Looking at the website alone...
I checked out the new White House website, and I have to admit I'm impressed.
The interactivity aspect of the site (you're able to post messages on the site).
Also that there's a newsletter, a blog, and that the site is pretty easy to navigate.
Perhaps 240 or bust who's actually in the business of website designing could give his take on how the website looks.
I know that one thing that impressed me, was that the site was launched immediatly, and seems to be full-function right now.
That's just impressive.