Obama, transition and beyond.

[Ellen]

I wanted a place where we could discuss all this without jacking up threads. So here we go.

First up (just in), his new Cheif of Staff, Rahm Emanuel. I've heard he will be good at reigning in/cutting off the very liberals with an agenda the president elect doesn't agree with. That's where that "bulldog" mentality may come in handy, among other things.


ETA
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/06/emanuel.profile/index.html

 

[JulieN]

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/11/05/obama_announces_transition_tea.html?hpid=topnews

Apparently, the transition news website will be: www.change.gov

 

[Ellen]

julie, I can''t get that second link to work, not sure if it''s the link or my puter.

 

[JulieN]

nah, it doesn''t work. I''m guessing it hasn''t been launched yet... anyway, it was the Wash Post article that gave the address!

 

[Ellen]

ok, thanks. Hopefully it''ll work later.

 

[Ellen]

The Obama''s will head to the WH Monday for a first briefing. Bush seems to want to help out as much as possible, which one would normally take for granted, but apparently that has not always been the way.


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081106/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush#full

 

[Ellen]

Didn''t know where to stick this, but they just announced NC went to Obama.

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 11/6/2008 4:01:07 PM
Author: Ellen
Didn''t know where to stick this, but they just announced NC went to Obama.

I was watching the NC results pretty carefully on election night, and they just STAYED at 50/50! I was wondering what they were going to do?!?! They couldn''t just split the electoral votes 50/50 because NC has 15!

On a slightly related note, I just thought this was funny in an ironic kinda way: 78% of the voters in Maverick County, Texas voted for Obama! Ohhhhhh, LOL!!!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 11/6/2008 4:46:23 PM
Author: Irishgrrrl

On a slightly related note, I just thought this was funny in an ironic kinda way: 78% of the voters in Maverick County, Texas voted for Obama! Ohhhhhh, LOL!!!

What a "mavericky" move....

 

[Regular Guy]

I continue to marvel at the landslide nature (2 to 1) of the generally recognized (and validated) vote, as against the very close (is it like 52 to 46%) measure of the popular vote.

Is the popular vote always so close?

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 11/7/2008 7:19:56 AM
Author: Regular Guy
I continue to marvel at the landslide nature (2 to 1) of the generally recognized (and validated) vote, as against the very close (is it like 52 to 46%) measure of the popular vote.


Is the popular vote always so close?

yes, it is usually closer, note that the numbers for Gore/Bush are not correct, several million absentee ballets were not counted that later where that showed Bush won the popular vote in 2000.
1+ million were in CA alone mostly from service men and women who went ~80% Bush.
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0781450.html

 

[Ellen]

Date: 11/7/2008 7:19:56 AM
Author: Regular Guy
I continue to marvel at the landslide nature (2 to 1) of the generally recognized (and validated) vote, as against the very close (is it like 52 to 46%) measure of the popular vote.

Is the popular vote always so close?

No, sometimes it's even closer, check out 2000 Bush/Gore, and Carter/Ford! Seems to be quite a range.

http://www.100bestwebsites.org/alt/evmaps/electoral-maps.htm


*searching while strm was posting*

 

[Regular Guy]

Date: 11/7/2008 7:53:14 AM
Author: Ellen

Date: 11/7/2008 7:19:56 AM
Author: Regular Guy
I continue to marvel at the landslide nature (2 to 1) of the generally recognized (and validated) vote, as against the very close (is it like 52 to 46%) measure of the popular vote.

Is the popular vote always so close?

No, sometimes it''s even closer, check out 2000 Bush/Gore, and Carter/Ford! Seems to be quite a range.

http://www.100bestwebsites.org/alt/evmaps/electoral-maps.htm


*searching while strm was posting*

Ellen, what a great website that is! Going not too far back...we can see how many contenders faired much worse than McCain....and based on recent electoral votes...another reason Reagan is remembered so fondly.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 11/7/2008 8:01:04 AM
Author: Regular Guy

Ellen, what a great website that is! Going not too far back...we can see how many contenders faired much worse than McCain....and based on recent electoral votes...another reason Reagan is remembered so fondly.

Pretty amazing, huh?

 

[Ellen]

While I''m sure BO''s COS pick won''t please everyone, at least some Rep''s also find it a good choice.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/06/emanuel.reaction/index.html

 

[Ellen]

Did anyone catch his first press conference? I thought he handled it quite well (as usual). Candy Crowley asked the best question, which was, after learning all he had during briefings, did it change what he''d said he''d do during the campaign. He skipped it, which doesn''t surprise me. And while I realize the public is quite curious, was it really the best time to ask what type of dog they''re getting??

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081107/ap_on_el_pr/obama#full

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 11/7/2008 7:11:42 AM
Author: Ellen

Date: 11/6/2008 4:46:23 PM
Author: Irishgrrrl

On a slightly related note, I just thought this was funny in an ironic kinda way: 78% of the voters in Maverick County, Texas voted for Obama! Ohhhhhh, LOL!!!

What a ''mavericky'' move....

 

[panda08]

Date: 11/7/2008 8:26:56 AM
Author: Ellen
While I''m sure BO''s COS pick won''t please everyone, at least some Rep''s also find it a good choice.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/06/emanuel.reaction/index.html

Here''s some interesting factoids about "Rahmbo". His last quote made me laugh.

http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1856965,00.html

 

[purrfectpear]

That little animated Panda is soooo cute. It makes you want to roll around and play

 

[panda08]

Date: 11/7/2008 5:52:44 PM
Author: purrfectpear
That little animated Panda is soooo cute. It makes you want to roll around and play

Awww, thanks PP! I smile every time I see it. Good thing I''m easily amused!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 11/7/2008 5:43:07 PM
Author: panda08
Definitely easy on the eyes. Snappy dresser too.

Here''s some interesting factoids about ''Rahmbo''. His last quote made me laugh.

http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1856965,00.html

Funny. From what I hear, he may have actually meant that.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 11/7/2008 4:14:47 PM
Author: Ellen
Did anyone catch his first press conference? I thought he handled it quite well (as usual). Candy Crowley asked the best question, which was, after learning all he had during briefings, did it change what he''d said he''d do during the campaign. He skipped it, which doesn''t surprise me. And while I realize the public is quite curious, was it really the best time to ask what type of dog they''re getting??

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081107/ap_on_el_pr/obama#full

I have to correct the question from Candy. It was, after learning all he has, did anything give him pause. That''s the part he skipped. But still no surprise.

 

[Skippy123]

Anyone catch 60 Mins tonight????

You can catch some of the clips from the interview with Barack & Michelle Obama. http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml

 

[KimberlyH]

Date: 11/16/2008 8:41:01 PM
Author: Skippy123
Anyone catch 60 Mins tonight????

You can catch some of the clips from the interview with Barack & Michelle Obama. http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml

It''s not on here yet, I''m DVRing it.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 11/16/2008 8:41:01 PM
Author: Skippy123
Anyone catch 60 Mins tonight????

You can catch some of the clips from the interview with Barack & Michelle Obama. http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml

Thanks skippers! We were gone last night so I missed it. Looks like it was a great interview, and he cracked me up when he told the reporter he was not going to compare/comment on the dog and his MIL coming to the WH at the same time! Too funny.

They are such a nice couple.

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 11/17/2008 9:06:46 AM
Author: Ellen

Date: 11/16/2008 8:41:01 PM
Author: Skippy123
Anyone catch 60 Mins tonight????

You can catch some of the clips from the interview with Barack & Michelle Obama. http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml

Thanks skippers! We were gone last night so I missed it. Looks like it was a great interview, and he cracked me up when he told the reporter he was not going to compare/comment on the dog and his MIL coming to the WH at the same time! Too funny.

They are such a nice couple.

KIMI, yay for DVR!!!! ELLEN, I agree, they seem like such lovely/real people; I love that about them. I was so heart warming to see them together and I just adore Michelle!

That part about the MIL and dog was funny. hehe

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 11/17/2008 12:57:02 PM
Author: Skippy123

Date: 11/17/2008 9:06:46 AM
Author: Ellen

Date: 11/16/2008 8:41:01 PM
Author: Skippy123
Anyone catch 60 Mins tonight????

You can catch some of the clips from the interview with Barack & Michelle Obama. http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml

Thanks skippers! We were gone last night so I missed it. Looks like it was a great interview, and he cracked me up when he told the reporter he was not going to compare/comment on the dog and his MIL coming to the WH at the same time! Too funny.

They are such a nice couple.

KIMI, yay for DVR!!!! ELLEN, I agree, they seem like such lovely/real people; I love that about them. I was so heart warming to see them together and I just adore Michelle!

That part about the MIL and dog was funny. hehe

YAY! Skippy, thanks for the link! I so wanted to watch that, but DH changed the channel! (He''s not an Obama fan.)

 

[Ellen]

Date: 11/17/2008 12:57:02 PM
Author: Skippy123


KIMI, yay for DVR!!!! ELLEN, I agree, they seem like such lovely/real people; I love that about them. I was so heart warming to see them together and I just adore Michelle!

That part about the MIL and dog was funny. hehe

I also felt so sad for him when he said he wanted to take a walk, but can''t just do that anymore. It''s why I''ve always said I''d love to be rich but never famous. You lose your annonimity, and that really is a precious thing.


Hey Irish, good to see ya!

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 11/17/2008 1:32:53 PM
Author: Irishgrrrl
YAY! Skippy, thanks for the link! I so wanted to watch that, but DH changed the channel! (He''s not an Obama fan.)

Irishgrrrl, glad you can watch it now

I am glad I watched it!!!

Ellen, I agree; he is quite selfless!

 

[panda08]

Date: 11/17/2008 1:32:53 PM
Author: Irishgrrrl

Date: 11/17/2008 12:57:02 PM
Author: Skippy123

Date: 11/17/2008 9:06:46 AM
Author: Ellen

Date: 11/16/2008 8:41:01 PM
Author: Skippy123
Anyone catch 60 Mins tonight????

You can catch some of the clips from the interview with Barack & Michelle Obama. http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml

Thanks skippers! We were gone last night so I missed it. Looks like it was a great interview, and he cracked me up when he told the reporter he was not going to compare/comment on the dog and his MIL coming to the WH at the same time! Too funny.

They are such a nice couple.

KIMI, yay for DVR!!!! ELLEN, I agree, they seem like such lovely/real people; I love that about them. I was so heart warming to see them together and I just adore Michelle!

That part about the MIL and dog was funny. hehe

YAY! Skippy, thanks for the link! I so wanted to watch that, but DH changed the channel! (He''s not an Obama fan.)

Thanks, Skippy!!! I was just talking to my FI during dinner tonight about missing this interview. They do seem like such lovely/real people. I love the rapport that Barack and Michelle share; they clearly have deep respect and affection for each other.