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EmailHow did the Obama folks win the state the McCain campaign had worked so hard to pick away from Democrats?
"Overcame any doubt by focusing on the economy," says one Obama adviser. You might recall the doubts about Obama being able to win the state after Sen. Hillary Clinton thumped him by 9 points in the Democratic primary.
57% of Pennsylvanians say they are "very worried" about the economy, the exit polls say — 65% of them voted for Obama.
"Did markedly better in central and northern PA (the T) than Kerry did," says another Obama campaign staffer. "Turnout was amazing for us in Philly as well as the Philly burbs."
The Obama folks had a big ground game in Pennsylvania, looking at not only bringing out the vote in Democratic and swing areas of the state, but everywhere.
And look at the get out the vote effort there:
59% of PA voters were contacted by the Obama campaign — 73% of them voted for Obama.
39% of PA voters were contacted by the McCain campaign — 55% of them voted for McCain.
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Yet again Jake,
I promise this will be the only time i will pollute your boards with a useless message so, once again, Jake,
forgive me for my unsavory behavior but I just got to post this on everyone of your posts. All the while I have been listening to talk of the silent majority and living the reality of an actual silent majority in OHIO and this man had been mine to address on election night:
OBAMA WINS OHIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU JOE THE PLUMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! I TOLD YOU TO KEEP TALKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Question | November 4, 2008, 9:34 pm 9:34 pm
It’s OH!!!
It is over Obama wins no way McCain takes WA, OR, or CA These oput him over the top,
Posted by: Thinking | November 4, 2008, 9:35 pm 9:35 pm
It’s OH!!!
It is over Obama wins no way McCain takes WA, OR, or CA These oput him over the top,
Posted by: Thinking | November 4, 2008, 9:35 pm 9:35 pm
PA = 66% Barack Obama / 33% McCain.
Ohio just ended up in the Obama column, too. YES WE CAN! Landslide!
Obama/Biden 08!
Posted by: Common Sense | November 4, 2008, 9:35 pm 9:35 pm
I’m just so hopeful and almost getting to HAPPY!!! Thank all you wonderful voters in PA, OH, NH and everywhere else. Thanks so much!!!
Posted by: Vicki | November 4, 2008, 9:35 pm 9:35 pm
WHAT HAPPENED TO FOX NEWS?
THEY ACT LIKE THEY KNEW THIS WOULD
HAPPEN FORM DAY ONE…. the dogs…….
Posted by: Anita Yova | November 4, 2008, 9:40 pm 9:40 pm
Fraud and intimidation worked. Thanks ACORN and Black Panthers
Posted by: Richard | November 4, 2008, 9:40 pm 9:40 pm
TELL DIANE and the rest to STOP THE RACISM comments. It’s american vote not black american, white or asian. YOU are ruining the coverage. Both men are equal stop the crap on nationality.
Posted by: CitizenSP | November 4, 2008, 9:40 pm 9:40 pm
VA = 50% / 50%
OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG!
Come on VA. You can do it.
Obama/Biden 08!
Posted by: Common Sense | November 4, 2008, 9:40 pm 9:40 pm
Shame to John Mccain and Sarah Palin with their disgraceful campaign.
Posted by: vuzous | November 4, 2008, 9:43 pm 9:43 pm
Poor Joe the Plumber probably just lost his book deal, his music deal and his politcal run.
Posted by: democratic | November 4, 2008, 9:47 pm 9:47 pm
I think the Obama lead shows that the Democrats can and do think for themselves. And it shows that the few republicans who voted today couldn’t think past the party and voted for a loser.
Posted by: democratic | November 4, 2008, 9:49 pm 9:49 pm
Turn out was incredible today.
The Obama ground game here was awesome!
We worked out butts off making calls the past month.
I have confidence VA will turn blue for the first time in 44 years!
Posted by: Dave in VA - REAL VA | November 4, 2008, 9:49 pm 9:49 pm
Look at FOX News. They look totally defeated. Guess we can have our cake and eat it too.
Posted by: TXGal51 | November 4, 2008, 9:53 pm 9:53 pm
I’m just happy this bitter election is over. Good luck to Obama.
Posted by: twain2008 | November 4, 2008, 9:54 pm 9:54 pm
Can’t wait till tomorrow to see who takes the fall for the Republican loss.
Who will it be? Bush? McCain? Palin?
Posted by: TXGal51 | November 4, 2008, 9:56 pm 9:56 pm
This is becoming a landslide Democratic victory.
People all across America have voted against the Republican divisive, smear campaign and the politics of hate and fear.
Obama/Biden 08
Posted by: pefros | November 4, 2008, 9:57 pm 9:57 pm
WELCOME TO REAL AMERICA.
SING WITH ME …
GOOODDDD BLESSS AMEERRRICA …
Posted by: Snarxon | November 4, 2008, 9:57 pm 9:57 pm
OBAMA, OBAMA, OBAMA.
OBAMA’S GOT MY STATE VERMONT. I AM VERY CONFIDENT THAT HE WILL GET THIS.
Posted by: Lindsay | November 4, 2008, 9:59 pm 9:59 pm
This is one Pennsylvanian who voted for McCain. I am extremely fearful of what this country would look like IF Obama actually does win tonight. We will not recognize this country in four years and it will NOT be for the better. Whenever there has been a Democrat in the White House, my husband and I have done terribly economically. During the Clinton years, my husband took a 40% pay cut in his job & I took a 7% paycut. We CANNOT afford that again.
Posted by: ellsbells930 | November 4, 2008, 9:59 pm 9:59 pm
All I can say is this WHITE Military wife voted for Obama. Its not about the color of a persons skin but about having a good vision for America and surrounding themselves with intelligent people to advise. Thats why Obama will win.
Posted by: ncchatty | November 4, 2008, 10:00 pm 10:00 pm
I have to just say I can not stand Pailin. And Macain is so much like Bush. just my opinion. anyone agree
Posted by: Lindsay | November 4, 2008, 10:01 pm 10:01 pm
Welcome to the ObamaNation!!
Posted by: John Ellis | November 4, 2008, 10:02 pm 10:02 pm
Welcome to the USSA – The United Socialist States of America. America elected a left-wing liberal socialist tonight and frankly I do not hold out much hope for the Land of the Free and Home of the Brave. In 8 years we will be in the exact position of Western Europe. Goodnight America.
Posted by: Musicman | November 4, 2008, 10:03 pm 10:03 pm
Lindsay I thought McCain seemed more like Cheney – uptight, angry, vicious . ..
Palin is the one reminds me of Bush. Folksy, incredible lack of world knowledge, cant’ string a complete sentence together unless scripted, down home, charming in a vacant kind of way . .
Posted by: pefros | November 4, 2008, 10:05 pm 10:05 pm
Obama wins…..America loses. As Mrs Obama would say “This is the first time in my life I have been ashamed to be American.”
We will now have the best judges money can buy.
If you did not read the papers you were uninformed, and if you did read the papers you were misinformed.
If you rob Peter to pay Paul you can count on Pauls support.
If I was a betting man I bet this election will go down in history as the election that changed America and brought her down.
Posted by: george | November 4, 2008, 10:07 pm 10:07 pm
My wife and I are both life-long democrats. But we were each undecided before entering the polling booth. I would have voted for McCain because I do not believe that Obama can deliver half of the changes he is promising.
But I could not vote for Palin to be Vice President because she is neither experienced nor qualified to be a heartbeat away from the presidency. So I voted for Biden in hopes that he can bring experience and leadership to a junior Senator from Illinois.
Posted by: John W. | November 4, 2008, 10:07 pm 10:07 pm
pefros..
now that you say it yeah I agree with you. This was my first time voting i am 20 and i really truly believe that Obama will do us right. thats the only reason that i voted this year.
Posted by: Lindsay | November 4, 2008, 10:08 pm 10:08 pm
I’m afraid we just got ourselves a carbon copy of Carter.
Posted by: George Roe | November 4, 2008, 10:08 pm 10:08 pm
It’s not going to be easy for Senator Obama and the Democrats.
The country is in a terrible mess right now.
But thank goodness the Republican right wing has lost their grip on the country.
Let’s all do the best we can to make this a better country and a better world.
And you people who have nothing to offer but negativity here should consider trying to find something positive to do.
Posted by: pefros | November 4, 2008, 10:09 pm 10:09 pm
All the GOP has is the old confederacy. They will be a less relevant regional party from now on.
Posted by: Flash Override | November 4, 2008, 10:11 pm 10:11 pm
TXgal: Bush takes the fall. He poisoned everything he touched. McCain really wasn’t Bush Jr. But like Nixon, no one wants anything to do with the Republicans now. They will have to go back to reinventing themselves now and look for another Reagan.
Posted by: twain2008 | November 4, 2008, 10:11 pm 10:11 pm
Obama wins…..America loses. As Mrs Obama would say “This is the first time in my life I have been ashamed to be American.”
We will now have the best judges money can buy.
If you did not read the papers you were uninformed, and if you did read the papers you were misinformed.
If you rob Peter to pay Paul you can count on Pauls support.
If I was a betting man I bet this election will go down in history as the election that changed America and brought her down.
Posted by: george | November 4, 2008, 10:11 pm 10:11 pm
It’s not going to be easy for Senator Obama and the Democrats.
The country is in a terrible mess right now.
But thank goodness the Republican right wing has lost their grip on the country.
Let’s all do the best we can to make this a better country and a better world.
And you people who have nothing to offer but negativity here should consider trying to find something positive to do.
Posted by: pefros | November 4, 2008, 10:15 pm 10:15 pm
I didn’t really like Obama or McCain, but now that Obama won, good luck. He will need it.
Posted by: twain2008 | November 4, 2008, 10:16 pm 10:16 pm
Oprah is elated! Me, too. She’s into the blue shaded ‘color purple’ too.
I’m so blue for you… Youza, yousa, youza!
Obama/Biden 08!
Posted by: Common Sense | November 4, 2008, 10:18 pm 10:18 pm
Lindsey this is the first election you voted in Ms military wife. you are still a child dont worry about the Military being cut by 25% maybe your solider wont be the 25% good luck little one
Posted by: Frank | November 4, 2008, 10:21 pm 10:21 pm
IF McCain had not picked Palin, IF he had not run such a negative,nasty,nasty,smear campaign that people are so tired of (negative campaign is one thing,but his went way past to the 10th degree of ugly. I actually liked him 8 yrs ago,what did he do to himself-he could have won. Now Joe the plumber can pay his taxes and finally get a plumbers license, but if he has a problem, maybe his father who happens to be Keatings son in law,(remember Keating),McCains buddy who he went on several vacations with and is still friends with, maybe they can help Joe.
Posted by: SmileAlready | November 4, 2008, 10:22 pm 10:22 pm
Palin is the one who lost it….She was a Rediculous Choice
Posted by: Sunny One | November 4, 2008, 10:24 pm 10:24 pm
I like cake too. And I like to eat it! OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!
God Bless America!
Posted by: Tuesday | November 4, 2008, 10:25 pm 10:25 pm
Frank,
“Lindsey this is the first election you voted in Ms military wife. you are still a child dont worry about the Military being cut by 25% maybe your solider wont be the 25% good luck little one”
Frank, Frank, Frank… Lindsey’s not looking for welfare and she probably knows that McCain voted against benefits (like education) going towards the military and their families. She’s not a welfare recipient, she’s a military wife! She sees the difference that McCain didn’t see.
A special salute goes out to the wives and husbands of our military force! Your children (if you have them) will have a chance to be educated!
Obama/Biden 08!
Posted by: Common Sense | November 4, 2008, 10:26 pm 10:26 pm
SmileAlready: I don’t think anyone from the incumbant party could win under the economic circumstances we are in now. I would have prefered Romney, but it wouldn’t have mattered. The old solider will now fade away. I thank him for his service, but it wasn’t meant to be.
Posted by: twain2008 | November 4, 2008, 10:27 pm 10:27 pm
Sounds like bitter, sour grapes, George! As a registered Republican who voted for Barack this morning, I believe in God, this man, & our country can raise up like the Phoenix out of the ashes left behind.
Posted by: Linda J. Royal | November 4, 2008, 10:27 pm 10:27 pm
Obama linked McCain to President Bush and did a good job of it. I don’t agree that President Bush was the worst president in history…yea he made mistakes, but the man does get a little leway because of 9/11…as well he should. If the republicans chose Thompson or Romney…might be a different story right now, but there was this loyalty they felt to McCain and doing so, we lost this election.
Posted by: Rick | November 4, 2008, 10:29 pm 10:29 pm
Let’s all do the best we can to make this a better country and a better world.
And you people who have nothing to offer but negativity here should consider trying to find something positive to do.
Posted by: pefros | November 4, 2008, 10:30 pm 10:30 pm
I’m starting a ‘time capsule’ for my two grandsons. I want them to know how huge this win is, not only for Obama/Biden, but for America.
I was born in 1951 to racist parents and a horrifically racist America. I was taught not to look a black person in the face “because they will beat you up”-my father. Fortunately, I was able to un-learn the ignorance and learn the truth-America is really a melting pot. Either we learn to work together, or we will ‘glob up the pot’ and this wonderful, wonderful country of ours will be of no good to anyone.
As an American of immigrant roots-Irish, English, Dutch, French-it was a privilege to vote for Obama. This doesn’t erase our ugly racist past, but is a huge leap to the future. We must all work together to get America back on the road to energy independence, a robust economy and continued freedoms for all.
God bless us every one!
Posted by: Grace Colasurdo | November 4, 2008, 10:37 pm 10:37 pm
This by far the most disgusting campaign on both sides I have ever witnessed. I fear what is going to happen to this country with an Obama victory. How can the citizens of this country elect ANYONE regardless of race or political views that will not honor our flag. I am disappointed.
Posted by: originalthought | November 4, 2008, 10:38 pm 10:38 pm
Let’s all do the best we can to make this a better country and a better world.
You people here who have nothing to offer but negativity should consider trying to find something positive to do.
Posted by: pefros | November 4, 2008, 10:39 pm 10:39 pm
Hope for the World..
NeoCons are out for good.
Get Bush & his gang on war crime…….
World is a better place from than today.
Posted by: John Chow | November 4, 2008, 10:43 pm 10:43 pm
We had to put up with Bush/Cheney for 8 years so suck it up already!
Posted by: EM | November 4, 2008, 10:43 pm 10:43 pm
Grace, what do you suggest we do to make the tables even? I mean this country just elected an african american president. You sound as if you feel guilty for slavery…which ended by the way in 1865 after amillion dead white people died freeing them. Racism exists on both sides. Stop feeling guilty, relish in your victory,and congratulations..after 4 years, a republican will win. Ask Jimmy Carter.
Posted by: Rick | November 4, 2008, 10:43 pm 10:43 pm
Obama is winning VA!
51% / 49%
I knew you could do it, VA.
Obama/Biden 08!
Posted by: Common Sense | November 4, 2008, 10:43 pm 10:43 pm
It will not be as great as some think, It will not be as bad as some think. It is history making. It will be four years of change. McCain is solid and well grounded. Obama is still finding his way. Both parties have proven that they can not handle total power. (house and pres.)
If one party does gain the upper hand we all loose. That is why we have the checks and balances………. To keep it fair for all of us.
I voted McCain/Palin.
Posted by: JMS | November 4, 2008, 10:45 pm 10:45 pm
Let’s all do the best we can to make this a better country and a better world.
You people here who have nothing to offer but negativity should consider trying to find something positive to do.
Posted by: pefros | November 4, 2008, 10:46 pm 10:46 pm
wants to cry,
“hope we go into the deepest recession in the history so you idiots will learn your lesson.”
This is mcCain camp’s country first? This is exactly why we didn’t buy your Ayers is a terrorist bull. This is why we didn’t buy your rev Wright bull. We know who really hates America and it isn’t Ayers and Wright, buddy.
Obama/Biden 08!
Posted by: Common Sense | November 4, 2008, 10:50 pm 10:50 pm
Ohio & Pennsylvania, enjoy the taxation until you coal industry is forced into bankruptcy! Oh wait, with socialism, you won’t have to work! CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted by: Vern | November 4, 2008, 10:50 pm 10:50 pm
all who voted for change, will see their dreams come true…chump chance is what you will get…if i remember when listening to obamas speeches not once in 2 years did i hear him mention the US CONSTITUTION and that he would abide and uphold the same…mcpain also ignored the confines of limited government that we conservatives so cherish…hence we were presented with a choice of a socialist ore a socialist…may GOD have mercy on this REPUBIC and all us folks that have to face the CHANGE that is sure to come….
Posted by: dan | November 4, 2008, 10:52 pm 10:52 pm
We the people.
We want. There are many things we want. We are truly blessed to live in a nation where we can voice and pursue what we want. What we dream.
It is our responsibility to identify the things that we can do for ourselves and the things we need help doing. I think when people feel powerless, that is when they want or expect our government to step in and do something. It would be nice if there were a number to call to make our troubles go away. We know it’s not that easy.
We all have special interests. I believe we have buried ourselves in minutia. Being president; being a leader of any kind means prioritizing, delegating, and negotiating.
The greatest of presidents will be the ones who empower the people. We should be looking for a partner with which to build a better nation, in an atmosphere of respect and cooperation.
This will be hard work. Personally, I prefer hard work to complaining and waiting for a handout. It’s not about what you can’t do- it’s about what you can.
We tend to forget that the good things in our lives have come as a result of great sacrifice.
We can not expect that we may receive without some form of payment. To erase debt you must stop spending. To save resources you must conserve. A new way of living, and new way of seeing, a new way of understanding needs to be learned before we can claim our birthright. We Americans are scorned by many in the rest of the world. Deep down we know why. Many of us have taken our birthright: spent it, borrowed on it, and squandered it. It will take a great leader to help us see this. To see that we ourselves are guilty of many of the things we blame our government for. A GREAT leader will help us all find a way to move on. To join with us in again making this a nation the rest of the world envies for our GREATNESS. We are all responsible for the success of our nation. If we do not hold politicians accountable they will continue with the same old game. How many people could say that they would refuse a handout, or a hand up? The accountability, the reputation, the accomplishments of our country rests in our hands. Every time we turn out a light, do a good job, and build someone up instead of tear them down.
Let’s come together, stop fighting about fundamental differences and Start building toward WORKING COMPROMISES. Our vote is our chance to participate in our democracy but it should not end on election day.
Let’s start Rebuilding America!
Posted by: Hope | November 4, 2008, 10:54 pm 10:54 pm
Overlooked reason. I grew up in Philadelphia and can tell you the type of campaign that McCain ran does not resonate with Pennsylvanians. All the name calling we see on these boards and represented by the McCain camp is antithetical to the principles of the found of the Commonwealth. You are brought up learning about “brotherly love,” accepting diversity of opinion, and tolerance. While we are paradoxically belligerent when it comes to sports and fat men in red suits, we still have a basic understanding of these principles. Consider us “Value voters.” McCain and Republicans failed to grasp this and effectively wasted their resources.
Posted by: thorfinn | November 4, 2008, 10:55 pm 10:55 pm
McCain should sue OH and PA.
That’s where election fraud and voter fraud took place on a super grand scale.
Posted by: Carina | November 4, 2008, 10:57 pm 10:57 pm
musicman,what the hell is wrong with western europe?they have better health than americans!!!
Posted by: ola | November 4, 2008, 10:57 pm 10:57 pm
The good news for us republicans..is Obama will get 4yrs to fix things..he won’t!!He can’t!! Pretty soon China will come calling for their money..we don’t have it and Obama will spend us into oblivion. Guess what that means the next congressional race all we have to do is blame the “trifecta” Pelosi, Ried and Obama. Like taking candy from a baby..or a “bama”. Oh by the way “Tuesday” if your gonna call Palin “rediculous”..please learn to spell it first. It just make you look ridiculous!
Posted by: yup! | November 4, 2008, 10:59 pm 10:59 pm
i don’t think mccain would have won even if he had bought sarah palin a
$100,000 bikini
i read a couple of paragraphs about sarah palin when she was first nominated
and thought “he has underestimated
women’s intelligence by thinking that she would capture a large part of the female vote”
i could also not find any serious qualifications for her…thank u john mccain for handing barrack obama the victory
Posted by: fromdownunder | November 4, 2008, 10:59 pm 10:59 pm
Ohio is where that corrupt Sec of State refused to verify the votes of Mickey Mouse, Superman, Homer Simpson, etc.
Posted by: Dan | November 4, 2008, 10:59 pm 10:59 pm
well said thorfin; very well said!
Posted by: Antonia | November 4, 2008, 11:02 pm 11:02 pm
B.O. won’t hold VA long. The military votes are delayed because they were sent out late (nice try Obamauts).
The military backs John McCain by 70%.
Posted by: Dan | November 4, 2008, 11:02 pm 11:02 pm
The major networks have called it!
Obama is President elect!
Posted by: pefros | November 4, 2008, 11:04 pm 11:04 pm
Congratulations to Obama. I hope he’s not as crazy as some of his friends. I voted McCain because I remember well the last time Dems had so much control. It was Johnson and Carter years. I pray that we don’t end up anything like those years. I would be satisfied with something like the Clinton years.Don’t know which way Barak will go, but I’ll pray for him and his family. And this great country of ours. It’s ideals are bigger than any of it’s people.
Posted by: E. Hutchison | November 4, 2008, 11:05 pm 11:05 pm
Obama wins!
Show me the Money!!
Show me the Money!!
Posted by: Don | November 4, 2008, 11:08 pm 11:08 pm
This is a landslide victory!
Obama is President elect!
Posted by: pefros | November 4, 2008, 11:12 pm 11:12 pm
way to go ACORN you did your job….but for almost a million dollars that I paid you, I would expect no less…than a victory…..Obama……
Posted by: 55Mariposa | November 4, 2008, 11:12 pm 11:12 pm
It’s a gigantic landslide victory!
Let’s all do the best we can to make this a better country and a better world.
You people here who have nothing to offer but negativity should consider trying to find something positive to do.
Take your hatred to therapy.
Posted by: pefros | November 4, 2008, 11:15 pm 11:15 pm
Florida and Virginia also go for Obama . . .
Posted by: pefros | November 4, 2008, 11:16 pm 11:16 pm
It’s the end of the world as we know it….and it’s not fine. Get ready to move from a Democracy to a Socialist country.
Posted by: me........ | November 4, 2008, 11:24 pm 11:24 pm
As a Republican, I blame Bush for destroying the Republican party and setting the stage for a radical like Obama to take over. But I dont think you Obamanuts have any idea what you’ve done to this country. I dont WANT bad things to happen to USA, but with all the problems were facing, the far left policies of Obama-Pelosi-Reid will mean very dark days for USA in the next few years. But I’ll be able to say, “Dont blame me, I voted McCain-Palin!”
Posted by: Not Optimistic | November 4, 2008, 11:30 pm 11:30 pm
I am going to go to bed & hope I wake up and this is all a bad dream…a really bad dream.
Posted by: wolfie | November 4, 2008, 11:37 pm 11:37 pm
People blame Bush for getting our economy in trouble when he isn’t the cause. He became president at a bad time. It was democratic Bill Clinton who got us 5 trillion dollars in debt, but no one seems to blame him, they only blame Bush. Now I agree that Bush could have done some better issues to help our economy, but we didn’t have to go elect a socialist in the office who thinks we should “SPREAD THE WEALTH” which is communist views.
Posted by: McCain/Palin | November 4, 2008, 11:40 pm 11:40 pm
Let’s work together to build a better country and a better world.
You people here who have nothing to offer but negativity should consider trying to find something positive to do for your community.
Posted by: pefros | November 4, 2008, 11:42 pm 11:42 pm
this is a sad day for america. our country just voted in a man who would not wear a flag pin, who wont salutethe flag, whos wife has never been proud of america. who has ties with terrorists and extreme teachings…but all in all he looks nice and speaks well. i dont trust any politicians..God is in control and will see us to the end. Our country is in trouble
Posted by: chris | November 4, 2008, 11:56 pm 11:56 pm
i think that because obama won, our country is doomed in some way or form but i also think that if mccain won, our country would be doomed in some other way or form so it really doesnt matter
Posted by: gus | November 5, 2008, 12:19 am 12:19 am
I congradulate Mr.Obama for his outstanding victory and i PRAY TO GOD TO BLESS him with all the strength, courage and wisdom to carry out the job of PRESIDENT OF AMERICA WHICH IS THE MOST POWERFUL POST AS OF TODAY.
I am sure Mr.Obama will understand each and every country’s requirements and play a positive role in bringing harmony throughout the world as we all know that a major shift in earth position is going to take place from 21st december 2012.
Americans have proved that they are the best in democracy and race, colour or creed has got no place and the caption used by Mr.Obama has been accepted by the people. Change is inevitable and we have to keep our pace with the changes in the socio economic scene and move forward .
I onceagain wish Mr.Obama all the best and i am sure he will give glory to the entire world.
S.Vivekanandan
Posted by: s.vivekanandan | November 5, 2008, 1:27 am 1:27 am
An historic election! Congratulations to Barack Obama and the Democrats.
Republicans, you have a rebuilding job ahead. After almost 30 years of Reaganomics, the ‘trickle down” theory of economics is truly dead. Don’t like government regulation? Well, giving greedy profiteers a blank slate to pillage gave us the economic/banking crisis.
Watching from Canada, it was bizarre to see McCain and Palin running *against* the GOP and the whole GWB Jr. record. Palin is pathetically underqualified. McCain had no real campaign platform. All he and Palin did was oppose anything the Democrats proposed.
Posted by: David Sims | November 5, 2008, 1:50 am 1:50 am
My prediction for the coming years.
We will go from a recession to a depression.
Your taxes will go down, you don’t pay any when you are unemployed.
First companies will put a hiring freeze on then next the lay offs begin.
Your utility taxes, gas taxes, heating
taxes will all go up. Along with property taxes.
Your parents will no longer be able to
fund your college years. You will now have to go out and try to find a job.
Afterall you just voted for this change.
Those of you who were hoping to retire and to sell your big house and downsize and keep the rest to live off will now have to pay capital gains on the sale. You will find it not worth it to move plus no one will have the money to buy your home. Heck you may even have to take in your married children and grandchildren.
I also don’t believe that stock market will fully recover. It is going to jump up and down. Hope it does not crash. Anyway who has any money to play
the stock market? I will leave that for the big boys.
I am sorry that Joe the Plumber was unjustly criticized. Gov Palin was put through the meat ginder by the media why? I believe Washington did not want her there and would do anything to keep
her out. Why? Because she promised to
clean up Washington.
I have done my own research on the candidates (not headline news) and voted for whom I thought would be the best for this country. McCain/Palin And I still think they would have been a better choice.
Posted by: afford | November 5, 2008, 2:08 am 2:08 am
afford,
Wow. You just described the last 8 years and think you’re predicting the future.
Change was definitely in order. I am so glad Obama/Biden will bring it!
————-
“My prediction for the coming years.
We will go from a recession to a depression. Your taxes will go down, you don’t pay any when you are unemployed. First companies will put a hiring freeze on then next the lay offs begin. Your utility taxes, gas taxes, heating taxes will all go up. Along with property taxes. Your parents will no longer be able to fund your college years. You will now have to go out and try to find a job. Afterall you just voted for this change. Those of you who were hoping to retire and to sell your big house and downsize and keep the rest to live off will now have to pay capital gains on the sale. You will find it not worth it to move plus no one will have the money to buy your home. Heck you may even have to take in your married children and grandchildren.
I also don’t believe that stock market will fully recover. It is going to jump up and down. Hope it does not crash.”
Posted by: Common Sense | November 5, 2008, 5:23 am 5:23 am
Pennsylvanians?? Are you serious? Obama/Biden and Murtha? Murtha got re-elected and he called you rednecks and racists? Murtha called our Marines killers .. and they were exhonerated?? Issued no apology to them? Murtha? You people are pathetic .. I hope you get what you deserve! Scumbags!
Posted by: Marcus | November 5, 2008, 5:26 am 5:26 am
YES WE CAN!!! YES WE DID!!!
The markets response?
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Investors poured into European and Asian stocks Tuesday as U.S. voters went to the polls to select a new president and as Morgan Stanley gave an upbeat assessment of the prospects for stocks.
The rallies continued early Wednesday in Asia, with the Nikkei Stock Average surging 3.2% in midday trading after Sen. Barack Obama was declared the winner of the U.S presidential election.
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Posted by: Common Sense | November 5, 2008, 5:27 am 5:27 am
The libs are right people living in Pennsylvania are backwards and uneducated how else can anybody with any intelligence explain Murtha. This career politician who cares more about his lavish lifestyle in Northeast Virginia than anyone or thing in Pennsylvania.
Libs it seems will always have trouble with the truth, how many poor people do you know hire people, if we tax the rich i.e. coporations what the reality will be is more unemployment and higher prices. Pennsylvania like Ohio, Michigan and other democrat controlled state is a victim of the liberal economic policy which drives corporations out of the area thus increasing unemployment and the tax burden on those of us fortunate to work.
Reaganomics works when libs don’t interfer as with lower corporate tax’s there is more employment thus increasing the tax base.
The tax cuts so maligned by the libs is responsible for an increase in tax revenue’s.
Posted by: Carl | November 5, 2008, 10:13 am 10:13 am
Murtha re-elected? The libs were right those in Pa are basically uneducated and out of touch. How could people possibly re-elect a man so anti- vet, anti-senior, anti-American. A man more interested in maintaining his lavish lifestyle in Northern Virginia that anything or anybody in Pa. The man meets lobbiests with his hand out and vote for sale and those of you who voted for him are responsible for him.
Posted by: Carl | November 5, 2008, 10:18 am 10:18 am
Pennsylvanians have spoken. They preferred hope over negativity!! I respect their decision. This is Democracy at it’s best. This is America at it’s best!!!! They believed in “yes we can”! They believed in the grassroots movement of “yes we can make a difference”! They chose not to believe “fear”! How wise they are/were!!
Posted by: Sharonklim | November 5, 2008, 10:48 am 10:48 am
Today was the most wonderful day to awaken here in Virginia. I really had my doubts about O winning knowing how many of my neighbors are still so bigoted and racist and voted for McCain, but we believers still pulled it off and O won our state despite them.
I can’t begin to tell you how I feel inside myself kinda like a little kid with a smile from ear to ear. I was here when JFK won his election, but was so young [17 years old] with no knowledge about politics or even how poliicians ‘directly’ effect our lives, and therefore knew nothing about voting or the process in general. Having been apolitical a good deal of my adult life [primarily due to the few times when I was involved and always seemed to have the election turn out for the other guy], I took a big chance again with my emotionals in supporting O [after Gore and Kerry both lost] and boy did it pay off and pay off BIG! I feel as though I won the lottery and never again need to worry about finances! What a night and what a great morning to awaken today and listen to all those who are forced to eat crow and admit they were so wrong. It truly feels like the greatest euphoria I have known in years.
BTW, I am an old white woman who now happens to believe in dreams that come true even at my age!
Posted by: InWantofaUnitedNation | November 5, 2008, 10:52 am 10:52 am
The saddest thing about Obama’s win is seeing all the haters post on the blogs. Despite their hate, everything Obama does will benefit us ALL [not just his supporters, but all the racists and bigots as well]. And that is the ‘reality’ because Obama believes that ALL Americans should prosper as he tries to make our country and the world a better place. I am not young and therefore not stupid as I understand this will NOT occur immediately, but I do understand it WILL occur in every way possible under his leadership as he strives to bring us a better future and a “united” nation.
So for all the haters, racists and bigots, please try to take a moment alone to at least try to understand that you too will benefit along with all who supported him. What a bright day for America whether you chose to believe it or not!
Posted by: Josephine | November 5, 2008, 11:08 am 11:08 am
Josephine: Perhaps you should take a moment to study the exist polls. Obama won the vote of those who let race factor into their decision by a LANDSLIDE. It was YOUR kind that let race decide their vote. Funny how you racists kept blaming decent Americans of that for the last 6 months.. huh?
As for any benefit for us all.. that simply isn’t the case. Economists have already starting calling our current problems the “Obama recession.” His policy of hammering business at every turn is not going to benefit anybody. The US stock markets 1 day in have gone back into crash mode, this is going to be the trend for years.
One day in the near future racists like you are going to look back and wonder why you chose to base your vote on race instead of issues.. and the decent people in this country aren’t going to feel a lot of sympathy for you.
Posted by: howwouldiknow | November 5, 2008, 1:00 pm 1:00 pm
I did not vote for President elect Obama. I have voted for black cand in the past. Therefore I will not tolarate being called a raciest, just because I did not vote for President elect Obama. For some of us it is a pro-life issue. On Oct 7, 2007 Obama spoke to planned parent hood. he said the first thing I will do as president is pass the Freedom of Choice act. Once he does that it will be a Federal civil right to get an abortion. Therefore a Catholic doctor at a Catholic hospital would NOT be permitted to refuse the proceedure. He/she would be violtaing the federal civil rights of the patient. There fore Obama would effectivly CLOSE ALL Catholic hospitals in the nation. I guess if you think that is good, than fine. I just respectfully disagree.
Posted by: Mike | November 5, 2008, 2:49 pm 2:49 pm
52 percent of the poplar vote is not a landslide by any defination. I admitt it is a comfortable lead, but it is not a landslide. An example is Reagan won with 59 percent of the vote. Nevertheless Obama is President. Although I did not vote for him, I will pray for him none the less
Posted by: Mike | November 5, 2008, 2:58 pm 2:58 pm
FROM PA —WE WILL MISS MCCAINS TRAVELING CIRCUS—YOU KNOW THE FREAK SHOW THING –THEY WILL DO WELL ON SNL.
Posted by: rodney | November 5, 2008, 6:23 pm 6:23 pm