[Hoot Gibson]

Let me add that for the first time since 2008, Im actually excited about the future.

When Obama was elected, I expected a disaster and he did not disappoint me. I am cautiously optimistic about the future but until Obama is shown the door to the White House and locked out of it, I am not going to get too excited.

I agree that jobs and the economy needs to be at the top and the bottom of Republicans' agenda for the next two years. I fear that Republicans will bend over backward to compromise with Obama, when they are in a very strong position to negotiate some good legislation if they show some patience and backbone.