The Local Reaction: President Barack Obama

President-elect Barack Obama began moving Wednesday to build his administration and make good on his ambitious promises to point This Great Land of Ours in a different direction.

Who do you think who make a good part of Team Obama?

“Helena Moreno? I’m pretty sure she’s available…”
–C. Elgin Taylor, Flambeau, Bucktown

“Two words - Sarah Palin, Secretary of Hotness.”
–Michael Duplass, Insurance Adjuster, Northshore

“How about Bobby Jindal?”
-Bobby Jindal, Governor, Kenner/East Baton Rouge Parish

“Well, there ought to be some Republicans somewhere, I think. Did you see the Senate results? Oh, man. More like Grand Ol’ Funeral.”
–Gina Chavet, Travel Agent, Garden District

“What an historic election! Yes We Can! Go Bama! I can not believe I lived to see the day a Communist Arab took the presidency! Hail Marx! Long Live Che! Roll Tide!”
–Maureen Francis, Nurse, Gentilly

“Don’t blame me. I voted for William Jefferson.”
–Lena Schiro, Retired Substitute Teacher, Mid-City

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