Im so happy to see that America has made the right decision. Let this be the start of a greater future for the USA.

Wow…people crying on CNN (Roland) and sharing stories of african american culture. the change has already begun.

Roland, thank you.

David, Candy, Roland, Anderson, Wolfe, Donna — to all of you, thanks for the best news coverage of these past 21 months.

Congratulations to Mr. Barack! Canada loves Mr. President-Elect Barack Obama! Thank you for having the courage to make a change! God bless you and your family! Our hearts fill with joy at your accomplishment and is filled with grief for the loss of your grandmother. You are in our prayers!

I am so proud of our country!! The best man has won!!!

I feel that all those young kids that was out helping Obama need to be very proud of themself because they can say they did it and Thanks to all of those who knocked on my door and others.

America has reinvented itself with the election of Barack Obama

I can’t believe it’s over. This is crazy. YAY OBAMA!!!

Its hard to believe its over. Change is a way of life and I’m hoping that the new president can effect positive change especially in health care insurance and education and the environment as well as all the other issues that confront us. 143 years after the end of the civil war we have our first African American president. I didn’t think I would see it in my lifetime – I was wrong and I am glad I was wrong. Congrats to us all.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

I AM FINALLY HOPEFUL FOR OUR GREAT COUNTRY, WE SAW A NEGATIVE CAMPAIGN AND ACTED AND WE ADMIRED A MAN WHO CAN HELP US ALL AND BE AN INSPIRATION TO ALL AND THE INTIRE WORLD. THE WORLD WILL ADMIRE US AGAIN

YES WE DID

Its amazing Barack Obama elected President of the United States of America.

YES WE DID

Too many people have no idea who they just voted for. I guess they feel it was “cool” to vote against Republicans. Too late now. I’ll check in with you all in 3 years when the run-up for 2012 is in full swign and America is looking to get Obama out of office.

And…prepare for the “international test” as predicted by Biden for this summer.

Why must Barack Obama’s victory in the election be reduced to that of a racial accomplishment? Why can’t Obama’s victory be seen for what it should be? One of if not the greatest achievements that an american can dream of. Standing for what america believes in….the ability to decide when change is needed. Racism is not needed in this analysis because his accomplishments are mine and I hope mine one day will also be his and this does not matter that I am white and he is black, but only that we are two equal human beings, for that I can share in his joy.

Today a word turned incarnate by the collective effort of all Americans. This act, perpetuates that word further, to all people of all colors, and gives birth to the certainty that only we can give names to our limitations.
All you have to do is believe in that word, Hope.
Yesterday, some hoped that they could be heard, but some could not; as such democracy died.
Today, the silence of yesteryears unequipped with the power of change, seizes and roars a deafening scream of “yes we can” by the cast of our votes.
In casting such votes of hope, we empower tomorrow’s generation with the knowledge that collectively they can manifest change.
Today we have given birth to children’s participation in democracy.
So, tomorrow, while the sun may rise the same way, and we may individually go about our own daily tasks; there will be an undeniable truth,
Hope is real.

It’s time to start talking about President-elect Obama in terms other than as just the first black US President. He has inspired a new generation, and given many of us hope that things may change in the way that we do the business of governance. Look at the faces in the crowd in Grant Park in Chicago. It’s not just African-Americans celebrating tonight. It’s a significant achievement, but hopefully will not be the lasting legacy of his presidency.

I am at a loss of words tonight. I am elated with the results of the Presidency. I am excited to be alive in this era to see that we are on a new and great journey. I believe Obama will lead us into a new era of hope. I am a Republican at heart but I know he will lead us to a new country of one instead of a country of many. This election lets me believe anything is possible in this country with hard work and diligence. GO OBAMA!!!!

Congratulations to the Democratic Party. Now let’s go to work in rebuilding America.

Congratulations America! The world is delighted today to welcome you back in the world community. Congratulation President Obama! Well deserved victory. Greatest world role model. God bless YOU, We Love You Our new leader of the world!

When people talk about the turning point in the campaign, it should not only point to the downturn in the economy. While McCain was ahead in the polls at the time, there are several other key events that Obama handled better than McCain
1) The debates occurred after the economy fallout and Obama won all 3, on both domestic and foreign policy issues, and the town hall.
2) McCain’s poor handling of the economic crises.
3) America getting to know Sarah Palin and her growing disapproval rating, and doubt on her abilty to lead the country.
4) Biden won the VP debate by 2:1.
5) Consistent message throughout the campaign and Obama consistently clarified his position, despite the negative claims.
5) McCain went more negative and this does not reflect change or working across the party lines.
6) Obama gave a vision of hope and change.

Congratulations on our country moving towards a new country! There is certainly a great deal of healing and fixing that needs to be done, so hopefully the focus is on that.

What I am curious is to how the media constantly focuses on Obama being the first African-American to do this or that. He represents not just an African American, as he is of mixed descent. Why is that not discussed in the media as much as his African American identity?

Thank you GOD! EVERYONE ALL OVER THE WORLD IS CELEBRATING! Take heed WHITE people that supported McCain . . . . USA is about DIVERSITY!!!!!! Obama represents DIVERSITY!!!!!!! To GOD we give the GLORY!!!!

Congratulations America! Thank you for starting the ripple of change that will soon sweep across the world.

Listening to McCain now, how privilaged you should feel to have had two such wonderful candidates to choose between.

Obama for Presidente! The only dramatic equivalent is not Lewis Hamilton GP win not its every second of Usain Bolt’s 200 metre winin the 08 Olympics. Record Breaking Total wipe out. Obama like Bolt was unrestrained in his determination to win that race.

Congratualtion US voters this is your victory!

I think already this historic event is being put in a box. It is truly historic that Obama, as a black American, will ascend to the White House. But what is truly noteworthy is that he did this running as an American, not a black American. While it will hold a very special place in the hearts of black Americans, this victory is as sweet to many black and non-blacks alike. Obama not only looks different than past Presidents, but he thinks and relates to Americans differently than any previous President. In this historical moment, the qualities and accomplishments of the individual should not be overshadowed by the qualities of his race. God bless him!

robert, chicago

Today is a day where the youth in this country made a stand demanded change. We voted to bring hope and unity to this country. For those of us Generation X and younger, never living in the 1960’s, it might as well have been 200 years ago because it has been so hard all our lives to try to understand older generations need for racism and division. Obama is a symbol of change and unity in his own body. Half black and half white, he represents all of us. I am so happy to see this day happen in my lifetime. So proud to tell my son that this country has elected Barack Obama. He is a transforming figure that will bring this country what it so desperately needs and I am so proud to be part of this country. Bring on 1-20-09!

The time for change is now inevitable. Congratulations to the 44th President of the United States – President Barack Obama and my hats off to the People of the United States of America for choosing the right candidate to lead that change…I had almost lost faith in your country! What gets me is how Louisiana can still vote for a Republican candidate even after the way George Bush managed the worst natural disaster in American History…Shame on you! But I’m really happy!!!!!!!!!

“CAN YOU SMELL WHAT BARACK IS COOKIN!”

Good riddance to Palin and Joe the plumber.

Time to go to work. Lets make this place better.

I am speechless. this has given me a new hope.

can’t somwone sing god bless america??

I’ve spent this day explaining to my 7 and 9 year old girls…. “Remember today…never forget this day!… you just don’t understand what this means…after 200+ Years of us being a nation, a black man has been elected as the President of the United States… Leader of the Free world” What an amazing day in American history!!
I will be 40 in the spring… i could never imagine this day 30 years ago… 20 years ago!! What a day! Go Barak!!!! We’re with you Mr. President (elect)!!!

Congratulations, Mr President-elect, Obama!
Congratulations, America! But this is not just for yourselves alone. No way.This is for a world that says and implies in all things political, that a black person is not quite good enough to be on top, in the CEO position; a world that looks the other way when crises in Congo (and places like that happen) only to jump up and down to rescue of white countries in trouble (remember Georgia, anyone?). This is a victory for the black man everywhere, not just in the United States of America. I may not be an American citizen, but I am as proud of this victory as if I were one, born and bred. I only hope that African nations see this and are inspired to imbibe the spirit of change in the air.

Congratulations to the President Elect Obama. Leaving the campaign of two years – the longest in the history of Democracies – and entering a new era of our American history.

Great coverage on CNN tonight – congratulations to you, too for unbiased and quality work.

omg this is the greatest day of my life. For I a child of the deseg. in Mich and say that the dream is alive and well,

It is over and now it is time to get behind Obama and unite this most wonderful Country.

Well done, Mr President-elect, Obama!
Congrats, America! But this is not just for yourselves alone. No way.This is for a world that says and implies in all things political, that a black person is not quite good enough to be on top, in the CEO position; a world that looks the other way when crises in Congo (and places like that happen) only to jump up and down to rescue of white countries in trouble (remember Georgia, anyone?). This is a victory for the black man everywhere, not just in the United States of America. I may not be an American citizen, but I am as proud of this victory as if I were one, born and bred. I only hope that African nations see this and are inspired to imbibe the spirit of change in the air.

Congratulations to Democrats. Thank you to everyone who helped aide in this historic win!

I’ll say congrats to Obama but in the same breathe…you reap what you sow! Our country is about to go to hell in a hand basket! He isn’t experienced enough to be president yet the media helped him get elected. The U.S. is screwed!

Cindy…Ga.

“WAY TO GO!BAMA”…………………. : )

I went to class today and i could not concentrate. I wanted to see the news every minute of it. Obama has changed our live and the perspective of so many things.Hope and change.

Wow! Proud to be an American! History is made today!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please remind the commentators that this election is about aall the people and this country. They focus on race too much and it doesn’t give credit to our white brothers and sisters who voted for President Elect Obama, many at great risk to themselves and their lives as they know it!
Thank You,
AL

As an Obama supporter all I can say is Congratulations to Barack Obama, and to McCain you have already served this Country well and America thanks you and I am sure you will work with President Obama to make this Country an even greater Country.

Not my president… not now, not ever… and the sooner he is gone the happier I will be. he stands for nothing, he represents nothing, and in his political “carrier” he has done nothing, but people who think he is going to make some kind of change (and he will do nothing while he is here except maybe paint the wall in the white house purple or puke) think he is going to cure all their problems… the truth that no one is saying is that it is only going to get worse. There is not one nation on the face of the planet that is controlled by a black man that is worth a dame, and that is a fact… find one…

I am not even white, but it just infuriates me how all these people and I do mean blacks, say they want change and betterment of our nation and they sit on the net cussing profanities at McCain. bigots… All of them.

this should be intresting now…

Actually – it just begins. GREAT coverage throughout. Every one of you has brought this election to my front door, and I will miss all of the daily election issues. But we’ll have more to talk about, of that I’m sure!

THANK GOD! Now CNN Can we PLEASE get back to the ISSUES that this Nation is facing???????

This is the saddest day in American History except for Pearl Harbor. Obama is going to take this country down the road to mediocrity, or worse, so fast it will make your head spin. I am actually sick to my stomach that a man with no experience or substance was able to make you believe he will solve all of your problems. He is a socialist through and through and he will destroy what made this country great.

Our goal as Americans is to make sure he is not re-elected so he only has 4 years to screw up the country. We need to start planning now for 2012 to make sure he, or any democrat, is defeated.

While I congratulate Barack Obama on his election as President of the United States, I have grown sick and tired of hearing about how historic this election has been. Many people think that we have made history because we have finally found in our hearts the ability to elect an African American to the highest office in the land. If you listen to most of the pundits, you would think that it has taken us, as Americans, until 2008 to be able to elect a black president.

As a staunch republican, I would have voted for Colin Powell over George W. Bush eight years ago. I also believe that many Afro Americans and hard core republicans would have voted with me.

I am very disappointed that I have not heard any of the political analysts talk about this in the mainstream media over the last several weeks and months. If you want to blame anyone for the fact that it has taken us this long to elect a black person to America’s highest office, you should blame Colin Powel. If he had had the desire to take the next step, he could have easily moved from being a military man to being the first black president of the United States of America back in 2000.

Steve Baumann

Longwood, Fl.

O- Ordered
B- By
A- Americans
M- Most
A- Affectionately

It is over, and I must say that I am so dissappointed in the Republican party. You were playing a game with our lives. You didn’t care about picking the best candidate when you picked Gov. Palin. This is not a game this is our lives, and I am so glad your mess is over.

It’s beginning.

I am so proud to be an American.

CONGRATULATION PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN.

USA, yes we can.

I just finished watching Obama’s speech and it was amazing. The first time any candidate has ever made me cry. What an amazing race. This should be a wake up call to all politicians that America has had enough of the politicking that has been going on for the past 8 years. We the People have finally regained our voice.

Congratulations Mr. President (elect)… i’m so proud of you! and proud to be an American…. this is… a great day in America! WE ARE WITH YOU!

James Muehle
Gorham, Maine

I am soo happy for America!

How absolutely amazing, esctatic, and historic!

God Bless America!
As a Canadian I am so happy for you as a Nation and how this decision can unite and change the world!

Truely an Exciting time in History!

Obama 08!
YEAH!

I’d like to see Obama bring McCain into his circle of advisors or his cabinet. Now that would be a great bridge-building demonstration. I especially like that FOX called it for Obama before CNN did!

Thanks for deliberately knocking me off while I was making a comment. It was a long one but I see what I was saying is true. That’s is the only reason I got knocked off you people at CNN are the most corruptede bunch of liers I’ve ever seen you deliberatly made me lose my comments on purpose cause ROBOTS

You don’t have to show overseas celebarations they are not the United States they only celebrate for one reason only. They think they can do as they please now.

Finally I can stop seeing these stupid ads….
Hey America, you forget he’s also Half Caucasian!

What if he had fair skin and straight hair woud you still be touring he’s african american?

No its called he’s an American.

Today, I abandoned apathy. I did it not only for myself, but because as a 25 year old black male living in the south, I now believe that anything is possible. This election has inspired both young and old, rich and poor, black and white, to take advantage of the rights which so many of those that came before us only dreamed of. I was moved to tears not only by Barack Obama, but also by watchinig the different faces of the crowd. As Jesse Jackson openly wept, I silently cried. As the crowd responded “Yes We Can”, I shook. When Michelle Obama came to the stage to great Barack, I cheered in celebration. This was the moment I realized just how epic and historic tonight was. Tonight was biggers than any individual. And while I could sit here try to process what change is coming for America, I choose to live in the moment and relish what it is like. I havent felt as American as I do today since the tragedies of September 11 and I am now truly greatful and humbled to be a part of this nation.

And so I move forward knowing that what is expected of me, what is expected of us as a population, what I expect of myself has “changed”.

Skip
Nashville,TN

I think it is now time to stop all the negative comments. Like it or not, Gov. Palin, was a women, who fought a good fight. I don’t care if she wasn’t your pick or not, it’s time to start the healing. If Democrats can’t stop with the hate-filled remarks, what makes you think Republicans are just going to fall in Love with your candidate? As a AA women, of course I am proud, but this can’t come down to Obama, only being a Black POTUS, or this will have a very bad outcome. This man has to rise above this, he has to be the POTUS, not Black, or Bi-racial.

I’m very confused as well…

If you are mostly ‘white’, you are WHITE! If you are enough of some other descent you are of that descent???

So, how black is Barack??? & I had thought generally, that African-American implied descendant from the original hostages enslaved by the WHITE founders??

Don’t get me wrong – Electing Barack is a proud moment for mankind! I couldn’t be happier.

Many thanks to AC360, the Election Team, and CNN as a whole for their contribution to keeping things honest. I do not believe this day would have proceeded so smoothly without the amazing resources of CNN.
I do not think we realize the enormous contribution you’ve given us via your coverage and resources like the voter hotline. The significance of your role will someday have historical mention!
You are amazing and again, I thank you for your contribution to democracy and our country!

Barack Obama’s speech was nothing less than historic. Not only did he acknowledge the struggle of his race but he also stood a as a man before our nation. I believe that he exemplifies what Rev Martin Luther King he said “a man should be judged on the content of his character and not the color of his skin”. He understands that all Americans have suffered under the policies of former administrations. I am one American that realizes that the Republican Party does not hold all the blame. The blame once again lies in the apathy of the people. I believe that Obama has reignited the patriotism of this country and let us have the opportunity to believe again in the dream of America. The people of this country have seen their power and that has changed us for the better. I thank Barack Obama and Joe Biden for helping me to overcome my own apathy, disillusion and disappointment with the government of the United States of America. I am beginning to believe in the America that I read about as a child and that is very refreshing.
We will be watching you and hopefully joining you in your efforts.

Sincerely

Chris H Leeman
Pueblo West , Colorado

let the “change” begin

Before everyone bows down and worships the guy you might want to wait and see if he does anything just like his democratic party that would rather take reccess than get anything done or would rather hold hearings on steriods or why the baseball package is only on directv instead of dealing with the real problems at hand! You guys sound like he’s the answer to all your prayers and yet he’s human might want to think about that first!

Have you heard of the “writ of centuarii” issued for Obama’s birth certificate? This has legs. Now he has to prove he is a US citizen.
I can not support his flake. He is part of the mob of Chicago. The liberal media put him. The negros and the youth with only voting on emotions put him in. I feel sorry for the youth. Raising taxes will
lead to a depression caused by this person

What a sad day for America. Not only does our new President-elect lack the experience to lead an entire nation, he’s also aligned with a radical, anti-white religious organization. What John McCain belonged to a church that openly denounced the African-American race?

I’m truly frightened for America’s future.

I see that Sen. Biden has retained his seat in the Senate. Since he is now the Vice President elect, How does this get rectified and how does it effect both Delaware and the Country??
Thanks for responding.

Could you tell us what percentage of eligible voters actually voted in this election?

“It’s Over” – Finally. The slave of america’s past now governs it – we are all a lot closer now to One Country…One World…One People…And One Truth….We are evolving and changing in the way of Good.

wow ! so I would first like to congratulate akorn for throwing this election . cnn and most of the other media that held back on all the info that would have exposed him for what he truly is ,a racist liar who was funded by terrorist,radicals,and racist ,at home and abroad.a man whose only history is voting for higher taxes and lying to the American public ,and has affiliations with racist anti white anti American morons like rev wright/and the moron of all morons all sharpton /aires/ and all his neighbors that live in his neighborhood which is apparently in the middle east ,and all the black voters who voted for him because he is black totally ignoring the issues his terrorist /socialist buddies that will help this puppet flush this country the rest of the way down the toilet thank you for proving how racist and ignorant you really are ,now there is no doubt in any educated Americans eyes what just happened . Any one with half a brain would not vote for this puppet . You think the economy is bad not hold on for his change because that is what is going to be left in your bank accounts , that is the change he is referring to . I am just curious ,so when akorn is convicted for the biggest voter fraud ever seen in any election world wide will the true president john MCcain be placed in the office and obama and his racist radical fraudulent supporters be prosecuted and jailed , and in a closing note can some please indite the most racist moron I have ever heard rev wright of inciting race crimes he incites. if you hate America so bad revwright please for the sake of America get on a plane and get the hell out of America we don’t need your kind here .so congrats to all the brainless morons who voted for obama and to the people who have been milking the welfare system for years your new inflated welfare checks will be issued shortly so don’t bother getting a job obama’s got your back.But to the rest of the working class(white and black) good luck paying the taxes that are about to be imposed on you to pay for the ones who are to sorry to get a job and I hope all the sorry lazy moochers who were already living off of out sweat via the welfare system that was almost reformed before we voted in the friend of the lazy “obama” at least thank you on your way to work as they hang out on the corners eating the steaks that you paid for .

As an American living overseas for the last ten years I put my ballot in two weeks ago. Last night as the majority of the country was at the polls and the first, usually telling, exit poll results were coming in I found it very difficult to turn of the TV and go to bed. It was a night of restless sleep and morning couldn’t come quickly enough. CNN was my first stop this morning and I was overjoyed to see that the election had already been decided, without chaos, without discrepancies, without hard feelings.

I congratulate President Barack Obama with all my heart. His speech brought tears to my eyes, hope to my heart, and restored in me a sense of national pride and patriotism that has been hard to come by in the last eight years. Thank you.

Take afew words from Obama’s speech it is not over it has just started. Turning the economy around and resolving International diplomacy issues and wars will take years and connot be done without ALL voters support ( what a refreshing thought) and the help of a non ideological approach to getting there, as opposed to the last two years of republican caused gridlock, In that sense the Senate and House gains should help bspeed the process. I hope.
Regards,
Hodgson.

As your neighbour we are hoping that Obama will encourage us to feel safe in your country. Canadian’s will return to promote your tourism with a simple “welcome back”.

thank you cnn for the great coverage. it’s still going on live. they’ve started cnn morning early for insomniacs like me. i haven’t gotten a decent sleep in 8 years, especially for the last 2, but it’s been great times. i have work tomorrow and i don’t know how i’m going to function, but today’s victory has been worth it. i will begin my cnn vigil right after i get home from work tomorrow…or maybe i should call in sick. can’t do it. economy is too bad. THANK YOU BARACK OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know the election is over and the best man won. Am wondering who the other men were, who ran for the Libertarian, Constitution and Independent Parties. Why weren’t they asked debate along side Barrak Obama and John McCain? I never heard of these other men and what they stood for. Are these parties never heard from, but are on the ballot? Call it my curiosity is working overtime.

Congratulations to America !!! President Obama will be a great leader for all the people.
A canadian who is again proud to be a close neighbor of the United States of America…
I will miss the Best Political Team on television..I was with you from the beginning. Great job!

When I watched CNNJ news this evening at Tokyo about Obama’s landslide win, I was almost crying. I thought this is the true start of the 21st century.Or, if I can say, the start of the new millennum.
But unfortunately, I must be ashamed to my country, Japan. Taro Aso, the PM of Japan, didn’t celebrate the winning of Obama. And on CNNJ channel, I couldn’t hear any comment from Japanese intellectual people, but only from “Obama-city” residents, who, I am sorry to say but, want to use the name “Obama” as a triger to attract more sightseers.
And also I was really disappointed that the popular news program on channel 6, TBS, in this evening from 10 pm (13:00 GMT)　started to talk about U.S. presidents during the world war II who made the sign to the start of the pacific war and atomic bombs.
What’s related with Obama’s win???
They continued to talk about the Japanes-American’s concentration camp in the west coast. I could not continue to watch the program.
What the aim of this program?
I really cann’t understand the Japanese media’s attitude to the historical global change.
Are they just afraid or scared???
I feel I am happy and lucky that I can understand English language and news programs in English like CNNJ and BBC, but almost all Japanese people cannot. They are still isolated from international information.
I worry about our country’s future.

We all are human beings, black, white, Asian , African or American…. And our rights are not only to a few number of people but to all the people living in this world. And America you have realized that today…. I welcome you back and congratualte you for electing the first African American President Of the United Staes BARRACK OBAMA……

Anderson: as happy as I am about Barack Obama’s victory, I am stunned as a Californian. It is incomprehensible to me that the people of California, on the same ballot, granted rights for animals and eliminated rights for people. If California is truly the nation’s cultural leader, the next president really will be a pig with lipstick.

CNN beat all of the other broadcasts.

Excellent work last night. You made watching history interesting and informative. Your shots with just the pure sound of the moment just after Obama was projected as the winner allowed our family to be in the moment. My husband and myself along with our 10 year old son will never forget last night.

Thank you for your brand of unbiased news.

The vote is over.The work now begins. It will take all of us.