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First? | Report to Admin

By Canada&Africa4OB Nov 6th 2008 at 6:52 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 6:52 pm EST)

So fun to be first.. maybe :)

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By Dude for Hope who is really, really proud to be an Iowan Nov 6th 2008 at 6:53 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 6:53 pm EST)

Congrats. You beat me by a hair. :)

YES WE DID IT! | Report to Admin

By Theresa in Maine Nov 6th 2008 at 7:03 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:03 pm EST)

After 21 or 22 long months of tough work.

WE DID IT!

Evening Links | Report to Admin

By Celtic Nov 6th 2008 at 7:05 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:05 pm EST)

Ten Facts You Need To Know About Rahm Emanuel Link

Al Gore group urges Obama to create U.S. power grid Link

Ted Kennedy to Move on Health When Obama Gives Go-Ahead Link

Obama conisders creation of White House Energy Security Council Link

Happy Obama Pictures Link

Obama Likely to Win Omaha Electoral Vote Link
Barney Bites Reporter: THE VIDEO Link
President-Elect Obama's economic transition advisers Link
Obama's Big Fat Problems Link
Barack Sinatra Link
Change.Gov- The New Obama Transition Site Link
Italy's Berlusconi hails "suntanned" Obama Link
McCain's closest aide: The press wanted to "embarrass the sh** out of" McCain Link
VIDEO- Got Post-Election Blues? Link
Robert Gibbs to be White House Press Secretary Link
Biden Sees Mondale as Model Link
Birth of a trend? Baby Obama born in Florida Link
VIDEO- Countdown- Worst Persons In The.... Oh Nevermind Link
VIDEO: David Letterman's Late Show Election Night Recap Link
MUST-SEE-- FOX Video report: There will be an "avalanche" for "many days" of the "foibles of Sarah Palin" Link
McCain senior advisor Scheunemann fired for "trashing" staff Link
Obama is first Democrat to win Florida's Hispanic vote Link
VIDEO- The reaction of the ladies on "The View" on the election Link
VIDEO- Indecision 2008: America's Choice - Barack Obama Wins Link
Obama's Big Pennsylvania Head Fake Link
Newsweek goes behind the scenes: McCain In The Dark, Obama Threats, And More Link
VIDEO- Bush: Obama can count on 'complete cooperation' Link
Obama Quote of the Day Link
VIDEO- Postcard to U.S. President: Baghdad Link
VIDEO- Spontaneous Celebration Outside The White House Last Night Link
Obama narrowly takes 1st Indiana win since LBJ Link
Palin "Shopping Spree" Bigger Than Reported Link
How'd That Fear Mongering With The Jews Work For Ya? Link
VIDEO- President-Elect Barack Obama in Chicago Link
Quote Of The Day!!! Link
Election Night In A Single Picture Link

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Nov 6th 2008 at 7:00 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:00 pm EST)

Congrats from France, Canada !

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By What President You Know Does Everything You Like 100% Of The Time? Nov 6th 2008 at 7:05 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:05 pm EST)

:)

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By Canada&Africa4OB Nov 6th 2008 at 7:07 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:07 pm EST)

Merci :)

How did France respond? Driving back to Canada from Chicago we listened to Talk Radio where they had callers from all over the world. There were wonderful stories from Paris of cries of "Obama, Obama!"

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Nov 6th 2008 at 7:40 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:40 pm EST)

Well, I helped to prepare a campaign official "watch the election party". Then I wanted to come back home to take my laptop (there was a blogging center there) or to stay home, depending on the atmosphere on the blog.

I couldn't leave the party place. There were always new people who didn't register to attend who came to ask questions. At 3 am, people were queuing, hoping to enter.

I stayed at home. A spoke on the phone with a friend of mine who created a profile just before election day. She went to bed at 3 am, put her cell phone under her pillow and told me to phone when the result will be sure if it will be Obama. She did want to wake up her boyfriend who had to go to office (she don't work, and I took a day off). I wake her up at 4:45 am, telling her that it was Barack and that he would be speaking in a few minutes.

She is black, from the French Antilles, and suddenly became very emotional.

It was not time anymore for me to go to the party, which was planned to end at 6 am, because I in no way wanted to miss Barack speach live. In plus, when they show it back now, they cut the end, when both familly are huggings on the stage. I love the hugs at 4 people, with President Elect, First Lady, Vice-President Elect and Vice-First Lady.

I went to bed at 9:30 am Wenesday morning and woke up at 7:30 pm... Went to bed when it was day, wake up and took my victory breakfast when it was night !

My friend told me she tried to buy a newspaper with Barack's photo on the front page, but that she had to go to several shops to find one because at the end of the morning all the shops had been devastated.

Today, all the newspapers still had big pics of Barack on the front page.

I saw one of the title which was that 72 % of the French were happy for Obama. Don't know were they find this number. Seems weak to me...

I went to the drugstore after office, and my pharmacist, who knew I was blogging here nights and days congrats me warmly. He was very happy too.

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Nov 6th 2008 at 7:50 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:50 pm EST)

Below is a special message for those who remember my Air Hostess message before the VoteForChange Airlines plane took off :

ARRIVALS
08.11.04

Operated by :VoteForChange Airlines
Flight number : BOJO 08
From : Every States
To : the White People House

Status : landed on time, 9pm EDT
Gate : 1
Red carpet, lounge of honor,
Entrance in History...

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Nov 6th 2008 at 7:13 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:13 pm EST)

Thanks for the post card. A great picture of Notre Dame

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By Verdandi from Sweden Nov 6th 2008 at 7:30 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:30 pm EST)

And from Sweden. :) Both our Prime Minister and the leader of the opposition rooted for Obama, I believe (even if the PM had to state he could work with both candidates).

3 channels covered the election all night long here. They flew people to USA to have them report live from the States...Our leading papers have been blogging the entire election.

And people are thrilled with the outcome.

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By !Rhonda => As A Man/Woman Thinks in His/Her Heart, So Is He/She...We ARE Creative & Innovative... Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!! Nov 6th 2008 at 7:15 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:15 pm EST)

Hello Sarah!
I almost said Congrats Sarah, You are first!

Please donate to my fr page.(LOL)

OBama-Biden '08 and '12.

New WebPage | Report to Admin

By DianaL Nov 6th 2008 at 7:35 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:35 pm EST)

Change.gov - Link

Tell Your Story re: Election Night Link

What becomes of this website once President Elect, becomes President. I need to keep in touch with my.barackobama.com Fam?

1st | Report to Admin

By Dude for Hope who is really, really proud to be an Iowan Nov 6th 2008 at 6:52 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 6:52 pm EST)

Can't possibly be me :)

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By Donna Nov 6th 2008 at 7:05 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:05 pm EST)

I am so proud of Iowa too, it all began with them. Thanks Iowa!!

How sweet it is. | Report to Admin

By Melissa Nov 6th 2008 at 6:54 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 6:54 pm EST)

We did it! I still feel like someone needs to pinch me. I am still tearing up at times. I am overwhelmed, relieved and amazed. America got it right. History was made in more ways than one. We have a rough road ahead, but together we will turn this country around.

Re: How sweet it is. | Report to Admin

By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" Nov 6th 2008 at 7:12 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:12 pm EST)

It's so funny. My sister and I (we're both in our early 60s) are joking that we will join the "Civilian Conservation Corps Part Deux," if Barack forms one, like our uncles did around the time of the Great Depression!

Recollections | Report to Admin

By Canada&Africa4OB Nov 6th 2008 at 6:55 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 6:55 pm EST)

This has been such a wonderful journey.

I feel so unusually blessed to have been able to be there at Grant Park with all of you for the most wonderful day EVER.

There were many memories, but I must thank Susan (sp?) who graciously offered us one of her Obama Signs when we were driving out of Chicago. Thank you so much for the act of kindness (it made up for not finding a Tribune!)

I do hope they will keep a blog (this one?) up and running as a place to keep the community together.

thank you back! | Report to Admin

By Lois in VT, who's got hope~ Nov 6th 2008 at 6:56 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 6:56 pm EST)

You're welcome!

Re: thank you back! | Report to Admin

By Lois in VT, who's got hope~ Nov 6th 2008 at 7:03 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:03 pm EST)

If you want to see something really exciting, go here

http://change.gov/

and share your ideas for the future with Mr. President-Elect and his team.

hi obama family | Report to Admin

By amoon Nov 6th 2008 at 6:56 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 6:56 pm EST)

hi,all,i love you all,we made it

Re: hi obama family | Report to Admin

By Canada&Africa4OB Nov 6th 2008 at 6:59 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 6:59 pm EST)

I know it feels good!

Anyone else joined the new site yet - change.gov?

I did sign up but can't see a place where you can post comments -- not that I mind hanging out here :)

Re: hi obama family | Report to Admin

By ObamaAnn Nov 6th 2008 at 7:18 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:18 pm EST)

I don't think they have a place to post on the new website, it looks like parts are still under construction. That being said, I love the look of the new website-and is this the first transitional website for a President?

It's going to be madness here around election day, my family is coming into town to witness this historic event and almost everyone I know has relatives/friends camping out at their houses for Jan.20th. i'm getting a spot along the route early!

Have you heard the new smear against Obama. Apparently the Dow tanking again is directly related to him winning the election. Disregarding the fact that more people claimed unemployment in October and that retail sales are sluggish. Forget about GWB driving this nation into debt. Nope. Its all Obama's fault!

There was one lady at work today who said she's going to give the same respect to Obama as Dems gave to Bush..none and how she can't wait until the "Messiah" falls on his face. Lovely..Can't they at least wait until he takes office? And don't get me started about the awful things the right is saying about Michelle.

I prefer to stay in the happy Obamanation. And a special shout out to NC. More retirees from the DC area are moving to NC because of the cheaper living and I think that's partly responsible. Amazing to see parts of the South go blue:)

Re: hi obama family | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Nov 6th 2008 at 7:05 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:05 pm EST)

Love You Back Fatuma!

Yes we made just like I knew we would!

Smile Jesus Loves You :-)

grat President | Report to Admin

By Unknown user Nov 6th 2008 at 7:02 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:02 pm EST)

I'm an italian girl..and I don't speak very well english..
I want say only a thing..
Congratulation president..I'm very happy..
..Italy would like to be a wanderful president as U..

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By amoon Nov 6th 2008 at 7:21 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:21 pm EST)

Thanks Debbie,God is great,we made it,with all the ups and downs

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By Barbara 64 yo wht wmn in FL who loves Barack Nov 6th 2008 at 7:41 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:41 pm EST)

Hello Italian girl!

Welcome!

I am of Italian-American heritage, and I thank you for your support for our beloved Barack Obama.

It is wonderful to see so many of your fellow countrymen supporting our President-elect Obama.

You live in one of the world's most beautiful countries that someday I hope to visit. I don't speak Italian, but hope to learn before I do visit.

Thank you again.

Yes we did! | Report to Admin

By HappyUniverse Nov 6th 2008 at 7:03 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:03 pm EST)

I was in Chicago and boy was it hard to get back on the red line(subway line) back to my hotel.

There were so many people there!

Grant Park was awesome.

NOT A PRANK-CALL THIS TIME ! | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Nov 6th 2008 at 7:03 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:03 pm EST)

Just heard on CNN Europe that Barack spoke to Sarkozy today.

ROFLMAO !!! The real one this time !!!

(Even more funny as I'm French)

Re: NOT A PRANK-CALL THIS TIME ! | Report to Admin

By maria from europe Nov 6th 2008 at 7:12 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:12 pm EST)

lololol

Awesome Photo! | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Nov 6th 2008 at 7:04 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:04 pm EST)

Awesome Photo!Awesome Photo!Awesome Photo!Awesome Photo!Awesome Photo!Awesome Photo!Awesome Photo!Awesome Photo!

Obama plans December trip to Hawaii | Report to Admin

By ☮ CR ❤ Nov 6th 2008 at 7:04 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:04 pm EST)

Obama plans December trip to Hawaii

By LIZ SIDOTI and NEDRA PICKLER
Associated Press Writers

Obama planned to stay home through the weekend, with a blackout on news announcements so that he and his staff can get some rest after a grueling campaign and the rush of their win Tuesday night. Obama began Thursday as he usually does, with a workout. Later, he planned to visit with the transition team he officially announced Wednesday but had been under way for weeks. Officials had kept deliberations under wraps to avoid the appearance of overconfidence in the weeks leading to Tuesday's election.

He also spent time at the FBI office in Chicago, a secure location for him to receive his first president's daily brief. The document is mostly written by the Central Intelligence Agency and includes the most critical overnight intelligence. It is accompanied by a briefing from top intelligence officials that typically lasts 45 minutes to an hour, although Obama's first is expected to be longer.

The president-elect planned his first public appearances since his victory for Friday.

Aides said he will meet with economic advisers to discuss the nation's financial woes — Americans listed the economy as their top concern on Election Day — and then talk to the news media. Aides also said that Obama and his wife, Michelle, will visit the White House on Monday at President Bush's invitation.

"Michelle and I look forward to meeting with President Bush and the first lady on Monday to begin the process of a smooth, effective transition," Obama said in a statement. "I thank him for reaching out in the spirit of bipartisanship that will be required to meet the many challenges we face as a nation."

Obama advisers said he was selecting the leaders of the new government with a sense of care over speed, with no plans to announce Cabinet positions this week.

Democratic officials today said Obama's fellow Chicagoan Rahm Emanuel, the hard-charging No. 3 Democrat in the House, has accepted the job of White House chief of staff, Democratic officials said Thursday.

One of Obama's first decisions as president-elect was to ask the Illinois congressman to run his White House staff. The selection of the fiery Democrat marked a shift in tone for Obama, who chose more low-key leadership for his presidential campaign.

For the entire article:

Link

Prop 8 | Report to Admin

By T Nov 6th 2008 at 7:08 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:08 pm EST)

Petition to re-open prop 8 in CA.
Link

Re: Prop 8 | Report to Admin

By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Nov 6th 2008 at 7:16 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:16 pm EST)

I will sign and I support all efforts to kill the proposition in the courts and I support any effort to change the constitution if it goes through. Remember that we are on the right side of history. We shall move ahead one way or the other.

Is this going to be our new site? | Report to Admin

By Theresa in Maine Nov 6th 2008 at 7:11 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:11 pm EST)

Is this going to be our new site? It's wonderful.
Link

Re: Is this going to be our new site? | Report to Admin

By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Nov 6th 2008 at 7:14 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:14 pm EST)

Yep it looks like there will be a place to blog. The trolls will follow but we are use to that. ;)

Re: Is this going to be our new site? | Report to Admin

By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Nov 6th 2008 at 7:21 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:21 pm EST)

There is a blog but there doesn't appear to be a comment section as of yet.

Also notice that it is a .gov site. Yipee, this is the government.

How He Did It | Report to Admin

By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Nov 6th 2008 at 7:11 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:11 pm EST)

You won't be disappointed if you read this article... well actually is is more like a short book. There are 7 Chapters! lol :D

°º¤ ★ How He Did It ★ ¤º°

A team of NEWSWEEK reporters reveals the secret battles and private fears behind an epic election........ Link

Also, this may sound a little corny but I would love it if you would take a moment, go to my blog and leave a message about what this moment means to you. I have met a lot of great people here, we have smiled, laughed, fought and even shed tears together. Your words will help me come back to this moment for years to come and allow me to share it with my son. I never want to forget what this felt like.

If you haven't already, please take a moment and write a few words....... Link

TWO NEW BLOGS | Report to Admin

By HSLK: Our Journey Has Just Begun Nov 6th 2008 at 7:19 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:19 pm EST)

They are coming fast and furious.

Inauguration ceremony | Report to Admin

By Joyce Nov 6th 2008 at 7:35 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:35 pm EST)

Can someone tell me how I can get tickets to the Inauguration ceremony?

Anyone watch Kudlow | Report to Admin

By Rock on Mr. President!! Nov 6th 2008 at 7:39 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:39 pm EST)

Geez! Email him and tell him to STFU!

If you do watch him don't let him freak you out...he is the one freaking out....

Blaming last two days on Barack when the bad data continues to come out...

Saying what Barack should do...
Talking about a stupid honeymoon...

There will be no magic bullet and it will take time..just my 2C

Tell him to look at the data and stop blaming...that his poor little goldilocks will come back in time...

He's a rigid old man that should retire along with pat buchannan, wright (oh wait he already did), and Larry...the grumbly old men can get together once a week and blab among themselves while the rest of the country attempts to move forward...

Re: Anyone watch Kudlow | Report to Admin

By Rock on Mr. President!! Nov 6th 2008 at 7:47 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:47 pm EST)

p.s. If you watch CNBC...don't give much merit to Bob Pisani or Stephen Moore...again rigid and stubborn.

It is my hope that the American people's antenna's will begin to tune into reasonable and rational voices.

But this chicken little stuff from Kudlow is nothing but whining!

NBLB | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Nov 6th 2008 at 7:47 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:47 pm EST)

New thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Link

Top Seats | Report to Admin

By NewToObamaBlog Nov 6th 2008 at 7:52 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 7:52 pm EST)

Has the Homeland Security guy been chosen?

In what order are the top seats set?

In what time frame will all this info trickle out?

Where can one find all of this info in one spot?

America 12

Overwhelming support | Report to Admin

By Lois L Nov 6th 2008 at 8:22 pm EST (Updated Nov 6th 2008 at 8:22 pm EST)

Thought you all might like to know that WCAX TV out of Burlington, VT reported tonight that 85% of the votes cast in the city of Burlington were for Obama. 85%!!!

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