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.

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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.