Comments on: The move of a lifetime!

By: Ron Van Der Maarel

Ron Van Der Maarel — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:54:31 +0000

Hard for me to say anything here as I totally agree with all of the comments. The next 4 years are going to be interesting and exciting!
One caution though. Let's not expect PRESIDENT OBAMA, of which I have high hopes, to try and solve our many problems overnight! I am anxiously awaiting for PRESIDENT OBAMA to invite leaders, good & bad, to our country, for dinners & talks, as I have complete confidence that given the time, PRESIDENT OBAMA, will make our world a safer, better place!!

By: Don, WA

Don, WA — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:11:54 +0000

I've been to D.C. once...in the Spring...they have a lot of cherry blossoms along the streets and walkways there. And when I was there, there were a lot of cool things to do for free. I remember the "Smithsonian Museum" was free, among other great sights...I think. Maybe not anymore...the first time I went to the hawaiian island of Oahu the zoo was free...but last time I went it was six bucks...I think. But I'm sure the Obama's will have fun there in the capitol...The "Lincoln Memorial" is there...so Barack can throw his thoughts out when he needs to....that's priceless.

By: Stan u

Stan u — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:57:22 +0000

Yes... He made it. I saw the results of election night Obama Won.But reality will really sink in for me the day he and his family move into white house.Who knew the day would come so soon.America we overcame.

By: jabudaddy

jabudaddy — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:46:33 +0000

i think President-elect Obama should go to VA and get one of the pitbull that was in the Michael Vick case.

By: Donna

Donna — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:56:20 +0000

I am suggesting a Golden Doodle for the Obama family, they make wonderful pets and love everyone & are hyperallergenic and don't shed.

By: dcgirl1975

dcgirl1975 — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:20:32 +0000

I hope I bump into them. Those little girls are cute !

By: Mary Little

Mary Little — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:52:52 +0000

We love L'Etoile, on Pennsylvania Ave across from the Reagan center. Great food, prices not out of sight (by DC standards anyway)...

By: Jackie in Dallas

Jackie in Dallas — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:42:17 +0000

I think, under the circumstances, that President and First Lady Obama will probably be quite conservative about their social lives. We are in a recession/depression, after all, and it won't do to look as if they are throwing money around on frivolity.

On the other hand, the State Dinners, and things like the Easter Egg Roll, Rose Garden activities, etc. which help build bridges with allies, and maintain relationships with the populace will be a high priority. Bush seemed to do all his entertaining in Crawford, obviously uncomfortable with dealing socially in Washington society or actually entertaining foreign visitors. It was part of his exclusive, reclusive, and out of touch image.

By: Missy

Missy — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:20:06 +0000

I hope Obama takes some well deserved time off before he is sworn. He will and does need it.

By: chuck

chuck — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:25:17 +0000

Not only will he change the White House but his love for humanity will bring massive changes around the world.I think a new MOVEMENT has just started around the world and we will see massive gatherings where ever Barack and his family go.The world cannot wait for January 20,2009 and I am convince that America has picked a leader that will bring PEACE throughout this global world. Barack Obama is the TRUE SYMBOL OF CHANGE,HOPE,PEACE AND PROSPERTY that America and the world needs and from the bottom of my heart I say HE WILL DELIVER.

By: Heather,ca

Heather,ca — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:56:38 +0000

It will be nice to see young children again in Americas House. You know the White House is managed by like a business. Those people have been there a long time. The President and his family live there for four years eight if they are lucky. The staff which is huge and behind the scenes, are there full time.I know Mrs Obama wants things to be a certain way, but all First ladies eventually find out that they too have a role beyond wife and mother. They are the First Lady of our country and the wife of the leader of the free world. Just as Jacki found her place and transformed the White House and those that followed, Mrs Obama will find something meaningful of importance second of course to that of mom. She is beautiful,talented and intelligent. They will all be living in a living museum and be making history everyday.I just hope the puppy keeps his paws and claws off the antiques,I guess reporters are ok.

By: Shirley McIntyre

Shirley McIntyre — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:52:45 +0000

I know the Obama Family will bring new life to our Whitehouse. I am looking forward to seeing it the way it used to be. Happy, and full of life and love.
I think he will be one of our great Presidents and Mrs. Obama will be a great First Lady.
The Country choose wise.