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The Personal Transition

November 16, 2008 10:16 PM

The Obamas will soon be the youngest first family to move into the White House since the Kennedys nearly 50 years ago. Steve Kroft speaks with Barack and Michelle Obama about their personal transition.

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by jish08 November 17, 2008 4:03 AM EST
Thanks 60 Minutes for an informative interview with the Obamas. It was balanced with questions of future, family and fun. Job well done. Also, thank you for offering transcripts many American deaf are able to stay current to world events and stories of interest. God Bless America!
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by repo4sale November 17, 2008 6:10 AM EST
I think when the stress and pressure comes, that''s when the "shock" will sink in. It''s a tough job, but I think he will do well. He is well traveled and well educated 2 the point he can''t fail, for the benefit of all Americans!
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by uniquemetal November 17, 2008 11:09 AM EST
Thank you Steve Kroft and 60 Minutes bringing the new first family into our homes. Michelle and Barack Obama are absolutely wonderful down to earth intelligent people.
Anyone who has unkind personal words towards Michelle and Barack should consider watching this interview.
I wish nothing but my best for President elect Barck Obama and faimly.
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by peachy65 November 17, 2008 11:51 AM EST
I wish them best and I pray for God protection be upon Obama and his family along with the Bidens. People were complaining about the video quality well I had no problems. Looking forward to the new administration. Michelle is beautiful and so her kids. Obama looking good too. I am still in awe of God handi work!!!
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by tnicol76 November 17, 2008 6:32 PM EST
Great interview (although I didn''t really appreciate you try to be slick with the mother in law and dog comment and I''m sure The Obama''s didn''t appreciate it either). Otherwise I have no complaints I look forward to a prosperous 8 YEARS with President Barack Obama! Congratulations! GOD has already blessed America and may he continue to!
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by core43 November 17, 2008 7:12 PM EST
Congradulations, to the Obama''s on their victory, However, The First Lady''s concern should be were can she do the most good for the American people as "First Lady" I have not heard anything regarding here intentions on promoting what matters most to American woman, only that she intends on concentrating only her own family needs rather than that of the American people. She must be inspired by something, or out-raged by another thing, I''d like to hear about something other than, our president''s turn to drive the girls to school, You have the secret service for that now, Michele Let your husband go to work
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by blossom50 November 17, 2008 7:35 PM EST
TO CORE43:
YOU MENTIONED THAT MICHELLE OBAMA HAS NOT GIVEN ANY INDICATION AS TO WHAT HER AGENDA WOULD BE AS FIRST LADY...HOWEVER, SHE HAS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, SAID THAT SHE INTENDS TO ADDRESS MANY OF THE ISSUES AND CONCERNS OF OUR MILITARY FAMILIES ONE OF HER FIRST PRIORITIES. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FIRST FAMILY ELECT...I HAVE EVERY CONFIDENCE THAT YOU WILL DO A FINE JOB FOR THIS COUNTRY AND THAT UNDER YOUR ADMINISTRATION, THE UNITED STATES WILL BEGIN TO REDEEM ITSELF FROM ITSELF.
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by ammamary November 17, 2008 8:12 PM EST
Wonderful interview of a wonderful, loving, conscious couple. I am thrilled that Barack Obama is my President and so happy to hear Michelle claim Motherhood with such pride and honor. May she be a positive force in restoring the importance of Motherhood in this culture and making it "hip to be home" raising your children and being respected for doing the most important job their is or ever will be! We are the only country that drugs our children to control them...29 million of them on ridalin--that''s a fact. Children need their Mothers and their Mothers need to be supported so they can raise the next generation to feel valued!! A healthy society depends on healthy children...WE MUST GET IT RIGHT FROM THE START!!! We don''t have time for years of therapy for our children to process their lack of connection and resulting low self esteem. Peace on earth begins with conscious BIRTH, BONDING and PARENTING !! Please consider using your influence MIchelle, to help us rise up and remember the importance of being there for our babies and our children! Blessings to you and your family as you move into history and write this new, inspiring chapter...
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by ammamary November 17, 2008 9:18 PM EST
Wonderful interview of a wonderful, loving, conscious couple. I am thrilled that Barack Obama is my President and so happy to hear Michelle claim Motherhood with such pride and honor. May she be a positive force in restoring the importance of Motherhood in this culture and making it "hip to be home" raising your children and being respected for doing the most important job their is or ever will be! We are the only country that drugs our children to control them...29 million of them on ridalin--that''s a fact. Children need their Mothers and their Mothers need to be supported so they can raise the next generation to feel valued!! A healthy society depends on healthy children...WE MUST GET IT RIGHT FROM THE START!!! We don''t have time for years of therapy for our children to process their lack of connection and resulting low self esteem. Peace on earth begins with conscious BIRTH, BONDING and PARENTING !! Please consider using your influence MIchelle, to help us rise up and remember the importance of being there for our babies and our children! Blessings to you and your family as you move into history and write this new, inspiring chapter...
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by core43 November 17, 2008 9:34 PM EST
TO BLOSSOM50, THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT INTERVIEW SHE WILL EVER GIVE, AND SHE FAILED TO MENTION THAT TOPIC. SHE MENTIONED ONLY OF HER EXPECTATIONS FOR HER FAMILY AND HER HUSBAND''S OBLIGATION TO HER FAMILY, NOT HIS EXTENDED FAMILIY, THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
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by core43 November 17, 2008 9:42 PM EST
She has dilusions of what her husband''s job really is, Wake up Call, He holds a public office, a powerful office. I feel she needs to realize that this is not a house her husband just bought her, this is the taxpayers office/home, that the American people elected to live in that famous address for fulfill an oath to serve, his country, and complete the task
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by ammamary November 17, 2008 10:01 PM EST
Wonderful interview of a wonderful, loving, conscious couple. I am thrilled that Barack Obama is my President and so happy to hear Michelle claim Motherhood with such pride and honor. May she be a positive force in restoring the importance of Motherhood in this culture and making it "hip to be home" raising your children and being respected for doing the most important job their is or ever will be! We are the only country that drugs our children to control them...29 million of them on ridalin--that''s a fact. Children need their Mothers and their Mothers need to be supported so they can raise the next generation to feel valued!! A healthy society depends on healthy children...WE MUST GET IT RIGHT FROM THE START!!! We don''t have time for years of therapy for our children to process their lack of connection and resulting low self esteem. Peace on earth begins with conscious BIRTH, BONDING and PARENTING !! Please consider using your influence MIchelle, to help us rise up and remember the importance of being there for our babies and our children! Blessings to you and your family as you move into history and write this new, inspiring chapter...
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by core43 November 17, 2008 10:05 PM EST
We are not talking about Mother Theresa here, even she had her doubts, so I''ve heard. Her children will be just fine, without her if mom decides to rally up a storm, about education reform on her watch. She is not a God, nor is He people, REALITY CHECK PLEASE
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by core43 November 17, 2008 10:11 PM EST
TO BLOSSOM50 OOPS SORRY SHE SPENT 1 SECOND ON THAT TOPIC, AND THEN WENT ON TO CARRY ON ABOUT HOW HER HUSBAND''S PLACE IS IN THE WHITE HOUSE AND NOT AT SUMMIT MEETINGS OR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD, WHO WEARS THE PANTS IN THIS HOUSE? SCARY. LOOK OUT SHE COULD BE SNAFU
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by ccolina-2009 November 17, 2008 10:34 PM EST
Michelle seems like a very pleasant person.....A First Lady must not only present herself pleasantly, she must be dignified, a bit reserved. With this she can best represent all of the people of the USA. She has young girls who need their mother. Michelle will be challenged by raising these young girls and meet her duties as a First Lady. I wish her luck.
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by drjalee52 November 17, 2008 10:45 PM EST
This young couple makes me proud of what can be done in America. Our problems are very challenging. All people need to work together to help make a new nation. We must rebuild our major industries to fit the needs of our nation. Government must play a new role as partner to the people. Parties are o-kay but we need America First. Good Luck.
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by yola77-2009 November 18, 2008 1:44 AM EST
Core43, did you not hear her say that she is going to get her family settled and then take on the issues most important to her - military families, work-life-balance? Watch it again and stop bashing!
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by z0rr007 November 18, 2008 6:57 PM EST
This interview is about the youngest 1st family in 50 years. Most of the other interviews on this webpage deal extensively with President-Elect Obama ALONE. (So stop your criticism because Mrs. Obama has a voice!) It shows a loving marriage containing individuals with a warm sense of humor about their life together. This interview has the ring of truth about who they are. while Mr. Obama''s quiet, intelligent leadership heals our nation, I will pray that President-Elect Obama and his family will be kept safe from the crazies out there so that we will see the whole family reach their full potential while he helps us reach ours. God bless you with wisdom, innovation and trusteeship Mr. President. God bless you First Lady with the patience to put up with the petulance of those unappreciative of the sacrifice your family makes from being in the line of fire of the bitter, empty criticism from people who are incapable of reaching one rung on the ladder you have climbed.
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by core43 November 19, 2008 12:29 PM EST
YOLA77 I did and she spent 1 second on her convictions, I''ll stop when she starts realizing, her role as First Lady, does not mean Lady of the house, but First Lady of the Country, She must show us that she is abit more passionate about something else other than the flower arrangement in the entrance of the White House. Show us a Sign, Michele
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by jaidamaxx November 19, 2008 7:47 PM EST
Here here! to conscious Birthing, Bonding, and Parenting. I think we are on the right track with the Obama''s leading the way. "We are the ones we''ve been waiting for. We are the change we seek". B. Obama
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