Congratulations Barack Obama!

[JenBKR]

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

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.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so happy that Obama has become our new President. Congrats 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.

[Cincy'sMom]

America does seem happier today.

I would agree with this based on the conversations I overhear at work. I realize the election was only yesterday and The Presidency does not change hands until Janurary, but I guess I expected to see the "happiness" reflected more on Wall Street, then the loss of almost all the ground that was gained yesterday. Probablly shows how much I know and why I don't "play the market"!

[sparks19]

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

Ok maybe it's just me

[CountryWolf07]

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

Ok maybe it's just me

LOL, I know I am!

[ramanth]

Driving home at 1 a.m. last night I noticed that nearly all the signs that were out on public land and fields were already cleaned up!!

Not sure if the people that placed them there did it, or if the city took care of it, but it's nice to see people cleaning up.

[K9karen]

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

Ok maybe it's just me

I'm K9Karen and I approve your post!!!

Obama Baracks my world!
Our neighborhood went nuts well into the night. I kept looking up at the sky yelling *mom! dad! You watchin'???* They'd be thrilled. My dad always predicted this..saw no reason why it couldn't happen. Now..when a woman wins...ecstacy!

[Catty1]

For blue - couldn't resist.