Obama realizes that he needs McCain, and is taking his gracious concession speech at his word. Is it too much to assume that both men are aware that the country can't afford to lose any more ground due to fruitless partisan games? I believe they are putting their differences aside in order to do what's best for the country– which is in fact patriotic.

I think that was Bush's downfall…. not having a clear and comprehensive big picture direction for his policies and the country (other than to keep us safe from terrorists). But Bush wanted to win the “battle” on every little detail with the Dems. But I suppose that we can argue about that for hours… and that's a different discussion.

I hope that made sense. Thanks.

There will be common ground between the Dems and Reps. McCain isn't about to vote with the Dems on most issues, but why does that mean that Obama should not make an effort at reconciliation? Besides, I'm not saying I'm right on McCain and Obama…. all I can do is offer my opinion.

Bottom line: If we want the government to stop their petty bickering and get something done, then someone has to act like an adult and make the first move at reconciliation. Obama is doing so.

But back to the point. While I would commend Obama for reaching across the aisle toward McCain, does he really want someone who was an advocate for “all the failed policies of the Bush administration”? That was part of his central argument against McCain, right?

How good was Clinton at limiting the damage of the dot.com bubble. Remember, ENRON happened on Clinton's watch along with many other companies who had zero chance of every being viable.

Clinton and the Republicans put far too much faith in Alan Greenspan. As for Enron, I'm not sure how you can blame that on Clinton unless you have some evidence that he was responsible for reviewing their finances.

And let's not forget Senator Phil Gramm was responsible for the deregulation which made Enron possible. Gramm is a Republican.

I thought Bill was being called a closet racist during the primaries, tossing out Jesse Jackson's name, and using the race card to its fullest effect, essentially soiling his once “leader of the party” tag. I guess with Obama in the WH, all of that's forgotten?

How good was Clinton at limiting the damage of the dot.com bubble. Remember, ENRON happened on Clinton's watch along with many other companies who had zero chance of every being viable.

Bill Clinton brings quite a lot to any table or gathering. The fact that the GOP framed him for diddling around is irrelevant. Lots and lots of people…millions of people, tens of millions of people have forgiven him and moved on to recognize how good of a president he really was, and how good of a public servant he continues to be…

So now he's a maverick again? His campaign showed us what kind of “maverick” he was. He's a panderer, plain and simple. He is only going to do what he can to recover any bit of good reputation he once had. I agree with SD–McCain's gone in two years. I just hope the folks in AZ make it so.

This came out of nowhere.
Do you think this is a trial balloon?

Political Benefits: It would be a solid for O with the HRC wing, and Democratic women. It would also get HRC out of town.
(The saga of Colin Powell demonstrates how easily a Sec. State can be sidelined as irrelevant if necessary.)

In fairness: HRC is an excellent worker, and knows her briefs.

No real downside, as would have been had HRC been VP (will Bill in the perpetual DC background).

Hmmmm . . . does this not sound like Rahm Emanuel's work?

I disagree with superdestroyer that McCain is irrelevant, but even if McCain were irrelevant, Obama still needs as much support as he can muster. Who knows when McCain's maverick behavior will be the one vote necessary to pass some Democratic legislation in the Senate. If Obama disregarded McCain, that's not showing respect to his rival and it people would believe that Obama doesn't reach across the aisle. Obama treats people with respect, unlike most politicians.

I look forward to Joe Klein and other critics rediscovering his respect for John McCain as McCain's continues to rebuild his reputation with his core constituency . . . the media.

With Obama safely in the White House, the MSM can now relax. It is now safe to report that Bill Ayers considered Obama a “family friend”. . . Ayers has gone from “Invisible Man” to appearing on “Good Morning America” in the span of two weeks.
If the media can do that reveral . . . is it not surprising that they are showing love to McCain again?