Barack Obama Wins The US Presidency!
Yes, We Did! Senator Barack Obama, by most projections, has successfully won the 2008 Presidential campaign and has been elected as the 44th President of the United States of America. I gotta tell ya, and this his the God’s honest truth, I never imagined that the US would elect an African American President in my lifetime. I cannot express … truly … cannot express the immense sense of pride and genuine happiness that Senator Barack Obama has won the White House:
CNN projects that Barack Obama will be the nation’s 44th president. As polls closed on the West coast, the Illinois senator was projected to receive enough electoral votes to pass the 270-vote threshold. Obama is projected to win California, Washington, Oregon and Hawaii. He also is projected to win Virginia, a state that hasn’t voted for a Democratic president since 1964. As Obama built up a commanding lead over Sen. John McCain, senior aides to the Arizona senator were growing pessimistic about his chances. When asked if they saw a path to victory, two senior McCain aides said no.
Here are a few pics from Grant Park in Chicago, IL were the Obama Victory party will be raging all night long:
A few times over the past few weeks I’ve let myself wonder what it would be like to have the Obamas as the First Family and … it’s an amazingly exciting thing to look forward to now. Michelle Obama, as David likes to say, will be the new Jackie O. But the real winner here is America. We have finally decided, as a Nation, to move beyond racial bounds and elect the right person to lead our Country thru these perilous times. I’m literally swelling with pride and happiness. This is a moment that I will remember for the rest of my life. Much love and congrats go out to President-elect Barack Obama! You’ve got a lot of work ahead of you … but I’m confident that you’ll be able to lead our Country toward an amazing new future.
I hope to update this post with video of President-elect Obama’s victory speech … stay tuned! After the jump, watch the full video of President-elect Barack Obama’s Victory Speech tonight …
America did good tonight! I’m very much looking forward to an amazing new future for the US of A!
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November 4th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Congratulations America from your friends north of the border!!!!!! Well done Mother-Effers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Yay!!!!! Yay!!!!! Yay!!!
I’m so dang excited. What an amazing moment in history.
November 4th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
This is SOOOOO Amazing!!! I can’t believe it, how amazing!!! Who knows what the future holds!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
CONGRATULATIONS BARACK OBAMA!!!!!!!!!
I AM SO HAPPY! THE GOOSEBUMPS HAVENT GONE AWAY!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
YAYY!
CONGRATS AMERICA! <3
The world is soon going to be a better place :)
November 4th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
WOO HOO!!! I am so happy! Congrats from Canada!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Yay! I could not be happier or more proud of my country right now! OBAMA 08!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
This is amazing news. I’m sitting in my dorm room and people are yelling and cheering out the windows.
November 4th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
Congratulations America! This really is the time for change.
November 4th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
AHHHH!!! President Obama! So great. I’m so excited to have experienced and to have been a part of this election…it’s going to be a big moment in history!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Finally a proud time to be an American, yes we did :) The time for change is now!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Im Canadian and IM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED and HAPPY for America!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
CONGRATULATIONS FROM AUSTRALIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WAHOOOOO!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
heck yeah! thank GOD Ohio got their shit together this time.
woooooooooooo
November 4th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
IM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW!! OMG I CANT BELIEVE IT!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
So happy for America! Congratulations from Japan!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
I can’t believe that we took part of history right now. I’m so happy, excited, and overwhelmed!!! Oh, what a night!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
congratulations from Canada!! this is trully a historic day! im so happy for your nation, and hopefully this will soon turn your lives all around!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Congratulations!! Wonderful choice! K Rudd in Australia and now Obama in America. The world is changing and for the better :D
November 4th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Thank you OHIO- everyone from Canada and everywhere else – YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
i cannot express how happy i am right now. i am a half Caucasian, half African American 13 going on 14 year old, and i have never felt so much gratitude towards my country! my mother is almost in tears she is so happy! i wish that my grandfather was here to see this, i know he would be crying too! all across our nation, people are singing for Barack Obama, YES WE DID!
YES WE DID! YES WE DID! YES WE DID!
love,
Sarah
November 4th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
I’ve been sobbing for a solid 15 minutes already.
Rosa sat so Martin could walk
Martin walked so Barack could run
Barack ran – and WON – so our children can fly.
Congratulations, Mr. President.
Thank you, nation.
November 4th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
My heart is very full. Yaaaaaaaaaaay OBAMA!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Another Canadian saying WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
OBAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
go obama!! this is amazing news!!!!!!!!!!!!! :]
November 4th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
CONGRATS OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS TO THE US! very historical day
November 4th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
My siblings and I are so proud. As children of an African mother and a white father, this is such an amazing moment. America is definitely going to make a 180 now
November 4th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
cheeers
congratulations from SINGAPORE!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Kenya is celebrating ya’ll
November 4th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
what an incredible moment in our history!!!! I’m so happy!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
This is THE defining moment of our generation. And WE did it! Obama ran up against McCain, but it is US who voted him in! We changed history!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats from Canada!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
From an office in Sydney, Australia, just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS to all you Obama supporters, I can’t even imagine your joy. And don’t let anybody try and take it away from you, it’s a big moment in your history now =)
November 4th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
omg mccain just congratulated obama on being elected president!!!!!!!!!! ok now he REALLY won! WOW
November 4th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Woot!!!!!! Congrats from Canada! The world is going to become a much better place because of this! In the words of Trey Parker and Matt Stone “America…F YEAH!!!!!” (in a good way, not sarcastic!)
November 4th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
this will be one of the most memorable days in my life.
i’m so glad that this election was the first election i was able to vote in.
OBAMA!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Congratulations America!!!!! I watching from Canada and I am so incredibly moved by these results! I am so proud of Americans for creating an amazingly historic night!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
a moment of silence for the McCain campaign, they long fought hard and lost gracefully.
November 4th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
@Trent Vanegas:
TY for ALL of your GREAT twitters. You kept me informed. You were the 1st of all of my sources to let me know when it was called… for Barry!
.. I would not have wanted to learn from anyone else.
Boo-Ya!!!
Thanks, hon.
Barbra
http://tanjents.com
November 4th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
CONGRATS AMERICA!! YOU GOT IT RIGHT!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
OBAMAOBAMAOBAMAOBAMA! Congrats..Kudos to McCain also..he did well
November 4th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
WE DID IT!! I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!!! THIS IS HISTORY IN THE MAKING!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
woot!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
kudos to mccain for being a graceful loser
November 4th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
cali is doing great on prop 8! keep your fingers crossed!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Thank you to everyone who is sending their congrats from other countries- we are so happy to have your support!!!! I feel so proud right now.
November 4th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
YOU GUYS DID ITTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!
LOVE FROM THE ME! YAY OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
I can’t believe it! I am so excited Obama has won! OBAMA IS JUST WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
im so happy he won!!!!
it shows anything is possible
change here we come!
(thx for the updates thru out trent)
November 4th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
just 2 more months til change
November 4th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Wow – I’m not a supporter of McCain’s politics (not that it would matter today because I’m Canadian) but that was a superb concession speech he just gave.
I hope his followers choose to hear his words and join together with their fellow Americans and work toward a strong and bright future.
TONIGHT I REALLY FEEL PROUD TO BE YOUR NEIGHBOUR!
@KG – I love your little poem! I copied it here:
Rosa sat so Martin could walk
Martin walked so Barack could run
Barack ran – and WON – so our children can fly.
November 4th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Congrats US!! I can’t believe this happened in my life time! This can only mean one thing: Progress!
Greetings from Mexico!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
congrats from Canada !!!!!!!! go Obama!!!!!!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
I literally have tears in my eyes. tears of joy and tears of pride. i didnt think i would feel so emotional but man oh man… im so so proud. YES WE DID!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
This is amazing!!! I feel so incredibly fortunate to be a part of this wonderful victory for our country. May Obama bring together a nation that so badly needs it!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Congratulations from Canada! History was made today for sure. Congrats OBAMA, and Congrats to the US of A for making a wise choice!!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
PINK IS THE NEW PRESIDENT!!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Oh, AND NICELY PLAYED MCCAIN…WONDERFUL SPEECH…KUDOS!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Congrats America! Finland is celebrating with you!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS from Canada!!!!!! This is truly an amazing night… It’s bringing tears to my eyes… I’m SO happy for everyone… Change is coming…
November 4th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
I AM SO HAPPY!!!! As a voter from Virginia, I am so proud of my state right now. It looks like we are all hoping for the same thing-for America to be the promiseland it is supposed to be. Lets hope Barack does it for us!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
We’re seeing history and it’s amazing. I haven’t stopped blubbering like a baby for half an hour now.
November 4th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
This is an amazing change for America and I can’t wait to see what he does in office. I’m so glad I was able to witness this huge part of American history!!
Congrats President Obama!!!!!!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Just another congrats from Canada!!! I am so proud of what you voters did today. This will change the face of the world.
Thank you.
President Barack Obama is just what we needed.
November 4th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
mccain was incredibly gracious in his concession speech. he would have made a wonderful president had it not been for that insufferable idiot sarah palin.
November 4th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Kent – that’s actually from DailyKos, from a post that was on there last week. I immediately fell in love with it, though, and modified the last line to reflect the (incredible!) outcome tonight.
McCain was very gracious. It’s almost like he was able to turn back into the man I once respected as soon as he conceded. Good on you, John. You went out with class.
November 4th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Congratulations! The whole world is cheering with you right now. I’m not an American, but I feel so proud of the U.S for making a wise choice. I’m not sure how many people here in the Philippines really kept a close eye on the election, but the ones I know are just as thrilled as I am with the results.
November 4th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!
Trent, how did prop 8 go?
November 4th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Gross. This is a sad day in our nation’s history
November 4th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
OMG I started crying so hard when they announced because I’m just so proud of this country and proud of my Party. <3
It’s hard to believe after this long and hard campaign that we finally made it. :) :)
November 4th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
I am proud to say I was a part of that Virginia vote.
I’m so proud of you Obama. And America. I love you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Excuse me Novalee, how is a minority becoming president, gross? As much as I don’t want to sound cliche, but really this happening means anything can be achieved.
CONGRATS AGAIN FROM CANADA!
November 4th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
YAY!!!!!! i’m so happy
now i’m hoping that Prop 8 didn’t pass…
but it’s great to know that Obama WON!!!
yay!!!!!!!
happy night!!!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
PROPOSITION 8 IS PASSING.
almost a 10% lead thus far.
November 4th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
well we basicly have one more year of military funding and money from deployments and then it is over i guess i have to get a second job by the end of the year
November 4th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Congratulations, America! I am not American, but I am just filled with happiness for Obama’s victory.
November 4th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Now that I know who the president is..I really would like to know if California passed to ban gay marriage. That is the next step in america. Letting those who fall in love have the right to marry if they choose…That’s the next step.
I hope it doesn’t get banned.
November 4th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
I hope your happy ‘military wife’ my husbands on a ship right now and i damn sure would have him home and be broke than have him in iraq. The money shouldnt be an issue!
November 4th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
YAAAY! i’m so glad that you’re out there because your blog makes me smile – even MORE now with this news!
and i will continue to hope hope hope for NO ON PROP 8!
November 4th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
whats the deal with prop 8?????????????? update pls!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
for those watch CA prop 8 you can see how it’s doing here:
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/individual/#CAI01
November 4th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
prop 8 is still 45/55, i wish it wasnt losing….not fair at all
November 4th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
i have been tracking the election all day, while trying to finish an assignment. good on you americans, you have made the world proud!
November 4th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
i think palin totally killed it for mccain.
November 4th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Thank you America! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
As a friend of the north, I of course cannot vote, but I am so happy Obama has been choosen as your president by the majority of you, for so many wonderful reasons!!!!!!!! A strong leader so full of hope that can change this world….it affects so many more than just the american people, and I am thankful you made the perfect choice!!!!
Thank you again!
November 4th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Woohoo… Congrats from Indonesia
November 4th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
yayayayayay!
i am soo happy he won.
his speech almost made me cry.
rip<3obama’s grandma.
I can’t wait the see the CHANGE he’ll bring to our nation.
I’ve never been so proud to be an american as i am today!
ps. i heart michelle as first lady. i just think she’s amazing.
November 4th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
You brilliant, amazing voters! Thank-you! Although I’m Canadian, I’m so happy for you guys–for the world! This is simply beautiful! This is history in the making, thank-you a million times over!!!!!!! Congrads!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
143 days…thats all im saying :)
November 4th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Thank you to everyone who supports us here in the U.S. – FINALLY!!! I am so thrilled and excited for all of us- much love…
November 4th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Another Canadian congrats from me :) Way to go America!
November 4th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
YES YES YES YES!!!!!
but SHIT SHIT SHIT ON PROP 8!!!!!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
On a lighter note, can I just say that Obama’s daughters are the most adorably poised little ladies! They’re sure to be amazing role models!
November 4th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
YES WE DID. Obama had the power to energize this nation, and turn my red state of FL to a beautiful shade of blue. I couldnt be more proud. OBAMA 08 <3
November 4th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Oh, gag me…does anyone seriously think that anything of lasting substance will change? Obama will be a puppet of forces larger than he can possibly imagine. Good luck with that.
November 4th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Congrats again from another canadian!! so proud of our southern neighbours!
November 4th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Another Canadian sitting here WEEPING with pride for America!
Who ever thought the day would come?!
Congrats Obama!!!!!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
I have to say I am not at all happy about the outcome of this election. I personally do not stand behind a lot of what Obama believes. I would have rather seen McCain become the 44th President tonight, but I am not a sore loser. I’m hoping Obama proves me wrong and does something positive for America, but I sincerely doubt he will. To me, this election was based more on popularity than qualifications.
November 4th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Congratulations America !!!!!! From your neighbours to the North :) It’s all over the news here, playing over loud speakers in grocery stores and restaurants. Soo soo happy for you!
November 4th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
A black president in my lifetime…abso-fucking-lutely! Amazing…so proud of what America has achieved tonight. Love from Australia….
November 4th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
It is great Obama won.I started not liking him but he changed my mind.Also I’m very sad that living in Florida the state has shown its colors as homophobic.I knew it all along and bothers me that gays are so spineless as to keep coming here where they are not wanted and to have the Winter Party and the White Party where they are so much disliked,virtually hated.Gays should boycott Florida starting today. GAYS BOYCOTT FLORIDA.
November 4th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
For the first time in my life—I feel great pride and respect for my country. THANK YOU everyone who voted–no matter how long the lines, no matter what work or personal crisis you had in your life, no matter how bleak anything ever looked.
WE all can create change and make this country of America everything WE want it to be. This day marks the first day of a long and difficult road and we must NEVER give up.
YES WE CAN and WE WILL!
November 4th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
I am EXTREMELY happy about tonight’s outcome!! I’m very proud to be a first time voter!!!
All the haters need to realize that if McCain can throw his support behind Obama, then all of McCain’s supports should too!!
November 4th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Congratulations from another northern neighbour America!! Change has finally come and needs to be embraced by us all together!
November 4th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
On a sad note–I am DISGUSTED that Florida, my home state, voted against equal rights for EVERYONE.
I am truly disappointed and, literally, sick to my stomach over the votes.
November 4th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
What a historical day! I was glued to CNN all night! Congratulations Obama! Greetings from Canada!
November 4th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Oh my god! I am sooooooo happy right now… this is so amazing!! I bawled through out his whole speech. It was amazing and so moving. I have never been so happy about my president before. I am truly so proud of my country that we have changed and are moving in the right direction of equality for all. God Bless the USA!
November 4th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
“but I’m confident that you’ll be able to lead our Country toward an amazing new future.”
based on what? Let’s see what happens and if he does come through with all these changes before proclaiming..Things are totally gonna be better! We don’t know that.
I’m not too confident (I would feel the same way if McCain was the president-elect right now also…wasn’t a fan of either candidate) in the future of this country, but my mind is open.
Either way, a historical day. I’ll never forget it.
November 4th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Congratulations from a Northern neighbo(u)r :-) This is anamazing day in history. I can”t believe American actually has an African-American President. I hope this is a sign of more progress in the future.
November 4th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
You know, I think an Obama presidency is also going to help us mend fences with enemies Bush has made. Our foreign relations desperately need to improve, and I think this is a huge step in the right direction.
November 4th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
Congratulations, President Obama. I’ve been holding off on putting those last two words together for fear of jinxing it, and it feels very, very good to be able to say them now.
Can it be January 20 now?
November 4th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
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November 4th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Yay Obama!
Boo @ Prop 8 Polls at the moment :(
53% — Yes
November 4th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
I am thrilled with this change in American politics and proud to see people crying from happiness in their cars on their way to work here in Dubai. Huge parties celebrating Obama are planned and it’s a relief for every American abroad like myself. I thought I was the only one who woke up with tears of joy watching the race but everyone is telling me they felt the same way! Trent, please post the McCain concession speech so I can see it all however Obama was his usual eloquent self.
My happiness with the election is only dimmed by the sad turn of gay rights in many stated like FL. Why are there so many haters when having a family should be a God-given right? Right to love freely? Turn back the clock there.. :(
November 4th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
Oh, and Palin just drives me nuts with her folksy-ness and global ignorance. She killed it for McCain even if I had a glimmer of faith in his campaign. There is no doubt he is a faithful and honored patriot for our country. Good on him.
November 4th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
YAY!!!
im so happy!
congrats from australia.
November 4th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Courtney:
bite off. I am entitled to my opinion. Turn it into a race thing if you want. I don’t want a democrat in office. Where did I say anything about race. If you voted for him simply because he was black and not because of the real issues-you are a dumbass.
Good luck with being stupid!
November 4th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Congratulations from Finland.
I’m happy for you! WOOOOO!!!!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
congatulations from SINGAPORE!!! everyone just cheered in the office when the results were out.
November 4th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!
My faith in Americans has been restored, thank god you got the Republicans out of the White House!
November 4th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
gfdsg: What is disgusting about having a Muslim father? Or being half of any race? If you can give us a rational explaination for either, that would be helpful. Otherwise, it just sounds bigotted and uneducated.
November 4th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Trent-
my happiness has not ceased since I was certain that Obama won OHIO. I even wrote a silly song about the happiness that was inspired by my desire to sing about chocolates and daisies for the next 72 hours or so since I may never sleep again.
-Inspired-
Oh the time of our depression is nearly over
deedly dee
Oh this happiness is coming over me
tee hee
There is a promise of hope in our near future
doodly doo
We couldn’t very well have done it without you!
Oh the time of our depression is nearly over
It’s time for us to prosper and shine again
Oh the time of our depression is nearly over
I might just write a song about chocolates and daisies
before our sun doth shine again!
November 4th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
OMG!!!
i am sooo freaking happy that obama won!and i live in singapore?!!
WOO hoo!
good job America!
cheers:D
November 4th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Who can honestly still doubt that change is possible? The fact that Obama is our President is proof that change HAS occured! I am truly inspired and in awe! This is a SURREAL moment & a truly historic event! Christmas Morning, indeed!
November 4th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
So glad Obama won!! I am currently living in Italy, but a year from now, I can PROUDLY move back to the United States of America with a GREAT President! HOORAY!!
November 4th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Wow! I can’t believe I am sitting here tearing up because I can’t believe it. “I will not be judged by the color of my skin but by the content of my character…” is what I keep thinking about when Martin Luther King Jr. said it…it’s amazing and people have actually done that with Obama. WOW!
November 4th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
This is definitely an exciting time, but we should also remember that everything isn’t going to automatically get better tomorrow or in January. We’ve heard what Obama has to say, but now let’s see what he DOES. Remember, great expectations often lead to great disappointments. I just hope Obama is really as great as he seems.
November 4th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
I dont normally follow all these politics but nevertheless, Congratulations from SINGAPORE..!
woohoo..!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 4th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
wow! the people of US have spoken and they have elected not to take anymore lies and deception, they have seen a broken system and elected to fix what wasn’t working. They have voted for change, It was a clear message sent to the government and the world. may it lead to prosperity, Congrats.
November 4th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
YES WE DID, YES WE DID, YES WE DID!! SO EXCITED!!! I AM SO PROUD TO BE A PART OF THIS DAY, OF HISTORY. GO AMERICA! REGAIN OUR STRENGTH, HEAL OLD WOUNDS, AND MOVE FORWARD AND NEVER LOOK BACK! I FEEL LIKE THE WHOLE WORLD IS CELEBRATING! :) LET PARTY!
November 5th, 2008 at 12:01 am
Congrads America this is such a wonderful thing….We’ve been glued to the TV all day, all the way down here in
New Zealand. Very Very happy that Obama is president!!!!!
November 5th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Will you see who is ruling America now!!!!!! i always believed those who you were mean too will come to your call for help.
congrats.i’m just as proud:)
November 5th, 2008 at 12:07 am
CONGRATS FROM THE UK!
finally- we knew you could do it. xxx
November 5th, 2008 at 12:09 am
Now, if only Prop 8 was going as nicely.
November 5th, 2008 at 1:32 am
Good Morning AMERICA! Raise and shine, the future’s here!
November 5th, 2008 at 1:35 am
As a registered Republican, and McCain supporter, I would like to say that I have no hard feelings about the outcome of this election. Some may call me hypocritical, but I am just being honest. In the end, what it comes down to is what The People thought was best for our country, and that is Obama as President. I congratulate him and give him all of my respect. I wish all the best to McCain and all his efforts in this election.
Change is coming to our country, and this election was proof of that. Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, liberal, moderate, conservative, white, black, latino, etc, we have to come together as a country and support our leader. Obama is a good man, with a good heart for his country. May he lead us into a brighter, better future!
November 5th, 2008 at 2:07 am
Another congrats from Canada.
so proud of you America.
go OBAMA!!! :):):)
November 5th, 2008 at 2:39 am
Congrats from France!!!
It’s such a great day! Hope we will follow your example someday!
xxx
November 5th, 2008 at 2:50 am
congratulations from Indonesia!!!
i hope our youth here can follow your examples and vote for our own change!!
historically inspiring!!
November 5th, 2008 at 3:09 am
Totally stoked about this! I wish Australia could learn from this. We need one desperately!!!
November 5th, 2008 at 3:41 am
I’m really happy that we as a country chose a black man but oh shit we’re screwed. I don’t wanna pay higher taxes and it sucks that for all the lives that we’ve lost in the war this far we’re gonna pull out now. If we had waited 48 hours in Vietnam THEY would have surrendered and we would have won.
November 5th, 2008 at 3:52 am
Thank goodness. However, I have to say, you adding the word “Bitches” to the bubble diminishes a bit the glory of this moment. It’s not presidential and I think it cheapens the moment. Let’s not forget that while you may not be sexist… bitch is not a pleasant word and is often used in a very hurtful and agressive way. Have a bit more respect for the office of Presidency – or at the very least for This President. He and a lot of people slandered with the word bitch deserve it. Aah, yes, I’m not a big fan of the word (or be-yotch) attached to the pics of babies either.
November 5th, 2008 at 4:37 am
Congratulations from Holland!!
This is so amazing!
November 5th, 2008 at 5:16 am
VICTORYYYYY!!!!!!!
also LOL at these haters trying to piss people off and NO ONE CARES.
but just because prop 8 won it’s still a propisition
November 5th, 2008 at 5:34 am
What an amazing time in history!!!!! I am so proud to be both an American and a Chicagoan!!!
November 5th, 2008 at 5:40 am
In one night the American people erased 8 years. Here’s to your future and a better America (and world)!
Congratulations from Canada! I was crying tears of joy for you this morning!
November 5th, 2008 at 5:48 am
I have never been prouder of my country or my fellow Americans than I was last night, am this morning and will be for the next four years.
For the first time in my life I will be purchasing and displaying an American flag in front of my home. Not because I wasn’t proud to be an American before, but because I now have faith in America.
Yes America, WE DID!!!
USA! USA! USA!
November 5th, 2008 at 5:50 am
I’m so happy! Congratulations Ombama from Ireland.
November 5th, 2008 at 5:50 am
OMG, yay!
It was sooooo close this election!
I love Obama and I think he is perfect for the job.
CONGRATS, USA!!
November 5th, 2008 at 6:02 am
I voted McCain. HOWEVER. Kudos to Obama. He is respectable man, and i trust that he will lead our country into the right direction. CONGRATS goes out to our NATION.
November 5th, 2008 at 6:05 am
I’m from Canada. And I cried like a baby.
GO OBAMA!
–Congrats from Canada.
November 5th, 2008 at 6:20 am
This is truly a historic event in America….this shows that anyone can truly become who they want to become in life and in this day and age we learn to forget about race and color and focus on just the people who want to change a country for the better…im from the Bahamas and Bahamians are very proud of this historic day …Bahama for Obama!!!!!
November 5th, 2008 at 6:34 am
I cried tears of joy explaining this historic event to my daughters this morning. Like you Trent, I never thought I’d see this in my lifetime and I am thrilled for Mr. Obama and America, too. We shall overcome, indeed.
November 5th, 2008 at 6:35 am
Wonderful! A big CONGRATS from Canada. Truly a defining moment in your nation’s history:)
November 5th, 2008 at 6:49 am
i have to agree w/ devin. i don’t think this election was based on the qualifications. it was a popularity issue. i sure hope people didn’t vote for him b/c he is african american. i hope people weren’t dumb enough to vote b/c they feel he’s the ‘popular’ one.
i don’t side with either candidate. to me, they are both morons. but, that is my opinion that i have, just as everyone else has theirs. i would have rather seen hillary in office. simply because she has the EXPERIENCE that obama does not.
we’ll see what the future holds…
November 5th, 2008 at 6:53 am
I am so thankful to our country for taking charge and FINALLY making a positive choice for ourselves! This is the first time my voting choice has won an election! I have faith that President Obama will confidently lead us in a positive direction….and even though this is simply a gossip blog, to see all our foreign neighbors cheer us on here means we took the right step towards mending our broken foreign relations. THAT, my friends, is worth it alone. :)
w00t happy dance!!
November 5th, 2008 at 6:57 am
I am a McCain supporter but I am too young to vote unfortunately. I’m not going to lie, even though McCain threw his support behind Obama, I myself cannot find it in myself to support the new president. Congratulations are in order to Barack Obama, but honestly it’s going to be too difficult for me to support someone that I have felt negatively about for months.
November 5th, 2008 at 6:58 am
i voted Bono. sadly… he lost.
November 5th, 2008 at 6:58 am
Trent, I have to say that I have a whole new respect for you. You has spoken with such passion, intelligence and eloquence over the past few days regarding this election, yours was one of the few blogs that I could read without thinking to myself just how dumb some people can actually be. Thanks so much, you are truly cool!!!:)
November 5th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Before I start I would like to say that I am a registered Republican and kudos to John McCain on his concession speech and I also agree with other posts that this was in fact a popularity contest and not about who was better qualified for the job because ultimately until they become president you don’t know how qualified they will be unless you base it on experience and 2 yrs is a short timeframe. This nation was founded on the belief of “by the people for the people” It is obvious that the nation needed change I just hope corrupt politics don’t continue to get in the way. I know there are many people out there who don’t agree with the job Bush or Congress has done and many are doubting the job that Obama could do. In all seriousness it is time for Democrats and Republicans to put their differences aside and and find that somewhat happy median in the middle All their fighting and fingerpointing only leads to one thing and that is a divided nation and hurt citizens. The country is not a democracy of politics for politicans but a democracy to do what is right for US….. The United States of America.
November 5th, 2008 at 7:34 am
One Nation! It’s time. Only United can we stand.
November 5th, 2008 at 7:41 am
Congrats from Ontario Canada
November 5th, 2008 at 7:56 am
I canvassed for 9 hours in Philly yesterday. I can’t begin to count the number of stranger’s doors that I knocked on or the miles I walked. But when Obama won PA and then VA and it was announced, I couldn’t stop crying. I and so many others have worked so hard for this, and I cannot begin to express the immense pride I feel for this country and its people. We are heading in a new and wonderful direction.
November 5th, 2008 at 8:04 am
to candance also a military wife :
your husband is on a ship you say must be navy or marine corp no war will ever change that i know cause i am former navy and money is a issue when you are career military democrats always give military less money and they downsize i am waiting to see how fast they pull out of iraq too fast will be worse than it is now if i were you i would be worried someone is president without any military background
November 5th, 2008 at 8:09 am
OH MY GOD! This is history in the making,yall! This will be in our children’s text books and to be able to say that I LIVED THIS and that I VOTED and that my one vote COUNTED is such an amazing feeling!! I never thought I’d see this day so soon, either, but im glad we did and look forward to the best 4 EFFIN YEARS PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL GIVE US!!
November 5th, 2008 at 8:17 am
To keep the peace and keep a lot of folks from getting nervous, we should develop a list of celebrations and behaviors we should probably avoid on November 5th:
1. No crying, hugging or shouting “Thank you Lord” – at least not in public.
2. No high-fives – at least not unless the area is clear and there are no witnesses
3. No laughing at the McCain-Palin supporters
4. No calling in sick on November 5th. They’ll get nervous if too many of us don’t show up.
5. We’re allowed to give each other knowing winks or nods in passing. Just try to keep from grinning too hard.
6. No singing loudly, “We’ve Come This Far By Faith” (it will be acceptable to hum softly)
7. No bringing of barbeque ribs or fried chicken for lunch in the company
lunchroom for at least a week (no chittlings at all … this may make us seem too ethnic).
8. No leaving Kool-Aid packages at the water fountain (this might be a sign that poor folks might be getting too uppity).
9. No Cupid Shuffle during breaks (this could indicate a little too much excitement.)
10. Please no “Moving On Up” music (we are going to try to remain humble.
11. No doing your private “Happy Dance” (unless you’re in your office with the door closed)
12. Please try not to yell — BOOOO YAH!
13. Just in case you’re wondering, doing the ‘Running Man’, ‘Cabbage Patch’
or a backhand spring on the highway is 100% okay.
November 5th, 2008 at 8:18 am
Just incase…its a JOKE! so enjoy…………
November 5th, 2008 at 8:28 am
this makes me so happy!!! and so proud to be an american! the fact that the whole country…even the whole world…comes together in celebration brings a tear to my eye. it’s truely amazing!
November 5th, 2008 at 8:29 am
my heart is so happy and this is a great victory for my party and for america. things are only getting better from here. and i loved barack and michelle embracing each other before they left the stage, it was a beautiful moment!
November 5th, 2008 at 8:40 am
“mccain was incredibly gracious in his concession speech. he would have made a wonderful president had it not been for that insufferable idiot sarah palin.”
You’re kidding, right? You won. I sincerely hope Obama does well, because I care about this country. But I also have a feeling that everyone who keeps talking about “blubbering like a baby” will be very disappointed when he can’t make good on all of his promises. Has anyone been paying attention to the analysis that shows there is NO way he can do everything he’s said he’s going to do? Get over Sarah Palin- your hatred for her is sickening. I love how people talk about people who supported prop 8 as being full of hatred, but then turn around and talk about how much they hate Sarah Palin. How horribly hypocritical.
November 5th, 2008 at 8:56 am
Well I have to admit I’m a little disappointed, as I’m worried about my money and the wonderful taxes I forsee in the future.
But Congrats to Obama he was the most popular. I just wish him luck, as already the news stations are talking about how he might not do any of the things he claimed he would during the election.
November 5th, 2008 at 8:57 am
oh and I’m also disappointed about prop 8 but, in good news San Fran is already planning an appeal because its unconstitutional.
November 5th, 2008 at 9:09 am
You dont know what you just did to America by electing him…it has nothing to do with color, the fact that people have to mention color is still a sad day in America. But in two years when our troops are there and we have no money, i’ll get to say i told you so!
November 5th, 2008 at 9:33 am
Things are going to get better, I finally do not have to be ashamed of my country’s president.
November 5th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Congrats to Obama. His speech made me get misty-eyed. I really enjoyed the presidential historian speaking on CNN last night. I saw her getting emotional over the significance of last night and it just really hit home with me how amazing the outcome is.
My husband and I -registered Republicans- were part of the unpopular vote of Obama in our county here in AZ. I am glad we did what we did though. I hope Obama is the change that we are so desperately seeking here in the US.
May God bless him and his labors to come.
PS- Boo to AZ for Ban on Gay Marriage. :(
November 5th, 2008 at 10:12 am
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! And to all the buzz-killers commenting: can’t you give us our moment of happiness here? And can’t you, regardless of your politics, recognize how enormously monumental this is for our country, that MLK Jr’s dream has finally come true? PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!! : D
November 5th, 2008 at 10:47 am
Congrats to the new president. And to the naysayers: he is the president-elect. You are entitled to support whomsoever you choose, but if you are a true American, you will give a fairly and truly elected man a chance to do his best. The truth is that no president can achieve everything that they would like to. That is because most of their decisions are not autonomous, and they do require the elected representatives of the House and Senate to support these measures. President-elect Obama was not elected because people are naive enough to think he is superman and can save the world (i.e. the US), but because they believe in his vision and agree with his ideas on what would make this country stronger. This previous administration has shown time and time again that they are not listening to a significant percentage of this population. What many people wanted–while understanding that every personal desire cannot be the focus of any administration–is what we want in our personal and professional lives–to be respected and listened to, to be considered and our input weighed, regardless of the final outcome. And that is one of the reasons that this particular man was able to appeal to so many people. He reflected an obviously significant percentage of the population’s views on issues of concern to them. I am a Democrat. I am also black. But I did not vote for Barack Obama because he is a Democrat and because he is black. He is an intelligent and impressive man in his own right and I am confident that he has the ability to lead this country in a positive direction.
November 5th, 2008 at 11:10 am
***NEWSFLASH***
Politicians rarely, if ever, make good on their promises.
I’ll give everyone a moment to pick themselves up off the floor.
Sheesh.
November 5th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Oh Trent!! I’m really happy and excited for all of you Americans; your post brought me to tears of excitement you really transmitted your feelings and emotions that seemingly are shared by thousands of Americans, I’m so happy that all of you are able to live and experience democracy because sadly it doesn’t exist here in Mexico and I don’t think that I’ll get to experience it any time soon.
Much Love
Andrea
November 5th, 2008 at 11:27 am
yay! I’m a Virginian and this has been a crazy day, week, month, and year for us. I’m so incredibly happy to have Obama as president. I’m amazed that Ol’ Virginny pulled it out. I’m even more amazed at the response from non-Americans on here. It just goes to show that if the rest of the world is ready, its about time the USA catches up! Obama/Biden 2012 :o)
November 5th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Kara – well said!!!!
November 5th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Kara – well said, your statement is what this country is ultimately about it expresses perfectly why so many people voted the way they did. now is the time to united under our new president and move forward, kudos to you Kara, thanks for you statement.
November 5th, 2008 at 11:51 am
i totally agree with devin and frank. i am disappointed with this election. this was clearly popularity and not experience and that is sad. i think many people who woted for obama only did so to see the 1st black president. i have no problem that he is black, but i do have a problem with lack of experience. we’ll see how things go….i just wonder what all the people who voted for barack will say if shit does hit the fan, that’ll be interesting.
November 5th, 2008 at 11:51 am
*voted
November 5th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
lol people are so obsessed with their ~experience. George had none and still became a president.
November 5th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Congrats to Obama for making history. I think both candidates sucked but it was the matter of the lesser of two evils I guess. I honestly do not feel this will change anything other than history of having a black president. I can not bring myself to support Obama as I do not trust him but I do trust our new VP and so I will keep faith in that.
November 5th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Democracy= majority rules= popularity
November 5th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
I love how Obama cheerleaders are already saying he won’t be able to do everything he promised. That’s not what HE said. This is hilarious. Let the excuses begin. And before you bash me, I’m not saying that because he’s black. I don’t care if he’s purple, I feel the man has some very, very shady associations, he made tons of broad promises without clear specifics, and he needs to come more to the center if he wants to last past his 15 minutes of fame.
November 5th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Congrats again from Canada!!!! If I could have voted it would have been for Obama! I wish him and the states all the best!!
November 5th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
I’m so happy for all of us but Barack looked pretty shook up. It’s sad that neither his grandmother nor his mother were able to witness this amazing accomplishment.
Yes America!!!!! Yes we did!!
November 6th, 2008 at 3:20 am
thank you America for giving this historical moment to the world. I also got teary and very happy when I found out about the results that I’ve been following so enthusiastically.
Congratulations America!
Congratulations to President Obama from Austria!
November 6th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
I am certainly excited about what an Obama presidency will bring to our beleaguered nation. He is very articulate to be sure, and seemingly has the intellect and composure to be successful in the highest office of the most powerful nation on earth. However, I am a little skeptical about his level of experience, alleged ties to unsavory organizations and religious affiliations. I voted for him, primarily because of bitterness at the incompetence of the Bush administration. I remain disenfranchised with America so far in the 21st Century, and came across a political graphic that does a fairly good job in capturing this sentiment.
http://www.cafepress.com/usa21stcentury