Congratulations Barack Obama!

[lvpets2002]

I agree...he was not my choice, but hopefully he will prove me wrong. I am glad that the whole thing is over.

I do have one question though, a little off topic. In the last two presidential elections, wasn't it at least a few days after election day that Bush was named the winner? I know that Gore requested a re-count, so maybe that was the reason with that election. Maybe I am just confused, but I didn't expect to see who the winner was so soon this year.

Yes it was several days due to the election was so tight & close with Bush/Gore.. This time there was a land slide of who won.. For one Obama had all the electoral votes needed.. He only needed 270 & he had 349.. That is usually automatic win..

[JenBKR]

Yes it was several days due to the election was so tight & close with Bush/Gore.. This time there was a land slide of who won.. For one Obama had all the electoral votes needed.. He only needed 270 & he had 349.. That is usually automatic win..

Ok, that was kind of what I figured...sometimes I am a little slow Thanks for clearing that up for me!

[Pam]

America does seem happier today. No matter who we may have voted for, he is our President-Elect and deserves our respect. I thought McCain's speech was well worded and had intended to stay up to see Obama's but couldn't keep my eyes open. I am sure I will see it in the days to come.

[jazzcat]

Congratulations Senator.. I hope with all of my heart that I am wrong about you and that you are just what this country needs.

My feelings exactly!

Obama wasn't my choice but he has my respect as President-elect and I hope he can keep that respect once in office.

Congratulations on this historic election.

[carole]

Congratulations America,all obama supporters ,what a wonderful day in history this will be, i think only good can come from it and i for one was pleased to see Mr Obama elected, however i have to wait and see if he will be as forthcoming with the fair trade deal we had proposed with the US, McCain was our best bet there, he was 100 per cent for it, so i hope Barrack does not let us down here.

I was so sad that his grandmother did not live just one more day to see her grandson elected, how very sad,but i am sure if she is in heaven,she is smiling down upon him and letting her presence be known.

I did not see Mccain speech ,but i heard it was great too,I can well understand how the voters who voted for him will be feeling today and my empathy goes out to them, we have our big election for government this saturday, and i will be gutted if our present government does not get re-elected,this election in the US could well have an effect on our voters, they may decide after all it is time for a change down under as well,I am hoping not.

Anyhow hope you all have a good day.

[Flatcoatluver]

I personally am very excited! His speech was amazing!

[Catty1]

I don't recall where I heard it - but that McCain and the Democrats each have a history of working 'across the floor' to unite in helping their country.

I hope this results in a total powerhouse team for the USA!

[sirrahbed]

America is happier because we don't have to see those d@mn commercials anymore LOL

Ok maybe it's just me

I agree - it was the political phonecalls that was starting to really make me GRUMPY!! So there - I *am* happier today

Congratulations Senator.. I hope with all of my heart that I am wrong about you and that you are just what this country needs.

My feelings exactly!

Obama wasn't my choice but he has my respect as President-elect and I hope he can keep that respect once in office.

Congratulations on this historic election.

I can't think of much else to say so will just agree with Lori and daughter sirrahsim. I am sad about the results but see that it was very much what the public wanted. I am very happy to have been able to witness this election of our very first black president - just hope he is the right individual. I truly hope with all my heart that my fears are wrong. God bless America and our leaders. I am as proud to be American as I ever was.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I just wanted to chime in and say WOO HOO!! Congrats to soon-to-be President Obama and his family!

[sumbirdy]

I truly hope with all my heart that my fears are wrong. .

I agree. My choice was McCain and I have doubts about Obama. I hope he is what America needs and really hope America didn't make a mistake. After all the majority wanted BUSH in the White house too, twice! And now almost everyone is complaining about him. I hope the same doesn't become of Obama. I hope this "change" is for the better and not the worse. I hope he proves me wrong about him.

Congrats Mr. Obama.