Nov
5
2008
Obama Wins and We Make History
Posted in the Category of In the News
As a young child, I remember waking up on Wednesday Nov. 9, 1960, elated to learn that John F. Kennedy had been elected President. This is the most exciting and historic post-election day since then. Simon Hoggart, a British journalist and good friend, emailed this morning to say it more eloquently. I am at a loss for words.
"What a joy and what a relief! Of course it could go terribly wrong, but right now it is a fabulous day for America, for the world, and for the world's view of America. Welcome back to the shining city on a hill!"
- Simon Hoggart
Simon's thoughts on the election viewed from afar are echoed in the New York Times today: For Many Abroad, an Ideal Renewed.
"There is a country out there where tens of millions of white Christians, voting freely, select as their leader a black man of modest origin, the son of a Muslim. There is a place on Earth — call it America — where such a thing happens... America — the idea as much as the actual place — stand(s) again, perhaps only fleetingly, for limitless possibility."
- The New York Times, Nov. 5, 2008
Below are a few pics of what the headlines look like this morning, both online and off. Also, a photo of the sample ballot in my precinct in D.C.
Like so many other Americans, I'm pretty tired today. I canvassed yesterday in Fredericksburg - an hour's drive south of Washington DC - to Get Out the Vote in Virginia, a key swing state. It was a tight race (early results last night put Obama behind). But Obama won VA, 52% to 48%. Go DC and Maryland volunteers who put in so many hours!
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lyn chamberlin said on November 6, 2008 at 06:56 AM
Thanks for sharing these, Deb. What a bounty of riches--who to quote, from where? So many jubilant voices. A truly glorious day.
Dena Leichnitz said on November 27, 2008 at 01:10 AM
What a sad day for America when a leader is not picked by the content of his character but by the color of his skin. When sound policies, experience and forthrightness are no longer prerequisite for leading our country. When a man with known terrorist associates and someone who voted four times not to save infants who survived botched abortions is hailed as a national hero. This is not a proud day for America, it is our darkest hour because we fell for the rhetoric of change instead of taking the time to really analyze who this person is. We are not the shining city on the hill, for we have extinguished the light, destroyed the city and taken the hill captive. May God have mercy on us all, and when terror strikes under Obama’s watch just know it could’ve been prevented and I voted for McCain/Palin. And yes, I am a Black woman, so don’t think for a minute I am proud of Obama for his “achievement.” It is easy to achieve anything when you buy your way in.
Historical Events said on January 26, 2009 at 02:24 AM
Was looking for more articles on Obama and came across this one, I know its 2009 and its after his inauguration, but someone from South africa watching it, it was truly amazing.
