Obama calls McDonnell to offer congratulations

Axelrod said NY 23 was the only race that mattered. Just goes to show you, Obama throws a lot of money and political capital at things that don't matter. Let that be a forewarning on healthcare.

I like this. Even though I'm a moderate Democrat I think McDonnell ran an exceptional campaign. I was never fond of Creigh Deeds and his negative campaign tactics. But I think McDonnell has some good ideas for Virginia. He can be a staunch Republican on some issues but on education he fairs well in my book. I hope this phone call is only the beginning of a strong partnership between Governor-elect McDonnell and President Obama.

I would expect nothing less from President Obama. Our President is a class act. And McDonnell seems like a nice guy. Sorry, but Deeds was a weak candidate, and that's coming from a Democrat.

That Obama is really classy. McDonnell on the other had offered Pres. Obama a signed copy of Jerry Falwell's legislative agenda (a bible) and told him that the First Lady and the rest of the women living in VA that they will soon be able to buy their burkas and hijabs on his web site - Only after they quit their day jobs and agree to stay home of course. McConnell also pitched his version of health care reform and the public option - He'll rememeber the sick and dying of VA in his prayers.. Good luck VA, you're gonna need it...

He is such a gentleman and NOT a sore loser... Maybe President Obama does not look at this as a LOST but CHALLENGE.... Yes We Can!!!

Becare full McDonnell don't be so full of yourself we the people will vote you out.

Gracious Lord! this president is what America need for the years to come.First he never put is head down when his side lost and second he know no matter what the outcome of the win from his opponents he always show humility and care.

I am encouraged that an early dialogue will be able to be carried out as such to ensure that the best interest of the state and ultimately the nation will be the focus and not the media driven partisanship as reflected in the extremist. This is the UNITED States of America. President Obama is responding in the gracious manner that I would expect of a man of his caliber. It's also refreshing to hear of the congenial responses from each of the governors, even though they are of different parties. Vigorous debate and dialogue are important, but not idiotic sensationalism like you hear from the likes of a Limbaugh or Beck.

Nothing but class. Way to be the bigger man President Obama.

he called him when he found out the results because we all know He didn't even watch last night, he watched what was it the Bulls ! I woulda hung up on him!

Obummer get use to calling republican starting in 2010.

What took him so long?

I love how when a Democrat wins a race, people say it's because the Democrat was better and had ideas. But when a Republican wins a race, people say it's because the Democrat ran a poor race, not making it clear what his ideas are. What a double standard.

Our president has a lot of class and I will vote for him again

what took obama so long to call and congratulate him....?

I can't wait for obama to give the congratulatory phone call to the next newly elected President in just 3 years time.

What did he call him? A closet misogynist?

Obama's classy. He reaches out to the Republican lawmakers and seeks common ground. That's an earmark of a statesman as opposed to a politician.

This is criminal! It proves something absolutely unforgivable about Obama, as soon as I can come up with something.

A gracious thing to do Mr. President. and don't believe this 2-state Republican win has "nothing" to do with the Administration's Agenda -- it clearly does!!! Making "Promises' that you cannot keep ( just to get elected) will come back to haunt you., People have long memories and do not forget! Decisions have to be made and Rhetoric and Photo Ops will NOT get the job done. Take one agenda at a time and see it through to a finish - that will CLEARLY and without doubt serve all peoples. Ramming a 1990 page Universal Health Care Bill through Congress that clearly everyone has not read and the common man on the street has NO idea of what is in it, besides Universal Health Care...and tell the people that it will not cost us incrementally at all ( based on fuzzy math ) is purely hysterical. We don't need anymore LEGAL terms in bills that cannot be read or understand, per Senator John Kerry, by the average American Citizen/Voter....we need "Plain Talk, Plain Language " that we can all understand.

I like that...a real sportsman! :-)

Obama wants to learn how to run a positive campaign.

I wonder how Rush and Beck will spin this call from Obama to the Republican winners? Most likely they will say that the President is asking for their help because he cannot handle the job he is doing.

Now the question is McDonnell going to bow down to Rush Limbaugh like Micheal Steele does?