Poll | 11/05/2008 12:00 am

What are you doing this morning?

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ABC News has learned that President-elect Obama has offered the White House chief of staff job to Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill. Emanuel, a knowledgeable source tells ABC News, has not yet given his answer. The sharp-tongued, sharp-elbowed, keenly intelligent veteran of the Clinton White House is said to have ambitions to some day be Speaker of the House. But he also has a keen sense of “duty.”

By phyllis Doyle Pepe on 11/05/2008 8:47 am

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Emanuel seems like a good choice; here’s hoping he’s a darn-site better than McLarty was for Clinton. Mack made one error after another, and worse, without pushing the government agency appointments things were in a mess for some top-flight candidates that were coming into the fold, or ready to move up to help the administration. This time around, though, we’re all the wiser, and better - we’re still alive and know what to watch for.

By C jay on 11/05/2008 9:00 am

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This morning I watched CNN with three of my grandchildren. I cried last night when it was annouced and I celebrate today knowing that my grandchildren have a chance. I was also pleased to hear how much they understood.. They are 16,10 and 4 of course the 4 year old does not grasp it well. but the other wo filled my heart I am always PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN. Today I am excited about CHANGE..

By Nan S on 11/05/2008 4:43 pm

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NAN S. I TOO WATCHED LAST NIGHT AND I CRIED WITH MY DAUGHTER WHO HAD WORKED SO VERY HARD FOR O’BAMA. SHE SAID MOM I HELPED CHANGE AMERICAS HISTORY. I CRIED. THEN THIS MORNING I GOT OUR GREAT GRAND DAUGHTER WHO TURNS 3 SUNDAY, 11-9-08. SHE KEPT ASKING WHO IS THAT MAN ? I TOLD HER HE IS THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF OUR COUNTRY SWEETIE PIE. SHE IN RETURN REPLIED TO ME - OH, THAT IS WHO GRANDMA SO&SO WORKS FOR . YES SHE DOES. SHE SAID SORT OF A SHILEY TEMPLE SOUND - HE DON’T PAY MY GRANDMA SO&SO ANY MONEY. I TRIED TO EXPLAIN WHAT A VOLUNTEER IS . SHE DID NOT BUY IT. SHE SAID THEN, MOMMY SAYS HER MOMMY WORKS TOO HARD AND IT BETTER PAY OFF. I LAUGHED OUT LOUD SO HARD IT MADE ME HAVE TEARS IN MY EYES. T H E N R E G I S AND K E L L Y CAME ON AND THEY TALKED ABOUT HOW RELEASED AND RELAXED THEY FELT . I THOUGHT I DO TOO.THE V I E W CAME ON AN HOUR LATER WHICH FOLLOWED SESAME STREET ON ANOTHER CHANNEL, YOU NO. THE BABY SIT ON MY LAP AND HAD A MANY QUESTIONS TO ASK ME WHILE I WAS TRYING TO LISTEN TO THE GIRLS . THEN SHE ASK ME THE ODDEST QUESTION. SHE ASK DID SHE HAVE TO VOTE ? I SAID YES, ONE OF THESE YEARS SWEETIEPIE YOU WILL NEED TO VOTE. I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN AND SO PLEASED THAT SO MANY VOTED FOR THE 1ST TIME EVER.KEEP IT UP, SWEETIEPIES MOMMY VOTED YESTERDAY FOR HE 1ST TIME TOO. GOD BLESS US AND EVERYONE GIVE US OUR PRIDE BACK IN JESUS NAME AMEN

By newzie snoozie on 11/05/2008 7:09 pm

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Our babies are the future and aren’t they wonderful… THE CHANGE has begun …slowly we will walk through the door to a newer and brighter day

By Nan S on 11/05/2008 8:45 pm

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HEY AND HI NAN S. , OUR BABY GIRLS NAME I BABYSIT ALL MORNING LONG WITH IS NICOLE, IT JUST BEING THE 2 OF US. SHE HAS WATCHED NEWS WITH ME AND I AM SO CLOSE TO SAYING SHE SORT OF UNDERSTOOD SOME THINGS. BUT THEN I THINK THTA IS SCARY. MY HUSBAND SAYS WHY DOES THAT SCARE YOU HONEY? SO I TOLD HIM I DO NOT KNOW WHY BUT OUR 6 KIDS NEVER UNDERSTOOD ANYTHING I EVER TRIED TO TEACH THEM NICOLE IS JUST 25/7 YEARS OLD . OUR OLDEST SON IS 52 HE STILL DOESN’T UNDERSTAND ME AND HE WENT THRU COLLEGE. KIDS ARE GREAT AND I AM SO IN FOR TEACHING BABYS EARLY. NICOEL LEARNS SONGS RIGHT NOW SHE HEARS ONE SHE LIKES ON THE RADIO OR CDs AND SHE PICKS IT UP FAST! YES, BABIES ARE GREAT ALL WE HAVE OT DO IS TO TEACH THEM THE RIGHT WAYS AND KEEP IN MIND CONTINUALLY ——- THEY LEARN BY SEEING WE OLDER ONES DOING THINGS WE GET BY WITH. IF W E SHOP LIFT THEY THINK IT IS OK FOR THEM TO DO SO ALSO. IF WE SMOKE THEY THINK THAT IS OK TOO. IF WE RUN STOP SIGNS THEY THINK WHAT THE HEY MOM OR DAD DID IT AND NO ONE SAID ANYTHIGN TO THEM SO IT MUST BE RIGHT. ETC.

By newzie snoozie on 11/05/2008 9:16 pm

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thumbs crossed. so happy. poor guy, he has his work cut out for him- thanks george. it’ll happen.

By robyn robinett on 11/05/2008 12:32 am

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First result of the evening was a disappointing result on a very local level. A very small margin but still a difficult defeat. Then I came home to great joy in our country. I feel like I just got off a roller coaster and I ended on the high side of the ride. Our new president elect delivered another very inspirational speech. Even Sen. McCain came across with a wonderful address to the nation. I am so proud of our country right now. So hopefully this great high will continue and we unite to get down to work and fix some of our ills. God bless our country and the new leader, President Elect Obama!

By Peggy Sue on 11/05/2008 12:36 am

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I’m celebrating and packing to go to my sister’s for a week. If we can get this country re-involved and re-united, we face a very bright shiny future. And, I am thankful that Obama emphasized this tonight, that it is going to take the effort and sacrifice of all of us. We haven’t heard that message for a long, long time. All leaders talk about shared sacrifices and shared opportunities. I love the mantra, Yes We Can!

By Diana T on 11/05/2008 12:49 am

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Well done, your efforts made a difference!!!!!

By Kim Speight on 11/05/2008 1:15 am

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Kim, thank you. I am so surprised at how many wow women have written to me, and I had no idea so many were reading my posts. Now, it’s time to study the future choices for his cabinet and staffing. And, I am hoping Rahm Emmanuel will say yes because I simply adore him!

By Diana T on 11/05/2008 8:51 am

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I agree Diana, Rahm Emmanuel would be perfect for the job! He just has to say yes. I think he will because no matter what is other ambitions were, how could he resist being a part of this historical administration at such a pivotal time? The last time I felt this much excitement waiting to hear about cabinet posts was with Bill Clinton’s first term after 8 years of Reagan! Only this time I am even MORE optimistic and enthusiastic about this new president and the choices he will make.

By DeBúrca obj on 11/06/2008 10:57 am

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typo “what HIS other ambitions were,”

By DeBúrca obj on 11/06/2008 10:58 am

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Have a great , safe trip, Diana.. Enjoy!!!!

By Jeannot Kensinger on 11/05/2008 7:50 am

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Jeannot, I’ll be checking in when I get to VA. Also, the Smithsonian has just opened a major exhibit on Pompeii, and I can’t wait to see it. Denise Graves in Carmen at the Kennedy Center. There is always something to do in our Capitol. And, I suspect that it will be a great time to be there:)

By Diana T on 11/05/2008 8:44 am