It's been two weeks since our triumphant election. I am still feeling "high" at the moment. So far, President-elect Obama has been showing some real leadership, at least from my point-of-view, which may not mean much!
His pick of Rahm Emanuel for White House chief of staff was brilliant! This is a tough, yet fair guy who is not afraid to speak his mind even if it ticks off Republicans or Democrats. Some critics said that he's too partisan, considering Obama's view on working across the aisle for a less divisive government, but I think that's precisely the point! Honestly, do Republicans think that President-elect Obama, although eager to work with the opposition, and a super nice guy, is gonna throw softballs at them?! Rahm Emanuel is the perfect buffer. I think he'll keep both Republicans and Democrats in check. Upon reading Emanuel's bio, I particular like what he did: called for cutting off the $4.8 million for the Vice President's office provided by the Executive Branch, when Dick Cheney asserted that he did not fall within the bounds of orders set for the executive branch. That's gutsy!
In the past two weeks, Obama's transition team has been working swiftly to round up potential cabinet members. I think all the names that have been tossing around are smart choices. No need for me to go into that, I am sure everyone's read or heard some of them. I really admire President-elect's reconciliatory attitude, especially toward Joe Lieberman. It shows his character, his talents in uniting people, and his political savvy.
And BTW, what is up with Alaskan...people??? Why are they even voting for a convicted felon, Ted Stevens? Although it was declared a victory for Democrat Mark Begich, but still...46% voted for crooked Ted Stevens. That shows a lot about the character of many Alaskans? Hopefully, the loss of Ted Stevens sends Sarah Palin back to eating moose burgers and polishing her foreign relations with Russia from her porch, and she does not flaunt herself shamelessly from one media outlet to another!
For those far-to-the-right Republicans... stop breathing down our President-elect's neck! Give him some space to work out the "kinks" that were created by the dumbass president you elected! Stop accusing Obama of things that he hasn't done yet, and stop complaining about his selection of white house staff being "Clinton Alumni". I think some Republicans just can't stand the fact that an African-American is well-read, well-spoken, intelligent, politically talented, cool and calm, hangs-out with the smartest people, and has an envious family! I say: Get over it and start getting used to President Obama!
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