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QUOTE (YASNY @ Nov 5, 2008 -> 08:41 AM) I made a similar post in the Election Night Results thread, but I think it should have been made here. Congradulations to all you Obama backers and I really hope he proves you all right and becomes one of America's greatest presidents. Thanks YASNY.

So about last night... We got to Grant Park at 5PM last night and waited in a long line behind some barricades. I think it was about 6PM when they opened up the barricades to allow people to continue to the security section. You first went through an area where they checked peoples bags and purses. They you had to wait in another line to go through the metal detectors. That whole process took about 45 minutes from start to finish. Once we walked into Hutchinson field it was amazing to see how many people were already there before us. It was a sea of people. You could see large American flags scattered throughout the crowd, waving gently. The crowd was incredibly diverse but there was definitely a very strong contingent of 20 and 30 somethings. The lines for the food and beverage vendors were not too bad. Connie's pizza was selected as the vendor for the event. I noticed along the south side of the field the media tents. There were many separate tents for all the various networks and one huge tent with hundreds of camera people. We were able to secure a spot to about halfway in the middle of the park in front of a large camera crane for CNN. Hutchinson had 3 large screens with the CNN feed so the crowd would go nuts after each state awarded to Obama. Everyone was so friendly near us. People were all discussing the state of the race as well as the race for the House and Senate seats. And then we heard PA was called for Obama. People were ecstatic. A little later on Ohio was called for Obama and we all pretty much knew it was over. But it wasn't until 10PM when the west coast polls closed that they announced that Obama had secured the 270 EVs needed. The crowd exploded with cheers. Everyone went ballistic and started cheering and hugging each other. I gave my wife a huge hug and a kiss and we both had tears in our eyes as did many people around us. Chants of "Obama" started up and euphoria reached across the sea of bodies. It was a moment I would never forget. It was a little while until Barack came to the podium to speak but we all were treated to McCain's gracious and eloquent concession speech where most of the crowd cheered him for his kind words. Once Barack appeared on stage the crowd erupted once again. We all listened closely and snapped pictures as he spoke and were treated to a wonderful speech. Surprisingly the crowd dissipated rather quickly and effortlessly and there didn't seem to be any trouble in or outside the park. Kudos to everyone for a peaceful night. It was fun to walk back to the train alongside thousands of friends and neighbors who were all a part of history. Hopefully I'll have pictures posted soon. My camera sucks but my friend brought his nice SLR.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Nov 5, 2008 -> 08:37 AM) even though GWB didn't get that same fair shake Maybe not for his first year but he had 99% support on the afternoon of September 11, 2001 and squandered it.

Wow. Maybe Alaska should secede afterall.

QUOTE (dasox24 @ Nov 5, 2008 -> 03:12 AM) 2) I'm sorry, but if you cried when Obama was announced as the victor and you weren't on his immediate staff or a family member, that's just ridiculous. All those people crying looked like fools at the Obama rally. You obviously don't understand the context of this in history. But go ahead and call me a fool because I had tears going down my face at the rally last night.

QUOTE (Texsox @ Nov 4, 2008 -> 10:47 PM) It was incredible live. He hushed the crowd quickly when they bood Obama or showed any lack of class. He is a great American and it is obvious he loves America. It's too bad he listened to his Rove-like strategists and ran such a negative campaign. He would have fared better if he was more like the McCain of 2000. But that's already been discussed at length in the 'buster over the months.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 4, 2008 -> 02:37 PM) Just got the election night ticket in my email. Congrats!

Per TPM

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Nov 4, 2008 -> 02:11 PM) I didnt even bother with quiz. I pay attention, but I couldn't care less who declared their candidacy first. There are 39 other questions.

Don't bother ONN has the results already. Voting Machines Elect One Of Their Own As President

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Nov 4, 2008 -> 01:36 PM) what a coincidence! Virginia and Penn. Truly the strangest of all coincidences. With malfunctions in the urban areas of PA. I wonder who's votes that will affect.

It's infuriating to read this kind of stuff in this day and age:

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Nov 4, 2008 -> 01:21 PM) ...he was running against Keys, who I think I have a shot against. This is true.

I got a 73% on this quiz.

Interesting tidbit I found on MSNBC's election Q&A:

November 2006 electoral map by Survey USA vs November 2008

538's final projection

BTW since the Redskins lost last night that means the incumbent party will lose the Presidential election.

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QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Nov 4, 2008 -> 11:10 AM) Networks May Call Race Before Voting Is Complete That's just stupid. Calling it early before polls close on the west coast can affect the Congressional races out there and/or the various ballot initiatives.

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Nov 4, 2008 -> 11:49 AM) I don't know how old you are and how many elections you have voted for, but seriously, you are voting for the President and his backup. It's like saying you don't like AJ because Hall is his backup. How many elections have you participated in when you even cared about the vp spot? If you don't want to vote for McCain, just say so and stop using Palin as a crutch. If her inexperience bugs you and Obama's doesn't, then your logic is slightly skewed. Just go ahead and put the inexperience right at the top to start, no need to wait for the main guy to drop dead. For many people it shows McCain's judgment, or lack of, that he picked her. That was his first test at making a presidential decision and he failed miserably...at least in the eyes of Democrats, a majority of Independents and a pretty decent chunk of Republicans. And it's not just experience. It's her complete lack of curiosity of major domestic and international issues.

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Nov 3, 2008 -> 07:36 PM) Ill say McCain wins DuPage County LINK

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 4, 2008 -> 11:00 AM) Are they doing live coverage? Indeed

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 4, 2008 -> 10:54 AM) John King or Stossel?