Obama calls McDonnell
President Barack Obama called Gov-elect Bob McDonnell late this morning — reportedly a pleasant, 10 minute conversation.
“It was nice,“ said McDonnell spokesman Tucker Martin. “The president told him, ‘The first thing you do, make sure you thank your wife’.“
They also discussed some areas of agreement, including support for educational initiatives like charter schools, something McDonnell frequently mentioned on the campaign trail.
While McDonnell spent the morning with his family at the Richmond Marriott after last night’s election party there, his transition staff has begun moving into their new space in a 9th Street office building.
Martin, whose BlackBerry was fried after the volume of e-mails he received last night, said about 10 people have set up camp so far in the new quarters.
McDonnell has a post-election news conference scheduled for 2 p.m.
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For once in at least a year I am proud of my state.
YES WE DID!!!!
YES WE DID!!!!
YES WE DID!!!!
what disrepect i dont recall u losers always calling the former president george you called him president bush show the same respect for the man in office now president obama losers
You’re right. The Reds should keep opinions to themselves like the Blues did when Bush was in office.
I’m sorry, but the “Reds” have had it in for Obama since he won. Sour grapes, GOP! Then, when you’re called on the carpet, you say, “Oh, just kidding!“. Typical…
It’s a bigger shame when people can’t joke or express their opinion in a facetious way without being personally attacked.
Grow up! The man said he wanted to work with people on both sides and he is not just talking the talk, he is walking it too. He is doing what he should be doing. Shame when adults respond like children.
Perhaps barry was seeking campaign tips for the 2012 election :-)
that was very nice of Barry. I guess he recently found out Deeds didn’t win since he was watching his own HBO special during the election results, according to press sec. Robert Gibbs.
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