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November 25, 2008
Beat 360° 11/25/08
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White House Chief of Staff-designate Rahm Emanuel listens as President-elect Barack Obama speaks during a news conference in Chicago, Tuesday.

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Clarence Albuquerque   November 25th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

I am sober your excellency, see, I can touch my toes.

Scott - Bend, OR   November 25th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

This bailout plan's a Loser.....

CAMERON COX   November 25th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Ouch! – That grindstone really hurts!

Cameron Cox
Winnipeg, Canada

Clarence Albuquerque   November 25th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Up your bailout bid mr president elect.. up it.

Alheli Picazo ("Ala-Lee Picasso"), Calgary, Canada   November 25th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

"Man, I could really use a goatee to stroke right about now!"

Tracey - Boston   November 25th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel checks to see his nose is growing.

Rock, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada   November 25th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

I can't believe my fingers still smell like fish!

Rhonda   November 25th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

"Oh!, No!, he didn't just say that did he?"

Rhonda
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Manuela, Berlin, Germany   November 25th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Damm ... it's easier to become White House Chief of Staff than to win the Beat 360°...

William Albuquerque, NM   November 25th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Rahm expresses in sign language what he thinks of the current White House Chief of Staff.

Tracey - Boston   November 25th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Oops...

Rahm Emanuel check to see if his nose is growing.

Nicholas   November 25th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

A buger on his nose, Thinking to himself " I wonder if anyone will notice if I eat it?" " It's a bit Green" :P

Nicholas

Wichita, Kansas

DAVIES-WINFORD, Montreal, Quebec   November 25th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Oh MY God, what have I putting myself into?

Stephanie, CA   November 25th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Hey! Somebody over there is giving me the loser sign! ....I'll show 'em.

Judy from Philadelphia   November 25th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Simon says, "Touch your nose."

Jon - Melbourne, FL   November 25th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

This one's for you Paulson! LOSER!

Alheli Picazo ("Ala-Lee Picasso"), Calgary, Canada   November 25th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Known for being hard nosed and blunt with his opinions, Rahm Emanuel resorts to physically hold his mouth shut to ensure nothing accidentally pops out.

William   November 25th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

This is interesting.. between my thumb and my index finger I can fit in my whole face, I wonder if the others are noticing how dammed clever I am.

Mark - Santa Fe   November 25th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

I use my left hand because the right hand would be indicating LOSER.

Selia Martinez   November 25th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Lansing, MI

"I am so winning this round" in reference to the game Simon Says

Bob-Tucson AZ   November 25th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Emanuel, being very subtle, sends the "Loser" sign to the outgoing administration.

Jim in Defiance, Ohio   November 25th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

With all these bean counters on the team, the Christmas party is going to be be boring!

Greg Myers,Houston TX   November 25th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

I wonder if CD-Rahm would be a good rap name?

Tom   November 25th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

I can open my mouth this wide.

Charles in Harbor Springs, Michigan   November 25th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

"I know what you're thinking- "Did he fire six shots or only five?"

Martha(from NashvilleTN)   November 25th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

MMMM-did he really say that?? I think that might be a "L" for "Loser" answer!!!!!!!

Kevin Haggith Toronto   November 25th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Emanuel "nose" what is at hand and does everything he possibly can to keep his chin up during these tough economic times!

Roberto in British Columbia   November 25th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Emanuel shows how he will keep order by demonstrating his pistol finger move.

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   November 25th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

The people is the current administraition are all a bunch of L...!

joe lighthouse   November 25th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

i am trying out for paul newmans part in remake of the sting

Greg, Texas   November 25th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

AUCTIONEER: I've got 8 .. 8 billion for the state of Maine do I hear Nine .. NINE billion from the scary looking gent in the red tie do I hear TEN, 10 billion going once going ..

Sandy M   November 25th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

"Loser!"

Terry Kappel - Woodstock, IL   November 25th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel, is known as a straight shooter, luckily his finger is seldom loaded.

Erik in Upper Saddle River, NJ   November 25th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel is caught here on camera clandestinely communicating with his broker - the "L" sign means "get long "on Citi Group - shortly before the bail-out announcement!

Paul - Castro Valley, CA   November 25th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel informs Obama with the L hand signal which reporters are Losers.

Adam Ane, Toronto Canada   November 25th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

"Touch your nose – Rohm, your're out! I didn't say Obama says!"

Chuck, NY, NY   November 25th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

"Talk crap about my Bam and you will get shot!"

Sue   November 25th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Loser!

Jen, NYC   November 25th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

"Hey, camera guy–I look better in profile, like this."

Paddy O'Reilly   November 25th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

I'll just give the secret signal and he'll back track on his promise.

Paddy O'Reilly
Canyon Lake Texas

Megan Dresslar (Shoreline, Wa   November 25th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Hmmmmm, my nose really cold!!!! I never touch my nose again.

Brian Shapiro   November 25th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Brian Shapiro, Orofino, Idaho

"Rahm uses his forefinger to cleverly conceal the tip of his nose, which has recently turned brown."

John Hash, Germantown, TN   November 25th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Wait – the sign for don't answer that question was rubbing the nose with the "right" forefinger – whoops!

Tatiana McCarthy, Sydney, Australia   November 25th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

"Hey, McCain. Who's the loser now?" Rahmbo Emanuel's hand signals takes no prisoners.

Joanne in Ontario Canada   November 25th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

BARACK when I do this it means "A HOME RUN".

Don, WA   November 25th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

"Whew...I gotta start wearing gloves when I send the fishes."

Scott - Bend, OR   November 25th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

That's Rahm Emmanu "L" to you....

Megan Dresslar (Shoreline, Wa   November 25th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

I am thinking I want rescue 3 compaines safe, but no bailout ( he is think)

morris washington   November 25th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

okay stay focus.....and stop thinking about Sarah Palin having a wardrobe malfunction.........

Juliann Budimir, Los Angeles, CA   November 25th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

I'm not a Liberal. This is a chin rest!

Erik in Upper Saddle River, NJ   November 25th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

After his first press conference Rahm Emanuel double-checks whether the tip of his nose is still square to his chin, i.e., it hasn't grown while speaking to the press!

Charles in Harbor Springs, Michigan   November 25th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

"Would you like a shmoke und a pancake?"

Adam Ane, Toronto Canada   November 25th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

It's this kind of nose-chin scratching multitasking that led Barack to choose Rahm as Cheif Of Staff.

Palak   November 25th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Hello 'M'ichelle! the new (White House) Bond at your service.

Erik in Upper Saddle River, NJ   November 25th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel can be seen here checking if his profile has grown while speaking to the press!

John Hash, Germantown, TN   November 25th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

OK, its off to the wood shed for that speech writer when we're done here!

Mike, Kingston, Canada Eh.   November 25th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

If I hold my chin up , button my lip and scratch my nose I'm less likely to nod off!

Kalon (pronounced like Palin) Haggith   November 25th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

I know one thing for certain... Obama's no "loser."

Joe D. in Los Angeles, Calif.   November 25th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Can't wait for the current presidential administration to be over, because they certainly stink.

Megan Dresslar (Shoreline, Wa   November 25th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

You loser GM, Ford and Chysler!

Bob - Massillon, OH   November 25th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

A big fan of charades, Emanuel gestures to Obama his correct answer to an economic question...or else his nose really itches.

Charlotte Lauren, San Francisco, Bay Area, California   November 25th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

"... eggs, gallon of milk, orange juice...pick up dry cleaning."

Scott - Bend, OR   November 25th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

The name's "L", Rahm Emanuel.....

Hollis   November 25th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Using only his left hand, Rahm Emanuel deftly summarizes what the nation thinks of those responsible for the economic crisis.

Abby Shearin   November 25th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

"Not it!"–Rahm Emanuel on having anything to do with the economy.

Kevin in Oregon   November 25th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

"L" is for longevity.

Erik in Upper Saddle River, NJ   November 25th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel secretly flashes the L-sign to his broker too get long on shares of Citi Group just prior to the bail-out announcement!

Kalon (pronounced like Palin) Haggith   November 25th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel let's all the "losers" know that's he's on top of the designate heap!

Tracey - Boston   November 25th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Oops...I meant this one....thanks

Rahm Emanuel check to see if his nose is growing.

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   November 25th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

My name is Emanuel...Rahm Emanuel

Paul - Castro Valley, CA   November 25th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

This simple Nose-Chin hold helps prevent Rahm Emanuel from verbal outbursts.

Clark Burgan from Los Angeles, CA   November 25th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Gee, my finger smells terrific!

Christopher Santa Rosa   November 25th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel follows president elect Obama's lead "Eyes and ears and mouth and NOSE!, head, shoulders, knees, and toes!"

Rebecca D. Kansas City, MO   November 25th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Cubs-White Sox? This is football season: fake a run up the middle, cut left.

Joe Scerra   November 25th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Mr.Emanuel tries to secretively give the "loser" sign as Obama discusses GM.

Craig A. Davis Sr. Detroit, MI   November 25th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

"One day I'm going to grow up and be just like him!"

Kevin Haggith Toronto   November 25th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

With a hectic schedule and little time for exercise, Emanuel shows how to get in a workout by doing 'chin ups' even during a news conference.

KEITH D GREENE   November 25th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

I COULD BE PRESIDENT ONE DAY

Tatiana McCarthy, Sydney, Australia   November 25th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

“Hey, McCain, who’s the loser now?” Rahmbo Emanuel’s hand signal takes no prisoners.

Paul Zuker, Austin, TX   November 25th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Pew - it's impossible to escape that decaying smell from the Dow!

Mike Staten Island, NY   November 25th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

psst, Barack, you've got a little something on your nose there

Ajita (Wappingers Falls, NY)   November 25th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

"I'm no brown-noser!!"

Jen, NYC   November 25th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel subtly makes the "Loser" sign at some Fox News reporters standing nearby.

Craig A. Davis Sr. Detroit, MI   November 25th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

"I think this is how the "Thinker Statue" does it!"

Riti, Boston, MA   November 25th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Hmmm..this 'L' is for McCain, Palin..also you Howard Dean

Erik in Upper Saddle River, NJ   November 25th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel is seen here working on the secret signal to an Obama staff member to stop talking, sit down, and smile!

Christopher Santa Rosa   November 25th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel signals president elect Barack Obama to try the Tabitha from "Bewitched" method to solve the nation's economic crisis.

KEITH D GREENE MACON, GA.   November 25th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I COULD BE PRESIDENT ONE DAY!

George, London, UK   November 25th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

I think this pose looks serious enough for the cameras

Monica Chapman - Milford, CT   November 25th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

I'm teaching the President-elect secret hand signals like they use in baseball. This one means "I'm ready." If I wiggle my finger it means "Time to replace Hank Paulson!"

Elizabeth -TEXAS   November 25th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Beware, we're going to dig up all the dead bodies that are hiding in the budget.

Ajita (Wappingers Falls, NY)   November 25th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Emanuel, Rahm Emanuel !

Craig, Shepherd, MI   November 25th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Hey McCain – Loser!!!

Elizabeth -TEXAS   November 25th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

This may not be my middle finger but you know what I mean.

Jack Magestro, Hartland, WI   November 25th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Darn, I missed my nostril!

Bruce   November 25th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Hmm...Do you think they are buying this story???

Erik in Upper Saddle River, NJ   November 25th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel is seen here flashing the secret sign for a member of Obama's staff to take one for the team!

Jan van Wijk, Leiden   November 25th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

"The name is Rahm....Emanuel Rahm!"

The Netherlands

Gordon Mackey, Canada   November 25th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

I hope the media finds this pose incredibly deep.

Cindy in Ithaca, NY   November 25th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Who's going to fix the economy?
Not It !!

John Bart., Portland OR   November 25th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

During a news conference, the Chief of Staff-designate demonstrates the administration's new secret political weapon: the anti-foot-in-mouth-guard.

Mike   November 25th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

If I do it like this...he won't see me calling him a loser! I'm so sneaky!

Mike
Woodbury, MN

Gordon Mackey, Canada   November 25th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

I wonder whats on the menu for lunch today.

Jack Magestro, Hartland, WI   November 25th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

"Watch your step, Rush, I know where you live!"

Elizabeth -TEXAS   November 25th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Who's next and where does it end?

Gordon Mackey, Canada   November 25th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Hurry it up Barack, I'm starving!

Jack Magestro, Hartland, WI   November 25th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

I have to make a note about talking to Barack about this Clinton guy.

Tonia Dolph   November 25th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Did someone turn the heat down? I can't feel my nose!

Gordon Mackey, Canada   November 25th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Doesn't this pose have Chief of Staff written all over it?

Jo Ellen Calhoun, GA   November 25th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

He's good, dammit it, I'm good. But what about the "puppy" issue?

Phil, Philadelphia, PA   November 25th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Shhhhhh... be vewy vewy quite and listen to Bawack.

Elizabeth -TEXAS   November 25th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Barack is going to be one our greatest President's in history.

Robert Saint Louis   November 25th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

hmmm i wish I could spesk english

Jack Magestro, Hartland, WI   November 25th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

If I had my way, not nobody'd see the president, not no way not no how.

Erik in Upper Saddle River, NJ   November 25th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel is seen here flashing the secret L-sign while on live TV to his wife - signalling that tonight he'll be LATE for supper!

Kevin Haggith Toronto   November 25th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Being such a tight team, Emanuel conducts a subtle "Pinocchio" check to see if anything Obama has stated has made his nose grow!

Dee Cee   November 25th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

I hope Barrack remembers our signs...touching chin and tip of the nose means, flash a smile and say 'Yes we can'

Timothy McGrath   November 25th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

"I hope he doesn't find out I voted for McCain..."

Mike From Ottawa   November 25th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Okay, first he chooses a Rahm. Next, he brings in goats as the family pet. What's next?

Aaron-Hawesville,KY   November 25th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Secret agent man,
Secret agent man,...........

Gary - Woodhaven, Michigan   November 25th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Maybe if I keep my finger there no one will notice the zit on the end of my nose.

Gordon Mackey, Canada   November 25th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

I hope this finger on the nose and thumb on the chin pose makes me look totally interested in what Barack is talking about.

Chelsea   November 25th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

From Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Rahm Emanuell uses unusually subtle sign language to express his thoughts on the Bush administration.

Matt Duncan, Decatur, GA   November 25th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

The name's Emanuel. Rahm Emanuel.

Kevin Lin, Temple City, CA   November 25th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

"Team Obama, fired up, ready to go!"

Ruben Quero   November 25th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Let's see will it grow 1" or 4" during the next few weeks?

Ruben
Diamondhead, MS

Lynette from Alger, MI   November 25th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Rahm-Bo concentrating on his Mojo!

Shireen Khadra (Lafayette, Indiana)   November 25th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Hmm...I wonder what it would take to hold two cabinet positions?

Mike in Ithaca, NY   November 25th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

No I don't want to be Speaker, and no I'm not drunk.
Watch me touch my nose.

Jesse   November 25th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Jesse Pennington
Santa Rosa, CA
"I wasn't picking! There was NO PICK! It was a scratch! NO PICK!
Seinfeld might want royalties though.

Phil in York Pa.   November 25th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Note to self....
To save money, let troops use finger guns instead of using real guns and all those costly bullets!

Jennifer - Raleigh, NC   November 25th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

With his finger and his thumb in the shape of an "L", Rahm Emanuel sends a message to the GOP that even Palin could understand.

Dee Cee, Boston , MA   November 25th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

" As chief-of staff' can I get nose-ring ?"

April Kohler Rexford NY   November 25th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

"Hmmm... maybe its not to late to change my mind"

Motun West Haven,CT   November 25th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

L for LOSER

Andrew from Victoria Canada   November 25th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Is it me, or does this econmy really stink?

Mike in Ithaca, NY   November 25th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Rahmbo contemplates terminating a reporter with extreme prejudice.

danny jodoin   November 25th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Come on boss who do we go after next? I've never had so much fun.

Kevin Haggith Toronto   November 25th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Making excellent use of time, Emanuel practices 'hand to nose signals' to help with the training of the new Obama dog soon to grace the White House!

Joe Kohler Rexford NY   November 25th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

I should've had a V8

Paul - Castro Valley, CA   November 25th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Emanuel ponders on athletic footwear he will wear on Inauguration Day after hearing Obama say to reporters that they will hit the ground running.

Ruben Quero   November 25th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Let's see, what did I forget? Oh yeah, I forgot to comb my hair.

Ruben
Diamondhead, MS

Tim Singer, Redwood City CA   November 25th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

This is going to be a long four (+) years.

Pamina   November 25th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Hmmm, I think I smell the economy burning..........

Mike, Kingston, Canada Eh.   November 25th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

I hope I get my gat soon so I can look like a real enforcer!

David - San Diego, CA   November 25th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

"...This is going to take a lot of Post-It Notes."

Andrew from Victoria Canada   November 25th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

PEEEWW! Either the blue cheese or the economy has really gone bad.

Kirk Wistinghausen London, Canada   November 25th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Hmmm, yes, I think Barack will fix the economy, he will have to raise quite a stink to make progress though. My nose doesn't like the smell of that.

manny rodriguez   November 25th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Hey, it's finger-licking good!!!

Tonia   November 25th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Nobody saw me smelling my breath did they?

John Rodriguez Staten Island N.Y   November 25th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Hmmmmmm.......Robert Gates still has a job.......nice!

Beverly Singer, Colts Neck NJ   November 25th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Do I get paid overtime for my new job?

Erik in Upper Saddle River, NJ   November 25th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel is seen here flashing the newly designated secret L-sign to Obama's staff to immediately stop whatever they are doing because it's time for LUNCH!!!

Asha, East Hartford,ct   November 25th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

The downside of being a politician...your nose keeps getting longer with lies

Ajita (Wappingers Falls, NY)   November 25th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

"Obama better not put any words in my mouth!"

Rakestraw in St. Louis   November 25th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

We pulled out of Chicago for this? Where is Oprah when you really need her?

Edgar Diaz Huntington Park, Ca   November 25th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

L is for Lucrative

Ajita (Wappingers Falls, NY)   November 25th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

It's a hand-to-mouth existence

Esther, Florida   November 25th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

"I hope the press doesn't ask questions, I have to pick my nose"

Jim M   November 25th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

I can't help it, I just gave up smoking.

Paul - Castro Valley, CA   November 25th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Emanuel's hand signals help remind Obama to use the word Loaning money instead of Bailout.

Rocky Shaw, CA   November 25th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Barack, please don't go Maverick.

Gordon Mackey, Canada   November 25th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

"Leo McGarry, you may have been great in The West Wing, but wait til they get a load of me!"

Kimberly-Raleigh, NC   November 25th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

55 days before I go to work. I don't know if I can be silent too much longer.

Lisa-Tampa   November 25th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Should I advise him to choose the Yorkie or the Standard Poodle? Decisions...Decisions...

John, Valhalla, NY   November 25th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

"Sir, do we get to win this time?"

Gordon Mackey, Canada   November 25th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Leo McGarry, you were a great chief of staff in The West Wing, but just wait until they get a load of me!"

Erik in Upper Saddle River, NJ   November 25th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

"See No Evil" and "Hear No Evil" meet the newly designated "Speak No Evil"!

Kimberly-Raleigh, NC   November 25th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

I wonder what President Bush is having for Thanksgiving. Sitting Duck, maybe?

John, Valhalla, NY   November 25th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

"I'm your worst nightmare."

Judith Slidell,La.   November 25th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Emanuel, deep in thought, gives President-elect Obama the sign to "throw long and deep" for "a huge economic stimulus."

Mary, Va.   November 25th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

I wonder if Barack's new healthcare plan would cover a nose job....

Manuela   November 25th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Hummm......let me see to whom I am going to be mean next.

Suseth - Lehigh, FL   November 25th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

One less thing to do- Economic Team Check.

al fernandes, Los Gatos, CA   November 25th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Very, very, very interesting.

Judy Zeller   November 25th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

I wonder what the lame duck is having for Thanksgiving dinner...
Judy Zeller
Seattle, Wa.

Natalia, England   November 25th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

"I know something about Secretary of State, but i'm not telling!"

Christine Laursen Lakewood, CO   November 25th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Obama–you are right on the nose with your economic plans!

Jeff, Green Bay WI   November 25th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Can you smell what the Barack is cookin’?
YES WE CAN!

Juel, St. Charles, MO   November 25th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Hey...my finger smells like bail out!

al fernandes, Los Gatos, CA   November 25th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

"If they ever make a movie about all of this, I think George Clooney should play me."

Wayne from Fullerton, CA   November 25th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Rahm shows Obama the way he wants him to pose for the new thousand dollar bill.

liz sweeton eugene OR   November 25th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

If I do this , I kinda look like John Stewart.

Jed Charles   November 25th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Now, let's see, how can I get this booger out quickly without anyone noticing.

Roland , California   November 25th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

one more interview with turkeys andI could be there in 2012

Juel, St. Charles, MO   November 25th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

C'mon Paulson...give me your best shot right here...

Betty Ann, Nacogdoches,TX   November 25th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Make no mistake about it. Chief of Staff Emanuel is not a yes man and knows how to say "nose".

Jim from Alden   November 25th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel ponders how HE can be the top man in 4 years!

Gary Chandler in Canada   November 25th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

"'
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This "L" is for you Sarah!

Holly Edna TX   November 25th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

That nose growing thing only happens Pinocchio right?

Judith Slidell,La.   November 25th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel's intuition reveals "the nose knows" in predicting the great potential seen in President-elect Obama.

Mike in Ithaca, NY   November 25th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Rahm enjoys his last "Quantum of Solace".

Bill Tippit - St. Charles, MO   November 25th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Just touch your nose and click your heels together and say "there's no place like loan...there's no place like loan...there's no place like loan.

Holly Edna TX   November 25th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

That nose growing thing only happens to Pinocchio right?

Roma   November 25th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

L Cool Emm...that's my new Secret service code name!

Gary Chandler in Canada   November 25th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

ALL this power and I'm still only 4 foot 8.

Susan - Whitehorse, YT, Canada   November 25th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

stop – or I'll shoot

Mike, Kingston, Canada Eh.   November 25th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

I'll stick up for the blue collared workers!

Allan A Brick, NJ   November 25th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

I put the "L" in President "EL"ect Barak Obama.

Gordon Mackey, Canada   November 25th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Come on Barack, look this way. You told me to gesture this way when you are being too liberal, too far to the left...better back off.

Albert Banocy   November 25th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Who said I can't keep my mouth shut

david d   November 25th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

With all due respect, the signal for THE STING...Part 2. OK guys we meet up at 1600 Pennsylvannia Ave Jan 20 6AM. Where is Paul Newman when we need him?

Ryan W, Los Angeles   November 25th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

It feels good to be the most popular Emanuel brother.

Gordon Mackey, Canada   November 25th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Barack...look this way...you told me to gesture like this when you get too liberal, too far to the left...come on.

Travis Hall St. George, Utah   November 25th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

I can still smell that dead fish on my hands.

Ryan W, Los Angeles   November 25th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Let's see, What kind of car does the chief of staff drive...Lamborghini, Porsche, I think I'll go for a white Rolls Royce.

Judy Zeller   November 25th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

I'm seriously thinking about...asking B.O.for a raise.
Judy Zeller
Seattle, Wa.

Walter Klose   November 25th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

I wonder what Nancy Pelosi is doing right now. Her hair smelled great!

Ryan W, Los Angeles   November 25th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

I wonder if anyone can tell that I haven't slept in weeks, I just need to hold my head up for a few more minutes.

William, Honolulu, HI   November 25th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

....And this pose I call "The Time Magazine."

Ryan W, Los Angeles   November 25th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

I wonder who is going to play me in Oliver Stone's Obama film.

Ryan W, Los Angeles   November 25th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

I hope the white house chef can make a good Chicago style pizza.

Alison Roberts New York City   November 25th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

The name is Rahm, Rahm Bond.

Ryan W, Los Angeles   November 25th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

I hope our cabinet has better luck then the Chicago Cubs.

Sheldon Werner Batesville, IN   November 25th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Did I remember to pick up my dry cleaning? Oh wait I should probably be listening to this.

Jim Phoenix Az.   November 25th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Why do I feel like Pinocchio?

marilyn-california   November 25th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

I wonder if those game players have figured out that Rahm means lofty!!!!!!

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