Obama's first press conference

Some random thoughts about Obama's first press conference:

• It was civil.
• You didn't think questions were being avoided.
• Obama's remarks were infused with intelligence.
• The subjects ranged from the usual, to the difficult, to the personal.
• Obama showed a sense of humor without losing the gravity.
• You get the impression that these are men who want to do a good job and are girding up for it.
• You also get the impression they can be tough when they need to be.
• Obama's remark about being "a mutt" injected into a discussion of what pet dog would be chosen shows remarkable self-awareness and lack of fear about who he is.
• Obama was respectful and courteous even when he didn't answer a question directly
• It seemed to be what a Presidential press conference "should be".
  
• He came across as Presidential.

NOTE: If all of this sounds like a fan letter to the President-elect, it probably is. As time goes on, we will find plenty, no doubt, to be critical of and times when we don't agree with the President or his staff.