Will You Be Watching

[Randi]

This is indeed a historic event, and I'm so exited! The first black President in USA, and a great guy too! I predict good changes.

In less than two hours, Barack Obama is the President of United States of America!!!

I feel a bit sad that John is not here to witness this. He would have been thrilled too.

[Kirsten]

Now the first hour of his presidency is already over.

So, what do you think of his speech? I thought it was really moving. Obama seemed to be very touched by the moment as well; a couple of times, I thought he was fighting down tears. And he sure was really nervous when he spoke the oath...

I was also wondering what Mr. Bush was thinking while he was standing there, listering. Must be a difficult moment for him, even though I thought he looked as if a heavy weight was taken away from his shoulders. While I'm typing this, the helicopter is taking him back to Texas.

So, what were your impressions?

Kirsten

[Sirrahsim]

My impressions:
He has a great speech writer.
He wants to do a bunch of things that sound really great.
The people seem genuinely thrilled to have him.

Congratulations to our new President. He is not who I would have picked, but in my opinion there was just not a good candidate this go around. I wish him well and hope that he exceeds my expectations by leaps and bounds.

[pomtzu]

I agree Kirsten - it was very emotional all around.

I didn't watch the coverage on CNN - I had ABC on, and I don't know if all coverage captured this or not. I noticed when Mr Obama was walking thru the hall in the Capitol before he actually went outside - that he looked absolutely terrified. He didn't have that smile or look of confidence that he always has. I felt rather bad for him at that moment.

Did anyone else happen to notice this?

[lvpets2002]

Well if I was walking down that hall I would have been terrified as well.. I thought he had his calm look on.. He For Sure Gave A Great Powerfull Speech (as he always does).. I sure hope for the best for him & family & the administration.. They sure have their work cut out for them.. Congrats We The People of the USA Have A New President

[Cataholic]

It was a very inspiring speech! My 4 year old happened to be with me at work, for lunch, and we watched it together. My mom came in for the last 15minutes or so, and we both thought it was very emotionally charged. At the end of the speech, my son said, "Gravo! Gravo!" (he means Bravo!). My little politic in the making.

[blue]

I over slept and missed it, Ill watch it later.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I saw that but didn't think he was terrified. I thought he was trying to get his emotions under control. Specially when he had a bit of problem with the swearing in. Heck, I wouldn't have been able to remember my own name by then even if someone had told me.

I can only imagine what it means to be president, specially the first African American one. I was in tears just watching the coverage.

[Randi]

In spite of being a bit nervous to begin with - who wouldn't be, he made a very powerful speech with a lot of substance, and I believe he will do exceptionally well as a President!

You could tell it was an emotionally moment for him - of course, but he still got so many important things across to people. I really like his views on things, and he seems like a caring and loving person.

When ex President Bush was left for the helicopter, I noticed that his wife was hanging on to his arm, while President Barack Obama and his wife were holding hands.

I wish the new President all the best and send lots of positive thoughts to him and his family. It will be challenging, but he can do it!!

[lizbud]

The ceremony was great. I feel like I can finally take a deep breath.
Out with the old & in with the new President. Yes We Can.....

I hope the unity & pride many people feel today can continue to inspire
new positive changes for better times in our country.

[Kirsten]

I noticed when Mr Obama was walking thru the hall in the Capitol before he actually went outside - that he looked absolutely terrified. He didn't have that smile or look of confidence that he always has. I felt rather bad for him at that moment.

Yes, I noticed that, too. I don't know if he was really terrified, or if he just felt the weight of his responsibility in that moment, but he sure looked like he wasn't feeling well.

Kirsten

[Kirsten]

Wow, now they just said on cnn that somebody at the luncheon collapsed, and that paramedics are working on him. Somebody said it was Senator Ted Kennedy who has brain cancer... That's horrible!

Kirsten

[pomtzu]

Wow, now they just said on cnn that somebody at the luncheon collapsed, and that paramedics are working on him. Somebody said it was Senator Ted Kennedy who has brain cancer... That's horrible!

Kirsten

Yes - a tragic turn of events. They're reporting that he had another seizure and they just took him away by ambulance. That's all they're saying right now,

[Karen]

They are reporting that Senator Byrd had a "medical event" and while the medical folks were there for that, Senator Kennedy had a seizure. He was still seizing when being loaded into the wheelchair to be taken away, but Senator Orrin Hatch said "He gave us that big Irish smile" as the ambulance was closing its doors, which made him feel better.

[Bonny]

What an exciting day. Someone had mentioned the old congress & President O'bama having to deal with them well it looks like they are starting to fall like dominos. Wow! I have been watching the tv & saw Senator Kennedy & thought he is really looking good. Sometimes with lots of excitement seizures can be brought on. They did make a comment that if Hilary had gone back into the Senate she was really interested in getting her hands on the health plan but Senator Kennedy said no way. I hope he will be all right along with the other congressmen that fell ill.