AUTHORITY.
- Benjamin Franklin
This is not hate or racism – it is called American Democracy. We need to keep leaders honest. I hope Obama will do well in office, but we cannot just close our eyes or let them glaze over.
He will need all of us watching him and not setting wild divine or herculean expectations. He is a man and I hope a good one.
Folks – the country faces a dire situation and we're arguing over who would or should be president? Or wondering about 2012??? At this moment in time, I don't think any president would be able to just change the situation we face over night. However, Obama has confidence and has surrounded himself with people, both Republican and Democrat, that will ultimately wok together to help improve the country's economic crisis. If you have a job, please be grateful that you do have a job. I am one of millions that has been laid off and I face great uncertainty about how to provide for my family while so many jobs are not available. I trust that Obama will be able to work tirelessly to do everything he can and be as good a president as possible for everyone.
A star is born, or THE savior of the world, only time can tell?
@Jackie January 8th, 2009 12:06 pm ET
God Bless Palin 2012! The hardship of the next four years with the "BO-God" community leader is going to be the worst of our lives.
**Maybe you are not aware last 8 yrs under Bush leadership is the worst of our lives ..... Palin-Witchcraft maybe that will help ..She's not a qualified MOM , how can she lead this Country **
@ Gerda
Looks more like that was translated to GOP talking-point speak to me.
Just 48 months and 12 days to go until the next Republican takes oval office, having sweep out Obama and his socialist cronies.
If Sara Palin were overweight and ugly ,like most of you women that trash her, she would then be your sister,sister! Correct?? We know which of you would stop a train just by the way you mock her! Try getting a face lift and stop stuffing your faces with donuts and you may start looking just as HOT!!