motherjones.com - 11/5/2008
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So who's a real American now?
With his decisive triumph over Senator John McCain, Senate Barack Obama made obvious history: he is the first black (or biracial) man to win the presidency. But the meaning of his victory--in which Obama splashed blue across previously red states--extends far ...
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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Obama Wins and Redefines Real America
David Corn —
It happened. Here's what I posted at MotherJones.com....
So who's a real American now?
With his decisive triumph over Senator John McCain, Senate Barack Obama made obvious history: he is the first black (or biracial) man to win the presidency. But the meaning of his victory--in which Obama splashed blue across previously red states--extends far beyond its racial significance. Obama, a former community organizer and law professor, won the White House as one of the most progressive (or liberal) nominees in the Democratic Party's recent ...
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