Well, Obama shows every sign that he is indeed reaching out in the ways that Bush never even contemplated beyond rhetoric. This is so un-newsworthy that I wonder why this is even published here.

The real question Independants and Republicans want an answer to is whether President Obama can control Reed and Pelosi.

Prez Obama is doing what he said he would and be inclusive of all people, it's about time as Bush never did that he only wanted his own crowd involved.

"The test is whether the far left can stomach our support. It's an open question: Will they recognize that Republican support only strengthens Obama, or are they too consumed with anger and hatred for the right to accept our support of this new president?"

Deception probably isn't the best way to begin the reconciliation process. Anger and hatred? Calling Limbaugh and Coulter, calling Limbaugh and Coulter, please come in.

Come on, Nicolle, time to set aside those childish things.

Having lost the election now the Republicans are demanding a level of inclusion never considered in the last 8 years for the loyal opposition. According to them there was no such thing as a loyal opposition. Oh and the left is churlish if they don't leap at the opportunity to let the clowns who trashed this country back into the big tent. But with the president setting a tone of reconciliation no doubt the Republicans will be invited to the show. Sit down and try not to do anymore damage.

McCain staff nitwits like Nicolle Wallace explain with perfect clarity why there is a President Obambi. She isn't qualified to run a campaign for Alderman.

"Obama deserves our thanks for letting Republicans root for him, as well."

You mean not running a campaign like John McCain and Sarah Palin based on fear and prejudice?

"It is no longer an office attainable by members of one race, and, hopefully, in short time, it will no longer be an office available to one gender."

Or one religion, or even - dare I say - no religion. Or is that too much? Though it is debatable if we had gay presidents.

"A former senior official of Bush's re-election campaign predicted that he would contribute to Obama's re-election effort."

Re-election?! I guess the Republicans are drinking the Obaminade too.

"Republicans seem to be growing more and more comfortable with Obama, and they aren't shy or stingy with their praise."

Not when I listen to Right-wing radio. Hannity, Limbaugh and their ilk, seem to think the nation is about to end. Of course they somehow equate liberals with Marxism or socialism (or the fact that Marxist - ie: communist - is the same as socialist).

"The test is whether the far left can stomach our support. It's an open question: Will they recognize that Republican support only strengthens Obama, or are they too consumed with anger and hatred for the right to accept our support of this new president? Will they be able to accept a president who listens to us, or will they mobilize, through left-wing blogs, groups like Moveon.org, and their allies in Congress, against any efforts on the part of the Obama administration to forge bipartisan solutions?"

You mean will this "far Left" put the U.S. first or act like the - heh-em - the "far Right" (or just Right) the last eight years, right?

The Bush administration talked a good game when it came to forming broad coalitions with the Democrats, but that was it - just talk. Their actions were completely different.

Either way, it's nice sentiments, but where was this from Republicans when they controlled everything. In the end, this comes off insincere.

As far as Republican participation is concerned, I think what Obama said the other day to a large group of White House guests is apt. To paraphrase: Feel free to roam around. Just don't break anything.

Those Republicans 'getting on board' with Obama's euro-style socialism and ineffectual 'softpower' foreign policy are not Republicans. It's telling, too, this fawning, pro-Obama article was written a former McCain campaign advisor and GOP communications director. Much is explained.

Don't get me wrong: Like most Americans (and most Republicans), I want to give this President a chance, of course, but I strongly doubt raising taxes in the teeth of a recession and sitting down for tea with lunatic Ayatollahs is the road to Utopia.

converseleigh

Are you kidding me, the Democrats cried about not being included for the twelve years they were out of power in Congress. Here is something you idiots on the left won't admit or can't figure out, Bush isn't a conservative, he gave the Democrats everything they wanted and did nothing for the people who voted for him. When Bush was in office the left suddenly became fiscal conservatives, then when Obama and the rest of the donks said they were going to continue defecit spending, all of a sudden it's okay again. zombies.

"No American could watch the inauguration of President Barack Obama this week and not feel pride in the splendor and strength of our democracy."

This is incorrect. I live in Louisiana, and the people I work with all failed to feel that pride..

Traditionally the democrats biggest problem has been the liberal - moderate infighting...unfortunately when dems don't have an outlet to consolidate their ire (can you say Dubbya???) they spend too much energy fighting within the party.
Perhaps in these times -- when we have extraordinarily serious issues --- liberals and moderates (even if they have an R by their name) can all get along.....a girl can dream!

I'm awed by the level of deception going on.

Obama could be as "inclusive" as he wants. He knows the Dems in Congress have the Legislative process locked-down and the GOP shut out.

That's is where "inclusiveness" matters... during the Legislative process... The Office of President has almost nothing to do making law... so he could be having DeMint over to play darts and discuss policy till the cows come home.. Harry Reid aint going to let him have any say in Legislation and neither is Stretch in the House.

I have to shake my head at the stupidity of Republicans.

Let the GOP inside the tent?? Gee Nicole, remember Tom Delay and Bill Frist?

Face it, YOU are outside, trying to get in on the fun.

Ah, Nicolle Wallace betraying Republicans and kissing up the Democrats. What a shock.

Spread any bullsh** rumors about Sarah Palin lately, Nicolle? How did Sarah Palin not know that Africa was a continent when whether or not to divest Alaska state oil money from Sudan was one of the big issues of her first gubernatorial term, Princess?

Elephants have long memories, dear. Unfortunate for you.

troyriser:

So, you're defending the foreign policy of the last eight years? You consider it to have been effective and successful? And when you say "Obama's euro-style socialism," do you mean the bailouts begun and implemented under Bush? Oh wait, you must be referring to the fiscal responsibility of the last eight years, which has resulted in our current ten-trillion dollar federal debt -- about twice what is was in 2000. Tea and lunatic Ayatollahs indeed.

"Oh wait, you must be referring to the fiscal responsibility of the last eight years, which has resulted in our current ten-trillion dollar federal debt "

I cant figure why Democrats/Leftists complain about this. Sure the Republicans failed to live up to conservative principles, but as the past two years show and the comments of anyone of influence on the Democrat side, the Dems are going full steam ahead on debt spending.

My theory is none of you Leftists give a crap about spending , however, you use Republican values against them in order to get more power foryourselves so you can spend all you want.

Everybody relax. Of course he is choosing this path as it is best for the country. Of course Repugnicans are surprised at this stategy. The point: They should be included. Dems should have been included. This is just smart. The very reason Cheney/Rove rejected it. Yes they are smart, but not in running the country, just the campaign. there is a huge difference. We are witness to it.

The people who are so full of vitriol and hatred of other opinions are the people that Obama does not need and frankly probably does not want on board. It's clear that he want to strike a positive note all around. He would like to have a second term. If he can get the liberal Republicans to trust him, he will certainly get it. Interestingly, the hyper conservative part of the GOP seems not to realize that the liberal voters who traditionally regard themselves as Republicans-with-a-difference make up a significant part of the GOP. It seems that the "far-righters" are all ready to dump anyone who supported McCain. This bodes very well indeed for Obama's chances for a second term.

Well Nicole -

I am glad you are pleased with Obama since you did more than anyone else to help get him elected. You are either the dumbest women in the world or were a mole.

Anyone who ever hires this woman does do at their own risk. She is truly a cancer.

funkychicken, of course I defend former President Bush's foreign policies, especially those formulated on the basis of the fact we are at war with bloodthirsty, fanatical, trans-national ideologues intent on our destruction. I defend the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan as necessary and right. I defend our relationship with Israel. I defend the use of military force to promote the national interests. Get this: sometimes we actually have to fight and kill dictators and madmen. I know, it's a rough truth, but there it is. So good luck with that Obama face-to-face with Abedinejad. I just hope Abedinejhad chooses to favor our President with his dearly held beliefs about his solution to the Jewish question, the coming global caliphate, and the true identity of the 'hidden imam'. That would make for a great moment in television, I'm sure.

And Bush economic policies? I defend those, as well. FYI: the bursting of the real estate bubble is the direct result of Democratic Party-led interference in the real estate market. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, no matter how incompetently managed, were protected from in-depth oversight and regulation by leading Democrats and used as campaign war chests by the Democratic Party, with Frank, Dodds, and Obama were the leading recipicients of that campaign contribution largesse. Barney Frank was literally in bed with a Freddie Mac executive and lobbyist, yet no serious journalist bothered to point out that particular conflict of interest.

Again: raising taxes--particularly capital gains taxes--in a recession is a proven recipe for disaster--or rather, even greater disaster. Appeasing dictators is another. If Democrats have proven anything over the last several decades, it is their absolute unwillingness to recognize their own country for the truly exceptional force for good in the world that it is.

But hey, we conservatives are out shouting in the wilderness now. Pay us no mind. Dissent is, after all, patriotic--or so I've been told.

Hey you liberals should hire Nichole Wallace for the next election. I heard she's a real loyal, ethical person. [sarc].....

Unfortunately Ms. Wallace has fallen into the conservative's addiction by once again conjuring the Republican's bogeyman, "the far left." What I think she fails to see, much like the far right, the far left is a small group that does not represent the majority of American's. Most American's are centrist and are drawn to the pragmatic policies President Obama is instituting. Ultimately, more soup will fill the bowl with centrists coming in than "far lefties" spilling over the lip. Nothing to fear. Just sit back and enjoy. A weight has been lifted.

Do I hope President Obama is successful in turning the economy around? Yes!
Do I hope President Obama is successful in turning the US into a welfare state? NO!
Do I hope President Obama is successful in keeping Americans safe? Yes!
Do I hope President Obama is successful in gutting our military and intelligence services? NO!
I wonder if President Obama will continue to blog/support The Huffington Post and/or The Daily Kos. These are the groups who spew their vitriol hate toward anybody or anything conservative.

Troyriser:
you are a wordy galoot better yet, angry wordy galoot