February 20, 2009
Posted: February 20th, 2009 10:15 AM ET

CNN Senior White House Correspondent Ed Henry just jumped off the plane from Ottawa, Canada and is on his way to CNN Radio’s Washington studio so that he can take listeners behind the scenes on President Obama’s first foreign trip. Ed will also provide insight into the president’s historic signing this week of the most sweeping economic recovery legislation in American history.

Ed wants to hear from you as Obama celebrates his one month anniversary in office. How is the president doing? What should Obama tackle next? Send Ed your questions at CNNRadio@CNN.Com or call in live to talk to Ed at 1-877-266-4189.

And don’t forget to log onto CNN.com and tune into the CNNRadio Web stream at 11 a.m. ET every Friday to hear the latest on what is making news in Washington.

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Joyce in Indiana   February 20th, 2009 2:46 pm ET

Jennifer, dear, I think you have President Obama confused with GOP leadership. They're the only ones trying to divide with their "party first" mentality.

no corporate politics   February 20th, 2009 2:19 pm ET

I know this is asking a lot from our Media, but ask Obama one, tough, unscripted, surprise question and don't let him wander off into preppy-speak.

Judy   February 20th, 2009 2:04 pm ET

It is time for the American People to come together and stop whinning about the President not doing this and that. People this man is trying to make it right for us. How many times have you seen Bush out the White House except to visit his family and to his hide out at Camp David I believe. How many times have Bush even had the nerve to tell the American people what is going on and how he plan to fix it. Now what we should do is support this President and hope that he continue to help us get out of this slump we are in and stop fighting him for failure. He is a slogan of the Army, the President has done more for us in a few short days, like the Army (we do more for the country in the morning than we as people do all day). Everyone should take a break from beating up the President and help him by encouraging him to keep doing what he is doing to help us.

Maryellen   February 20th, 2009 12:34 pm ET

The man has been in office for one lousy month, give him a brake, he's done more good then Bush did in 8 years! Keep up the great work Mr. President.

Greg   February 20th, 2009 12:29 pm ET

I've likened the GOP to the characters in the movie, Grumpy Old Men, ie never happy about anything which isn't of their initiate- I'm now convinced that they are the party of just plain Grumpy Old People. Senator Graham, and his ilk, is on record as going to be obstructionist (I guess that's the result of the "hope he fails" platform of the Republican Party- party first, country second).
So pleased President Obama is going to the people (and mayors) to extend his offer bi-partisanship; obviously the GOP aren't interested.
30 Days into his presidency, and take a look at the scoreboard; what was the scoreboard of the last administration. Is somewhat keeping score on this count, Joe?

Party Crasher   February 20th, 2009 12:22 pm ET

No Randy, your check is paying for eight babies that were born without a father. Remember the right to life.

Party Crasher   February 20th, 2009 12:12 pm ET

Somebody throw a net over Gary before he gets hurt. Banging your head against all of those rumors have to be hurting by now.

Jon in CA   February 20th, 2009 12:02 pm ET

On November 5, 2008 (the day Obama was elected President) the Stock Market was at 9100.

Today the dow is below 7500.

Where's the HOPE??

Fact is – Obama is an old-time democrat who thinks throwing taxpayer money at every problem is the answer.... JUST like the DC public school system! Highest spending-per-student in the country... worst performance in the country.

No WONDER the market is tanking.

Deborah England   February 20th, 2009 12:02 pm ET

I appreciate the effort and consideration that President Obama is giving all these matters. I think that everyone should be more optimistic and stop being so negative. I wish the Republican congressmen would stop being so negative especially John McCain, he's kind of like the grim reaper. We should all thank God that we live in such a wonderful country and try to get along with our fellowmen
and try to help each other. It shouldn't be "every man for himself"
instead, it should be "do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

Also, we need to have respect for President Obama. Where did the respect go. Even the news anchormen don't show proper respect.

Betty   February 20th, 2009 11:55 am ET

Ed Henry is such a biased Republican it is hard to listen to him. Worthless reporter. Smirky face just like his past pres. CNN should get new reporters because what they have just don't cut it.

30 days and already Obama is being judged by a bunch who should not have believed everything that they voted on without ever turning a page. Get real GOP, you had the ball and threw it away. Our turn.

Louise   February 20th, 2009 11:54 am ET

Please stop generalizing by saying "The American people" have no confidence in this administration. There are still millions of Americans that have confidence in this administration. First you can not judge an administration in one month to turn things around that have been put in place for 8 years, even a 8 year old knows that. Why the rush to judgement President Obama. I have never seen such daily fixation on a president in my entire life of following politics. Media why can't you be unbiased and cover more stories on the millions that support and are encouraging and looking for ways to help the administration do well and not fail. One month is not an anniversary so why report it as an anniversary. I believe the American people, based on what has been handed to this administration after 8 years, will give the Obama adminstration at least 1-2 years to start turning things around, it may take longer than that based on what has been handed to them.

Steve in Las Vegas,NV   February 20th, 2009 11:52 am ET

So far President Obama has done more good in a month than Bush in a year, So many of the restrictive and stupid policies from BUSHCO have been removed.

The messes all of us are facing took a while to happen, and will take a while to overcome, but so much has and is being done to make the necessary repairs.

We are seeing criminals fleecing invertors of billions,under penthouse "arrest" and now another still walking around free, because of Bush's lame SEC not doing their job of overseeing and catching these things. But that will change too

Obama's presidency will address these things, maybe not as fast as we want, but it will happen. Just give this team to do the work.

Jennifer   February 20th, 2009 11:49 am ET

Only one month in office and he has already managed to divide the country even further.

ray ray   February 20th, 2009 11:47 am ET

Ed – think you could ask ONE hard question??

Please ask Barry WHY he suspended his own ethics rules to get lobbyist William Lynn approved by the Senate??

Broken Promises AT LEAST deserved to be acknowledged!

frodo   February 20th, 2009 11:34 am ET

Obama in part voted FOR the mess with BUSH's bailout!! Don't use the lame argument that he inherited a mess. 3 years ago everyone was high on the house market, NO one spoke ill about it and I'm sure Dems and Repubs alike were thinking that it was the greatest economy ever. States had surpluses.

So the "mess" is recent and was supported by Obama too. You Democrats and Republicans need to realize that you are BOTH right...BOTH parties have messed up the country.

Shari, NY   February 20th, 2009 11:31 am ET

One month and already covering more ground than almost a decade of bench warming by his predecessor. Thanks for trying during these trying times!!!

Matthew, Detroit   February 20th, 2009 11:30 am ET

Lets all chill for 1 year to 2 years before we judge progress. No one has accomplished anything yet, and we cant measure any damage either.

What we can do is have an opinion on each issue. We can state what we believe in. We can say what we are against.

Try to have an objective argument and try to present it diplomatically. There is no need to be mean or call names.

I do wish that Barack was a little more positive. I thought this was HOPE.

really will put anything up on this blog won't you   February 20th, 2009 11:29 am ET

what a bunch of trash, what a trash heap this blog is

Randy   February 20th, 2009 11:27 am ET

The stock market and people who work know BO is a failure. People who live off the goverment and have no work ethics and bring the country down love Bo. I really wish we could ship the losers to mexico or canada. I am sick of working 60hrs a week to pay for some girl to have 5 babies by 5 men, none of course are around any more.

Peetee   February 20th, 2009 11:26 am ET

Will everyone let President Obama do his job, and stop looking for things to gossip about. A question, how many of y ou were doing perfect on your job the first 30 days ? Give the guy a break......

Matthew, Detroit   February 20th, 2009 11:26 am ET

Ajay Jain,

DONT LIE. BE INTELLIGENT AND BE ACCURATE.

It has only been 30 days and I believe in giving the guy a chance.

But, he flew to Canada yesterday. We dont know the outcome. Could be good. Could be bad. Could be no different than it was.

He has not been to Mexico and nothing has been strengthened there. The country of Mexico is under attack internally by Cartels and Crime.

I am not a Barack supporter but I will give the man 1 year to 2 years to make a change. It is the same as getting a new football coach. We have to wait and see.

Blanket statements that are lies and cant be measure are just ridiculous. Be smart and make an intelligent statement.

Republicans are ankle biters   February 20th, 2009 11:25 am ET

Ed Henry should investigate the skull and bones.I dont trust any of the skull and crossbones club from Yale.Bush and Obama are still members of this take over the world club,and many more members are hiding out in both parties.They stole Geronimos remains and are this day being sued to get them back.Why arent you hearing about that news?

frodo   February 20th, 2009 11:22 am ET

2008 Bush/McCain/Obama: We're going to vandalize the economy by spraying $700B around.

People: YES! the money is needed now and will help us!

2009 Obama: We inherited this MESS(which I supported) from the previous administration so I will spray another $700B, but MINE will help YOU the people.

2009 people: Yes, you inherited a mess and now you're helping us!! Yay save us!!

Mid 2009people: What happened?! Why aren't we better off!? Where did the money go? Why are there still foreclosures?

Mid 2009 Obama: Well, we need now to have a "Grow America stimulus" since the last one was just a stabilization.

Matthew, Detroit   February 20th, 2009 11:21 am ET

BARACK, Listen to Bill Clinton.

Lets try to adopt a little positiveness in your statements.

Look long term and be positive long term. This was supposed to be the presidency of HOPE. Every speach can not be Doom and Gloom.
You are killing me with your doom and gloom.

BARBEE   February 20th, 2009 11:18 am ET

Mr. Mccain dd not get elected because too many Americans wanted change. Change has arrived and too many people are fearful of what chang will envolve. I traveled down two streets on Long Island last summer and counted 17 houses for sale, but most of the home owners were trying to dodge foreclosure.

Franky   February 20th, 2009 11:16 am ET

"How is the president doing? What should Obama tackle next?"

You know Ed, I was gonna talk today about the stimulis bill and all my other predictions I have. I mean, since the GOP did gave out their grade, why not me as well. But since they made my day, I ain't, I ain't gonna talk my genius and how people will be happy and so on. Who cares now, I'm living it baby, I'm livin it Ed...

In the weekend Ed, do I got some numbers for you guys over there, TRUST ME...the GOP just made my day! LOL!!!

Andi   February 20th, 2009 11:12 am ET

Gary – you don't speak for 'the American people'

And, to Bud – an item isn't 'pork' just because you don't like it

FAYE, NV   February 20th, 2009 11:10 am ET

Why would the cartoon connect killing a chimp and the stimulus bill if it was not about race?

Gary   February 20th, 2009 11:07 am ET

American people have no confidence in this administration. Today stock market is going down further. We have lost almost 2,500 points since election. This shows which way we are going. Clinton is enjoying her trips abroad at tax-payer's cost. Barack is gathering all mayors today for a speech giving them hand-outs or bail-outs. We have tax-cheats in the administration who are policy-makers. We have attorney General who is also a fraud and close to terrorists. He had forgiven Marc Rich and now says we are all cowards. John Kerry goes to Gaza and brings a letter from Hamas for Barack Obama. Barack had campaign adviser who was linked with Hamas. Do you remember? Where is our country going exactly. Where are the intelligent, smart and honest people? Wake up America now before it is too late.

The lonely Libertarian of Liverpool   February 20th, 2009 10:59 am ET

Ed Henry just flew in from Canada, and boy are his arms tired...

Bud   February 20th, 2009 10:58 am ET

I want to believe in what is happening and have hope for our future. Let's seriously get the pork OUT and present a line-item veto power for the president. Rhetoric is nothing without action and we seem to be getting more pork and less action.

Ajay Jain, Garland, TX, USA   February 20th, 2009 10:56 am ET

Great job President 44 Obama!

Children's Healthcare vetoed by Bush passed.
Historic Stimulus passed $789 Billion worth without ANY House Republican support!!!
Ties with Mexico and Canada strenthened.

Now on with national HEALTHCARE please.

Thank you.

Obama / Bden 2012

jennifer   February 20th, 2009 10:56 am ET

I applaud President Obama, he has done extremely considering the economic crisis and all. He has tried to work with the GOP who in turn are still bitter from losing the elections, they have nothing but criticism all the way instead of working hard with the President to put our country back on track.

President Obama, long live and God Speed!

Venia   February 20th, 2009 10:53 am ET

Obama has done more in one month than the rethuglicans and bush did in 8 years except he hasn't destroyed this country like they did so I guess he's a failure huh???? By the way it is sooo nice to have a president who actually cares about the middle class and not the uber rich for a change.

Republicans are ankle biters   February 20th, 2009 10:44 am ET

Lets just get it over with without all the games and hardship.The plan is to combine the three countries of North America under one currency,the Amero.Open the borders to everyone,depress all working American wages just like the European model.They know many Americans dont want this on the right and the left,so they will break our backs to get the job done.democrats and republicans have signed on to this plan, but you wont hear about it till its to late.

ajks   February 20th, 2009 10:39 am ET

With what was dumped in his lap, I think he is doing just fine. There is only so much that one person can do. As our leader, he seems to be doing all that he can do.

mike   February 20th, 2009 10:37 am ET

Ed, how about talking about the fact that Obama still has not paid the bill on his Grant Park election night rally? He still owes the city of Chicago over 1 million dollars. What is he waiting for? I am sure he is going to end up sticking the taxes payers with this bill and his buddies in Chicago, all corrupt, will let him get away with it.
I think this is a travesty especially when he is going around the country and even at his inaugural address, tells people this is the "Era of Responsibility". Why doesn't he practice what he preaches?
OH yeah, I forgot, he is the messiah and can do what he pleases. Do as I say, not as I do.
From a very upset citizen of the city of Chicago.

america first   February 20th, 2009 10:36 am ET

President Obama is the BEST thing that's happened to AMERICA since sliced bread.

Had It   February 20th, 2009 10:33 am ET

That smirky little Neo-Con lover? No thanks. I'm retired, so I think I'll watch the wind blow.

Proud Liberal! COLORADO   February 20th, 2009 10:33 am ET

President Obama is doing great, considering the MESS he inherited from the Republicans!

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