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Obama's Good Start
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Some Republicans have complained publicly that Emanuel is too partisan to reflect Obama's professed desire to enlist the talents and help of both Republicans and Democrats. But I think that they are misreading his personality and that this view disregards the friendships he has built with GOP colleagues such as Rep. Ray LaHood of Peoria, Ill.
This is important, because the dire conditions that Obama inherits make it imperative that Washington not fall back into the partisan gridlock of the past few years.
Bush, to his credit, has set exactly the right tone for cooperation. And so has John McCain, who on his return to the Senate can be particularly helpful to Obama. Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic leaders, have also set the right tone in their early comments.
Many challenges lie ahead, but the start has been promising.
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