BARACK OBAMA WINS THE ELECTION!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Sen. Barack Obama speaks to over 125,000 crowd members in Chicago’s Grant Park, minutes after being elected the 44th president of the United States, becoming the nation’s first black person to be elected president.
Obama, the son of a black father from Kenya and a white mother from Kansas and a first-term Democratic senator from Illinois, defeated second-time Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain. The election proved even more victorious for Democrats, which now have the majority in both the House and Senate, the first time since 1994.
In case you missed it, check out President-Elect Obama’s acceptance speech.








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1.
lindy
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
congrats 2 all u americans finally made the right decission love you Obama.
2.
Souley
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
GET IT OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I watched his speech and it was LIFE-CHANGING!.
God bless him, his family, and his long campaign.;)
3.
jorge
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
Obama 08′
I’m so glad.
im jumping up and down.
4.
BadGirl23
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
OMG, I’m still in shock right now. I mean I just saw history last night. It was exciting and crazy at the same time. A Black family is just months from occupying the WHITE HOUSE!!!! OMG our ancestors would be so proud.
But like I tell ppl yes it’s a good thing for blacks but ALL of America had to come through and make this happen. Black, Latino, White, Asian everybody and we did it ya’ll.
5.
lindy
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
and that speech had me crying like a baby great speech.
6.
jorge
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
YEAH!!!!
he won by a land slide to.
7.
Naji Dun
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
1st! my prez is black!
8.
DOPE DOLL
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
i always had faith that he could do it..change was made && i was part of it…it truly feels good..GO OBAMA!!
9.
NOD YA HEAD
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
What can I say OBAMA is the man. Finally America is going to be on the right path. Love the acceptance speech. HISTORY WAS MADE BABY!
10.
tiandra
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
From slavery to running the country, its a beautiful thing!!!
11.
tiandra
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
When they brought us over from Africa, I bet they never thought we would get to this point, I have never been more proud to be black!
12.
MiSS L0
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
It truly was a heart-wrenching election and I am so proud that in the end he was the last man standing. It was a well-deserved win for African Americans and Americans alike. Last night was history is the making….PRESIDENT 0BAMA: a change for the ppl…a change for the better…a change for the greater G00D.
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Big M
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
YES WE DID! YES WE DID!
I cannot speak for everyone, but for me this election was about so much more than race. This election for me was about all Americans standing together and proclaiming that ‘politics as usual’ in Washington must end. My support to the Obama/Biden Administration as they inherit this mess.
To the Republicans, you have a lot of work to do. As you have seen, in order to win moving forward you MUST expand your base and reach all people. That is, if you are capable of doing so; I doubt it.
God Bless America!!!!
14.
GEE
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
YES WE DID- OBAMA 2009!!!!!!!!!
15.
Big M
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
One more thing….to every young person in America (especially OUR young people), let nothing stop you.
16.
LOVE4RMLONDON
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
AMERICANNNNS DID IT….WOW I LOVE U LOT..U MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE
AND OBAMA IS PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MAYBE ONE DAY WE CAN HAVE A BLACK PRIME MINSTER IN BRITAIN
BUT I GUESS DATS NOT GONAAA HAPPEN ANY TYME SOOON!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONNNNN OBAMA!!!
17.
SyN'CERE
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
18.
vida
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
I can’t stop crying. I am so proud of this country and proud of Barack.
19.
KMBPYT
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
I am so happy this is history. And all of us who voted were apart of it. It was so amazing to see all the people cheering.And the people who stood in front of the White House and cheered. I think I am still shocked!
20.
ATLChic
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
This is probably the happiest day of my life. For once, I feel like my vote actually counted and I know Obama will prove himself during his term. I am glad that the racist pigs did not succeed (although I reside in racist GA) I know that there is still HOPE for the pursuit of happiness. God Bless America
21.
WTF
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
HALLELUJAH!!!
OBAMA ‘08 ‘12!!!
22.
Angela
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
I just love this beautifull moment!! Obama will make a wonderful president and I love his family… It’s truly a great day!!!!! GO OBAMA!
23.
April
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I could not stop crying last night because this is long overdue.
TIME FOR CHANGE!!!!!!!! YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OBAMA 08
24.
MELY
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
Finally an end to the redneck governance, Im so proud that colored didn’t have a major influence on people’s vote, God bless!!
25.
TESSA
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HISTORY
U CAN BE ANY THING U WANNA BE!
26.
Honeydew
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
God is good.
27.
JAS
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
WHAT A MOMENT! AMERICAN HAS MADE GREAT PROGRESSION FROM THE LAST 60 YEARS. i AM PROUD THAT AN AFRICAN AMERICAN HAS WON, BUT I AM EVEN MORE GREATFUL FOR IN WHICH THE MANNER HE HAS WON WITH INTEGRITY AND DECENCY. WE HAVE BEEN LACKING IN THAT DEPARTMENT UNTIL NOW. “YES WE DID”
28.
Obama Nation
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
I actually had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn’t dreaming. I couldn’t stop crying! America loves you President Obama!!! We will continue to pray for you and promise to keep you uplifted!
29.
TETE
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
Praise the Lord!…..
God Bless this Country.
History. He is my Hero!
30.
msnett
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
We have truly overcome!
31.
June21
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
THANK GOD!! The lord is wonderful! What an amazing election! The pride I feel being a mixed race woman a black woman is overwhelming! Thank You OBAMA, do us proud!
32.
Million
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
Woooohooooo!!!!!!!Go Obama I live in london and most pple were sooooooooooo happy dat Obama one of dem being me I was up at 4 a.m (london time) jumping up & down cuz i found out Obama won! Finally America u made tha rite decision n voted for an intelligent hardworking and diplomatic President who will not only be good for America but for Europe and tha World too! So thank u for all who voted! N also black kids will not only have rapper, entertainers and athlets to aspire to but A PRESIDENT!!!!!No one can tell our pple u can’t b dat cuz YES WE CAN N Obama is a living testiment dat we can!!!!!! God Bless U all
love from londonxxxx
p.s I love concreteloop xxx
33.
kay rose
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
that speech made me tear up..
congrats, PRESIDENT OBAMA!
34.
Piper
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
I was in Grant Park last night for the rally and it was AMAZING!!!!
Chicago knew he was going to win but all of sudden when he was announced as the President Elect we went BANANAS!!!!!
Words can’t even describe the way it felt to be part of history last night. To feel his presence and hear his words echo among thousands of people will be something that I will hold with me for the rest of my life. I am so excited for Obama and for CHANGE!
35.
NECI
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
From the moment i cast my vote up to the moment i found out he won was just unbelievable!!! i’m still in shock that he won but so proud that WE could make it happen.
36.
Schizodefective
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
Hmm… I thought this news would have been clocking more comments than a Beyonce post… Apparently not.
Anyway, thank you America. The rest of world wanted this too.
37.
lisa
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
OMIGOD!!!!!! DO U gus kno wat this means to me…..I CAN BE ANYTHING!!!
wohooo!!!
OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA
they said we would be slaves forever 100 years ago..
now black president??
cest pas possible!!
38.
OBAMA 08
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
This is truly amazing!
39.
dejahnay
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
As soon as he won Florida (my hometown) I was jumping around the house with my twin nieces screaming OBAMA, OBAMA!!!
This is the first time that I actually sat there and watched him speak.. Everytime I would see him he would reminded me so much of my father. My father and him resemble each other so much. My father passed away in 2005 and I know if he was here right now he would have been excited to see the FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA 08!!!!!!!
40.
Lovinlyfe757
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
this is truly a great day…..God knows what He is doing……
Thank you Jesus!!!!
Change is here! YES WE DID!!!!
41.
danDan
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
Over here in the UK, we are so happy. This is a beautiful day in history.
42.
Love Em Dark and Slim
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
I was on the phone with my daughter who is a student at the University of Florida as soon as it was announced. She said “Daddy, everybody’s going outside, I gotta go!” That’s when it got emotional for me. This was the scene at many colleges around the US. Just to picture all theses young Black Students celebrating together all at once was overwhelming. Today is my Birthday but I keep forgetting because there is a bigger cause for celebration!
43.
pat
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
THANK YOU JESUS…ALL PRAISE BELONGS TO YOU…..CONGRATULATIONS PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY OBAMA…YOUR HARD WORK AND INTEGRITY HAS PAID OFF…..UNPRECEDENTED MOMENT IN TIME…………..IM SPEECHLESS
44.
Karen
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
I knew we could do this. I’m so proud of my country today! Its going to be another warm, beautiful day. Even the Lord is smiling on us today!
45.
luv4life
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
This victory means so much on so many levels. For the first time all of the marginalized people in this country–all of us who always felt like we didn’t matter, like we didn’t count—for the first time we feel included. Not only that, Obama was not elected just because he was African-American–he was elected because the majority of people in this country respect his principles, his integrity…HIM. They looked past color and saw a man. For once I can actually say that I’m proud to be an American.
46.
SIERRA B.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
YES WE DID!! THIS IS SO SURREAL!! I shed a tear thinking about the Civil Rights Movement and how we fought so hard for the simplest things!! Now we have a piece of history that can never be taken away!!!!
47.
Beyonce Forever
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
When he won OHIO…..I almost started crying….WOW!!!
>>>>>>He didn’t just win, he beat McCain’s A**
48.
Pookie
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
I cried like a freakin’ baby last night I was so happy! The flood of emotions was overwhelming and I am SO proud of Barack Obama! I pray that God protects him and his family because we all know that there are some people who HATE the idea of having a BLACK man running this country.
“YES WE DID!”
49.
baati
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
waouw!!!!!!!!! you american people are amazing ! Nothing is impossible in America, Vive BARACK OBAMA ! YOU DIT IT
an african woman from france
50.
juicyb16
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
PRAISE GOD!!!!!!
51.
Knuck
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
Absolutely AMAZING! I kinda wish I was still in college now so I could go in the lobby and outside to celebrate!!
When I watched the speech the first time, I was so excited. I saw pieces of it again on TV this morning and I actually cried the second time. This may very well be the best day of some of our lives.
I hope that we will be dignified and gracious. Obama has a lot ahead of him and we need to just support him and represent black people well. People, words can not really describe this occasion or this feeling!!!
52.
Lauryn
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
WOOOOOO!!!!! OMG PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA!!! HE’S MADE HISTORY!!! I’M 18 AND I CAN’T BELIEVE I LIVED TO SEE THE DAY A BLACK MAN BEACAME THE PRESIDENT!!!!!! THE YEAR I TURNED 18 AND THE FIRST YEAR I’M ABLE TO VOTE WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY. I’M SOOOO HAPPY I FEEL LIKE GOING TO NEW YORK TO CELEBRATE
53.
Pookie
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
P.S. Happy Birthday, Love Em Dark and Slim!
54.
Hidge
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
God Bless Obama, and his family
I love you Obama!!! We did it!!!
55.
kahmmillion
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
Black People WE DID IT!!! We can do anything!!! I never thought this day would come….I can’t stop crying!!! This was long overdue!!! The time has finally come!!!!
56.
Miss P
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
We’ve come a mighty long way and made history..Congrats Obama..SO happy and jumping for joy! God Bless him and his family….We finally sitting pretty in the WHITE house.
57.
Fran Gadson
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
I woke up this morning and turn on tv I thought it was new year’s eve seeing everybody in the streets crying, laughing, rejoicing. Never in my life I seen Asia, Africa, RUSSIA rejoicing with america with the president pick. You would think Obama was chosen president of those countries. I’m so excited I can’t stop smiling.
58.
ESTATIC
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
I FEEL SO GOOD!
59.
redrose1
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
ROSA SAT SO MARTIN COULD WALK…MARTIN WALKED SO OBAMA COULD RUN …OBAMA IS RUNNING SO OUR CHILDREN COULD FLY!!!!! THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT…..WE MADE IT !!!!! LOVE YOU OBAMA
@ #16 YES WE CAN!!! SOONER THAN YOU THINK……YES WE CAN OBAMA MADE US BLACK PEOPLE PROUD…FROM SLAVRY TO RULING AMERICA CLDNT BE MORE HAPPIER…IM MOVING TO AMERICA NOW:D
60.
Sweetness
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
It’s amazing. I’m 22 years old and i have lived through history. I remember 911, i was a sophmore in high school. A year after, the incident was in my history text book. This is a moment that i will remember. I will make sure that my children understand and know what took place ……the truth. I am an american citizen but i was not born in america. Some natural americans don’t realize how this election has impacted the world.
61.
sara
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
I’ve never been sooooooooo proud of being black.. Thank you Jesus!!! i cnt hold back anymore tears. This is the greatest day of my life, all thanks to our fore-fathers,brothers,sisters,uncles… everyone who has fought for the rights of a black man. Thank you America for being the greatest country indeed…
[R.I.P obama's grandma, wish u were alive to witness ur grandson's accomplishment]OBAMA!!!!!! YES WE SURE DID!!!!!
62.
ladyy A
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
im so happy that he won .. he truly deserves this..
OBAMA 08/09
WERE MAKING HISTORY
I
63.
MAI03
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
I am still in tears.
I feel so proud, so happy, so overjoyed. Yes we can & yes we did! OH HAPPY DAY!!!! Our ancestors are smiling down upon us.
64.
ladyy A
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
YES WE CAN CHANGE AMERICA!!!
ITS ABOUT TIME THAT BLACK PEOPLE STARTS RUNNING THINGS AROUND THIS COUNTRY!!!
WE LOVE YOU OBAMA
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!
65.
sophera
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
What an honor it is to have such a gracious and humble individual as the next president of this country. Indeed it is a remarkable advancement for blacks ecerywhere but lets not forget that it just wasn’t ‘us’ that made this happen, but latino’s and white americans, who by the way, contributed more votes than any group, and the various of other ethnicities who supported this cause. What truly struck me is all of the other nations such as italy, kenya, indonesia, and even pakistan, have already embraced barack. Furthermore, I m so elated that my grandfather, who lived through the civil rights movement, is here to see history made. This is such a glorious time and words truly cannot express what this means to me, and im sure, all of you.
66.
Litozwsakijon
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
Holy Smokes!
67.
Black Amythest
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
YES WE DID!
68.
redrose1
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
even tho my vote wsnt on paper still i voted…the whole world voted for Obama pple here in U.K are as happy as pple in America…..see how wer hw pple wer treated in Roots??? en nnow Rulin America!!! God made it happen he said my children will not suffer forever…Victory is comin and Victory is Ours from today onwards history has been rewritten….Amen!!!
69.
Christmas Jones
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
This is the manifestation of TRUE freedom…freedom we can breathe, freedom we can touch, freedom we can LIVE…”let freedom ring.”
An amazing day in WORLD history, and African Americans at the center of it. Who would have seen this coming? This was Barack Obama’s time…this was his destiny, and our destiny.
Never once have a seen a strong black man in a leadership role fail his people and not encourage them…Martin led us and suceeded…Malcolm led us and also suceeded…W.E.B. Dubois educated us and suceeded…now Obama leads us and we will succeed as well.
My condolensces go out to Obama’s family surrounding his grandmama’s untimely death. I beleive she is rejoicing with all of us and praying for him to stay on the right path.
God be with Barack Obama, and let us now change the World!
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Love Em Dark and Slim
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
@53 POOKIE Thanks. I couldnt sleep last night. Said I was goin to this morning. I can’t! Theres a celebration within my Soul!
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Lovely
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
GOD IS SO GOOD!!!! It is so wonderful to wake up in a world where ‘Yes We Can’ becomes a battle cry for all of the injustices that have happened to our people. Today is OUR day! President Barack Obama sounds so good rolling off the tongue!!
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Sensual K
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
I live in lagos nigeria and people actually kept a vigil to see what will happen……NOW IN MY OFFICE WE SAY YES WECAN!!!!!!!!!!!!! cos it has a lot of depth ……….GOD IS WONDERFULMay the good lord give him the foresight ,power,patience and intelligence to rule America….I AM SO HAPPY FOR AMERICANS WILL BE THERE NEXT SUMMER ………YES WE CAN AND YES Y”ALL DID!!!!!
73.
Harlem
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
I salute you America! I’m literally astounded by this result and the fact that I’ve witnessed it in my lifetime. I can’t help but look at our own UK government and wish for more.
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Brittney
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
YES…WE DID IT!!! I WANNA JUST THANK EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR CHANGE BECAUSE IT’S FINALLY COME! OBAMA!!!!!!!!
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OB4PRES ( I VOTED)
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
I am glad I live in America and that I was able to see a great day in History. I am glad I celebrated with friends whom I love and I am glad that Barack is the Pres…
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