News Item: : Barack Obama Elected President!
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Posted by ErikWood
Saturday 15 November 2008 - 01:40PM:39
After two long years, a hard-fought primary, and a nasty, mean-spirited campaign by his opponent John McCain, on November 4, 2008, Barack Obama was elected President of the United States. Not only will Barack go down in history as America's first black President, but more importantly, his victory carried with it a landslide for the Democratic party and a national repudiation of the GOP.
Not only did Barack Obama and Joe Biden take over the White House, Democrats picked up at least seven seats in the Senate and more than 20 seats in the House. With two Senate seats still undecided, and a handfull of House races also awaiting conclusive results, the margin of victory for Democrats could be even higher.
Barack Obama beat John McCain by more almost 200 Electoral College votes - 365 to 173 - and won states traditionally thought too Red to ever go Blue. States like North Carolina, Virginia, Colorado, and Nevada turned in solid majorities for Barack, as well as critical swing states like Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico. Even Iowa and Indiana, solidly Red states in the past, turned up in the Obama victory column. (Electoral College results can be found on this map).
It was a huge night for Barack Obama and for the hundreds of thousands of volunteers who worked tirelessly for this moment of triumph, including Democracy Action, whose members walked precincts, held phonebanks, traveled to swing states, held fundraisers, donated money, and above all, gave from the heart to ensure this win. For the Obama and Biden families, for the Democratic party, for the country, and for the world, this was indeed an historic and special night to remember. Congratulations Barack and Joe!
For everyone who worked so hard to make this happen, savor your victory and continue working to build a better future for our country.
DA Communications Chair Erik Wood was at Barack Obama's campaign headquarters in San Francisco during the lead up to Obama's victory, and at the moment of Barack's triumph, as shown here and in this slideshow.
This news item is from Democracy Action
( http://democracyaction.org/news.php?extend.29 )
(Category: Club News)
Posted by ErikWood
Saturday 15 November 2008 - 01:40PM:39
After two long years, a hard-fought primary, and a nasty, mean-spirited campaign by his opponent John McCain, on November 4, 2008, Barack Obama was elected President of the United States. Not only will Barack go down in history as America's first black President, but more importantly, his victory carried with it a landslide for the Democratic party and a national repudiation of the GOP.Not only did Barack Obama and Joe Biden take over the White House, Democrats picked up at least seven seats in the Senate and more than 20 seats in the House. With two Senate seats still undecided, and a handfull of House races also awaiting conclusive results, the margin of victory for Democrats could be even higher.
Barack Obama beat John McCain by more almost 200 Electoral College votes - 365 to 173 - and won states traditionally thought too Red to ever go Blue. States like North Carolina, Virginia, Colorado, and Nevada turned in solid majorities for Barack, as well as critical swing states like Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico. Even Iowa and Indiana, solidly Red states in the past, turned up in the Obama victory column. (Electoral College results can be found on this map).
It was a huge night for Barack Obama and for the hundreds of thousands of volunteers who worked tirelessly for this moment of triumph, including Democracy Action, whose members walked precincts, held phonebanks, traveled to swing states, held fundraisers, donated money, and above all, gave from the heart to ensure this win. For the Obama and Biden families, for the Democratic party, for the country, and for the world, this was indeed an historic and special night to remember. Congratulations Barack and Joe!
For everyone who worked so hard to make this happen, savor your victory and continue working to build a better future for our country.
DA Communications Chair Erik Wood was at Barack Obama's campaign headquarters in San Francisco during the lead up to Obama's victory, and at the moment of Barack's triumph, as shown here and in this slideshow.
This news item is from Democracy Action
( http://democracyaction.org/news.php?extend.29 )