themoderatevoice.com - 11/5/2008
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The election of Democratic Sen. Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States is a breathtaking development not just because an African-American winning enough votes to be America’s leader is a milestone but because it has shattered various assumptions.
The phrase ...
rossdouthat.theatlantic.com - 11/5/2008
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rossdouthat.theatlantic.com —
Like many conservative writers, my good opinion of
Barack Obama diminished somewhat over the course of the...
campaign. Part of this was the inevitable hardening of the partisan arteries that takes place during a Presidential year, but part of it was ...
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Congratulations, President-Elect Obama
dailykos.com - 11/5/2008
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dailykos.com —
CNN: Obama win sparks celebrations outside White House
(CNN) -- As tens of thousands of people cheered...
Barack Obama's presidential victory at his home base in Chicago, Illinois, others were celebrating near his future house. At least 1,000 ...
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Dancing in the Streets
powerlineblog.com - 11/5/2008
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powerlineblog.com —
Barack Obama's victory last night was no doubt
historic, and the Democrats, as expected, extended their leads...
in the House and the Senate. But their victory was no landslide, despite what appeared to be overwhelming advantages. Obama won around 52 ...
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No Landslide
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The Morning After
Newshoggers.com —
... I’m certain there are more than a few on the left who are eager to repay the right for the slights of the last eight years. While I have much more faith in Obama’s sincerity than I did in Bush’s, it remains for him to prove himself now, and the transition team and picks he makes in the next few weeks will begin to show us which way he intends to lead the country.
As for world reaction, the Moderate Voice has a good round-up here, and another great round-up post here.
And to cap things off, world markets are experiencing a surge. ...
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neoneocon.com 11/9/2008 — A few minutes into the second Presidetial debate, I realized McCain was almost certain to lose this election.
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AP: "McCain conceded the presidential race to Barack Obama, saying the Democrat has achieved a 'great thing' for himself and the country with his historic victory." ...( read more )
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The New York Times front page: "OBAMA." Subheadline: "Racial barrier falls in decisive victory."
The NY Times' Nagourney : "The election of Mr. Obama amounted to a national catharsis -- a repudiation of a historically unpopular Republican ...
Rice: 'proud' of Obama's victory —
CNN Political Ticker 11/5/2008
WASHINGTON (CNN) – U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice announced Wednesday that the Department of State "will do everything we can" to ensure a smooth transition to President-elect Barack Obama.
While noting that Republican presidential ...
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