November 05, 2008
UPDATED: CSRA Election Wrapup
We have results from some of the Two-State’s major political races from Tuesday’s elections.
McCain wins Georgia, Senate Race Heading for Runoff
Republican John McCain claimed Georgia’s 15 electoral votes, beating back Democrat Barack Obama’s drive to turn the GOP stronghold blue. The win in Georgia was bittersweet. McCain already has conceded defeat to Obama, who’s now White House bound. But GOP Senator Saxby Chambliss wasn’t strong enough to avoid a runoff election. He finished with less than 50% of the vote.
Barack Obama Commends John McCain During Speech
Barack Obama addressed nearly 125,000 people at Chicago’s Grant Park about an hour after his projected victory. He told the crowd his victory proves that America is a place where all things are possible. He also commended John McCain.
Barack Obama Vows To Be President For All
Barack Obama is vowing to be a president for all of America, even those who voted against him.
Democrats Capture Control Of U.S. House Of Representatives
Democrats have retained control of the House and are headed for big gains in their majority.
South Carolina Passes Age Of Consent Amendment
South Carolina voters have removed from the state constitution a long-ignored provision about the age of consent for sex.
November 04, 2008
John McCain Concedes Presidency, Congratulates Barack Obama
Republican John McCain concedes the presidential race to Barack Obama, saying the Democrat has achieved a “great thing” for himself and the country with his historic victory.
President Bush Congratulates Barack Obama
President Bush has called Barack Obama to congratulate him on winning the presidency.
Barack Obama Elected President
Barack Obama has been elected president of the United States, the first African-American elevated to the White House. With victories in Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and other battleground states, Obama built a commanding lead over his Republican rival, John McCain.
Augusta Political Analyst Breaks Down Election
WJBF News Channel 6’s political analyst, Dr. Ralph Walker, stopped by to to help break it down.
Democrats Capture Florida, Connecticut Seats In House
Democrats unseated Republican House incumbents in Florida and Connecticut on Tuesday and jumped to early leads over Republicans in more than a dozen other contests as they pressed to increase their majority.
Richmond County Voter Disappointed with Voting Experience
In a WJBF News Channel 6 Vote 08 report, a Richmond County voter is disappointed with her voting her experience. She claims something went wrong with her electronic ballot, but election workers disagree. Count on Fraendy Clervaud for the story.
AP Election Update: 9:45 P.M. EST
Barack Obama has built a commanding lead, capturing another sought-after prize.
Election Comedy
Could anyone have survived this endless presidential campaign without some laughs? Fortunately, comedy has played a huge role in this election. ABC News’ John Berman takes a look at the role of humor in the campaign…
ABC New Election Projections 9 p.m. EST
ABC projects John McCain wins Georgia, Kansas, North Dakota, Wyoming.
ABC projects Barack Obama wins New York, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Rhode Island

