Obama's Visit to the White House After Victory

President Bush had a relaxed and friendly meeting with President-elect Barack Obama after he and first lady Laura Bush welcomed their successors to their future home Monday. The president enjoyed his visit with the president-elect, and he again pledged a smooth transition to the next administration. Acccording to the news, the two discussed national and international issues but did not provide specifics of the conversation. Bush also gave Obama a tour of the White House's living quarters, including the Lincoln bedroom.Bush and Obama held a private meeting in the Oval Office, while the first lady gave incoming first lady Michelle Obama a tour of the residence. The president and president-elect walked together along the Colonnade by the Rose Garden before entering the Oval Office together. They briefly waved to reporters along the way. It really feels great seeing Obama and Bush talking and working together for the best of the country. Monday's meeting was a historic formality, but it was also a time for serious talks. It marked the first time Obama has visited the Oval Office. Bush and Obama "had a broad discussion about the importance of working together throughout the transition of government in light of the nation's many critical economic and security challenges. President-elect Obama thanked President Bush for his commitment to a smooth transition, and for his and first lady Laura Bush's gracious hospitality in welcoming the Obamas to the White House. It's clear that we need to stabilize the economy, to deal with the financial meltdown that's now spreading across the rest of the economy. Hopefully This will be a great beginning for President Obama, and hopefully he'll get to run a double term.