After meeting with his economic advisers, Barack Obama had a substantial meeting with the press. Flanked by the team, as well as Joe Biden, Obama projected confidence and toughness as he spoke of the "greatest economic challenge of our lifetime."
Only three days after the election, Obama outlined his priorities including a rescue plan for the middle class, expanded unemployment insurance, aid to small businesses and local governments, and assistance to the auto industry. He also urged Congress to pass a stimulus package, ASAP.
Noting that the US only has one government and one president at a time, Obama said he will keep the lines of communication open with President Bush. He also said: "I'm confident a new president can have an enormous impact." The president-elect then opened it up for questions. When asked about the search for first dog, Obama said the family was looking for hypoallergenic breed and that “our preference would be to get a shelter dog, but obviously a lot of shelter dogs are mutts like me.”
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Oh I just watched this live. I thought it went very well for a first press conference.
1This is all so exciting!
2I thought it was very measured and as it should be at this stage, there is only one President at a time.
3him and biden were matching....how cute.
love how the dude behind him wipes his nose and then looks at the tissue.
4So unemployment benefits are called 'unemployment insurance' now? Or am I thikning about something different?
5"love how the dude behind him wipes his nose and then looks at the tissue."
Hot Edit!
6CG lol he had to make sure he got whatever it was, if it's on the tissue then it's obviously not hanging on his nose anymore LOL
ceej - excellent point.
7CG -ewwww. (why did I know you would notice that) Why do people do that. He was on TV. u clean the nose and teeth before.
Great conference, I am intrigued. Ceej, you make a good point.
8I found myself inordinately excited when he talked about the dog.
9I liked how he didn't respond to the baiting by journalist. "So do you think you an Bush will argue next week?" Did the guy really expect Obama to be like, "Oh yeah! We are gonna have words!"
10Wait, what'd he say about the dog? Did he say what breed?
11Oh, a mutt, I see.
12He said they need a hypoallergenic dog because Malia is allergic, but they also want to adopt from a shelter, but shelters have mostly mutts. Like him.
13That's nice of him. I look forward to seeing what they pick up.
14poodles are really good hypoallergenic dogs and CAN be found at shelters!
15Again, I'm saying they should get a hairless cat.
16And CG,
17There was a rumor/joke that they were going to name the dog "Sarah"--basically saying that that'll be on only Sarah who makes it to the white house. Terrible, I know.
18Oh, I wish they would give it an ironic name (Maverick?) but I'm sure it will be Lucy or Max or something boring.
19Oh, I hope that's not true girlA! I would hope they were above that kind of stuff.
20Oh I'm sure they are CG--it was just a stupid rumor. I think it would be in pretty poor taste if they did.
21Oh yea! I finally hit gold!
22I bet they let the girls name it. It is their puppy after all. I doubt Sasha or Malia would chose a name with a political bent.
23Congrats GirlA
24But Maverick would be funny. They could say it's from Top Gun.
25"Again, I'm saying they should get a hairless cat."
No one should ever get a hairless cat.
26I'm pretty sure they'll come up with a good bi-partisan name for their dog.
27Thanks, CG.
28his bottom up strategy to recover economy will doom it.
29history explains this.
Haha. Name the dog "Purple."
PS, who is top talker?
30lol, I'm GS, CG is my online girlfriend.
31TS, I'll pm you with top talker. I don't want to take away her announcement fun.
32Sorry!
I knew that!
33lol, it's ok!
34im sure they will pick a poodle or a poodle mixed with something else. im partial to poodles though, my family has a standard poodle and a cockapoo!! and they are the best dogs ever!!!
35He did great but I knew he would and I like how he turned the meeting with Bush into something positive.
They could also go to a rescue. The rescues take really good care of the dogs and the dogs are accumulated to living with humans prior to adoption.
36A Bijon Frise -- also GREAT little dogs!!
37I vote for a Boxer dog.
38A well tempered Boxer would be cool. They are great family dogs. There is actually a dog -- completely brown even the eyes -- they have no whites -- I can't remember the name but they would be PREFECT!!
39Personally I like Basenji's - don't know if they're hypoallergenic though. But I think they're pretty and I love their history.
40I'm voting on naming the dog Depends...after Kerry's comment about what kind of underwear McCain wears.
41OMG ---
42"He said they need a hypoallergenic dog because Malia is allergic, but they also want to adopt from a shelter, but shelters have mostly mutts. Like him."
True Song are you saying Obama is a mutt or you like him? just saking
43He said, "“We have two criteria that have to be reconciled. One is that Malia is allergic, so it has to be hypoallergenic. There are a number of breeds that are hypoallergenic. On the other hand, our preference would be to get a shelter dog. But obviously, a lot of shelter dogs are mutts, like me.”
44Yes -- that's what he said -- I thought that was cute -- him making fun of himself.
45oh that was his statement, lol sorry i thought you were saying im so sorry
46LOL
47my brother has a basenji and they are awesome, he also has a chinese crested(usually voted the ugliest dog) and he is a sweet dog!!
48I watched the news briefing and he looked very Presidential. Judging by the huge bipartisan team of experts behind him I'd say he is on the right track to finding the best path to a remedy.
The whole Nancy Regan reference IMO was completely awkward and inappropriate in my view. As soon as I heard it I looked up and said on you didn't just say that. I hope he called her and expressed no disrespect.
As for the dog if the little one is allergic to dander they'll have to go with a poodle or certain poodle mix. Poodles have hair rather than fur and don't shed like other dogs. I had a cockapoo when I was little the brightest funniest dog I ever had, I miss Jake. ;-)>
49I vote for a golden doodle!
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