As a nation, this is the kind of the best of america in action. This is something we do well and this is a living History Lesson today. Yes, all of us who are here to cover it love this sort of thing and wouldnt miss it for the world, but this is how an interest in history and politics can get kindled at a young age. And its one of the great spectacles available for free from home. Savannah guthrie, i heard someone say this past week that this time around, four years later, the highs are not so high and the lows are not so low, meaning yes, the crowd wont number 2 million. The history of this administration has already been made. But also the economy isnt in a fr fr freefall. It doesnt feel as dire as it did. As you mentioned, this is one of these moments. This is one of the symbols that we who love this democracy cherish so much. The president using this opportunity. We talk about the big moments in a presidency. This is one of them. Im told this is an inaugural address that will be f
Jennifer good morning, everyone. Welcome to currents coverage of the inauguration of president barack obama. Im Jennifer Granholm joined in new york by John Fuglesang, host of viewpoint. Good morning. Jennifer current political analyst Michael Shure is joining us from portland, oregon, of all places. Well also have bill press and David Shuster reporting for us from washington, d. C. Theyre on the ground and also have today current contributor Michael Hastings, the author of panic 2012, the sublime and terrifying story of obamas campaign. Well talk about that a little bit as well. So excited you guys. This is the best of what america has to offer in terms of pomp and circumstance and marking a point in history. Do you not agree . Do you love this . John i couldnt agree more. It is a pleasure to be here as a contributor to this network which has spent so much time covering this campaign but also of history. I love Inauguration Day because it really it is the one day that brings the past