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Obama as president... who would of thought.. this is truly a day to rember. it will go down as one of the days this nation truly shows how ignorant it is. when taxes are raised, social programs run rampant, and all the " wealth" is re-distributed. it will only take a few years for the rich to be rich again and all you poor folks to throw away anything that is given to you. you may ask " WHY?" because you didn't earn it. this nation truly is a abomination.

This has been said before, but it bears repeating. We and the rest of the world have put up with the stupidity, insularity, and bluffing of rednecks and purported Christians for the last eight years, and if any of them are depressed or anxious now, it's just an intimation of the moral horror we testifying, Holy-Ghost preaching liberals (to quote Brother Cornel West) have experienced with the theological, moral, and political distortions of the Bush years. God bless Obama: Barack=the blessed.

@nick – Obama is a 'sleeper cell Muslim'? I guess that makes you an 'out and about' clueless idiot.

That's all you and your ilk – including your P/VP candidates – have proven you can do... initiate lies, hate, and fear. Look how far it got McCain and Tail-tuck Barbie!

OUR PRESIDENT IS BARACK OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LORD IT WAS IN YOUR HANDS

I am soooooooo prowd of you Senator McCain. You fought to the end and never gave up until you had no choice.
If everyone stood up for their believes like you did, think that a wonder part of the world we all in America would be living in.
You had my vote and still do!!!!!

Do not despair.

Remember, we had to go through Carter to get to Reagan.

Obama is Carter all over again.

The light at the end of the tunnel is not always a train.

Congratulations, Barack...you have smooth-talked and deceived your way into the highest office in the world – one that you are no where near qualified to hold (as I am certain you will soon demonstrate). God help us all....

Wow, 333 Electoral votes for Obama.. Think that's the most ever in an election... WOOOOHOOOOOOOO Congrats New President OBama/Biden vp

America has found its heart an soul.

Thank God and Grayhound. After Sarah returns her clothes back to Sak's it's back to Alaska to shoot moose.

It is a great day for our country in history. Congratulations to Barack Obama. But don't forget that a large portion of the country voted for John McCain. I have been very sad at the comments that I have read on these blog posts from Barack Obama supporters and how hateful they have been toward conservatives and anyone who would support someone other than Barack Obama. All I can do is hope that this hateful spirit diminishes and everyone will be open-minded about the issues ahead of us.

Where is smoke 'em out Bush?

I am a 60 year old white woman who was raised in a fairly racist household. Fortunately I had opportunities that led me all over this United States and I was able to meet people from all races and form my 'own' opinions. With the announcement just a few minutes ago that projects Barack Obama to be the President-elect, I literally cried with happiness. It is time we all come together as one nation and strive for the good for ALL Americans. I am so proud that our country has chosen to ignore 'color' and elect this man as President. Now, please, let us ALL become "Americans" and forget about political parties, race, color, gender, etc…. let us ALL work for a better, stronger, more caring AMERICA. God bless Barack Obama & Joe Biden… God bless America.

God chose Obama! The GOP and the other commentators here should learn not to think God thinks the same as they do.

I can say tonight I have hope again and am proud to be an American! Obama's victory tonight is good for not just us but for the WORLD!

Obama was raised in the UCC – United Church of Christ. It is not Muslim, it never was Muslim, it is not a radical church it is about as middle of the road as you can get. I know – I too was raised in it.

Please people use facts not ridiculous rumors. Every UCC member should take umbrage at these stupid Muslim rumors. Like him or hate him, he was not raised Muslim.

Congratulations to Obama. Jon McCain thank you for your fight for this country. To fellow Americans, he can't do it alone, we all have to GIVE to get this country out of it's mess. There have to be cuts, there will be higher taxes, the government is not responsible for those who don't contribute! We need to bring back jobs for those willing to work, and for those who are living off the government get off your butts and work!

Freedom isn't free..............and our economy is showing that now. At least the money going to a country that no longer wants us can now come back to America to help us and not to Cheney, Bush, and Haliburton.

When you guys are ready to wake up and smell the oil, we will be waiting with open arms. I was for the Iraq War at one point too and believed the lies. I had a husband and a brother go there.

The Republicans got spanked and let's only hope they learned a lesson and don't pout, whine, and throw tantrums for the next four years.

Obama becoming President shows the world Americans know how to use our Democracy to make change.

We were paying attention and WE CARED!

Wow, the way you are acting so childish is appalling. And when a thirteen year old is saying that, you really need to clean up your act. Congrats to Obama for becoming the soon to be President, ands close loss for McCain, but I doubt that either is a good choice as they are too extreme. While McCain would let us have our money and go wild, Obama would help us out in everyplace and throw our money away. Either one could as a popular Bush, although the way I see it, we'll Bush like George Washington by the time we're done in 2012. P.S. It's not over until it's over

Joe the plumber owes back taxes, why should he worry about taxes, he does not pay them?

Stay away Sarah, far far away.

If Americans wanted change they would have voted for the McCain/Palin ticket because we have never elected a woman Vice President. Instead another man may be elected President which does not represent change. Britain, Germany, India, Israel, Pakistan and numerous other countries have elected women Presidents and Vice Presidents but not America. Why? Sarah Palin was just as qualified or more qualified than Obama, Biden and McCain. Yet American women allowed Palin's qualifications to be questioned and in some cases some women joined in the criticism or Palin but did not criticize Obama, Biden, and McCain in the same manner. Wake up American women, you have been played!

So tell me: what *DOES* the bible have to say about it? Thou Shalt Vote Republican? Thou shalt not saddle up with anyone other than The Party Of God(TM)? Chapter and verse, if you would, please. I'd be interested to see just what The Good Book has to say about US Presidential Elections.

(Personally, I'd be willing to wager that it says nothing about US Presidential elections, but I'll certainly admit my fault if there is one. I won't hold my breath, however)

Thanks to the Republican's ineptitude, the country has a long road to hoe now. $50 million dollars a day folks spent in Iraq, all financed with debt!

Bush the worst President ever. Republican congressional rule destroying the nation. Now the healing can begin!

Wow, it would have been nice to see just a few moments of nothing but positive comments and joy but I guess you right wingers will remain vindictive and ugly no matter what.
Obama will be a great President. Shame on you who have already decided to get in the way.

obama has proved that politics is about hope for the future. Its better to be loved than feared. People of the world.....get ready!

I'm concerned with obamas policy on guns. Is he still going to try to push a bill to end our right to bare arms? Yet another scary thing is messing with the taxes. I have a feeling obama is leading us to a train wreck that we will all get caught in.

as a soldier whos been to iraq once and is about to return shortly along with my brother I would just like to say... There's only one main road out of iraq and when obama pulls us out it will be a hellacious one.... Don't cry when the body counts goes up. America doesn't leave a fight until its finished but obviously the democrats can't get that in there fricken heads.

Dear tedious898,

Do you all really think McCain is evil? Both Obama and McCain truly want what is best for America. McCain didn't do this for the money. He ran for president out of love for his country – just like Obama.
I truly like Obama and I think he is a good guy – BUT I didn't vote for him. Why? Because we have just become a one party country – we have lost the checks and balances, we need in order to make smart decisions.

get ready for jimmy carter redux. you can thank your local socialist/democrat for our next depression. way to take the easy wrong over the hard right america.

Americans have made the wrong decisions before. Just look at 2000 and 2004. I think they erred again. Thanks entertainment..ooops.. I mean media, it wouldn't have been possible without your biases and oversimplifications. 2012 can't come soon enough.

McCain started out good & slid downhill fast
Palin is an arrogant, naive hatemonger that can now go back to hunting via aircraft
Now that the Democrats are in charge maybe we can go back 8 years to when our country was prosperous & respected in the world.
This country has a chance to reclaim its greatness– its not too late to undo some of what Bush/Cheyney/Rove has done to destroy us!

Obama is the American Dream personified!

MarkK-God gave people free choice, now let's see how often they call on Him to bail them out of the mess they asked for.

Somebody tell Sarah Palin God answered our prayers!!!!!

Keeper of the Flame, what change? Really? Let's start with: we ARE, by definition, a third world country (we export more than we import). Al-Queda? Bush failed to take care of Bin Laden (family friend of Bush) and, oh wait, PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA is getting ready to speak!!!! Delete Fox from your lineup. Take care "my friend".

When Bush appeared with a MUSLIM sword in Saudi Arabia, no American cried. Now they cry Obama is a Muslim but he is not!

Sleeper cell Muslim? Nick, you're not very bright. And, the country has spoken . . . and McCain and the negativity is not what we want. So, Nick, take your anger away, far away from the positive people who have prevailed tonight and are voting in a positive leader who will make great, positive change for this country. No hate in '08, Nick.

Go Obama!

Congrats to obama. Muslims took down the twin towers and now they have taken over the white house. I guess its not enough that our brave men and women are sacrificing themselves to defend us from these "peaceful" people that blow themselves and each other up and have websites out that run 24/7 showing american soldiers being blown up or shot up. Thanks to all you liberal who voted obama and for spitting in the faces of those who sacrificed their lives in the war on terrorism.

Joe the Plumber, your 15 minutes of fame are finally up!

I'm sure Obama is thanking God but which one? Make sure you all face Mecca at sundown, freakin morons!!

Mission Accomplished indeed.

Everybody has a right to vote for who they want and shouldn't be judge at all if Mccain wins or Obama wins just wish good luck there's no point to be saying rude stuff.Every vote counts but each one of us make the decision we think is best for each one of us

Why do we refer to Obama as a BLACK man, he is biracal. He could just as easily be called WHITE. Why are we making the highest office in the country about RACE?

I wonder if John will have time to give us another VICTORY walk in Baghdad. And of course exclude the body armour and escorts during the photo opp.

I am crying my eyes out....thank you God for this blessing!!!!!!

Bye bye Mcsame and Moose Burger – don't let the door hit you in the butt.

I voted for Obama. I'm hopeful that we will have a change in our values and perceptions of each other over the next four years. However, when I wake up in the morning, the sky will still be blue, I will still have to go to work, pay taxes, and fight like hell to have something worth having in life. I think that Obama will be a positive change, but nothing will ever replace our need for personal responsibility and self-reliability in America. NOBODY takes care of you as well as YOU do!

Scott,

Everyone is not a christian. Get over it.

Bumper Stciker: I didn't vote for him so don't cry to me because you did!
The Obama supporters are going to soon learn that they have created a monster.........

Isn't tricky I vote Obama for change 1 234
Viva Obama

GO OBAMA!!!

Yall muzlims and yer obama bin laden aint got no place in ma country!

This mocker approved by a muslim democrat that's heard too much hatred the past several months.

Dole lost because of that Godless thing of hers. Palin lost because she is not qualified to run for this job. These women are not right for the job. We need women to run for office with morals, integrity and take the high ground. The Republican brand has been branded as overly white, not inclusive, uneducated...when did it become ok to not value intelligence??, racist (KKK and skinheads are christian too), ignorant and superstitious.
That brand is not being bought now.
I wanted a better life taking the higher ground, being inclusive, intelligent, and wanting to play well with others.
Thank God Obama has been elected. I am so proud of this country and so grateful and so willing to help.

Senator Obama has run a well organized and planned campaign and the White House is a fitting place for him. He will make an excellent president, he is the only candidate that has reached out to all Americans. It's time we unify this country and Obama is that man. We have a Senate Majority once again and well on the way to a House majority. Well done Democrats, Well done Obama and Joe B.

IT'S TIME TO CHANGE. LET'S COME TOGETHER AND WITH GOD HELP AMERICA IS ONE MORE TIME: THE MOST REPECT COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. ARRIBA OBAMA.

Congratulations to the United States of America, Canada was hoping you would boot the Republicans out!

I hope that all you who say yes, really read and understand what the BIBLE says....... God forgive us.

As stated above, I do firmly believe God's will has been done. Wait till you see what's next! This country is headed for some dark days.

To the Keeper of the Flame. Yes Obama may talk to the iranians or Al Quida. I want to see if the results are better than last 8 years of "teaching Them a Lesson". Please dont tell me the last 8 years of republican ruling our economy and employment outlook flourished.

Grown up??? We're on our way to electing a man with zero qualifications and questionable morals and judgment. The popularity contest is going to cost us all dearly.

I for one do not understand projecting a winner in these states when only 2% or 30% or precincts have reported. I thought all votes had to count and california and other western states polls havent even closed yet so why do I get the feeling americans are screwed no matter which way we vote and that those other votes dont count when the media is calling a winner before the polls are closed and what about provisional ballots and absentee ballots? Something STINKS!!! I think we ought to get rid of the electoral college and go with the popular vote, it seems to me that would be much more fair and what the people truly want kinda like the college poll system for football that sucks too.!!

I will support anyone who my country elects as president, while I may not always agree with the decisions made, I will always be respectful. I urge you all to be respectful to both McCain, and Obama.
I will also urge you all to be respectful of our outgoing president, and stop the negativity!
We are all American's let's pull together

This reminds me of Israel in the Bible, the people wanted a King instead of God over them. They got what they wanted. King Saul. It was disaster after that. I guess God has given the people just what they wanted. Obama. It is only downhill from here. So, yes, this is Gods will and also Gods judgement..I pray your ready, because you will see things that you thought you would never see in America! Change is coming and it is not going to be good change. But, remember when everyone cries out for Obama and this Nation starts careening in a downward spiral. God gave you just what you wanted. You will have only yourselves to blame.

So yall are not even going to give him a chance. we all need to get together if we are going to fix it.

Interesting how the man who is supposed to "unite" and "bring everyone together" has such visceral supporters and those who spew ugliness and divisiveness forth on these blogs. It will be interesting to see how that "unity" happens.

We all knew change was coming. We need to embrace change and face our wars, global warming, and the issues that will test our strength in a much deeper way than this election. In with the new, and "Nicki" you are wrong, Obama doesnt stand for everything the Republicans hate. This isn't a competition where "rolling over" is defeat, its about healing this country. Get out of the way if you won't lend a hand.

IT WASN'T UNTIL ,UNTIL GENERAL COLIN POWELL ENDORSED SENATOR OBAMA THAT I DECIDED I WILL VOTE FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. I REALLY WISH MY FATHER COULD HAVE LIVED TO SEE THIS DAY! I AM A 48 YR.OLD BLACK MAN FROM NASHVILLE TENNESSEE AND THIS IS THE PROUDEST MOMENT OF MY LIFE. I NOW, BELIEVE THAT OUR PRESIDENT WILL LITERALLY CHANGE THE LIVES OF EVERYONE IN THIS COUNTRY FOR THE BETTER. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Obama? – You betcha!
And hey, Matthew, he's SEVENTY TWO YEARS OLD! Time for anyone with half a brain to retire – but hey, he did pick Palin.

I propose to change the name of the nation to:

The United Socialist States of America

Who's behind me?

Exit polls suggest that Sarah Palin only helped McCain. Your welcome.

there is always next time john. thats if you live that long

Sarah Palin is an amazing Governor and all those that knock her – well, your lost.

Obama has definately tricked the American people with charm and charisma and everyone will see, EXPERIENCE is the key.

And in the end, it was the community organizer that organized the community and won!

time to sell the property and MOVE OUT OF THE COUNTRY, won't be safe ANYMORE

Scott, I'll leave when Alec Baldwin comes back.

Accept Defeat and unite for the sake our Country! Congratulation President-Elect Barack Obama! Let's us all unite and support Obama bring back the glory days of America... The Filipino-American Community is very happy for your victory... God bless America!

To the idiots cheering on tonight.

I hope you really realize what you have done.

You've elected a reverse racist, a coward who sat in a pew and did nothing for 20 years while hate was spewed. But he, like many of you, never would really serve this country. A guy who befriends and hires as advisers some of the worst anti-Semites and America haters in any Presidential team.

Ronald Reagan, no, make that Abe Lincoln, is turning over in his grave.

And flower children, tell me, who will want to serve in our armed forces now, when their commander-in-chief is a coward who would appease our enemies? Kindly tell me.

I can tell you this.

Osama, Ahmedinejedad and Putin are laughing their heads off at the weak Americans whom 8 years after 9/11 are willing to surrender to them. Because that was YOUR choice.

I just hope we can survive the next 4 years under this piece of manure. God Help America.

Wow, so many sheep falling for a man that they know nothing about. Good thing the media was on his side, I just wonder how long it will take before buyer's remorse sets in and you all try to convince us that you did not vote for him, like alot of people with Clinton. Get in line to recieve your welfare–oops I mean tax rebates, but that is only if you did not pay taxes.

After 8 years, America has finally learned its lesson. Way to go educated blue states!!

I agree with the poster, as a former Republican, now an Independent, Republicans will not take a loss lying down. Don't expect ANY Republican gun owner to give up their guns, or accept any socialism without a fight. Republicans will re-group and start putting Republicans and third party candidates in local positions. They have four years to fight, and fight they will. This country is on a down hill slide into Socialism/facism, and marks a depressing turning point for this once great country. It's pretty sad that Obama may win this thing. I didn't vote for him, and never would. Frankly, it's not a race thing with me, it's a credibility issue. He's deceitful, and unAmerican.
We definitely need to pray for our nation. We will no longer be a force to be reckoned with, but a patsy serving the United Nations. We are officially pathetic.

I won't say it is over until the last ballot is counted.

The world is watching with a careful eye to see if
we, as a country, can embrace a man who looks,
walks and talks unlike any before him.

Taxes will come, new agendas wil arise, and our view
on the world stage will be much brighter!!!!

Hopefully, as a nation we can come together and put
to rest all the divisiveness.

Well from what it looks like is that there has been more then a crushing blow to McCain here, not just in this state but all over the U.S.
But the night is far from over and it's still an open race for eyther party... However from what I see now is a crushing blow to McCain, nuf sed.

"Give peace a chance, vote a straight Democratic ticket"-you are showing your ignorance in so many ways that it's unbelievable. Maybe you should actually LEARN something about each candidate before you go voting a straight party line..how foolish. And the immature name calling? Are you old enough to vote?

hahaaaaaaaa! go obama!! OBAMAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope now the GOP will remove GOD from their platform. Religion is divisive, immoral, corrupt, and just plain stupid.

There's a difference between being a maverick and being a leader. McCain thought we didn't know the difference. Thanks, but no thanks... and that goes for your little pit bull with lipstick, too.

NO MORE BARRACUDA BARBIE

funny how the supporters of this "war" are still stuck thinking that it is a good thing. Keep our soil safe – ON OUR SOIL!!!! Yes President Obama, please bring home our men and women and have them actually protect the USA. Oh yes, and as far as the taxes, please tax the people who make more money and understand that they are way more able to survive on their incomes. Also, please tax the huge coporations. Bring jobs back to the US by eliminating outsourcing by taxing the companies who choose to do it – maybe then we can even understand what is being said to us on the phone. What a novel concept.

It appears that finally, Americans have for the most part grown up.

I only voted for McCain because of Palin. She's the most experienced of them all. She is the only one with executive experience! The other three are legislators and Obama can't even decided what to vote for (votes present)

Bumper Sticker: God Chose Obama!

It's not over at all, though it looks like it's going Obama's way. Mind you, it looked like it was going Gore's way too...

personally i think we were screwed either way. Mccain is vindictive about Vietnam and Obama is a sleeper cell muslim. either way we were screwed!

I cannot properly express my feelings at this time. For the first time in my adult life I am PROUD to be an American.

Yes – it appears God's will is being done in America. Sometimes he lets a blessed people enjoy the fruits of their ignoring him. I'm afraid that's what we're in for. We'll see.

I laugh in the faces of the liars! I dance victoriously! I shake my backside at the losers! Get your slime and junk out of here! go back to Sedona and Wasilla! I am joyous! It is the end of the Republicans!

it's about time for a real change and hear it's come obama congrats on the win as for mccain it was a nice run suck it up as a loss and make way for change

WOW!!! When McCain makes it through this with an upset, he should fire his aides. They are so pessimistic.

America seems to not care about issues as much as they think because Obama is in the lead and it looks like the person with the most money and the best smile is winning this one.

Forget experience – oh well...it'll be cycle just like how the Democrats controlled prior to Reagan and looked what happened. Americans in general need to away from Democrat / Republican mentality and pick who is best for OUR country.

It's a shame. We're all going to get a healthy dose of what the voters have asked for. Let's all pray that the country can recover from this in our lifetimes. Shame on the media for perpetuating the lies put out by our now future president.

now you liberals can send all of us veterans and conservative people to the "re education camps" . We should rename D. C. Obamagrad. Congrats to Obama our candidate sucked and he had it easy. Where have the real conservatives gone? You are all welcome that guys like me gave us the rights we have today. Freedom isnt free dont forget that.

Thanks to ACORN, obama won Ohio and Pa.
obama could never win without cheating.

Obama WINS!!!!!!!!

Thank you Tina!

What about obama's gun control beliefs?

You wont see Mc cain in 4 years, he will be way to old. Obamas will be a great Prez, but I hope nothing happens to have Bindon step up.

Sad for McCain, but he showed his lack of judgement when he either picked Palin or allowed her to be picked. He fell in love with her as did a lot of the old guys in the Republican party and they made the whole campaign look ridiculous. Then they got duped by the phony Joe the Plumber, who doesn't have a clue what he's talking about, and tried to make him into a saint.

However, good for Obama, and in the long run I think it's best for the U.S. to have a young intelligent president who is willing to talk to and work with others.

As a soldier who served this great nation in Iraq i would just like tosay that when obama was touring Afghanistan and Iraq he didn't care one bit about the soldiers he was just there to get his publicity and that was it. There are numerous times he blew off soldiers. Is that the kind of man we need to run our armed forces? Hell NO!!!!! Hey the best part is when something bad happens no one can blame the republican party because the democrats will be running everything. Thats to bad. May GOD help us.

Time to return to Arizona, and please send Sarah back to the north country.

Ha...Keeper of the Lame (sorry) Flame.....

You are a funny! I guess you would expect us to leave all the debt to our kids.

Well...listen here Einstein; I need my child to look after me when I'm too old. Thanks to Bush – 0 – Brainless...my 401k is toast. As he's trying to pay back all the money we owe china, he won't have anything to pay my nursing home bills. YA BIG DUMMY!

Hi McCain, it is over! no more "Mac is back" B.S.

easy everyone, this was a close race and either candidates will have their hands full when they get the the White House. Like it or not, the people have spoken and now we get to either enjoy or suffer through. Just hang on and pray.

Based on the results so far, this becomes a very sad day for America. I was honestly hoping that America was intelligent enough not to sell out to the liberals and those who would sell this country down the drain.

Yes, it's true that we survived the Bill Clinton years okay. But these are far more perilous times now–and to put this self-avowed pacifist, who wants us out of Iraq and abdicate our responsibilities to keep Muslim extremists off our soil is pretty bleak.

People seem to forget that Obama was raised as a Muslim. Anyone who thinks that he won't sell out to them, responding to his own upbringing, is delusional. God Help The U. S. A. She's going to need it now!

Just look at the video images of the pending victory parties. The McCain party is 100% white. The Obama party is a true mix of Americans. This is why McCain is gonna lose. The Republican Party has a LOT of work to do to attract non-white voters.

Say hello to our welfare state...yippie...now 'The One' will pay my morgage and my car bill and maybe child care. I cant wait to not have any responsibilities. I cant wait for jobs to be cut because of higher taxes...oh but wait the ones who dont pay taxes will get a rebate, awesome. Maybe I should quit my job and just wait for 'The One' to take care of everything.

Goodnight..., better luck nex time "the Mac" and "lipstick lady"!!!

It is NOT about black pr white it IS ABOUT dems -Reps DEMS will be a bad choice for this country because they do not GO WITH THE FORE FATHERS ON bIBLE LAWS WHICH ARE PART OF OUR FOUNDINGS. THEY JUST WANT TO TRY TO RUN THINGS. TAKE out rRice and speaker of the house we have only had a fight for control every sense she got in GET HER OUT. So they can take care of business

The great Martin Luther King said he looked forward to a day that a man is not juged by the color of his skin, but the content of his character. Well, it seems as though we will have to keep waiting.
I'm afraid we have elected a BIRACIAL president (not black) all for race, not the content of his character. I guess we have a long way to go America-how sad.

I'd like to thank the Latino community, you made a difference. Viva Obama, un amigo presidente.

hope all you people are real happy for yourselves when your great new president destroys every foundation this great nation stands on

The Democrats have no excuses. They control the Senate, the House and the White House. The ball is in their court. I'll see you all in 2010 when you realize the change that was promised was no change at all.

I dont know who will read this, but bill needs to chill he obviously has a lump in his throat and feels like all repub. obama is not gonna annihilate anyone person or group, didnt anyone hear his words he doesnt want red or blue he wants united and he is not gonna run out and do stuff like a chicken without a head, he will in his manner handle things/situations the war the legislation, we are going thru changes, generation, establishment so he needs to chill!

my faith has been restored

Time for a young and energetic person to take the lead. Jan 09 will start a new chapter in American history. Letr all of Americans except ans support our new President.

What makes you think that either of the parties are going to pull the USA out of the mess ou are in, and in promising cuts in anything from tax to spending by either candidate will only increase the financial and social issues the USA has. I would have a prefered oth candidates to have focused on the economy and the state of the nation in the first instance rather than talking about external affairs such as the Wars/police actions currently being effected, as this is where the USA will crumble. I do not share the enthusiasum for either of the caddidates, but when one talks about changing america and then the world, I do have to worry about ego and ability to deliver

My President is black!!! This is truely the best birthday present!

We'll see what Obama does for the economy. That will change people's opinions of him for sure. Raising taxes will cause more businesses to downsize or close shop completely. That will cause unemployment to keep rising. People will be losing their homes, etc..., and what gets me the most is the people who were voting for the wrong reasons. Obama is inexperienced, and now with Congress over half democrat too: people, you have no clue what you've gotten yourselves into. Oh, one more thing: Obama can't pull the troops out of Iraq without Congress approving it: I don't see that happening real soon.

Yes, McCaine is to be respected. For me, it was not one issue (i.e. palin pick)... it was a variety of issues. The campaign as a whole was so poorly run from day 1 – they couldn't even put the appropriate pictures on the screen at the convention – that definitely foreshadowed the rest of the misgivings throughout the campaign; the whole idea of continuing the economy without changing what Bush put in place was questionable; and then the Palin punch.... was too much to reconcile.

Two words – Ha! Ha!

That's what you get for choosing Palin.

HAHAHAHAHAHA GO HOME PALIN

we love you obama!!!!

better be saying "God Be With Us with Obama as President'

Blessed are the lawgivers and the peacemakers!!!!

It is not over till it is over.

I will not believe it till the very end.

Allow me to thank John McCain for his service to this country, and also for the service he will perform until his Senate terms are completed. Also, I appreciate his candor throughout his campaign, and the tenacity for truly trying his best to make this country a better place.
Now, I would also like to thank John McCain for his lack of judgement in selecting an untried, and unknown V.P. candidate, and for hinging his campaign on a few moot points and arguments. You did this country a service by showing that when your back was to the wall, all you could resort to was trying to fling mud in a desert. You also did us a service by allowing us the pleasure in having Barack Obama as President of the United States of America.

OBAMA....MCCAIN PLEASE DONT WIN...PLEASE YOU WILL MAKE THIS WORLD WORSER FOR US...PEOPLE WHO VOTED FOR HIM IS MOST LIKELY RICHER......PLEASE DROP OUT THE RACE

Somebody tell Fox News that their hate campaign against Obama backfired!!!!!

If McCain had the full backing of his own party the outcome would have been different. I have been a lifelong Republican and I find it very sad for our country indeed that a war hero such as McCain who fought for my freedom and yours would be stabbed in the back by a 'high official of his own party'. How disappointing that my fellow Republicans are not sticking with him when his back's against the wall, but are quickly abandoning ship. McCain didn't have that choice when he was willing to give his life for this country's freedom. Shame on you, high official, who ever you are!

Obama rocks! As a Democrat at one point I would have considered voting for McCain, but, Obama is clearly the superior candidate plus in the last 2 years McCain has become a Bush groupie. Then to add his selection of Sarah Palin, which was a clear move of desperation, and as a woman was insulted by her clear lack of presence for the position of vice-president. Barack Obama has given his campaign a lot of thought, had a plan and followed his plan, with change no doubt as necessary. He is such an intelligent and inspirational man. He and Michelle are a great pair and I have all the confidence in the world in him.

Time for McCain to make that call to Bush and let it rip.

Well done obama!!!!

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally, after eight very long years, we have, I hope, elected someone sane to the Presidency of this country. Obama has his work cut out for him, that's for sure.

VICTORY!! This is a great day for America! God's will has been done!

America is Beautiful
Love won over Hate
Peace over War
Unity over Division
Obama vs. McCain

Final a fat lady has spoken.
We are American, African, White, Hispanics, Jews, Muslims.
Men and Women,

If Obama runs this country half as well as he ran his campaign, we are in good hands. This was a disciplined, well thought out and organized campaign since day one! He has won this fair and square.
McCain's a good man but he pandered to the extreme right and it cost him both the moderate republicans as well as the swing voters. And selecting that woman as a VP was a huge blunder.
Better luck in 2012!

The rest of the world breaths a sigh of relief to see your half wit President about to leave office. McCain would have been much better but Obama will do your country the world of good internationally. Good luck America.

Sam- Obama won in Ohio and he is going to win this election!

Just you people wait and see. BO is not gonna help you get welfare, he's not gonna cut taxes, he's gonna force Government down your throat. Mark my words, we're screwed.

We just VOTED for BUSH2 (Obama) ! Obama is Demo's BUSH. I still don't know what "Change we believe in" really means.

I still respect John McCain and what he's done for this country. But I have tears in my eyes – I've never been so proud of my country. I have always been proud to be an American – but tonight is special.

To Tonya why do you think macain can win? obama won ohio no has ever won the election with out it. Go home macain !!

Lincoln wouldn't have won for the republicans in this election. Shoot John Kerry may have even won tonight for the democrats.

Be interesting to see what the democrats do. I bet a big correction in 2 years for republican house and senate.

Yes tax increases for the people earning over 250,000$, how exactly is that a bad thing?! why is every republican focusing on that being an issue, its about time. Go Obama, 100 times better than a grumpy old bitter man and his plank.

I hope all the Dems are happy now and will be in another few yrs when their president "comes through" for them. I hope there won't be road side abortion clinics and happy homo wedding chapels at every exit.

Tell John McCain and Sarah Palin that their campaign of hate and lies and fearmongering is what lost the election for them.
They lost thousands of votes because of their campaign....they also lost the respect of many people.
And teaming up with that silly joe the plumber was the biggest mistake! John McCain made a complete fool of himself and now he's paying for it.
And Sara Palin may as well go back to Alaska – her name is MUDD, and her lies and attacks on Obama backfired big time.

Congrats to Obama and the Dems. Of course, Obama cannot save all those industrial jobs in the Midwest, and cannot reduce debt by raising taxes on job creators while increasing entitlement spending, and will, with Pelosi, move this country much farther to the left than anyone wants, but it's a nice night for him. Will 2010 become another 1994? I suppose that will be the next thing to think about, once all the disillusionment and disappointment inevitably sets in.

I do not like Tara Wall, but I have to agree with her on this one.

Go Brarak GO!!! The USA will be making a come back! Thank you John Mc Cain for your service. You are a good man. Barack, you make me proud of my country. Ican't wait untill you get signed in.

LOL, " YOU BETCHA" it's over! Mary

thank God, now this country can begin to heal.

woooohoooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we are saved!!!!!!!

May God have mercy on this country!

More like God Help Us.

Love the quotation without any source... /sarcasm. Good journalism.

Go Obama Go!!!!! You are almost at 270... it is looking good for you in Florida and Virginia. I teared up as I voted today, as I did on Super Tuesday back in Feb, and I will stay up and root for you. YOU ARE THE CHANGE WE NEED!!!!!!!

When given a choice between a goofball and a bigger goofball, I have only one thing to ask.

Can I get another candidate to choose from?

I didn't vote, proud to say. When they give me someone worth voting for, I'll vote. Until then, I couldn't care less.

R.I.P. America

I voted for Obama. True Conservatives no longer have a party.

Hate to tell you folks but in the end run you'll find you regret all the Obama votes... And Litzie and Bob–show some respect for a man who served his country for so many years. I wonder how many years YOU would've lasted in the Hanoi Hilton??

Yay! John McCain was over from day 1! Yay Obama 08!!!!

I hope that everyone remembers how happy they are tonight that they helped elect Obama when their taxes go up an we have to wait 3 hours to be seen at the doctor. Someday soon everyone will see him for who he really is, a liar.

BUH-BYE McCain!!!

cheer for the morally bankrupt with ties to what amounts to the Chicago mob.Oh boy we are saved now!
I stopped caring about McCain when he proved to me he could flake out.But to think that this is the best America has to offer? It's a tragic day.This senator has never run anything and has had a disgraceful voting record most Americans never bothered to read it.
I can't wait for taxes to go up.

be carefull you just may get what you ask for

I would LIKE TO THANK SARA PALIN for this great win!!!!! AND I WOULD LIKE TO THANK JONNY MC SHAME FOR PICKING HER!!!!!

Look at all of you, acting like children. You should be ashamed. "Go back to Arizona and retire."??? This is a man who served 6 years in a POW camp and did a great service to our country, and that's how you thank him? This is why their should be a qualification rather than registration to become a voter.

and Palin was sooooooooooo much better than Biden. Those with nothing to hide, should hide nothing. Yet Biden was shut up FAST when Obama's crew thought he would say too much. Nice view of things to come, people. Good luck with that.

When Obamanation's domestic economic policies cause us to sink into a new Great Depression you won't be voting Straight Dem ever again!

Thank God. I have so much work to do but I just had to watch this historic night unfold. PRESIDENT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA and VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN, I would like to congrulate you on your well- deserved victory. I gotta say, I am watching this elecion in England with Americans, Germans, Chinese, Nigerians and Malaysians and not one person here is supporting McCain- in fact people straight up hate him here so it's good news for all of us here that Obama is ahead.

Good im glad Obama is gunna be the new president and i hope all goes well tonight because theres a mob of people on my street in chicago waiting to see him.......

Mr Obama, I salute you. And the World awaits you.

We knew it all along. Welcome, President Obama.

Welcome to the next 4 years of wondering "Why did I do that?"

McCain got what he campaigned for. Next time he try vetting his vp.
He lost the day he picked her, and had he picked the right person,
and not kept yelping about the economy is strong, he would have gave
Brack a run for the money as it turned out, we are here for the next 8 years, Christams came early for the next 8 years, not that I am mad, but after having the last two elections stolen, its only right. and to all you people who told me the obama was a muslim all I have to say is
so what, this country was founded on religious freedom, as long as he does the right thing and brings the USA together, then what does it matter, Marry Christmas everone, and a Happy New Year,,,,

Someone a few posts ago wrote, "Obama 08!!! Thank God" Excuse me, but those can't even be used in the same sentence. God, be with this nation after tonight.

The Keeper.. if you didn't notice the current Republican in the White House already created a 2nd rate country!!!

It's time to pray The Lord and re-unite regardless the party and the race, and rebuild the nation, and make it again the first economy in the world.

Love the way you guys suck right up to Obama's rediculous rhetoric and hypocrisy.

It's too bad the country will remain just as divided given the current data of popular votes. Just as W wasn't your president, neither will 'bama be mine. Here's to socialism. Good luck, OB!

Who do I make my paycheck out to now? My family surely won't see any of it. Oh wait, I won't have one. I work for a small business that will be too over taxed to operate anymore.

got that right! John McCain was over from day 1!

God help us this is the beginnig of the end people are going to see change alright when we Have no morals in this country and are no longer a nation under god

praise the lord we love your military service
and honor and respect your service but it time
to let someone else serve as president

The state hasn't been 'lost' for either candidate until all the votes are in. More than 50% of the precincts have not reported for Ohio yet, it's far too early to call the race for anyone.

Why on earth would anyone from either campaign say something like that? This does not sound very credible. "A senior level GOP official"... CNN should report the news not the heresay and rumor.

yes, we did!
yes, we did!
yes, we did!

Well, it looks like it is up to the Dems now. Now maybe they will actually do something for a change. Hopefully the haters in the left-wing will finally feel vindicated. Its up to you, boys and girls...good luck with that!

The fat lady is warming up and Sarah Palin and Joe the Plumber had their 15 minutes of fame. Now we can focus on getting this country back on the right track. Obama/Biden 2012

Joe the Plumber should go back to work now. He can't count on going to the White House with McCain. I had long ago gotten sick of the constant reference to him. What made him think he knew anything about politics. Go back to work, Joe.

WOOOOOOOOOH!

Though I wouldn't call in the dogs and wet the fire quite yet, it will be interesting to see whether these conservatives who think we are headed for a socialist police state will back up their convictions and leave when president Obama is sworn in.

These days an election is not over until the lawyers are told to stop pursueing the appeal.

I would not be so happy about anything until this election is well and truly over.

The opinion of one McCain staffer will not change that at all.

THANK YOU SARAH PALIN!

YOU ARE WHAT PUT OBAMA OVER THE TOP!

NOW GO HOME AND MAKE SOME SNOWBALL SOUP AND DON'T COME BACK!

PRESIDENT OBAMA!
SOUNDS VERY NICE DOESN'T IT?!

"Joe the plumber can count on some tax cuts now!!!"

I thought he didn't pay his taxes anyway?

John, the worst thing you did to your campaign was to pick Sarah . Wishing you the best, now it's time to take a rest and give America the Best! Thank God for Obama!
Mary

McCain.....

GO HOME!!!!!

See ya in Alaska Sarah–you betcha! Wink Wink. Time for the country to get patched up and put back on its feet again after 8 years of being Bush-wacked.

Red Red Whine, tastes so good.

God help us this is the beginnig of the end prole are going to see change alright when we Have no morals in this country and are no longer a nation under god

I now LOVE Ohio

Thank You Ohio!

What a Wonderful Country! God Bless us all!

Barack......Thank God and get started cleaning up this mess

GO OBAMA!!!! I'm so glad to see him doing well in this race! GO OBAMA!!!!

At last after 8 years they are gone – lets hope for good

WINNAR!!!!

Although I'm thrilled about Senator Obama – I feel sad for John McCain. I do respect him for his service to our country and I'm sure he is a decent man.

I agree as well. I wish McCain what have ran his campaign they way he ran it in 2000. Those far right wing nuts lose this election for McCain. McCain have a good sense of humor and he should have ran his onw campaign and not allow the far right wing nuts to have taken over.

Hopefully this democratic president can keep his hands off the interns!

This is the beginning of the end. Hang on to your gold. So long USA.....

McCain hasn't lost Ohio yet, don't count him out so early. Less than half the precincts have reported in, so it is possible that McCain still has a chance.

Thank you God and thank you America. I will sleep well tonite.

This is a great day!!!!

wow – I really didn't think we had that many dumb people in this country! It's amazing to me!! I give it three months before i can say "I told you so!!!!!" to the Obama voters! hahahah

Don't let the door hit you on your way out!

I would have felt bad for McCain but his whole campaign was nasty and disrespectful. I felt MUCH worse for him in 2000.

Congrats to Obama and the Democrats!, but now it's time to unite regardless the party and the race, and rebuild the nation, and make it again the first economy in the world.

The fact that a McCain/Palin advisor was on MSNBC about 2 hours ago telling Chris Mathews that he should be considered about Obama's health care, tax and other major issues speaks volumes.

For 8 years the high profile Republicans ran their campaigns with fear of gays, guns and God. Obviously from the remarks earlier on MSNBC they haven't let go.

It is time to loosen the grip of fear and walk in hope. Hope for a better day and faith in God.

nice play mccain,, but republicans didnt get it this time,,,,,,,, now its our turn,,,, oh yeaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!! obama/biden... 08 and wayyy beyond

Good by hate monger, you sold your soul and got what you deserved. You and your wolf killing VP have been rebuked!!! No go away!

mcsain get some rest
you look tired

Joe the Plumber should start going back to work now. He can't count on going to the White House with McCain. I had long ago gotten sick of the constant reference to him. What made him think he knew anything about politics. Go back to work, Joe.

it's not over until it's over, and don't count your chickens before they hatch. Bushs' famous line was "mission accomplished" lets not make the same mistake.

Fools. Time to move to Canada, before the US goes completely downhill under Obama.

I am so RELIEVED!!!! Thank God!

Poor judgement on McCain's part and thank God it was stopped before it went any further, it went too far as it is.

John McCain you gave it your all. I am sorry you are not my president. I will hope the Senator Obama will either help or country and if not then I will vote for Change the next election with our Republican Candidate.
God Bless you!!!!

Ohio went for Bush both times– and the GOP ignored the needs of the Buckeye state.

Let that be a lesson to all....

I dont think he has a chance either. I think the people are tired of dishonest campaigns and McCain's campaign has been nothing but that. Dishonest and pure evil toward Barack Obama.

Which official?

Now it's Florida's turn to turn Blue! Go Obama/Biden Ticket and Real Change in America!

Whoooooooooooo! Go Barack!!!!!!!

Say it ain't so!

the audacity of hope.
Lets bring in change. Lets work towards a better future in the days ahead

thanks Danielle,
ROFLMBO LOL That was perfect!

McCain i really want to be so sooooooooo happy with joy (and i am) but a small part of me feels bad for you (just a small part). You really tried although you were nasty and out of touch with what real people wanted. Plus........you picked scary Palin. So McCain im sorry but but anew begins for our nation. GOD BLESS AN GOODNIGHT

got that right

I know that one pretty much killed his chances of winning this election,when i saw that Obama had won Ohio,I said "it's over."

Thank God.. It was time for a change.

time for a mediator and organizer.......and not a minute too soon....

Am I glad to read your message! I'm on the edge of my seat awaiting further results from reporting precincts.

Good Job Obama

Good fight, McCain.

Yes!!!! Finally, some substantial proof!

Bush dug this grave for McCain, just like Clinton did for Gore. When they talk about smug Americans, they talked about Bush, he was an absolute disgusting president who ruled with secrecy. Even his own Sec of State, Powell denounced McCain and went with Obama, that was a coup for Obama, as personally I don't think Obama has a clue but the world was fed up with "The Shadow Man" george Bush. Let's hope Obama gets a clue real quick

It looks like the people have bought all the flash and trash. Looks like Osama Obama will pull it off.

Looking good, but I am not counting my chickens yet.

Finally, McCrypt and I agree on one point, we both have Obama "right where we want him"!!!

There are a some of words I hope to never hear again."surge", "maverick","pork", "PUMA", and any word ending in "ing" where the "G" is not pronounced!

And I will start a petition to ban the use of these two words in conjuntion, "my" and "friends"!

A personal request, to the Reptilian Party, please run what's her name again in 2012.

Pretty please!

Also, someone notify the half-wit that “God’s will has been done” for America!!!

DANCE PARTY

Get ready... the next four years are going to be rough. If anyone thinks republicans are going to just roll over and be the portrait of cooperation and support they are dead wrong. Obama stands for everything they hate and fear and they are not going to let us forget it.

Thanks Mrs Clinton

haha. Good riddance McCain and especially the nasty hypocritical unqualified Palin...

time to hand the country over to a man who won't salute our flag, says were no longer a christain nation, and believes in heathen religions, good job USA!.

We are all ready for a change I am from texas I know a lot of my friends voted for obma as well. We need new blood in the white house and the rest of country is seeing this as well!!

well it goes to say,,u lie u pay the price,,,,,,,,,palin didnt help,, joe the plumber was worse,,mccain,,, go home i dont care which home,,, stay ther and retire,, u r done,, over and out,,,,

Thanks, Ohio. You've got a friend in Pennsylvania

US is a true democracy

Repiicans are finally gone!!!

Obama won this election due to a sexist media and a sexist country. He neither earned nor deserved it. Welcome to the "as-if" President.

thank the lord!

It's over for America

I guess I won't get taxed on that money I will never make after all....

Oh thank God.

It is so amazing to watch such a positive campaign and candidate win and to watch such a negative, divisive, hateful campaign and candidates loose – and loose badly. Hopefully, democrats and republicans will learn from this election and future campaigns will be run on issues and not on innuendos.

The people have spoken,

Good bye McCain! Time for you to settle into your twilight years enjoy your 20 houses, and enjoy the fact that you can pay all of your mortgages, never have to worry about your next meal, your retirement check or how you will send your kids to college...Life is still very fair for you.

Good bye Sarah Palin, so glad you will not be close to my Constitution, back to moose-country with your tail! You were an insult and a pathetic, scary joke! It's important to admit at some point when you are in over your head...

I'm going to bed now to rest more peacefully than I have in a long time!

It's not over yet!

Thank you for voting...that's the most important thing

Hi Tara; I hope you write back-I'm a registered Democrat, but I never vote straight party...Obama got my vote because of his attitude toward the current economic conditions. Was it "the lesser of two evils'? Maybe, but looking at the big picture, the economy (and each candidate's view of it) was, to me, the most important issue. Thanks for reading this, and I think with McCain missing Ohio-it's gonna be tough! see ya on CNN.

I hope and pray that none of your loved ones are caught in the coming attacks that will surely happen on American Soil now that we have elected a weak leader as head of what was once the greatest country in the world.

Which official?

Yes, America has voted for change. BUT CHANGE TO WHAT? High taxes and defense cuts? That is always good for the economy.

We're on our way to being a second rate country. But don't worry Obama will go talk to the Iranians and Al Queda – that'll work.

wooooo hoooooo!

I'm fine with that!

I live in Ohio and good to see our state making a critical decision correctly. I have no ties to either party, but think it was time for a change in the White House. Good luck President Elect Obama!

See yah in 4 years McCain... Might want to re-think your VP pick though...

Keep on treading.

The true 'Amazing Race!'

bye bye

Victory is Ours....and yours.

Thanks to Palin and her negative remarks. They piss eveybody with their negative campaign. It was the Economy Stupid!

McCain destroyed his card with the hockey mom and Joe the Plumber. Game over.

Ohio was stupid in 04 and now they are stupid in 08!

Nice. Really Nice... In the United States it's not over until it's over. "Senior-level GOP official" ought to be ashamed of themselves.

We'll smoke 'em out !

"Thank God" is right. Eight years of Bush's mismanagement was enough. Time for a change!

Congratulations America! The world was waiting – and thank God you delivered.

Thank you Ohio for voting smart.

Economy was so great /for him only/ and anything he claim was a lie!Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!Go for retirement Mc Cain GO!

Yes, it is just not there for him. Good bye.

lets see in a couple of years. God please help us.

Another example of how this country is going to hell in a handbasket...

time to look for a nursing home for mr and mrs mccaine !!!!

Obama sucks!

flowery words are like unto crystal dishes

Well, McCain better get Joe the Plumber to put a plunger on his mouth because of the sh!t that he's bound to be cussing out and then Palin can get Joe Six Pack to give him a beer to calm him down and put him to sleep..

Type youre resume, boys! Game's over!

hooray!

Obama '08......Thank God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh well, John. You just had to be a "maverick" and choose Sarah Palin as a running mate. Bad move and it cost you the election.

Go back to Arizona and retire.

Although I'm thrilled about Senator Obama – I feel sad for John McCain. I do respect him for his service to our country and I'm sure he is a decent man.

Go Barack! Go Joe! All the way to 1600 Pennsylvannia Avenue!

I feel like I can finally breathe again! Call Florida for Obama already. It is obvious!

Ohio was Kerry's in 2004 until November 5th.

I could not be happier. We are taking our country back tonight!!!!

NOW LET US HEAR THIS FROM MCCAIN!!!!

The people have spoken!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wow...what a way to give up. Sad

now think again before you try to divide the American people...

I was really hoping Americans would vote for McCain in the end....

so so happy the sooner the better we unite and be proud of our country!!!!! so so happy that Sarah will be back in Alaska being the most popular gov in the country!!!!!

I am proud to say that I am an Ohio Obama Supporter and this is only my 3rd presidential election. I am completely satisfied.

NA NA NAAA NA ~~~NA NA NA NA~~~HEY HEY HEY GOODBYYYE
AND GOOD RIDDANCE.

Awwww Too bad.......well here's a Tip...........Next time try telling the Truth when you run instead of bashing......also get an educated person to run as your VP instead of a lying Idiot with no clue

Another war lost. McCain should find a new line of work.

2 years from now no one will admit they voted for Obama.

Joe the plumber may have been a good slogan, but the people of Ohio were smart enough to know a great president when they saw one. By the way, Joe the plumber can count on some tax cuts now!!!

YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!

Thank God!

BYE!!!!!!!!!!

Mission Accomplished!...

How much you wanna bet he refuses to concede.

Whooo i can't stop dancing for the joy of this. winds of change my friends, are a blowin'!