Barack Obama Celebrates Presidential Win
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Barack Obama Celebrates Presidential Win
Barack Obama will be the 44th U.S. President. The Illinois Senator, now President-Elect, soared past the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the election. Obama celebrated with more than 100,000...
Barack Obama will be the 44th U.S. President. The Illinois Senator, now President-Elect, soared past the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the election. Obama celebrated with more than 100,000 people in Chicago’s Grant Park, while Senator John McCain gracefully accepted defeat. ABC News’ Diana Alvear has more.
Published: November 5, 2008
Updated: November 5, 2008
Chicago, IL—Barack Obama, (D) President-Elect: “If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.“
Surrounded by more than 150,000 of his supporters…President-Elect Barack Obama invoked the theme of his campaign…to cap off his historic victory.
Obama: “Change has come to America.“
Supporters in front of White House: “Yes we can…yes we can.“
Jubilant supporters celebrated across the nation…at times…overwhelmed…by what they were witnessing…
Supporter: “Thank you, God…“
Diana Alvear, reporting: “Obama and his team are already preparing for a smooth transition of power. One of the first appointments is likely to be a new Secretary of the Treasury…possibly Larry Summers, or Tim Geithner.“
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