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President-in-Training Obama: Now That We've Spent Eight Years Trashing Republicans, Let's All Work Together
By the way, if we all don't work together, I'll reinstitute the Fairness Doctrine and silence the opposition, so get in line, bitches. Barack Obama said on Saturday that, with the long U.S. presidential election campaign over, now was the time for Americans to put aside political differences and ...
 	Obama and Bush: A Contrast in Popularity
Obama and Bush: A Contrast in Popularity
gallup.com — PRINCETON, NJ -- Monday's White House meeting between President George W. Bush and President-elect Barack Obama presents... a remarkable contrast between one of the least popular two-term presidents in modern times at the close of his administration, and ... (more) Obama and Bush: A Contrast in Popularity
The Day After
pajamasmedia.com — Reconciliation I wish President-elect Obama well, and hope that even his critics can concede that he waged... a successful and often brilliant (if not shrewdly stealthy) campaign. It seems to me that conservatives have a golden opportunity to offer ... (more) The Day After
Why Obama Should Copy Bush (Really!)
blogs.tnr.com — You hear lots of talk about which former president Barack Obama should use as a model. Bill... Clinton comes up regularly. Franklin Roosevelt, too. But what about the guy in the White House now? I know, President Bush’s approval ratings are hovering ... (more) Why Obama Should Copy Bush (Really!)
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As Promised... Obama's First Move Will Be to Expand Abortive Procedures
Gateway Pundit — ... Obama said on Saturday that, with the long U.S. presidential election campaign over, now was the time for Americans to put aside political differences and work together.

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