Well there certainly aren't any Republicans inviting Romney to lunch!! I agree with the sentiment that the President has class to do this. He is also keeping his word. He said he would sit down with Romney after the election and he is doing just that. He can certainly learn a lot about the tax code... and how the 1% avoids paying from this man. Obama is meeting with all types of business leaders about the fiscal cliff. We know he doesn't agree with Romney's policies but there is nothing wrong with listening to him...and it is another example of the President's bipartisanship. Obama is open to the ideas of others. He is not a "my way or the highway" type of leader like McConnell. He is clearly the better man and will do whatever is best for the country.

I hope they show a nice photo in tomorrow's news that shows Mitt's face when his car pulls off from the Peoples' White House.

Hey Mitt ... you're going to the White House the same way I did .... as a VISITOR ....

Don't overstay your welcome now .... ya hear ...!

Love to be a fly on the wall, hope something positive comes out of the meeting. After watching Romney for 6 years and his spineless stances, I seriously doubt we will ever know which Romney appeared. One thing for sure, Romney kows how to milk the present system to his benefit, he makes lots of paper money and hides a lot, nothing tangible, i.e. building factories only closing them and loading them up with debt, corporations are people too my friend, huh.

Ahh it's to let Mitt sit behind the desk once and play for awhile!

Ahhhh flashbacks to Hillary. "I beat you but I have no idea what foreign policy is. Could ya help a brother out and be my Secretary of State?"

And now Romney "I beat you but I have no idea how to turn this economy around. Wanna have lunch?"

Just like he did back in the Illinois days. Smear the competition, use the silver tongue, dig up all the dirt until they have to withdraw from the race and convince the people you will turn it around with no idea of how to do it.

Uh..Yeah Mitt...what was that fiscal plan you and Ryan had??? I mean I got nuttin...can you give a brother a hand????

what a shock here, another lunchen from our dictator in charge. lets see it must be in between a beer summit and golf. it is amazing he still has time to screw up the country and steal our freedoms as much as he has. I am glad he is not my president oh did I mention obama sucks

A matter of fact where is the tax payers horse? Has anyone know are heard of its whereabouts?

Shortly after the election Pres. Obama stated that he hoped to sit down with ?Gov. Romney for talks. He indicated that Romney had, in his mind, some good ideas and an ability to help the country.

For those that feel so strongly that Romney is so bad, ask your self one question; did the statement from the Pres. about what Romney has to offer the country indicate that the vitriol comments made by many here are wrong, or did the Pres. lie to the country?

I don't know how so many people here that say they support the President can so easily dismiss what he says, all for the childish delight they get making silly remarks.

I would definitely count the silver before Romney left the White House. He needs to recoup all that money he spent on the election somehow and I wouldn't put it past him.

This is why we can't and have not moved forward fast enough. We can't seem to get together for any reasons. It would be nice to see the two of them work together maybe the rest of us who can't seem to accept anything from any party can learn alot. Think were we would have been if the past four years of "no" would have been "yes".

Of course they have lunch together without the media. They're on the same team you idiots. When are people going to wake up and realize there is NO difference in the two parties. They are PUT in office by the same people that had Kennedy shot. If you only knew how stupid you look arguing about who's right. You've taken the bait and are adding to the problem.

I hope they're talking about jobs, that and the economy and gov't spending are by far the most important issues in this county right now. The entitlements must be reigned in, we need a more talented workforce (STEM anyone?), and we to make sure that our safety nets do not turn into hammocks. Oh, and everybody should be in a union or NOBODY at all. And I know everybody in a union would be terrible so it should be nobody. Unions unfairly inflate one particular trade so the price of that trades output goes sky high, and the consumer, along with everybody who is not in a union, gets screwed. That's a huge reason why anything that can be made elsewhere, IS. That's also why air travel is ridiculous, healthcare is outrageously priced, and Detroit almost died. Our schools are mediocre compared to many in the world, until you move past the k12 where unions have a virtual stranglehold and get into college. Everything touched by unions gets more expensive while quality declines. Why try hard when it's so hard to be fired? Competition, innovation, and good morals can uplift a nation. Anything else brings us down.

President Obama and Gov. Romney, this is good to see and it starts at the top! Yes, I am a proud support of Obama and this is an awesome gesture..

I imagine their conversations will be painfully awkward.

Barry: "So...that election was something, wasn't it?"

Mitt: "Yeah...sure was."

*crickets chirping*

Obama may well be looking for inclusion. He certainly does need it. Obama may have won the election but he still doesn't know how to revive the economy. Romney does. Romney got almost half the vote for a reason. Obama would be foolish to not include him.

I'm glad Romney found his way off the elevator in his house.

I think it is gracious of President Obama. Actually, I think they should find something useful for Romney to do. The man has something to offer the country and I think we need to utilize all our best minds.

This is a good move for Obama. I am a dyed in the wool Democrat but we MUST start becomming "one" in this country to steer ourselves aroung the pitfalls that beseige us!! All the sarcasm I am reading here is useless and a waste of web space!!!

I bet he offers him a job... Mitt really doesn't have anything to do right now other then count his money and try to hide it for tax evasion...

It appears the President is showing he meant it when he said to the republicans he would consider all proposals. Since Mr. Romney never provided much detail at all concerning his tax proposals to raise revenues it is my hope that he will share more specifics now. It is to President Obama's credit to listen. If only the republican mouthpieces, Boehner and McConnell, could learn from this good faith effort.

Historically all president elects talked with the campaign loser.....so this is nothing new.

Repubs on this site keeping up the doom & gloom....which is a part of why they lost the WH and lost seats in House and Senate.....Americans want a positive attitude, a "get it done" attitude....all Repubs can do is rant and wail.

BTW Repubs take a look at the next article about voters feeling good about direction of US.

The election is over! Common knowledge right? I must ask where is the wisdom and the participation? Not only by government, but by the majority of American people also. Do you think the problem was solved by just the election? If so your wisdom is "lacking" terribly. No doubt one of the biggest issues is the economy. There is a bigger one in the subtle background. It should be observed as easily as the sun glaring on a bright day.

Choke Mitt Romney, choke you buzzard.