Just watching the Barbara Walters special last night....amazing.

[terrya]

Coming from the perspective of the past 8 years...it's startling. We'll have a President, a First Lady who cares about other Americans. Who understand the hardships ordinary Americans are facing every day...in these particularly hard times. And who are instilling those values in their daughters. When Ms. Walters mentioned that the Obamas worked at a soup kitchen recently...you just want to cry. That the people in the White House understand...seriously understand...the hardships, the problems, millions of Americans are facing in their lives.

Our President-elect and his family are good people. I'll be proud of my President and his family again.

[classof56]

1. Amen and again I say, amen!

I share your pride and of course...hope for the future!

Thanksgiving blessings to all!

[Diamonique]

2. While watching the video of them handing out the food,

I heard the reporter say that the Obamas have done this four years in a row.

This wasn't just a PR stunt. This is how they live their lives.

[jasmeel]

3. And that they always work at a soup kitchen on Thanksgiving-

not just a photo op. Also Michelle doesn't looked doped up and out of it. She's truly engaged with her husband and just fully present. It was great.

[PeaceNikki]

4. Isn't it awesome? Happy Thanksgiving, Terry!

:hug:

[terrya]

5. Awesome is exactly right. Happy Thanksgiving, PeaceNikki!

:hug:

[BelgianMadCow]

6. Video LINK - I agree - they give such a different, true feel

I'm loving every minute of it, and there's a lot of Q&A minutes already! :-)

I sure hope DU is watching all the direct statements from Obama - I find them very reassuring and refreshing.

:hi:

Full interview here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x245102

[BuelahWitch]

7. I'm glad that Walters brought up the fact they work the soup kitchen EVERY year

not just this one. They're a remarkable couple.

PS. I had some early PIE just now!

[Zomby Woof]

8. I know that come January 20

All the emotions and thoughts that washed over me on election night will surface again, and then some. For the reasons you described - I feel like a restoration of our nation has come at last. A long, interminable nightmare will pass...

[dkf]

9. I thought I missed it, but I DVR'd Dirty Sexy Money and there it was :)

He's even better than I thought he'd be. I'm pretty happy right now.

[blue_onyx]

10. Nope, didn't watch

I try to avoid all things Barbara Walters...she's so annoying.

They worked in a soup kitchen? Well, that's nice. It's weird to have people who actually care about others in the White House.

[Clio the Leo]

11. WATCH IT!

The Obamas will neutralize any Barbara unpleasentness you feel.

Trust me, you'll feel better for it.

[Clio the Leo]

12. And I said last night, it's possible another first couple....

... held hands like that for almost the entire interview .... but I dont recall ever seeing it.

If we have two people like that who are so sweet to one another ..... who are so responsible when raising their children .... we're in good hands.

[applegrove]

13. I never tire of Obama news. They seem like such a neat family. Plus they

will save the world. I really believe that.

[OneBlueSky]

14. I'm just happy we'll have a president who can speak English properly . . .

the days of "nukular" are finally over! . . .