Will Obama reach across the table

[TechMan]

Many have said they think Obama will reach acrossed, what d oyou think?

I think one big thing he could do is to put some republicans in his administration, if he goes al ldemocrat we will have a little hint of how he will run things.

[WilyWestbrook0]

I tend to distrust politicians of all parties when they say this because they almost always reveal a rather blatant bias, but I can only hope Obama is as committed to bipartisanship as he has projected in many of his speeches.

[Chuck-17]

Simple answer: "No"

[gigs53]

Many have said they think Obama will reach acrossed, what d oyou think?

I think one big thing he could do is to put some republicans in his administration, if he goes al ldemocrat we will have a little hint of how he will run things.

Being a Republican ‘living in the south’ that voted Obama, I laughed at Fox News last night when they kept talking about this as if this is the worst thing Obama could do.

Deep down, I just sense that he will run things from the center and perhaps after all that this country has been through the past eight years, maybe ... just maybe that's what "we" as a country need.

Sadly, I don't think that the current Republican leadership would or could have led from the center. If anybody could or would, Democrat or Republican, it's Obama. He just seem to get it.

Whatever the case, it's a new day and I for one am excited. It seems as though our standing as a nation in the eyes of the world has changed for the better and it has not even been 24 hours.

I say, let's try this "United" States of America thing out for a change. Let's see what happens. Perhaps if we all come together for once, perhaps this nation will change and for the positive.

Really, what's the worst thing that can happen if we don't collectively change?

Well, with all that we have seen in this world in the past eight years, perhaps we should all learn a lesson. Just maybe change is good. I hope that fellow Republicans give this guy a chance .... a REAL CHANCE, and not be so divisive and disruptive with tactics and political rhetoric. It’s time that “we” as a nation rise above that.

So, perhaps if we can all change, just a little, and everybody can be more supportive, tolerant, and understanding of one another, then maybe, just maybe we are onto something greater here that would transcend race, religion, and political beliefs so we can all grow and come together one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Then again … call me crazy, it’s just an idea!

[ensbergcollector]

what is funny, is all the talk of mccain not being willing to be bipartisan.

Obama was the most liberal (farthest from center) senator in the senate
McCain was one of the liberal republicans (farthest from the right) senators

just based on voting record, McCain was much more likely to lead from the center. Not saying Obama won't, just looking at their records

[Bonds_25]

The Senate vote may have been the key to the answer to that question. Had the Dems got 60 seats he could have put in place all of his policies.

I think he will reach across the aisle though.

[gigs53]

what is funny, is all the talk of mccain not being willing to be bipartisan.

Obama was the most liberal (farthest from center) senator in the senate
McCain was one of the liberal republicans (farthest from the right) senators

just based on voting record, McCain was much more likely to lead from the center. Not saying Obama won't, just looking at their records

Well, just by looking at history, there were a few Republicans (this one included) that voted for McCain when we really was a "Maverick" back in 2000 during the primary.

Kinda funny as to how Reublicans would not support him in 2000 because he was too "liberal" ... lol. I find that hilarious now, being that he wound up winning the nomination this time.

McCain should be ending his run as president right now and not coming off a loss for an election to be president. My how times have changed.

Whatever the case, I for one am VERY TIRED of the infighting and I think that it's time to open our eyes and give this guy a chance. We gave W the best shot we as voters could with six year run with Republican lead.

I can't speak for all fellow Republicans, but I will say this ... things ain't gone so great. Based on that, I'm willing to sit, listen, and wait to see what happens.

Like it or not … our guy dropped the ball and it’s Obama’s to run with now. Give the guy a chance. If he performs and governs from the center (which is what we needed from a President no matter who won in my opinion) then great. If he does not perform, then … get your vote ready, 2012 is around the corner.

In the meantime, give the guy a chance. Is that too much to ask?

I just wish that this country would come together in a meaningful way that transcends in a way that does finally unite this country. Washington needed fixed and has needed fixing for well over a generation now. The torch has been tossed from the baby boomers to a younger generation.

Perhaps it’s time to govern from the center and loose the political tags as we once knew and defined what it was to be a Democrat or a Republican. I think that in order for this eagle to fly, the right and left wings need to be trimmed a bit. I think that the time for bipartisanship is here and it’s how we as a nation can achieve, spread democracy, be an example for democracy around the world, and defend ourselves from those who wish to harm us as a nation.

I guess my ways of thinking are different now. My world view has changed dramatically over the past eight years. I too had to learn lessons the hard way, as my own life was touched in a horrible way by both 9/11 and Katrina.

It’s not about the red team or the blue team anymore. It’s about the red white and blue team. Am I the only one that thinks this way? At times I wonder …. ?

[ensbergcollector]

gigs - this is not directed at you or anyone on this site. This is a general observation.

I am steamed at how the very people who have loved bashing bush every chance they got for years, are the same people who are crying for unity and saying we need to support barak even if we don't like him. This country needs to be united. I'm sorry, you can't ask for unity only when your guy is in office.

[angel0430]

Give him the chance. He has not have been swored in as President and people are already talking on how he is going to work. Let's see what happens. We will all be surprise

[OnePimpTiger]

I'm with Chuck...I don't expect any reaching across. He'll push his policies and blame Republicans for being against the middle class any time they try to stop him, just like all politicians do. The only thing that might keep things more towards the center is centrist Democrats. If he puts something far left out there, Congressional Democrats in middle-red states, such as my state NC, will have to oppose it if they want re-elected themselves.

And thanks ensberg for pointing out that Obama is not center, he is left...about as far left as you can go and still have the support of the party.