November 10, 2008
Four days later, my heart is still pounding! Hands shaking, butterflies in the stomach — an unfathomable feeling of awe! How can the election of a president in a country of which I am not a citizen have such an indescribable effect on me? The voice inside of me abruptly responds: “How c...
go to article »November 7, 2008
His first post-victory press conference, of course. After meeting with his economic advisors in Chicago this morning, President-Elect Barack Obama (let’s say that one more time, shall we?) will be talking to the press at 7.30pm UK time today. ...
go to article »November 6, 2008
History is made! Barack Obama's Victory Speech: Yes We Can! (Part 1 of 2) Barack Obama's Victory Speech: Yes We Can! (Part 2 of 2) ...
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A New York Times article announcing the result has this bit at the end: Reflecting the intensity of the two candidates, Mr. McCain and Mr. Obama took a page from what Mr. Bush did in 2004 and continued to campaign after the polls opened. Mr. McCain left his home in Arizona after voting early Tue...
go to article »November 5, 2008
I am disappointed but not surprised. It is interesting that popular vote was much closer than many of the pollsters had it. It doesn't look like the dems will get 60 in the senate, though they may get close. I am saddened that Libby Dole has lost her senate seat. I'm still waiting to see if Murtha ...
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Dead on 5 pm, when the eastern polls close, the TV networks have called the race for Obama, with 287 electoral votes in the bag - 17 more than needed. He is the President-Elect of the United States and on the 20th of January 2009 will become the 44th President of the United States. I predict he will...
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