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PHOENIX — The economy played the deciding factor for 62 percent of voters in the 2008 presidential election as Sen. John McCain was unable to overcome the economic record of Republican President George W. Bush.
The Heldrich Hotel in downtown New Brunswick transformed into the Democratic headquarters for New Jersey last night as party supporters could be heard chanting, "Yes we can!" throughout the night.
PHOENIX — Though many of Sen. John McCain's supporters expressed disappointment as they watched his concession speech last night, the crowd in the Arizona Biltmore ballroom cheered their candidate on as he delivered his concession speech and congratulated Sen. Barack Obama.
CHICAGO — Tens of thousands erupted in cheers and tears as Sen. Barack Obama took center stage with his wife, Michelle, and daughters, Sasha and Malia, on Chicago's front lawn last night as the first black president elect of the United States.
To some, President-elect Barack Obama's electoral victory Tuesday night was an inevitable conclusion to a campaign that enjoyed unlimited campaign cash, an unpopular incumbent party, a crappy economy and an opposing ticket with weeks of problems in information control. Obama was a celebrity politician that was riding a wave of liberal white guilt, said some detractors. Make no mistake; they're wrong. Obama had to fight to get to where he is now and he rarely received a free pass. Hopefully, he will show the same patience, perseverance and good judgment as the president of the United States.
On a night where Democrat Barack Obama loomed large on the nation's largest stage, fellow members of his party made significant gains on Capitol Hill.
Yesterday, New Jersey elected 13 new members of Congress to represent the state in the House of Representatives. Out of 46 candidates, eight Democrats and five Republicans won the vote.
Sentiments of "yes, we did" replaced chants of "yes, we can" last night as Sen. Barack Obama won the race for the White House, signifying for many a departure from an unpopular regime to the reception of the new president elect's promise for change.
On a night where Democrat Barack Obama loomed large on the nation's largest stage, fellow members of his party made significant gains on Capitol Hill.
