Nov 16, 2008 10:05 pm US/Central
Obama's First Interview Since Winning Presidency
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It was Barack Obama's first sit-down interview since winning the election. On the day he officially resigned his Senate seat, the president-elect gave us new insight into his life and his presidency.
The interview, which also featured the future first lady, aired Sunday on CBS' "60 Minutes." Obama covered a variety of topics – many serious, some playful.
During the interview, the Obamas mentioned the president-elect won't have to do the dishes, even though he says it's soothing to do the dishes.
He also said it's been a treat to sleep in his own bed over the last 10 days.
The president-elect says his wife Michelle wakes up before him, and he likes to hear her roaming around the house.
Obama says he also savors the times when his two daughters come in and jump on his bed.
The president-elect told Steve Kroft how his life has changed since the election.
"There seem to be more people hovering around me, that's for sure," Obama said.
Obama said his top priority in office is a stimulus package for the ailing economy.
"We're going to have to spend money now to stimulate the economy, and we shouldn't worry about the deficit this year or nextyear," Obama said.
On foreign affairs, he said he plans to close Guantanamo Bay immediately and end torture.
"I said repeatedly America doesn't torture," Obama said.
When asked if Republicans will be a part of his administration, he said yes. But more than one?
"You're not getting more out of me," Obama told Kroft.
A significant part of the interview included the future first lady, who described her reaction to seeing the joyous crowd at Grant Park on election night.
"It was a very emotional evening, because I think people were ready to take hold of this country and help move it in a different direction, and you felt that," she said.
The Obamas say they'll wait until settled in the White House before getting their daughters that promised dog – perhaps early spring.
Michelle Obama mentioned she can picture Malia and Sasha in the White House running into their rooms.
The Obamas said they'll wait until they're settled into the White House before getting their daughters that promised dog, perhaps early spring. Obama says with all the security precautions, he misses his walks, but he's not complaining.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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