I just wanted to take a moment and Congradulate all the AMERICANS out there who for the VERY FIRST TIME IN THEIR LIVES !!!! THEY ARE HAPPY OR PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN. Makes me sick… And they wonder why this country is so self absorbed? LOOK in the mirror.

I woke up this morning from a really strange dream. I dreamed that an intelligent, well educated guy (who just happened to be bi-racial) had won the US Presidency after 8 years of carnage that was the Bush years. Maybe, just maybe, if we can dream it we CAN DO IT? Oh my god.. we just DID!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go AMERICA!

Perfect! I'm Loving It. Congradulations OBAMA/BIDEN

I have a neighbor that wants to move to Brazil now – because he can't stand the idea.

But thats they way its going – the old ways are going "south"

CHANGE – YES WE CAN…..

It's interesting, but in my town in New Hampshire, turnout was a few points lower this year (84% vs. 86%) compared with 2004 when New Hampshire, revolted by the profligate and reckless President, Congress, and State Government did the only thing a responsible population should — we did our best to vote them ALL out of office. That's when we got a Democrat-controlled state legislature (first time since something like 1910), Democratic Executive Committee, a Democrat as governor, and were the only state to turn from Red to Blue because we were mad at Congress and mad at the President for messing up. New Hampshire is not really a state of yellow dog Democrats or yellow dog Republicans, we're a state that doesn't believe in putting up with irresponsible shenanigans. Yesterday I voted against every incumbent but one — not because all of the folks were doing a bad job, but because I believe that more people should get a chance to serve, a chance to take up the responsibility of government, and to work for the change that we need. Congratulations, President Obama — I have such high hopes for you and am ready to support you and help you achieve the sensible, responsible, thoughtful, and intelligent policies at all levels of government.

YES!!!!

The dark years are about to end because of this. A special thank you to all the swing states that came the way of Obama leading this nation to a bright future with new hope. Thanks to all voters that came out. We can be very proud of our country for this great victory!!!!!!

No matter what our political side is
No matter who we wanted to be President

We had a fair and complete election and Obama was elected.

He will be OUR president. This is the way Democracies work. When your candidate does not win, you still support fully the winner of the election.

This accepting of the winner of a democratic election is what makes democracies strong.

Let's not hear any of this anti-American bilge about "he is not my President".. Yes he is, and every real American will work to support the duly elected President. If you are a Repulican, start planning your come back in 2012. But until then, come next January 20th, we have a President of the United States. One President for all the nation.

This is what it took for people to finally get up and take action.

God continue to bless america for giving democracy to the world. Congrats to all americans.
Richard, Lagos, Nigeria

The Republicans made fun of being a community organizer-WELL-the country was organized to vote for Obama-that bit the Republicans in the butt! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHH!!!!!

All congratuLations to president eLect obama this will be a HAllmark of racIL conflict being overcome. Please REview all that iS beIng DEbated iN The BrIef Days and wEeks to come though. not all of the country is uNIted behind this Great Guy. EveR must we be watchful of potential enemies.

oh yah,, a financial tip. Invest in "Don't Blame me, I voted for McCain" bumper stickers,, I am guessing within the year they will be a hot commodity.

TO Nate W:

I am sick and tired of all this talk about experience. Bush was elected twice, was governor before that, and he SCREWED UP BIG TIME.

To you and everyone else who is upset by the fact that Obama is our new president remember it is a big world out there – lots of places to live- PLEASE GO.

America gives hope to the whole world. You are a good role model. I wish and hope leaders from most African countries will learn from your example. I was impressed by the time it took to release the results immediately after closing. I hope Mugabe is learning.
Once more, viva USA! World peace is on the way.

I voted in spite of my fear that none of the candidates would do what is best for our country. I still believe that by the end of the primaries we had only mediocre choices left.
Now I, like so many others, will look forward with hope that President-Elect Obama will do enough good to move us forward rather than backward. I hope that he will be able to satisfy the expectations of his supporters without realizing the fears of his opponents; that he will be able to fulfill the best of his promises without compromising the principles upon which our country was founded. That hope will continue to sustain me.
God bless us, every one.

Yes, Yes indeed this is a great day and to mr. Obama ; I wish you well, exscuse me I mean President Obama.

Some people are still in denial. Obama did not get elected because he is a Black Man. He was elected because he understands what the US needs and wants. Enough FEAR. It is time for the US to be the greatest nation again. We lead by example.

What a "win" — 90% of the country voted against Bush — not for Obama — some "win" !!!!!!!!!!

Four more years of watching an arrogant, self-serving individual spouting off in the Oval Office.

Time to move to Canada!!

This is a great time for all america we should all be proud. For the first time in a long time as an african americal I truely feel free. I have prayed for this day for so long and the fact the we as people finally came together as a people is beyound wonderful. I am so excited to be a part of this history making event, an that my children my children were able to vote is this history making event. Now it is time for america to stand by and support this president he is going to be here for us and we need to be here for him. Education is important at a time like this, family is important, and most of all togetherness is number one together we will not fail.

Goodby to the thugs in the White House!

I really admire John McCain- and I often vote Republican- but one thing that was telling in the immediate run up to victory was this:

When President-Elect Obama mentioned McCain's bravery, patriotism and service, people cheered and clapped. Whenever McCain mentioned Obama's name, people booed, jeered and heckled.
That and the last days of the Republican campaign really serve to illlustrate what mean spirited people inhabit the rank and file of the Republican party. It is time for Republicans to do some soul searching- we are going to continue to need a two-party system, and it won't happen with one party badly broken.

Why do I keep hearing from everywhere "First Black President"??? The last time I looked he was only half black,, is this not kinda of discriminating againest one of his parents,, uh,, the white one?

The nation has spoken.

Now let's all do our individual best to help the nation move forward.

This is a very dark day in American history. Things are going to go from bad to worse.

We the people have spoken. We can't stop there. We must remain involved.

AMERICA AS WE KNOW IT CHANGED LAST NIGHT,

AMERICANS WILL PAY THE PRICE FOR NOT BEING EDUCATED BY VOTING FOR OBAMA.

BUSINESSES WILL BE GOING UP ON THERE PRODUCT AND CORRUPTION IN THIS COUNTRY WILL GO WAY UP IN ORDER TO SURVIVE.

NOW THAT WE PUT A CROOKED MAN TO RUN THIS COUNTRY AMERICANS MUST LEARN FROM HIM AND BE LIKE HIM WHICH MEANS CORRUPTION WILL BE THE WAY OF LIFE FROM NOW ON

I am a white, highly educated female, who was born and raised in a part of this country that tends to think in very narrow terms. I not only voted for Barack Obama, but volunteered for his campaign from the start, NOT because he "says the right things or because he's a black man", but because he is about INclusion not EXclusion; because he willingly listens to all sides; because he understands that everyone in this country deserves the same rights; because even though there are still people out there that think this election was all about race, he is already reaching out to you to say 'I hear even your concerns, and I will prove to you that this election was about so much more.' THESE are the reasons I voted for him, and THESE are the reasons it's an excellent day, indeed!!

Congratulations to Celebrity-elect — oops, I mean President-elect — Barack Obama and to his Minister of Communications, Oprah Winfrey.

Bye Sara Palin. Please go back to Alaska and take care of Stevens.
Gop please do not field any more candidates like her.

Regarding the content of the Article… I'm not seeing the total participartion really rising. Maybe there was a West Coast collapse. Presidential electios always have heavier turnout. In the last 20 years, Pres. years have 58-66% of citizens voting. In 2004 125.7 Million(63.8%) voted. That was the biggest number due to ever increasing population numbers, but not as high a percentage turnout as 1992 when 113.8Mil(66%) showed up. The popular vote with those two candidates is 117Mil with 96% precincts in. The record would be north of 125 which seems very possible. But they were wondering if we'd see 130M, which would reflect a large turnout of new voters. Of course, some could have sat this out. It will be interesting if this race actually succeeded in bringing a body of new voters permanently to the table. It could be the usual… one group gets turned off and stays at home while another comes out in support.

Yes we can.

Congratulations if your candidates won. My condolences if your candidates did not. However, the best thing that you can do for yourself now is to get fully behind your newly elected leaders. If they should fail, you shall fail also. It is in your best interest, then, to do what you can to make sure that this doesn't happen. Stay engaged; not just on election day, but everyday inbetween.

@Nate W:

If you did not listen to Barack Obama last night, he said that he is the President of all people, even the people who did not vote for him, and than includes you. We need to come together as a nation. Listen to him and you may just understand why so many Americans voted for him, he is change. Try to erase the divisive, negative rhetoric you absorbed from McCain/Palin. I bet you will be refreshed and inspired.

I have been a registered voter for 13 years and this was the first time I exercised my civic duty to vote. As a Virginia resident, I was concerned at how Virginia would play out and I must say that I am quite proud of my state and the several other battleground states that decided to bring change to Washingtonand indeed to our country. In spite of his negative campaign, I am honestly proud of John McCain, not only by his service to our country, but in the kind words in his concession speech. As a previously Republican-minded American, I was ashamed at the number of people who booed Obama's name at McCain's concession speech. I am proud of myself, proud of Virginia, proud of my country and proud of my new President.

Congratulations President-Elect Obama. May God grant you the wisdom, strength, courage, and conviction necessary to bring our country back to the position of utmost respect it deserves amongst the world.

Mr. Obama, I am one of the votes you did not earn, but you have my full support, blessings, and encouragment to prove to ALL citizens of the United States, and all contries of the world, that you will do the right things for ALL the people of this great USA. We are blessed to live in a Democracy, and the decision has been made for Barrack Obama to be our President. Those who voted Republican must encourage ALL Americans to support OUR elected President. It is the responsibility of EVERY American, of any and every ethnic background, to support the man that was voted into office. He is OUR President, and he deserves the full support of the ENTIRE United States of America. God is good, and He will be with us always, and we should all pray that He blesses and supports Barrack Obama in what are sure to be the most difficult, yet rewarding, days of his life as President of the great United States of America.

How sad it will be when the people he is going to tax more for people who sit on there butt stop working my husband and I are some of those people he plans on taxing to help people doing nothing its gonna stink when people like us just stop working cause we arn't gonna bust our butts for other people my husband works seven days a week twelve hour days for what we have any of you lazy bums can do the same he didn't go to school to make that much ..

What a great day for the USA!!! As an American living in Europe I am seeing this election from a little different perspective. As an American I am very proud to have voted for Obama. I see Obama's victory as an indication that we as a nation have matured enough to look beyond our racial differences and move toward working together to solve the problems that plague all of us. I believe that President Obama will do a lot to change the rest of the world's opinion about the USA, which by the way has become very negative over the last eight years.

It's funny how republican fanatics are crying that Americans turned out not to elect a man with experience, sure mccain has experience 8 years of failure with bush thats experience!

To Nate W…Did you ever think that many people didn't come out to elect a man at all, but a party. A party with basic principles that remain steady regardless of the person who is leading the charge. I'm a value voter, as I am sure many people are. And I value a woman's right to choose, the environment, anti-gun laws, regulating big business, and low national debt (which, by the way, is what we had the last time a democrat was in office).

Hey, my name is Jason Fuller and Im 18. I voted for the first time this year and Im happy to see how many others my age vote in this election. These people felt like they were making a difference in the world. I have never been happier to be an American than I am now. At the brink of collapse we all need to hold true to each other… not to a man, the senate, or any other political groups… but to our neighbors, friends, strangers. Here's to the future of AMERICA!!!

As a young American college student i never thought i would see this day. This is truly a beautiful thing. Thank you so much America!!! You have given hope to so many of us students by showing us that we can be anything we dream!!! Because we are this country's future and we dont have to limit ourselves to what career paths we will take. I am also proud of my fellow students for getting out there and letting our voices be heard. Now the world will know that the youth of American does have a VOICE!!!!

That's because we had a great pair to vote for in President Obama and Vice President Biden.

This is NOT a sad day. We did not vote for Obama because he is BLACK. We voted for him simply because he is the one who will provide a future for our children. Obama has the correct attitude, patience and clarity. John McCain has an awful attitude, bitter, cold and quite simply old school. We cannot afford old school beliefs.

We are all Americans, aren't we. In other words, stop hating and work with what we've got.

To those who say this is the end of capitalism and personal freedom, I say we have had, and can have again, capitalism with effective regulation. And to personal freedom – this country was founded on the ideal of personal freedom and personal responsibility. I head a lot from Obama on the campaign about personal responsibility. And again last nite about making this our government again. Personal freedom need not perish. But personal responsibility must again raise up in importance. We must lead by example – in the environment, in the use of force, in our dignified treatment of humanity. To, appropriately I think, steal a republican line, its morning in America, again.

Nate, you have a right to your opinion. I have a different one.

Barack was elected because he was the right man to elect.

Thank you CNN for allowing us to share our joy on your network, I watched CNNl most of the night and will probably the rest of the year. I too cried with joy to see our young people of all races together in TimesSquare and Grant Park, and in snapshots all across the country to see all races come together for one cause, my heart is over joyed with love and admiration for our Country. To me this is another chapter in the Bible to show this Nation, created under God, Indivisible with Liberty and Justice for All, that "God is God" and what He ordains He will maintain. President Elect OBama and his family had to sacrifice a lot to get him to this point, God does not make life easy for us when we have a mission directive from him; to see the love of Kenya and America come together after so much past opression is so "awesome". This truly is "our" miracle U>S>, accept it, receive it, and continue to work for the common goal of moving our nation forward. SBowens/ATL-GA

Everyone say goodbye to Betty Boop !

Welcome to the new Babylon, Please don't Thank God for the liberal, moral lacking, non-ethical decline that has befallen our country. I pray for our nation as a whole and the poor direction it has taken. God help us …

Nate, you're stupid — Americans voted their conscience, and voted to end the regime of failure your so-called 'conservatives' had implemented. An Obama presidency is the best thing to happen to this country in a very long time, and you need to crawl back in your cave in West Virginia like Bin Laden and deal with it.

I have never been so inspired by a political figure. I have so much respect for Barack Obama.

His address not only to the American People but also to the World last night was humble and showed his deep understanding of how everyone in the world was truly watching the United States and the results of this election. The United States needs a positive and respectful voice on the world stage and we need someone who will focus his efforts on re-building our great country first.

Obama sees this all too clearly/

We have before us now a President who may just be the most inspirational, thought provoking and profound leader of the last 50 years if not the last century. Hold on America, this is the dawning of a new time. Change indeed has come.

As a man of color, I am so thrilled to see that the Greatest Country on Earth has put the color barrier to rest ,once-n- for all. Hope rest of the world will follow through.

Toronto, Canada

are you serious? maverick-ly speaking, but did you fail to even look at the results? obama won. let america begin to shine again. we are finally the light shining at the top of the hill.

dont be an idiot. Be gracious like Mccain. And it is than,,,, not then

well played United States…well played indeed, now we have to rebuild and heal from the campains and hope that the other side, as well as the winning side can be big about the challenges we face, cause they are many..and it will take a village to raise every child , it will take all of us being our brothers and sisters keeper..and the world has seen what we have done and ..people of the United States ..the world as also said well done and "we are ready to work with you"

It crushed my retired college professor father to see Bush reelected in 2004 – using fear and Orwell's 1984 redefinitions of "freedom" while the intelligent minority voted against him. My father's wisdom knew that in spite of his efforts to educate for almost 40 years, and personal bravery and loss in the Korean War that the country would be horribly hurt with top leadership with such a shallow view of the world. From Chesty Puller to McArthur to his Turkish allies, his old wisdom said that smart, transformational leaders move this country forward. I hope and pray that my father can look down upon this country (from heaven) and realize that for all of his anguish, there is just as much JOY today !!!

HONESTLY I DONT THINK THAT PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WON BECAUSE HES BLACK….HE WON BECAUSE HES THE BETTER MAN FOR THE JOB AND OVER 50 MILLILON DECIDED THAT YESTERDAY!!!!! IT WAS A FAIR FIGHT….AND NOW CHANGE HAS COME…

Nate W- You have it wrong. Obama wasn't elected because of his race, but rather because of his well thought out ideas, his coolness under pressure, and his realism of the world we live by. McCain –despite his experience- has been making rookie mistakes (Palin. etc.) and has been making Pollyanna pronouncements, such as cutting taxes for everyone, while also staying in Iraq for 100 years, substantially increasing military spending, and a host of other wild promises. McCain could not think of a single thing in his plans that would have to change because of the current economy. We voted for the realist who didn't have to resort to personal attacks because of a lack of ideas to fix our national problems.

Or maybe they elected him because he says and DOES the right thing and inspires people to believe in something again. Maybe, unlike your comment, Nate W, people voted for him for all the reasons EXCEPT his race, because unlike you, they see past trivial things like that and hope for better.

It's a very sad day for America when people still think like you do.

I don't consider our new president to be African American. He's half black and it shows, but he is also half white. Barak Obama is a melting pot blend like me and most of the rest of us.

I wish the media people would stop referring to him as the first African American president. I wish they would just identify our new guy as Mr. President.

For the first time in a long time, I'm actually proud of something this country has done. Being a war prisoner is not really what I would call optimal foreign policy experience Sen. McCain. I respect the hell outta you for it, but hearing about your war experiences isn't going to help the economy. Time to heal the rift and become the country the rest of the world looked up to again.

I'm speechless and SO proud to be an American. Congratulations President Elect Obama and Vice President Elect Biden. God's speed to Senator McCain from one Navy man to another.

What a great day for all of us! I am once again generated by the notion of hope for All Americans. It is my sincere hope that President Obama and Vice President Biden actions will truely demonstrate an end to polices that crush and use others for personal gain.

In response to the comment from Nate W. —- Nate, not sure what you were watching during this election, but you need to give the president elect a chance. Also, give all Americans who voted the credit for getting out and making history whether you agree with the results or not. I would hope that when votes were cast, that race did not play a part as you stated. It's time to move away from that type of thinking and be a true American.

Nate W:

It's not too late to move to Canada. They still have a white president!

Obama is the BY FAR better choice

He might be inexperience, but he has shown his leadership skills in managing his campaign, his calm reactions during the financial meltdown…

McCain had trouble controlling his own campaign and certainly choosing Palin is his biggest downfall…

Good bye is spelled good bye. Good luck!

A glorious day for America ! The Heartland, with a boldness rarely seen today, have forcefully repudiated the past eight years of the failed Bush Administration. Now, with our heads held high, we can again take our place as a respected player in the World again.
Obama is a breath of fresh air in a System that has gotten too bogged down in cronyism

I'm very disappointed, I really wish people had done their research. As much as I would have liked a minority or woman president (I'm a democrat), Obama is not right for America. This was a racial issue. When radical muslims and other terrorists attack the U.S. again after troops are brought home; after businesses and big companies pull out to other countries and people lose their jobs; after more people lose their homes as the economy worsens; I can sadly laugh at those who voted Obama in and say "I told you so"

I am very happy with the outcome. I, like so many others want change. This is such a historical moment, for all of us. I think Barack Obama's victory speech last night was right on. He won, but spoke of the great challenges ahead. I loved that he and Sen. John McCain spoke very kindly of each other. I wish all elections could end like this. It's moments like this it does make me feel like we all can come together as americans, not labeling each other by what we look like or what our ideologies are. God Bless America!!

I don't understand Nate W. There is no one that has experience as president before they are elected, unless that person has served a term and is up for re-election. I was one of the ones who were undecided when I walked in to vote. We have to give everyone a chance to prove themselves in every aspect of life. So Nate never under estimate anyone that you come across in life, you know don't know what they are capable of.

Hope you're right!

And he won with twice the electoral votes as McCain. No need for recounts!

What a relief that this is over and we can turn our heads toward the sun again. The auspice is for not only Mr. Obama, but for ourselves as well. Get involved, work your community; YES WE CAN instill that change a gesture at a time.

God Bless us all; time to breathe change…………………

GOBAMA!

To all those that voted for McCain as I did I say remember that this is our system and everyone had a chance to vote. McCain did not win. Obama won and that is that. I look forward to seeing us (everyone in the USA) move forward.

American people this is a historical Day! This is not about the Democratic Vs. Republican it truly about all of us who wants a country to be as ONE!!!!

Congradulations President Obama, we support you fully ,Good luck
Lets make things right and give hope back to the everyone who needs it. Your right it's time for change.

Happy, Bellaire, Texas November 5th, 2008 7:36 am ET

say goodbye to capitalism and your freedom
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FYI – Bush and Paulsen were the ones who got rid of capitalism by nationalizing Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, and their 700B bailout.

Bush was also the one who curtailed our freedom with the Patriot Act – Can you say "warantless wiretaps?"

Bush is the socialist. Not Obama (or McCain, for that matter!)

It's not about race, people! We now have a president-elect who cares and is interested in reaching across party line and UNITING this country again. We need to see the foresight and INTELLIGENCE in Barack Obama — that's what's important here. We must have some semblance of balance restored and not a country of the super-rich and those who are not! He will be everyone's president just as some of us have had to endure the tyranny of the Bush regime. It's time to change the mindset and give up prejudice. God Bless Us All!!

ALL mighty God wanted this change, and it;s delivered, time for a change ,time to reconcelliate, time to pray for america and the world.
Thank God again for NO MORE BUSH.

We really don't know if Barack Obama will do a good job but I'm incline to give him the benefit of the doubt. We should support him like we supported President Bush even though he did a terrible job with our country. His administration set us back 2 decades. Now President select Barack Obama's job will not only be to turn this economic mess around but to bring us together as a nation. I will continue to pray for him and his family. And I will focus on how I can do my part to help President select Barack Obama make our country the shining beacon of HOPE and CHANGE in America and in the World.

There are videos of BLACK PANTHERS at the voting booths….black people screaming "THank god, I wont have to pay for my mortgage or gas anymore..Obama will take care of us!!"
Rallies in streets only mentioning about Obama being black!!

Does anyone else see where this is going??

To Nate and all the naysayers…
Many of us believe that we need a president who inspires us as well as leads us…Bush did neither, and McCain is a dullard who was only out to win an election. We all need to now give Obama his chance to not only inspire but lead. The people have spoken…and the majority of us feel this is one of America's best days.

WE DID IT AMERICA!! Time to celebrate our ackomplishments…CONGRATS!

Nate,

I thought we had moved past the time of obviously racial comments. Your comment does nothing but demonstrate your obvious ignorance of the situation. Go back to your basement.

Nate W,

Get a grip. You will be much better off with Obama in the White House.
Now is the time to bring back HONOR and INTELLECT to the position of the President. Obama Barrack, President-elect, is the person to do this. The majority of Americans have clearly spoken (as McCain gracefully pointed out in his concession speech), and we say enough of that Republican regime. Time to do the work that should have been accomplished in the last 8 years. Lets move forward as a United nation….remember….we are called the United States! YES WE CAN.

JB, Texas gets it, he won in Houston and I know who I voted for. Its time to eliminate the electoral college vote or have them not speak for an entire state.

The cynacism that our vote would not count (maybe literally), that government is corrupt, that the world can no longer respect America, that we can't trust our leadership… is quickly fading. Obama did that. But so did we. The record number of voters means we are ready to take charge again, with our new leader. That was job one. And I am excited about what we will all do together next. We don't have to agree, we just have to stay involved. This can't be a one time event, we have to keep this involvement up. And I think we will. This is a GREAT time in America.

This is the first time in a long time that I can actually say that I am proud to be an American. Last night proved that America still is a place where you truly can be whatever you want. Thank you Barack Obama for making me believe again.

I did not vote for Obama but he won so he is my leader.

Congrats to all Obama backers. I am glad the race is over.

USA is the greatest b/c we can fight over issue and no matter how much you think the other person is wrong we all have the right to say what we think.

Again CONGRATS to Obama and all of the USA!!!!!!!

This is a HAPPY DAY for America. It is sad that we still have a few people that are really not proud to be an american with the statements they write. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND SEN/PRESIDENT BARACK!

Bob November 5th, 2008 7:10 am ET

If there was a 65% record turnout in the election, what happened to the other 35%?
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Excellent question. But you have to admit, it's a lot better than the usual 50%.

I hope every child in this country can now believe that they can be whatever they want to be through education, making right choices, and working hard. No government can solve every person's problem. Personal responsibility in the home and in society is the answer. We owe this to one another, to this country and to the world. We are the greatest nation on earth and now let's unite behind Obama and show the world that we are a nation built on principles that can not be defeated.

Obama won this election without the intervention of a fleet of attorney's, a bunch of recounted votes, a ruling by the Supreme Court or any doubt that the election was fair, by for and of the people.

George W. Bush will never be able to make that claim.

Thank God! Bush will soon be gone!

I can only hope that Bush doesn't make things worse between now and January 20th!.

I was so very happy that Ohio came through. Hopefully this will be the beginning of the return to what this country should be about…An example for the rest of the world….Also I am so very grateful for the win, for it returns one candidate to a position of high trust….Palin can now sit on her porch and alert the US if the Russians invade her front yard. She is now our first line of defense against the invaders….Let's keep her there.

To those who say that we should say goodbye to freedoms – benn there done that under Bush. I was in Germany when the wall came down and that was a great moment in history, but this election is a defining moment in history. Finally America spoke and now when we speak to our children we can confidently say that they can grow up to president no matter what cultural background, color or eventually gender.
I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN and to be able to make a difference.

Nate W, how is this any different than when GW was elected in 2000?
He had no experience and no known talent, but did say the right things, and didn't he do a heckuva job (on our economy and the military) ?

Thank you, young people of America. You won this election for us. There is no doubt by the faces in the crowds we saw everywhere on television. Not since my generation in the "hippie era" have I been prouder and more hopeful that apathy wasn't this year's catchword. Remember when you throw your hats up at graduation, that the hope you feel for your futures is a future YOU made possible. Thank you, thank you!!!

Republicans have shown they don't deserve our trust. As for McCain, I believe he would have done an "ok" job, but we need radical change in this country, from education, healthcare, down to foreign policy. He isn't the man that would change anything…a washington insider for 20 years. We need a young, fresh, intelligent person, and that is Obama. Sorry, being in the military doesn't qualify you for president or any other leadership position, and being in washington 20 years doesn't qualify you for anything besides running a nice campaign as an encumbent.

McCain and Palin voiced the bitter, the resentful and those who have no stake in the future, who drill the past until it's dry. Listen to them scream on this page. They will try to trip up the new president, as they did Clinton, then shout how clumsy he is. May the methodical, intelligent, hard-working Obama leave them in the dust they worship.

Nate W:

Don't hate. Congratulate!

America did the right thing!!

America truly is the greatest country in the world. Forget about parties for one moment, and ponder this. We, the people, elected a man to office last night. We sent two loud and clear messages to the rest of the world without ever uttering a word. We showed the world that America is a place unlike any other- a place where we have the power to change the direction our country is headed in. Yes, we are in two wars. Yes, we are in a recession. Yes, times are hard. Americans, in the face of a national crisis, rose up and said, "It's time to change" instead of clinging to old prejudices and ideals. At the same time, we also sent a message to the world proclaiming that in America, we truly do believe that Jeffersonian ideal that "all men are created equal". As a 24 year old white college educated woman, I chose Barack Obama. I chose him, not because he was black, but because I believe that he is the best choice for our country. I fervently believe he will help us renew this great country. The only colors I see are red, white, and blue (and the white has nothing to do with being causasian). God Bless America!

Great job everybody! You elected a president SOLELY upon his empty words and false promises with no backing behind them! What a lovely ignorant country we have.. I hope he does help out education because apparently the people are un-educated! He said CHANGE people, not GOOD change! Hold onto your hats, its' going to be a VERY scary 4 years.. kiss away your freedoms, and this race was ALL about race no matter what you say

AMERICA, BLESS GOD!! He is the only one who holds hope & change now.

You can be happy or sad. Feeling vindicated or vilified over the new president. Bottom line is, he won and we as Americans should shut up and stand behind him. If you don't, then he won't just fail, we as a nation fail and it don't matter if you make 10k or a 100k a year when it's all worthless.

We have come so far as a people. Thank you America!

There is only one way that this could have happened:

COMMUNiTY ORgaNIZERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The American People!!!!!!!

United We Stand.

Wow, did you see Palin's expression at the concession speech?She (& Todd) had a disbelieving look of smack cold realization all over her face. She knows that she was one of the main reasons McCain lost the election, she knows she was rode hard, used and put away wet by the republican party the last few months, and she knows she must return to her state a failure and face her misdeeds there! Of course, Todd can become even more active in the AIP. Palin 2012? FAT CHANCE!

What an incredible time in our history. A true opportunity is upon us now, my prayer is that we put the divisive rhetoric aside. Our country and the world need us to just that.

I am so proud to be an American today – and I haven't felt that way in nearly a decade.

My husband said at 12:30 – I am so proud of this country…
So am I
Now let's get the job done – clean up the messes and keep building the better future for our children

Just everybody please remember, change will take time. Do not expect wonders and change to be happening overnight.
It took 8 years to screw this country up and this cannot be undone overnight with a new president and a new government. We are all part of this change and everybody MUST support our new president, so he is able together with us to make this change happen.

Thank you President-elect Obama for making your campaign about what you can do for the country, not about "what the other guys can't do". I hope others wishing to be elected in future campaigns will take it to heart focusing on mud-slinging is not the way to go!

To those concerned about your lack of experience… You ran one heck of an effective campaign and if that is a glimpse of thinks to come, it is self-evident you have what it takes to do the job justice and get the job done!

Nate W…Obama got elected because of the blacks ???? Your redneck prejudice is showing. Blacks now make up a very minor part of the electorate an while most did vote for Obama they hardly were the over riding factor in this election. WHITES( myself included) voted for a change in the CORRUPT , illegal practices of you the Republicans have used to WRECK this country the past 8 years. Make excuses and blame everything/everyone else but in the end you all blew it!

God Bless America. I am sorry that my parents are not here to experience this wonderful event. I pray that President Obama is given the respect he deserves and I pray that God will protect him and his family.

I am African Amer and am proud of what happened last night. However, I do hope that the "Black President" issue will go away soon. We did not refer to the other 43 as "white president" At the same time, keep in mind this is not going to be easy. It did not get this bad overnight (though it seems it did) and it will not get better overnight. I say give him the same opportunity that would be afforded John McCain and see what happens. If it does not work out then there is 2012.

Democrats have the majority in the House…

Democrats have the majority in the Senate…

Democrats now have the White House…

Welcome to the United States Socialist Republic!

To Nate W and all the bitter enders

1. President Barack Obama

2. The end of the Republican Party has begun

3. Impeach Bush Now

truly a great day for america, as hope prevails. the white house falls into the hands of a man prepared to make cool, calculated decisions, decisions based on facts. john mccain is a great man, and a great candidate. but this morning, we find ourselves in the hands of a leader capable of taking america back to its place on the moral high ground. congratulations usa, in 8 years, all of you will be proud.

Democrats are well known for cutting the military back. This weakens the country not strengthen it. Many jobs will be lost for the faulty thought of saving on the budget. Credit is the real problem with this country. If everyone lived WITHIN their means then everyone would be better off. Getting into debt then squelching on that debt is the reason things are bad off. Companies are laying off because they are in heavy debt, instead of producing only what is needed they overproduce and cut their own necks. As a result our jobs in the process. The president can never change or affect this. The president is an almost powerless trophy title. We have to change our own selfish desires. Live within our means, will mean never going into debt. Yes, you wont have everything everyone else has, but that doesnt mean your life is worth any less. It just means you'll have to wait for what you want instead of getting that selfish instant gratification from credit.

This was an election. It looked more like a Prayer vigol. People crying on their knees like Moses just parted the sea. Get a grip… Osama is not the Messiah. I hope he makes good decisions on the job. Thank goodness for Biden. And please stop calling him the first African American President he is half white. He is not a true African American. It seems the news media keeps forgetting that. I think people really need to step back and smell the coffee, You all think hes gonna change the world. He is going to be Pelosi and Reids new puppet. They will call the shots, not Obama. I use to be a democrat until this election. But the media bias in this whole process has turned me off totally. And all these new fresh voters for change who have never been involved with any process really anger me. Lets see all the community service etc that Obama has encourgaged come into play. I will bank on it that these kids go back to their video games now and forget all about politics

There is only one way that this could have happened:

COMMUNiTY ORgaNIZERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The American People!!!!!!!

United We Stand.

Nate;
I am truly sorry yiu feel that way. what Obama is saying is that we need to get beyond race. Leadership is a lot of things and when yu compare the choice of VP and the response to the economic crisis and debate performance and the tone of the campaign can you honestly say that the better leader did not win? Going forward, President elect Obama has chance to be a great president. BUt it is America that was founded on great ideals, that has a constitution-yes we are a nation of laws- that has served us well for more than 200 years that is the great victor last night. Lastly let me tell you as an immigrant to this country who has been blessed, the stature of America in the world will increase– but what Obama represents is the embodiment of a new reality in America– in a world that has always been diverse and pluralistic,America is now demonstrating unambiguously that we can live up to our ideals and that we are tired of the old divisive ways of doing things. Senator McCain gave a gracious concession speech–but even he missed the point when he emphasized how far African Americans had come—he failed to emphasize how far ALL AMERICA for which he has fought has come. Obama ids not a messiah he is human and he will stumble and fail and have some successes. Give him a chance. God bless you and God bless America-the greatest country on earth!

I voted for Obama, but I certainly hope the Democrats don't think this is carte blanche to start putting forward wild agendae. This vote was a condemnation of the neocon-controlled Republican party, not an endorsement of left-wing politics. Let us hope that Obama will be a man of his word and work to bring this country together for progress, rather than an agent of radical leftist change.

From Birmingham England , Well done USA – I never thought you'd pull it off. I honestly thought racism would win the day, and the best candidate you've had in decades would be rejected because of the colour of his skin. But you did it. That message is reverberating round the world – here's to a really 'united' states!

No administration in history has the accumulated experience of the Bush Administration. Hellava lot of good it did us. So those of you who complain about Obama's lack of experience, try focusing on judgement. Of iourse that has the disadvantage of being SENSIBLE

This is Amazing! I was up all night watching and it didn't REALLY hit me until about 6 o'clock this morning. I could not be more proud of this country. I guess I don't understand what some people mean when they say "Good bye to your freedom"? That is one of the most ignorant comments I've ever heard. No matter who is in the White House, I don't see our freedom being taken by anyone. And shame on you for thinking such a thing. We are human. We may not agree on the same things but good grief! Come January 20, 2009 Barack Obama will be your president! I could totally understand if this was his second term and he did a terrible job in the first. We need to come together as country to try and get ourselves out of the hole Bush put us in. I am not at all a fan of McCain, but if he had won, Yes, I'd be disappointed but I'd be giving him the same respect I give Obama. And you should too.

Very happy day for America, as Americans turned out to elect a man with experience, to elect a man with credentials, and to elect a man because he says the right thing; despite being black. Truly a happy day. I really have hope, and I hope he does a better job then I expect. But I know he will.

An excellent result. We've installed in the White House someone who is both one of the most effective legislators of our time, one of the calmest and at the same time most persuasive leaders in generations, and has the leadership and organizing skills to instill a new sense of purpose in our country. Abroad, if his temperament and performance so far are any indication, he will be less easily ruffled by our adversaries than any previous president since Eisenhower. I fully expect those who are understandably concerned by his relatively short time in public office will be won over in the months and years ahead.

God Bless the United States of America! The place where hope has triumphed over hate and mean spirtedness. Let us use this victory to come together and live out the meaning of ONE NATION UNDER GOD INDIVISIBLE!!!

The world watched in awe as our democracy worked. This demonstration and result displays yet again the resolve of the American people to take a stand and say enough is enough. We as a people will always hold to the absolute fact that this is our nation and our country. We as a people will together determine our future. And when this concept of the future gets off course, we will correct it, and correct it quickly. I couldn't be more proud to be an American.

Congratulations!
America is all grown up!!!!

The will of the PEOPLE has prevailed!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

GOD BLESS OBAMA/BIDEN!!
Now lets get to work!

Nate W – I'm sorry you feel people voted for Obama because he is black. That was not the case for me, as a matter of fact color has never made a difference to me either way but it is a historical moment that his color was not the reason for people to not vote for him.

I voted for who I thought could turn this economy around and get the USA back into a state of prosperity instead of joblessness, homelessness, and desperation. He has his work cut out for him, I only hope people don't stand in his way.

USA is not a white country. Usa ius a black country just like any country in Africa. I am moviing to Canada now. I can't live here anymore.

Welcome to flight 44 on Obama Airlines, we will be ascending to new heights. Please fasten your seat belts.

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!!

Thank you Sean "hatemonger" Hannity, Rush "analycyst" Limbaugh and Bill O! Thinking people rejected your hate! Palin can go back home and walk with the dinosaurs! Good bye to Bush, the worst President ever!

I can already feel it. It is a new America Today. Cant wait for Jan 20th. Thank you America.

I'm really glad that Obama won. I think that this proves that the younger generations really do want change since we'll be inheriting it this country soon enough. It's important for repulicans to remember that we are still one group even if their candidate didn't win and I would still feel that same way if McCain had won the election instead of Obama.

Nate W (1st comment),
President-elect Obama will be your Commander in Chief as well…regardless of your ignorance and narrow-mindedness.

Our Country has been led by politicians who felt more secure in harboring your vote by injecting fear and deviciveness than to expect a higher level of quality service, vision and self-respect from voters.

Go away or Transform. Either way, we're moving forward.

God Bless the United States of America

It's the first time in YEARS that I can say I'm proud to be an American!!

That's the problem with the politics of division – you keep ending up with smaller numbers.

What a peaceful transition!

Americans again today demontrated that in a democracy while we can disagree with great fervour holding positions of profound extremity we can hold a civil election and change our leadership in a tranquil and uplifting manner.

I'm prouder today of my American heritage and the ideals which our county stands for and is a beacon of hope to a world with so many striving to be free.

God bless and sustain our new president and the others who were elected or re-elected today.

And finally, may the Obama sisters truly enjoy their new puppy!

HOPE and FAITH is what gets us up in the morning, what makes us go during the day and what allows a peaceful sleep at night. We see it in our children, friends and family that is what makes neighborhoods, communities, cities, the nation. We should ALL feel proud, Now…lets get to work.

What's amazing to me is that after reading through people's thoughts, they are so backward, so brainwashed, so live in a small box with a small peephole to look out from that they consider an Obama victory a disaster. Obama is what we need now after the Republicans totally destroyed the country. He's likable, he's a great speak, and most of all he's smart. Regan, whom many of people worship was a great speaker, likable, and fairly uneducated. Wouldn't people rather have someone who graduated from Harvard with a stellar grade point average rather than someone who was lucky to graduate at all?

Wake up people! This is the Dawning of the Age of 'America'

For the first time in my life I can say that I am proud to be an American and that I have hope for our Nation. I hope that we can stand tall and proud again, instead of covering our eyes and pretending that everything is okay. Now here's to hoping that Obama will accomplish everything that he has promised. Good Luck to America!-

Do you think, possibly, Obama was elected because he has the better plans to take us somewhere and make real progress? That might have had to do with it. Don't be a sore loser.

I voted incumbent across the board, hoping for a fresh perspective in Washington. I'm happy to see much turnover in the Senate and House.

I am proud and HOPEFUL. America did the right thing. I'm a Republican, but I took a chance and voted for change with hope. McCain is a very honorable man, however the time has come to usher in a NEW era in the UNITED States! Obama will not be the solution to everything, nor will he be perfect, but he will lead us through a new door and on a new path. It is historic and after the past 7 years, long over due. God Bless America, ALL OF US!

Change is what this country needed. McCain promised to do the same things Bush has done and look where it has gotten our economy! I am pleased to see America has chosen the best candidate. I wish Obama and his team the best!

To Nate,
It is a sad day that people like you call this a sad day and I feel sorry for you that you can not give this a chance. As an American I have given the Republican party a chance for 8 years and look where we are. Now it is your turn to do the same.

I am so proud of our country and all those wonderful young people who really got into this election. I also have to say I am one of the grammas who proudly supported Mr. Obama without reservation. Now, let's all work together and get this country moving again.

Thank you America, for allowing me to once again believe in our country, feel proud of this country, and know that ANYTHING is possible in this great country of ours! I have been ashamed of what this country has stood for over the last 7 1/2 years, and today I am elated to know that the people have spoken……..and they have spoken clearly!

I'm a lifelong Republican voter, but I voted for Barack Obama, not against John McCain. On balance, I felt that Obama would bring us a better Federal Government when we badly need it. The Republicans have had the reins for too long and they have blown it by pandering to the Religious Right and by demonstrating the stupidity we get when we elect single-issue or narrow-minded candidates. I can only hope that when Obama appoints the top layers of the Executive Branch, he appoints based on competence instead of party loyalty. No more "Good job, Brownie", please.

When CNN declared Obama the winner, I cried for joy. I cried in relief. I cried for the people who didn't live to see this day.

I remember when Barack Obama's prayer at Western Wall became public, and I hope that he continues to pray with those same sentiments……
"Lord—Protect my family and me. Forgive me my sins, and help me guard against pride and despair. Give me the wisdom to do what is right and just. And make me an instrument of your will."
Excellent choice America! This is your day, and the world rejoices with you!

I finally have confidence that America works again! I used to be Republican, I switched my affiliation to Democrat. I have high confidence in Obama and that he will lead us to change that the world will respect and follow. I also am so proud to be an American at this moment, a truly defining time for our people as a whole! I never thought this could happen and it has!!!!!

God Bless us all!

“Mesmerize the simple minded, propaganda leaves us blinded.”

– "Hypnotize", System of a Down

Don't be scared- Democrats have controlled the Presidency, House, and Senate four times in history and did many good things with their full control making America a stronger and better place. 978-0-615-26096-9 OBAMA!

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Being a great speaker and leadership are two qualities that may be correlated, but there is no causal relationship.

We all know Obama is a great speaker, and I hope that he will turn out to be a good leader. However, no conclusions can be drawn from his past, since he has little real leadership experience, and because of that I am afraid for our future.

I did not vote for Mr. Obama because he is African American. I voted for him because he exhibits the potential for something different. Mr. McCain (who I happen to like) decidedly lost my vote when he chose Sarah Palin. My generation (born in early 70s) does not necessarily see race. I see this as often a vote on the issues and some may have voted on the color of his skin. I voted for his ideals. It is John McCain's record on issues that influenced me not to vote for him although I have the greatest respect for him as a veteran and public servant.

I'm glad to see a lot of people happy with how this election turned out.

Although I don't exactly agree with all of Obama's policies, I'm still pleased to see how much hope he has giving to all of you. I encourage everyone that voted to not stop here. Our country is so great because we have the power to have our voice heard, and not just on election night, but everyday, don't let this magnificent gift go to waste.

It's great to see so many people out to vote, and I hope this continues in the future.

God bless.

There was some discussion during the campaigns about McCain's age. Seriously, can you imagine if something happened to McCain and Sarah Palin was our commander in chief. I would be mortified.

Well, look where "experience" got us the past 8 years. I will take President-Elect Obama's calm, steady guidance, good judgment and keen intellect over Sen. McCain's occasionally foolish impulsiveness any day. This includes Sen. McCain's ill-thought-out selection for his VP candidate. I wouldn't want either of those two in charge of nuclear weaponry and other important issues, thank you very much. Oh, and by the way, many of us voted for Obama due to his character and his actions, not his skin color.

"Very sad day for America, as Americans turned out not to elect a man with experience, not to elect a man with credentials, but to elect a man because he says the right thing, and because hes black. Truly a sad day. I really hope I'm wrong, and he does a better job then I expect. But I doubt he will."

As opposed to voting for a man because he's white, and says the right thing?

Nate W your are a shame and a disgrace period.

To do the right thing, one must say the right thing first and in the end, Obama's message of change and hope delivered the day. I fear expectations are such that no man can possibly live up to them, but I know President-elect Obama will do his best to carry out the mandate the American people gave him on Tuesday. Obamanos!

Nice to see racists like Nate W alive and well.

/end sarcasm

I truly believe the "change" we were promised by Barack Obama will soon be realized. It wasn't just the celebritory parties last night that were held in major population centers throughout our country that confirmed this for me, but rather the huge outpouring of well wishers throughout the world. To see the joy expressed by the citizens of other countries demonstrated the world's acceptance of "change". A new day is here for our relations with others. Finally, old partnerships will be renewed, and new partnerships will be formed.
GOD BLESS YOU MR. OBAMA…….. AND GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES.

Here here, Garry B!! I'm the same a Republican/libertarian who voted for Obama. The Republicans used to be the party of fiscal conservatism, but all that went out the window in the last 8 years. The Government should collect taxes to pay for its needs, not to dole out 'stimulus' checks. And those needs should be judged in the same manner as most Americans judge their own needs – Is it necessary? Can I afford it? War in Iraq – No. War in Afghanistan – yes. Bank bailout – hmmmm, but it's deregulation that got us there, so it's clear that more regulation is needed and that is another job of government, to save us from the rampant greed of individuals.
Let's reduce government spending and use existing tax dollars to pay down our debt. Money then saved on interest payments can go to the government's wish list.

Broad generalizations and baseless claims that people elected a man solely because he's black are outlandish and offensive. Independent polls clearly show that voters did not elect Obama on the basis of race. I would have still voted for Obama if he were white, yellow, or purple.

HISTORY!!!! We are living it, we are seeing it! One day I can tell my grandchildren how this day felt to many Americans. Not just African Americans but, ALL Americans. This is more than a black, white thing, we need CHANGE!! Millions of families lost their homes and they need a CHANGE and another opportunity to make things right!!!!! GOD PROTECT OBAMA!!!!

I'm a professional single, college educated mom who was laid off in Feb. due from a full time job to slow business. For the past two months, I commute three hours a day on a bus through bad neighborhoods to a job where I am making 40% less, and also one that I am completely overqualified for. I also try to work two other jobs when I can find the work. I can't afford a car or find a job in my field due to the economy. I look so hard every day. After last night, I finally feel like there is a ray of light for my future and Barack Obama is a hero to me. I'm excited for change for the first time in many years and feel like I will have a chance to be a success again.

THE NETWORKS SHOULD POLL THESE NEW VOTERS ON WHO THEY VOTED FOR IN THE SENATE AND ON AMENDMENTS. I THINK THEY WILL FIND THEM CLUELESS!!! YOU JUST ELECTED NANCY PELOSI AS YOUR NEW LEADER. DID I HEAR SOMEONE SAY EAR MARKS!!! LET THE PARTY BEGIN

Nate, you disgust me. Your racism disgusts me, and cleary the rest of the country is disgusted with it too. Barack Obama got elected because he is intelligent, talented, and has a unique ability to unite and lead people. He has so much of the Bush droppings to clean up that you are too ignorant to realize. He is the most qualified to start cleaning up this mess of idiots you elected. Move to Canada if you don't like it. We don't need haters like you.

I truly believe the "change" we were promised by Barack Obama will soon be realized. It wasn't just the celebritory parties last night that were held in major population centers throughout our country that confirmed this for me, but rather the huge outpouring of well wishers throughout the world. To see the joy expressed by the citizens of other countries demonstrated the world's acceptance of "change". A new day is here for our relations with others. Finally, old partnerships will be renewed, and new partnerships will be formed.
GOD BLESS YOU MR. OBAMA…….. AND GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES.

I am so proud and thankful to be an american right now. For so long, we have been apathetic and have felt like we had no say in how our government is run. I hope that we can all continue our enthusiasm and work together to make this country a better place for our children. GO OBAMA!!!!!!

History was made last night! This morning, I just sense that we are a more powerful nation. Our newfound strength comes not from the weapons we carry, but the power of our Constitution, our values, and our leadership in the world. God bless America!

I am just so pleased. Obama really makes me feel like there is hope that that YES WE CAN turn this around.

I am so thankful and relieved that we have made a good choice and that Obama will be the first president that my daughter remembers.

Thank God and Thanks Americans!

I thought his point about all of us having a part to play in fixing the things that are broken in our country was inspiring and truly the first time in my life that I feel like I can DO something to help make a difference.

Congratulations to the American people for participating in this process.

Now the real work begins. I voted for Senator Obama but had Senator McCain won, I would have wished his Administration just as much success.

We all don't agree but we are all Americans. Like it or not our successes and failures are tied together dispite our individual partisan views.

President-elect Obama will inherit a multitude of problems, now we will see if the American people made the right choice.

We certainly didn't in 2000 and 2004.

May God Bless America

I am truly proud of the American People for their wisdom in this election. I am a white Canadian male who thinks and hopes that this result will bring stabulity to the world and a respect to the American people for their judgment. This is a true Democratic process that worked.

Nate W –

You are mistaken in simplifying Obama's win by attributing it to the fact that he is black; Obama won IN SPITE of the fact that he is black. The world has changed — take a look around you.

His win is as much a repudiation of McCain and the Republican party as well. Quoted from CNN, "McCain's own reputation was tarnished as revelations about hasty vetting raised questions in voters' minds about his judgment. And by then, his central argument against Obama — that experience was critical — was essentially off the table given Palin's relatively thin resume."

Now that we have made our choice, we must immediately get down to business to clean up the mess together as we are all Americans. We wasted 8 years, doing wrong, now let us together show all the doubters that we will do it, we can do it. Old Gee Vet, Dick.

So sad for you Nate. Give the guy a chance. If you are not happy in 4 years remove him.

For those of you who are having doubts about our new president-elect, fear not his intelligence and qualifications. When you think he may not be ready, consider the 21 months he's endured on the campaign trail and the amount of progress he's proven in the Senate. If you're at all concerned about his intelligence, think about Columbia University and Harvard Law. If you feel McCain could've done better, well, I guess you'll never know. But, no one can argue that this man has not inspired America into being active and present in our hard times. I believe McCain would've further divided this country between the haves and the have-nots, between the religious right and those who choose not to claim religion as their own, between the drill baby drills and those looking at alternative energy. Sure, McCain and company have a proven record in the military and with the powerful lobbyists behind pharmaceutical and oil companies. But, that is the type of thing that America does not need. More dependence on a few elite is feeding the wealth to a few, select kings.

I have hope and I have fears, too. But, I don't doubt that we have a president-elect who is more willing to help than hurt this great country!

I seriously despise the fact that some frustrated voters are attempting to tell me why I voted for a candidate. I did not vote for Obama because he "said the right thing" or because he was black — I voted for him because I believe the US and indeed the Global market needs regulation and because I feel that the Republican party as a whole has forgotten that conservatism is supposed to lead to civil liberties, not destroy them.

It is unfair and in fact uneducated for any disgruntled supporter of any politician to say that the rest of the country only voted because they were misguided or uninformed. That is an insult to the intelligence of the MAJORITY of the United States.

Simple we as People elected
Hope over fear
Peace over war
Unity over division.
It is not about black man or woman it is about the human being.
I am Proud American.

The human brain is wired to accept a negative message over a positive one. But yesterday our society rejected that and decided to believe in hope and a cause that is larger than ourselves. We decided to believe that there is a better alternative to our present situation, to turn away from our fear, instead turn to hope, unity, open minds and new ideas. We now need to change the same action we took yesterday into personal accountability for change.

I am filled with so much love and pride for my fellow Americans. I am in my twenties, and have been waiting for my generation to wake up and take ownership of their own country. Thank you. President Obama, we have not given you an easy job, may truth and humility guide your path.

Prez. Obama———–Blessed be the U.S.A!!!!!!

As a moderate conservative who voted for Obama, I was pleased with last night's outcome, especially since it resulted in a convincing victory based on a large turnout of the electorate. Obama struck precisely the right tone in his victory speech, displaying a both a healthy dose of humility and the uncanny ability to reach across numerous divides. Here's wishing him every success as he begins writing his chapter of the American presidency.

God bless America…..because America will need ALL of God's help with Obama now leading the country. Hold on to your wallets and your guns because you'll need both of them to protect what Obama will be trying to take away.

People saying they are "proud" of what happened will be singing a different tune soon enough. I find it to be a sad day for our country.

God bless America indeed.

YES WE CAN! And now we will.

Nate, My Uncle Gary was on the Pueblo, he was tortured and mistreated, he never betrayed our country with his words. Whatever John McCain stood for, he was no American hero, he's just a man with some ideas that are as out of date as the bigotry you just espoused. As a descendant of Salmon P.Chase, one of Lincoln's most esteemed cabinet members and one of the foremost anti-slavery advocates of his time. It saddens me that you are a member of the party of my ancestor.

As a Democrat, I would like to say that had McCain won the nomination of the Republican Party in 2000, and been president for these last eight years, instead of George Bush, the Republicans might be in power still. Had McCain been president from 2000 to 2008, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan would have been won. The Republicans picked George Bush to please the religious right, but that might have not been the best choice for the nation or the Republican Party in the long run.

I remember as a young child the impact it had upon me of how the loosing candidate would so graciously concede to his opponent and would congratulate him. In addition to being taught in elementary school of G. Washington's ability to pick up and lay down his executive power at will. I really don't remember all of facts behind Washington’s ability, but as a child I thought it remarkable that one would forget about his personal gain for the betterment of his country. These two facts among others helped to shape and develop my idea of what America is all about. Obama and McCain last night made me believe that we can have that America again.

God bless you John McCain. You are indeed a hero!

God bless you President Elect Obama. It will be hard, but I have faith that you will endeavor to see that your presidency proves to be heroic.

Melting Pot !!!!

Congrates to President Obama. I did not vote because of race, I voted for a man who believed that there needed to be a change. I know that it will not be a quick fix, but I know that it will work out if we as Americans would come together, work together, live together, pray together, get on one accord and be the country that stands for right not wrong. I voted for my children and childrens, children. If we don't get it together now, it will be to late. It's not a black or white thing, it's about all people coming together as one, and making a difference in our world. Then we can all say, I am proud to be an American. Good job

Nate, you're a moron. Appreciate the fact that America has changed for the better.

Free at last
Fress at last
Thank God Almighty
Free at Last
God Bless to Martin Luther King and all that came before

Nate, you are a dinosaur, and dinosaurs are extinct (But the extrememely non-experienced Sarah Palin believes they were on the earth 4,000 years ago).
Say goodbye to the oil regime in Washington. Y'all don't come back, now!

it's sad day for all you Bush lovin people…I'll take the man with no experience any day, than to live 4 more years under anyhthing that resembles Bush

This election will mark the end of affirmative action. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton can't be professional victims any longer.

President Obama was elected by the people of the UNITED STATES not by just a race of people. He is OUR President. President Obama just happens to be a man of many races.

Now "Let's Get Busy"

I am an Evangelical and I say thank God for Mr. Obama. He sent him to us for a reason and I am sure we will all be better for it. This is a new world and we need new younger minds to lead us. Let us all support his administration and maybe, just maybe, tomorrow will be a brighter day for America and the world.

This election represents the true meaning of Diversity that America has been talking about for so long. I believe President Elect Obama will be the president for all people and I look forward to this new day. He is aware of the great job ahead of him as we should be also, and so, we should be patient and helpful in everyway possible. I am not only a women of color, but I am an American and pround to be an American.

McCain's concession speech was great…he sounded like a statesman for sure and I hope that his supporters will accept the fact that President Elect Obama will be their president too, as he promised in his acceptance speech. The way he ran his campaign is evident of that promise.

Now the real work begins. Go Obama!

For the first time in 8 years I feel some optimism. Nothing is perfect but Obama has restored my faith that we can, as a nation, make a Good Choice and look past race and toward the future. Enough with the politics of hate and bigotry and negativism. Enough with losing our place as moral leader of the world. Welcome Obama. I hope we see an era that washes away the memory of the last 30 years of excess, greed, and short sightedness.

this is so awesome. the whole country will (should) have a great day (4 years).

All I have read and heard is how America is going to be better off with Obama as President and how the Republicans have made a mess of this country. I am hear too tell you that the Demarcates have had control of the government for the last 4 years and they are the ones who screwed up this great country. All I can say is people be prepared to buckle your belt even tighter because the Demarcates now have control over everything and recession is going to hit hard. You all wanted change, you got change and it will not be a welcoming change. I do wish Obama the best but will not stand behind the politics he is going to enforce.

Thank God we told the right-wing establishment in the nation we've had enough. In 2004 I declared 2 things 1) re-elect Bush and this country will be near bankruptcy when he leaves -TRUE and 2) another Bush administration will only strengthen the Democrats in 2008 – TRUE.

George W. Bush – What were you thinking?

Broad generalizations and baseless claims that people elected a man because he's black are outlandish and offensive. Independent polling data clearly shows that race was not a factor. Obama would have got my vote if he were white, yellow, or purple.

Nate,

One thing is for sure he will do a better job then GWB the GOP candidate for 2000 and 2004 I am sure a president you voted for and had hopes for and he is leaving this country in shabbles. He didn't win just because he is black he won because a majority of America needs a change and America is made up of minotities and if you don't like it MOVE.

nate. you can always leave.

To God be the glory. I would like to extend my congratulations to the new elected President of the United States of America Barack Obama. We can all be proud as a nation and a country. It gives me great pleasure to know that the country can come together as one no matter what the color of our skin is.

It is time when God said it is time. God Bless the United States of America.

Congratulations to all those who voted and made their vote count for change in America. As an American living (and voting from) overseas, this is a day I can actually be proud of my country. Mr. Obama is right, our constitution is designed so that when the Government no longer reflects the will of the people, the people have the ability to change that Government. This is the best way to spread democracy throughout the world, by example rather than than by force. The new Govt has a hard road ahead to repair the damage caused by the past 8 years, not just to the economy, but in healing the rifts caused by the GOP's polarizing tactics within the US and in the rest of the world. I hope that the USA can refresh its image and policies to align with the new global landscape. I also admire the grace McCain demonstrated last night, I hope that he returns to his non-partisan platform.

Yes we had record turn….of course we did. We actually had record turn out by people "blacks" who to this point didn't give a crap about voting, or the elections, or this country. And they sure have no idea about issues other than the ones surrounding them continuing to get thier free handouts. This was a payback vaote against the whites – nothing more, nothing less.

may God truly bless America you have elected a beacon of hope for the entire world..thank you from Canada

Bob November 5th, 2008 7:10 am ET

If there was a 65% record turnout in the election, what happened to the other 35%?

SLACKERS

America awakens from a deep and troubled sleep.

To Nate W…. being black has nothing, i repeat NOTHING to do with Obamas win last night! He was elected by the whole country.. by a land-slide vote!!! I think he will do mant many great things for the country, and also i think he will be elected in the next election as well… Welcome to the CHANGE!

I am so elated that fear has finally taken a back seat in America!!!

We as a nation stood up and said enough is enough! We will not be afraid of skin color or middle names. We will not be bullied into ignoring the past misdeeds and years of corruption. We will look forward to the future with dignity and excitement, knowing that we are the ones who brought about this change.

Here's to hard work, dedication and an enduring spirit!

For the first time, I can say these words and truly believe them: "One nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all."

Knock … Knock
Who's There?
Hey Obama … where's my Money? I voted for you, give me my Money!

The naysayers will be surprised what an intelligent man can do as president. We can look forward to the future with confidence that tomorrow will be better. Goodbye Carl Roves, goodbye neocons, goodbye W, goodbye bulldog with lipstick. Good riddance.

EXCELLENT! MAYBE NOW THE REPUBLICANS WILL FINALLY REALIZE THAT A MAJORITY OF AMERICANS ARE DEFINITELY NOT WITH THEIR FOR-THE-RICH-ONLY ECONOMICS, NARROW-MINDED AND EXCLUSIVE SOCIAL PLATFORM, AND MILITARISTIC FOREIGN POLICY!

Indeed we are the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!

God Bless Barack Obama!

Goodbye hatred and fear, hello hope, and change!

Thank you for renewing my faith in America, which was severely strained during the last eight years.

Congratulations to Obama and to us all.

Good luck, America!

For the first time in over 20 years, this man makes me want to be an American.

Lots of praise for God. Hmmm, I think it was Obama and the people who voted that actually did the work. This is what we were trying to steer away from; another theocratic state. Separate your politics from your church.

Good job everyone. Excellent turnout. You guys show some promise. Now it's time to get to work.

Mike in Canada

Without the support of our White brothers and sisters this could never have happened. Even more specifically, White women, who supported President Elect Obama by a vast margin.

Thank you for your integrity. Thank you Hillary supporters for your allegience to your party and your willingness to give a good man a chance.

We've just crossed the broad street of division and exclusivity. It feels really good!

I HAVE NEVER SEEN A MORE NEGATIVE AND NASTY PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION THAN THE ONE HILLIARY AND MCCAIN HAD CONDUCTED…OBAMA HAD TO RUN AGAINST HILLIARY….BILL…REV.WRIGHT…FOX NEWS…THE PITBULL AND MCSAME….BUT HE STILL PREVAILED….YES HE CAN AND YES HE DID….HE OVERCAME SO MANY CHALLENGES TO GET WHERE HE'S AT I'M SURE HE'LL FIGURE OUT A WAY TO OVERCOME THE P ROBLEMS WE NOW FACE AS A COUNTRY…..GOT HOPE…

Thank you, America, for taking our country back. We'll all be walking a little taller with our heads a little higher today.

I am a McCain supporter, but he lost, Obama won. Obama had everything going for him, the economy, the minority vote, the idea of change, record amounts of cash flow to turn the tides in battle ground states, 95% of the press, 95% of talk shows, OPRAH! as well as every other important minority endorsement, several non-minority endorsements, ALL comedians, most of hollywood, and all the popularist vote… whew… BUT, the key thing here is that Obama has become a sign of hope and a sign of change. Even though most freely admit they have no idea where he really stands on issues, Obama has electrified politics like no one before him, I have a good feeling about this, that from this point in history, the people will finally feel the confidence to take back their government which is so rightfully theirs to do so. Also, race relations in this country and world perception just took a turn in the right direction. Congrats to Obama, Godspeed to him and let's see what he can do

I am so PROUD today and filled with hope for our world. And I am grateful to Barack Obama for risking his life and giving us back ours. What a wonderful wonderful thing to have elected this man as our President.

Very sad day for America, as Americans turned out not to elect a man with experience, not to elect a man with credentials, but to elect a man because he says the right thing, and because hes black. Truly a sad day. I really hope I'm wrong, and he does a better job then I expect. But I doubt he will.

I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN AGAIN – I AM PROUD OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO CAME OUT IN RECORD NUMBERS AND HELPED TO TAKE BACK THE WHITE HOUSE, THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE (NEXT THE SUPREME COURT). I BELIEVE SO STRONGLY THAT PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL RESCUE OUR COUNTRY, OUR ECONOMY AND RECAPTURE OUR RESPECT GLOBALLY. HE WILL MAKE THE USA ONCE AGAIN THE PEACEMAKER AND BEACON OF HOPE TO ALL PEOPLE ACROSS THE WORLD. GO AMERICA……………ROS REBACK TAMARAC FLORIDA

I was up at 4am….at the poll at 5am…..Voted at 6:45am….Cried tears of joy at about 11pm. It was all worth it.

This is the proudest moment of my ENTIRE AFRICAN-AMERICAN LIFE. America, I have only two words: "Apology Accepted."

WOW!!!! What a great day for our country. I am so proud and thrilled, and know that, as Obama said during the campaign, our country is far better than the last 8 years. I believe my daughter will grow up knowing that even during difficult times, America truly is the land of opportunity!

THANK YOU AMERICA! Having grown up in the 50's and 60's and witnessing racial prejudice – our country has turned the leaf on a page of history that is no longer. I hope the world sees how far America has come this election day. IT IS A NEW DAY IN AMERICA!

Never thought it would happen in my lifetime. I am so pleased to see someone of some intelligence back in the White house to lead this country out from the darkness into the light.

Say good by to Gitmo, the Patriot Act, and all other perversions developed by Bush and gang. Can't wait for the hearing to start to see that onion peeled back to see what really happened.

For those who say "Good by to your freedoms", you already did that under Bush. Lets pull together and push this country in the right direction.

Why does Texas just "not get it"?

This is my first comment that I have felt compelled to write. Thank you to Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania & Virginia for coming through! It's is truly a brand new day!

This election day is uplifting: record participation; senators Obama and McCain both full of dignity and respect, and a nation that may now be ready , in the main, to move on to a kinder ,gentler , more fulfilling version of national community. After years of anguish over the direction of this nation, I am at peace this morning. Thanks to all of you who stood in line and made democracy work again.

As a former Republican, veteran and former Marine I was proud to cast my vote for Obama. His election says a lot about this country. We must support him to get this country back on track./KO

I am overwhelmed and overjoyed. Obama is such a dignified man, whose intellect is beyond compare. No, I didn't live through the times of the Civil Rights Movement but can attest that I was indeed a part of making history for African Americans on this year. This is one of many victories to come! Congratulations to Barack Obama and VP elect Joe Biden! America got it right! God bless the U.S.A.

I am very pleased with Obama's win. However, it is a shame that the John McCain I would have supported in 2000 didn't show up until last night's concession speech.

Last night was a good night for america. I'm glad that at the end of all of this america got the president it needed and in the process McCain took a moment to be the man i thought he was, even if i didnt think he should take the highest office. Politically we may dissagree, but he is still a great american and that was solidified yesterday and should always be remembered.

Thanks John, and Congrats Barack!

This is a wonderful win for the Democrats and as a Republican who voted Democrat this year I would like to post one caveat. This historic win should not be viewed as a blank check for personal agendas and political party special interests but as a vote for change. I am not sure of anyone else but I am looking for RESPONSIBLE government. I am tired of the petulant, the self serving, the power hungry cult of the NeoCons. We need a government that embraces the diverse and complex nature of the electorate and one that will work to fix that which is broken, daunting as that task may be. The Republicans ignored the first rule of holes, as described by my grandfather,when it is deep enough,stop digging. I am hoping that the Democrats who are now truly in control and now have the chance to make things better will learn from their abject failure.

We woke up early, we waited in line, and now we have our new President.

Thank You America !!!

God Bless America!!!

What a moment

I know people think of Obama as an african american. I think of him as American. Kenyan, via Hawaii, white and black grandparents raised by extended family

He is a melting pot, as we all are.

Good luck

The United States is the best country in the world…….where we have overcome! As a mother of a biracial 4 year old son, we can look at President Obama and say "Look what you can do!" God Bless America, Senator Obama, Senator Biden and their families.

This is a great moment in time. Let us all as one make this a better place to live. Let us all rejoice and start a new beginning. Let the world know that we are one and we will get back on course to let the wold know we are making the change for everyone… Thank you for all the voters who voted it shows that we can make this change.
God Bless America

i am from Maldives… and am so proud of the Americans today..

We have a new national slogan now: "YES WE CAN". I expect to see bumper stickers with that on them. I'll get mine right now.

With our economy in a turmoil, a word used often in news here and overseas, we need to find a new cooperation in America to better our common national community. This slogan works.

thank you jesus for barack obama

Goodbye Bush, McCain and Palin. What a relief….

Now we can get to doing some serious work about Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and North Korea.

Enough of the BALONEY.

We finally have a president who is interested in the job.

HOORAY!!!

We have a long way to go, we have an economy that is in a recession, heading towards a depression. President-elect Obama, the campaigning may be over, but your real job has just begun. You will face many obstacles: 1) Uniting the people of America, 2) turning the economy around, 3) health care for all americas, and 4) ending the war, and bringing our troops home. To all the nay sayers, please put your personal feelings to the side, and work with the new administration to restoring America.

I cannot forgive McCain for the disgusting campaign he ran, regardless of how gracious he was last night. He does at least have the guts to tell a crowd to stop booing, which is more than I can say for Palin or even Hillary.

Out of many, one………..

Goodbye Sarah!

Now, let's get to work!

Luckily here we didn't have any lines, but this election ends red and blue state America; those 364 possible electoral votes are from all over this country, not just the coasts.

It's interesting to see how hope can move an entire nation. Perhaps now the US can truly move forward with great hope and belief in the future. Definitely the "will of the people", by quite a resounding spread.

Now that the dream is a reality, the real work will likely have to begin.

A new beginning. God bless America and our newly elected President, Barack Obama.

say goodbye to capitalism and your freedom

On this historic day, we are all Americans!
Best wishes from Nigeria.

I completely agree, I'm overjoyed at how many went out and voted. Yay for no voter fraud and recount upon recount.

And thank you Sen McCain for you dignity and humbleness, you have my utmost respect right now.

Congrats President-elect Obama!!!! God Bless America!

Honestly, this is the way it should be for EVERY election. I'm naive enough to think that Obama's campaign of hope is what inspired most people to vote if they never had before, not negative hateful feelings fueling the opposition.

I am so please that the Americans heard the message Obama had for restoring our country, and came together to make this happen.

I am proud of our country in electing a man of biracial ancestory. What an historical event.

I also appreciated John McCain's dignified speech in Arizona supporting President Elect Obma.

What a momentous day! I am SO PROUD of this country! What an exhilarating feeling to know we are finally so close to putting back together so much of what is broken in this country. I am looking forward to what I hope will be peace breaking out all over.

I awoke with a political cartoon in my head and I smiled. I saw George Bush grinning into his TV screen and saying to Laura, "Well, I finally did something right," because we all know that he can never admit he's wrong; but that in his heart even he knows that all of his wrongs drove the country to choosing the right president!

If there was a 65% record turnout in the election, what happened to the other 35%?

THANK YOU AMERICA!!!!

President Obama/VP Biden

In Colwyn Burough (Delaware County, PA) which is a town of roughly 3500 people, I didnt see Republicans at the polls at all. I believe that the number of Democrats Vs. Republicans was something close to 80% Dem to 20 % Republican registered turn out.

In this small town that boarders Philadelphia, we are very proud of the job that the Obama campaign accomplished.

This was the will of the people.

Congratulations President Obama! God's speed to you.

Thank Sen. McCain for the dignity you showed last night, God's speed to you as well.

It is good not to have to suffer through Gov. Sarah Palin anymore.

UNITED WE STAND, OUR CHANGE IS HERE, GOD BLESS AMERICA.