I'm ecstatic!!

((hugs))

I believe this is only the first step in a long process of healing and, as our President Elect said, in renewing our nation's promise. His speech moved me to tears, and reminded me that change requires ALL of us to act, not just our leaders.

I am so thrilled that he will be OUR PRESIDENT!!

YES WE CAN!!!!!
 
I didn't vote for him and am very skeptical of his promises, but I'm going to put my faith in God that it will be ok.
 
i agree mccain did give a great concession speech...

i let my son stay up too even though he was excited about obama being the next president of the united states of america (you have to say it like they do on corey in the house...disney show) he did fall asleep on obama's speech which i thought was great but i guess my 3 year old had enough...
 
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i agree mccain did give a great concession speech...

i let my son stay up too even though he was excited about obama being the next president of the united states of america (you have to say it like they do on corey in the house...disney show) he did fall asleep on obama's speech which i thought was great but i guess my 3 year old had enough...
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LOL - your son did pretty good. We took our son with us when Barron went to vote (I voted via mail in). I really wanted him to be able to look back and know he was part of this historic moment. Here is a snippet of the conversation

ME: We are going to go with dad to vote.
JAMIN: Can I play with it?
ME: What?
JAMIN: Can I play with Dad's boat?
ME: No, not 'boat' - vvvvvote.
JAMIN: Yes, I know a boat that goes in water and I want to play with it.

He was sorely disappointed when this big historic moment involved a piece of paper and a box, lol!
 
Misty Cato said:
ME: We are going to go with dad to vote.
JAMIN: Can I play with it?
ME: What?
JAMIN: Can I play with Dad's boat?
ME: No, not 'boat' - vvvvvote.
JAMIN: Yes, I know a boat that goes in water and I want to play with it.

He was sorely disappointed when this big historic moment involved a piece of paper and a box, lol!
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LOL Misty!!!! :D
 
The only thing putting a huge damper on my excitement over the outcome of this election is the idea of the Bush pardons. If McCain had won, maybe some restraint would have been shown in the name of party loyalty and all that...

Because now I have the sneaky suspicion that some fat cat crooked CEOs are getting some get out of jail free cards soon...

But in all likelihood this is just my Enron (insert your big greedy company here) bitterness talking, and I Just Need To Move Forward.
 
I was at the Canucks game tonight. On the way to the game all the major networks were announcing Obama would take Ohio and I knew it looked good. During the 2nd period they put the results and that McCain had just conceded up on the jumbotron and the place absolutely erupted with cheering.

I'm so happy for you all, and just generally happy right now. :)
 
Woooo Hoooo!!! Just had to say how excited I am too (and how proud everyone in Hawaii is to have a local boy in the white house!!!) GOBAMA!
 
I am hrilled beyond words. I'm excited to see Indiana's EC come in and see how the general population voted in that state.
My sister worked tirelessly for the Obama Campaign in that state and was praying that Indiana would go blue. She called me last night and was crying on the phone. She is so happy as is our entire family. The boys were actually watching the live coverage last night and Connor yelled down at about 9:15 to say..."OBAMA won mom!", I had no idea they would call the election so soon.
I am very proud to be an American on this historic day.
I also thought John McCain gave a wonderful concession speech and it was clear he as attempting to unite this country.
Goooo USA!
 
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Well, I'M THRILLED!!! I am so excited that I'm close to tears. I don't know why but I feel such a personal connection with Obama. Last night after the announcement I SERIOUSLY thought, "Oh, I should give him a call and congratulate him." LMAO!!! I then was thinking, "OH MY GAWD, I just said I was going to call the new president!!!" I have no idea what I was thinking. I'm delighted and looking forward to healing this country.
 
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I too am happy with the outcome. I was so sad that I was home sick and couldn't go vote and I know that my one vote wouldn't have clinched it but it stinks that I wasn't part of history making! LOL!
 
Last night after the announcement I SERIOUSLY thought, "Oh, I should give him call and congratulate him." LMAO!!! I then was thinking, "OH MY GAWD, I just said I was going to call the new president!!!" I have no idea what I was thinking.
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That is so funny -- I had the same impulse! I thought, I should e-mail him to congratulate him! Then I realized that -- even though we went to law school together -- he has no idea who I am and have no "real" connection!
 
I thought BOTH of their speeches were amazing. I cried for McCain ... I feel badly that he worked so hard and didn't get elected, but at the same time I am so glad that he didn't win. I hope that Obama will take him up on help/input regarding military issues, though.

I was surprised at the huge gap ... I really thought it would be closer, but I am happy for the results regardless. I hope that Obama can be all that he wants to be for us, and that the American people can work toward healing (in many ways) for this country and the world.

Thanks for starting this thread, Traci!
 
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