Obama's First Press Conference as President Elect

[ultraist]

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[Ian David]

1. What's that thing he does between words sometimes... when he stops talking...

... Oh, my god...

He's actually stopping to THINK and CONSIDER his words before they come out his mouth!

Are you allowed to do that when you're President? I forget.

[ultraist]

12. Here is video of the Q&A

Editing time expired so I can't add it to the main entry.

The Q&A was approx 13 minutes, here is the first ten:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuM3Cxp1Fl4

[democrat0986]

17. thanks

i was hoping this was posted somewhere

[rzemanfl]

24. People asked him multi-part questions and he answered them

didn't the reporters violate the PATRIOT Act by asking them?

[Mithreal]

25. Thank you for posting. Some funny moments in Q&A. nt

[bushisanidiot]

2. Thank you! I missed this earlier.

It's so refreshing to know that GROWN UPS will be back in the white house and running things RIGHT again!!!

We have truly been blessed with President Obama!! :)

[prostock69]

26. It's wonderful!

Adults who are HIGHLY educated and INTELLIGENT and SERIOUS about getting our country out of the hole the Bush Administration has dug for us. Thank you, President Obama for loving our country and its citizens so much that you WANTED to take on this enormous responsibility for us Americans and for the World who looks to us for our guidance and support (which we failed so miserable to give in the past 8 years).

[Cheney Killed Bambi]

3. Thanks for posting!!!!!!!!

I can't wait to watch it when I get home.

[Myrina]

4. Is there more than 6 minutes?

:shrug: Seems to me there should be a 'wholer' video out there somewhere?

Wasn't able to catch it being a cube-dweller but would really like to catch the entire thing.

Thanks!

[ultraist]

8. Yes, there is a Q&A that followed

The first six minutes were his prepared statements followed by about 13 minutes of Q&A. I'm uploading most of the Q&A now and will add it to this thread when it's processed.

[Myrina]

9. Found it: CSPAN.org --- +19 minutes total running time

:)

[MrObama]

5. http://change.gov/

http://change.gov/

[Number23]

23. Thanks for that link!

[humbled_opinion]

6. This guy is so ready...

Tells the American people the truth. Tells them what he intends to do and communicates it so well as not to be misunderstood or taken out of context.

[jennied]

7. He did a great job!! But he looked so tired. :(

[Shoelace]

19. yes, David Gergen mentioned that he should rest up

saying that Clinton didn't and wished he had. Am hoping he takes about a week off to rest up. Hey, 73 days left until he's our president.

[ailsagirl]

10. God-- he's getting right in there and taking charge, taking steps...

to alleviate the most pressing matters... What a concept!!!

I'm awestruck-- I really am

:bounce:

[onethatcares]

11. remember when we has a pResident that had to define each word

as they came out of his piehole?

This President is such a welcome.

Peace

[ultraist]

13. Refreshing isn't it?

A President we actually respect and enjoy listening to!

[ailsagirl]

15. Now I'm gushing-- but I can't get enough of him

I just bought his book Dreams from my Father and can't wait to read it.

[ailsagirl]

14. UGH!! I'd like to forget that one forever

"forgotten but not gone" :evilgrin:

[skygazer]

16. He is so charming and articulate

And it's rare to see a misstep. But I have to say, I think the Nancy Reagan remark was one, particularly since her health has not been great. People have a lot of sympathy for her and it could be seen as an unkind dig.

[ailsagirl]

20. Self-delete

[Shoelace]

18. it was GREAT! He energizes, inspires me - us

everytime I hear him, I feel a surge of new energy and inspiration not to mention HOPE!!

[ailsagirl]

21. It's really a dream come true-- and I'll say that without flinching

It's too fantastic to put into words

[Arctic Dave]

22. If you searched all 8 years of *'s term you couldn't find six

minutes of articlation and poise like this.