A New Chapter

A new chapter. A meeting in Chicago. Tribune:

It was one of the earliest post-election meetings to take place between presidential rivals in recent history and reflected a desire on the part of both men to show bipartisanship as the nation confronts the challenges ahead.

By meeting with McCain so quickly after the election, Obama demonstrated magnanimity and practicality.

Despite gains by Democrats in Congress, the future president still will need Republican support for many of his initiatives and McCain can be more helpful as a friend than a foe.

ABC worried about President Obama's loneliness. Newly elected Dems worry about reelection.