Barack Obama: The President Elect

Here is the acceptance speech by Obama after being elected president, just in case anyone missed it like I did. It is an amazing expression of his hopes and plans for America, and I can say that my faith in America has been renewed. So thank you everyone who voted; we can now look forward to what everyone wants – CHANGE!

Here are some other links about Obama’s victory – I found them really interesting, so even though it is 5 am I am going to share them with you anyways!  Sorry there are so many links and photos, I got really overexcited and I can’t sleep – I feel really hyperactive right now…

-> I had an amazing night of celebration and solidarity with people who were elated with Obama’s victory, and this was only in my isolated locale.  Check out the experience of Americans all over celebrating this historical moment.

-> Obama mentioned her in his speech tonight, and she is a new and improved version of “Joe the Plumber.”  Read the amazing story of 106-year-old Ann Nixon Cooper, who talks about the contrast between voting in this election and the dramatic changes she has seen in America over the course of the 20th century.

-> What does the international world and foreign leaders think of the election results?  Well, as one Russian newspaper puts it, “Eight years of hell are over.”  And if the celebrations across the United States are any indication of the spirit of America, then the celebrations around the world are an even better sign of a bright future.

-> We can’t forget about Senator McCain, who made his concession speech early on tonight in Phoenix.  I have to say, I think he came off much better than he ever did in any other speeches or debates – I might even say I was impressed with his graciousness.

-> Why did McCain lose? Okay, this might seem like a question with a glaringly obvious answer, but it doesn’t hurt to have your theories confirmed!  Plus, in a streak of irony, reporters are talking about the “Palin effect” in the video below.

-> Even better, why did Obama win? I know, I know, because he is awesome!!!  But, to my surprise, it is even deeper than that!

-> And, of course, Joe Biden…I won’t even start, I love the man too much to stop…him and Obama and those smiling charismatic faces make my heart melt.

-> Check out this election map to see where each state went…

-> Major change is going on in the Senate and House as well, as Democratic majorities are pulling a huge lead over Republicans in Congress.  Looks like we will have a Democratic White House after all…

-> In another example of a historical election, the first woman was elected governor of North Carolina – much better than Sarah Palin!

Again, thank you America for voting.  No matter who you voted for, this has been an impressive and historically consequential moment for all of us.  And it is because of everyone who went out and voted – in spite of the long lines and other hassles – to make this an election with a record turnout.

Photo Credits Found Over Here.