President Obama calls Boehner, says he looks forward to working with him and GOP to "find common ground"

President Barack Obama (left) and House Republican Leader John Boehner

November 02, 2010 (KATAKAMI / POLITICO) --- In the only action from the White House all evening, President Obama called John Boehner and other leaders of Congress to talk about the election results. He called Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer and Mitch McConnell, too.

"In his calls with Rep. Boehner and Sen. McConnell, the President said he was 'looking forward to working with him and the Republicans to find common ground, move the country forward and get things done for the American people,' " the White House said in a statement.

(MS)