I have never been prouder to call myself an American. This is a great day.

Its fantastic. I am truly amazed that not only am I a witness to this but actually participated. Despite where you may have stood before I don't know how anyone can ignore the historical significance of this night.

So proud of this country. So very proud.

But sadly, I think there was a definite chilly shoulder showed to Sarah Palin by Cindy McCain. Talk about ignoring the elephant in the room. Or maybe it was a pit bull wearing lipstick?

Kimberly, I agree!!! Yes we can and yes WE DID!!!
Woo Hoo!

I'm 16 years old and I seriously feel like the possibilities are endless especially as a not-that-white girl! whoohohoo. Amaaazing, never even I thought I'd live to see the day!

Please, I mean no disrespect, this question comes up often and I am curious. Why is it that Barack Obama is referred to as an African American? He had a white mother... isn't he just as much a White American as a Black Amercian. Yes, this is a historic moment on many levels....

It just proves that we need to move forward to a future that isn't based on lines like color, or ethnicity. I believe that we are ready as a country to embrace our new president and not view him by the color of his skin, but by the actions he will perform for the next 4 years as he leads this great country.

In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King "I have a dream....where all men are created equal."

I believe that history has also been made in that Sen, Biden is our first Catholic vice-president and only the second Catholic vice-president or president.

Anderson, I am Scottish but currently living in the country I love and admire I would like to say that the decision tonight will change the perception of the USA in the eyes of the world, it will portray this incredible country as it should be.

As a Canadian neighbour I don't think I could be more delighted if I was American. It's a wonderful night to be a member of the human race.

Just as the Phillies won, the reality of President Obama has ignited the city like none other. Philadelphia has done well. And students are celebrating Obama's success by marching through University City – marching band, drummers and all.

Congratulations America.

We have finally moved from adolescence to adulthood.

Listening to McCain's concession speech from AZ demonstrates what is wrong with the Republican Party and why the American public decided that it was time for a CHANGE! McCain mentions that he spoke with and congratulated President Elect Obama and the crowd breaks out in a chorus of "BOOs". I can appreciate that many of the people at the Arizona Biltmore are diappointed that their candidate did not win, but this is EXTREMELY DISGRACEFUL. I find it hard to believe that the gathering in Grant Park would have behaved so shamefully had the results been different.

I can't believe this day has finally come. This is truly a positive step for our country. Barack Obama will be a great president and will bring the positive change this country needs. He led such a successful campaign; imagine what he can do for this country,

We are all humans.

I wonder who and when did someone when the highest electoral vote and how many votes was it?

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 swing and America is looking to get Obama out of office.

To vote him into office because he is black, is not the right reason.

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

When my grandchildren ask about the past I can say with pride that I was a part of history. This is my J.F.K! We have taken our one giant step for mankind. I can say where I was when the space shuttles were destroyed and what I was doing on 9/11 and now what I was doing when President Obama was elected.

All I can say is God Bless the United States of America. This election has given hope to us all. I can look into the eyes of my children and say to them that they too with hard work and perseverance can one day be president.

This is truly a great day for America. God bless America and our 44th President!

I am so happy.....I had doubts some how he'll be stood against to get there.....but he did........and I am so happy,I pray he stands up to all he said he'll do for this country, and set all RIGHT, even though it seems to be very hard

I think this election of 2008' will go down as the Great Year americans and the their Constitution took a giant leap forward and the hope of humanity in the world a step up...

Like most people i'm a little bit speechless. This is huge, not only for americans but for north americans. We may be more 'liberal' in Canada, however we've never had a black, first nations, hispanic or asian prime minister. This, however, is not about race as much as it's about electing an intelligent, thoughtful, informed man who has already changed the way america is viewed throughout the world. In the last 6 years or so America has been viewed badly by other countries, this changes everything...it's true..how could a country vote for Bush 4 years ago and change to Obama now?? that alone says to everyone that america is ready for a change, real change. I'm proud to be Americas neighbour!! Good luck and best wishes to the new country...

the republican strategist in the white has nothing to add.. she is just a real time waster... likes to hear her own voice more than contribute anything much!! please get rid of her..

Being a college student and growing up where segregation was not an issue, I understand the magnitude of Obama's win but I think I speak for others of my generation- We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union-

The people spoke for a man not for the color of a man but rather his ability to make a more perfect union.

This was the moment – this was the time – when we came together to remake this great nation so that it may always reflect our very best selves, and our highest ideals. Thank you, God Bless you, and may God Bless the United States of America.-Obama-

I LIVE IN USA FOR 8YRS US CITIZEN FOR 3 YEARS.NEWER TILL NOW I FEELT LIKE AMERICAN OR CARE OF THIS COUNTRY BUT FROM TODAY IAM PROUD AMERICAN

LONG LIFE TO OUR NEW PRESIDENT

America 8 years ago u put a black spot on your face by electing Bush that keep increasing over time and your standing in the world went to the bottom. Tonight you washed that spot away and your standing in the world has shoot to the top.
Congratulations America and wonderful American people.
America your are a land of opportunity.

Finally. America is ready. We are in the midst of new times. I too am proud to be an American.

I was watching the election and was very happy at the results, however I noticed that Sen. Joe Biden is now the Vice President but he also won the Delaware Senate seat how does this work? How is he going to do both jobs? Please shed a little lite on this.

The saying is fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice shame on me. That is how I saw the 2004 re-election of George Bush Jr. I am a Canadian and I am very proud of the American people tonight. It has taken you guys a very long time to get your act together by decideing to elect a clearly intelligent man who has some very clear ideas on how to help EVERYONE in your country. I am just extremely glad that Rosa Parks decided to sit at the front of the bus so that I could see this incredible day come to fruition. Congratulations!!!!

uncanny statistic:
1st black Heisman Trophy winner was number 44, Ernie Davis. 1st black President of the United States #44, Barack Obama!!

I have never in my life felt proud of being born on American soil. I am a Canadian, with some American roots.

Tonight, I AM PROUD AND HOPEFUL!!

One of the most powerful nations in the recorded history of mankind changed!

Tonight they spoke, loudly and clearly; We no longer need to divide ourselves by race.

My Hope: One World! One Race!!

I'm proud to be, an "American"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a sad, dark day for America. We deserve what we are going to get. This says more about us as a people, than it does about Obama or his credentials. He has been elected because he is black; not because he is qualified.

Martin Luther King had a dream, and today it came true! Yeah for America.

As a New York City resident but a native Floridian. I must say how proud I am to see who is my new commander in chief!

As a white (admittedly liberal) male who is two generations from a grandmother on the other side of one of the first civil rights march in Americus, Georgia; I am pleased to see our country is interested in alternative points of view.

I am so tired of old white men screwing up our country and am pleased that we are giving the opportunity to others to either rise above the status quo and/or to do the same.

I am excited to see the voters who have long been statistically absent from the voting process rise to represent their dreams, values, and determination to understand how they are a part of this wonderful, intrinsically American process. Be they African American, young, Hispanic, Female, or simply disappointed with the regime it is clear that the motivations are there and EVERYONE knows they have a place at the table.

Barack now has the biggest hurdles ahead. As any leader would, he now has to show us he is truly the leader he claims to be. He appears to already have the commitment of a nation and possibly the globe.

Good luck and God bless Barack! I support you!

I want a huge picture of the new first family in my living room.

This is a great day for american.. what a wonderful first family... i am so proud.. so sad his grandmother was not there to see him...

If only his mother and grandmother could have been here in this great moment to see the boy they raised become a man that not only won the trust of more than half the country but also earned the respect of people throughtout the world. I am grateful to have been a part of helping to make this happen. Congratulations to President Elect Obama. I look forward to the new first family and the impact they will make on America and the world.

Even more than a victory for President Elect Obama this is a victory for the great American experiment. Congratulations ... to us all.

I would just like to say that as a white Australian I am so overjoyed to see Obama win, and the reason being is for the man he is and what he stands for. For to long now American the head of the world has been racist and greedy and only care about themselves, now i feel like the world will begin to unite again and that America will have its pride returned and its dignity. For too long now we have had to live under the greed and the anguish of the Bush way of life, (even as Australians here) . Too long men and women of all races have been so split now a peace can return renewed.

I grew up in an interracial family and my adoptive (African-American) father passed away 18 years ago and I know he would be very proud today as I am.

Where is Donna Brazile? I want to hear what she has to say.

This is a wonderful and hopeful day for everyone. There are many of us who are white and were children of the fifties, sixties and seventies, that have been Barack Obama supporters 100%, We also have tears in our eyes, hope in our souls and pride for having the opportunity to vote for a new face of the United States of America. We are proud to have been able to contribute our millions of votes also.

Yeah...we live to see the day of this nation making the biggest mistake ever. You think it's bad now...we are about to enter another Jimmy Carter era! And as usual the republicans will have to come back in and clean up the democratic mess.

Cindy...Ga.

I supported Hillary Clinton but I share the pride of every african American in this nation.

We lived to see Lewis Hamilton win the Grand Prix
We lived to see Usain Bolt Shatter 200 and 100meter records
We lived to see Barack Obama go shatter that amazing glass ceiling for the African Americans hopes and dreams

let us never forget that Americans of all color and race were the wind beneath his wings. You made this happen, this was your call.

Congratulations USA this is your moment this is your glory stand with your presidente

I have 6 simple words: God bless the people of Iowa.

My wife and I sat, holding hands with tears streaming down our cheeks, as the realization of what has happened today sunk in. We are a great nation, filled with people who care. I'm so very proud to be an American.

Indeed we have. And I have never been so proud to be a Chicagoan, a Floridian, and above all AN AMERICAN!!

To paraphrase Michelle Obama, "This is the first time in my adult life I am NOT proud of my country". It was the most racist election I have ever seen. Blacks voting for someone only because of his color, not his qualifications.
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Proud to be an American?!?! That is a joke – we just elected a man that has no experience whatsoever ! But wait....I forgot – he is a great storyteller! Just remember in the next few years when we have a socialist country – when it is okay to attend a church that hates America – we got what we wanted! This is not the change I am looking for. For me – it is a SAD day for America.

I can't believe what i seeing. A black president , over the past years I hears people. SAY YOU WILL NEVER live to see a black president.
Well tonight i live to see histroic election. I thank all the white people and the black people has well. Know we can united has one people one nation.

For anyone who's ever been the target of hate or discrimination, this is a huge relief and a major step forward in history. The world will have a new perspective of the U.S. after tonight.

Martin Luther King had a dream, and today it came true! I am now a proud American.

Hi I'm Zaynah, I am in Second Grade and I live in Washington state. I am so happy to see Barack Obama become President of the United States of America, he worked really hard in the election. John McCain did a really nice speech and I was sad when he was leaving. He was nice and sweet. I loved President Obama's speech, he was awesome.

As a previously undecided, white male, Independent voter, tonight I just couldn't bring myself to vote for anyone other than Barack Obama.

He ran a flawless campaign and deserves a chance to show the American people what he can do; if anyone deserved a chance, it was Obama.

My only concern is that people like Roland Martin and Soledad O'Brien will continue to frame all conversations in racial terms.

Tonight proved that Barack Obama has been embraced by people of all races, religions and creeds and represents not an African-American President-elect but rather a President-elect that represents a new, hopeful, integrated and better America.

Millions of people from around the world just wittiness the most rarest event in World. A nation who has been growing and learning for 221 years has finally matured.

Rainer
Ontario Canada

It just occurred to me that Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961, almost 9 months to the day after John F. Kennedy was elected president on November 8, 1960. Perhaps President-Elect Obama's parents were inspired by something one night in November, 1960.

I am 24 years old... and my mother who is 54, made the same comment tonight... as a member of young America, I could never imagine race being a factor in any part of my life... I am very proud to be an American and an Obama supporter today.

sorry suckas
democrats are back on track because the people of the united states of america have chosen,,,gay, straight, black, white, brown, chinese, hindu, catholics,,,,you know everyone that make up this great country have spoken,,,,

It is a very significant and historical day in the United States, i am a aboriginal person from northern saskatchewan,canada. i applaude the american votes that instilled the trust in an african american to lead for the future. i feel the Obama will prove himself to the USA, to the world to address the crisis we face in todays challenges. i as a canadian aboriginal and a neighbour can see benefits for north america and the globe.

I too, grew up in the deep south and am still here.
For the first time, in a very long time, in fact a life time, I have "hope" for myself, my children two of which voted for the first time, the veterans like my brother and the Senior Citizens like my mother, and the list goes on an on.
I believe for the first time that hard work, honesty, and caring for others will mean something, will be the popular thing to do, and will actually pay off.
I am overwhelmed with joy...but ready to begin!

I live in Oklahoma in which people still went with the establishment. I think it's an awesome process despite that and am so happy that my children are seeing this change take place while they are still young. Gives me more hope for their futures. They can get ahead despite the color of their skin or their appearance or the size of their parents pocketbooks. Obama has given so many people in this country true hope, something a lot of us hasn't seen in the last 8 years, and I was really sad to think what the next 4 years would have been if the other guy would have won! OBAMA!OBAMA!OBAMA! Victory is ours, sayeth the Lord!

I feel so privileged to witness history and to have my vote be part of the voice that made today a great day in our history.

he's right, he will bring "change" to America. Everyone needs to learn the Arabic language now!!

I too grew up watching, in some of my earliest memories, black protesters having firehoses trained on them in Burmingham, AL and asking my parents, "Why are they doing that?". I am so happy to have that memory erased. Forever.

jesse jackson who's been running with the torch
can he now pass it now! who's been inthe forefront...
can credit be given to someone who's been there.
or you think a teeshirt ad is is some merit or a joke!!!........
or trying to make money ......

Bill

I'm like you – I grew up in the South. My husband grew up in Birmingham and heard the bomb go off in the church that Sunday morning when the little girls were killed. We never thought we would live to see this day either. I'm glad we did.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

Wow! This is huge! Congratulations America!

"We lived to see the day" – Yes We Did.

While I am very pleased that Barak Obama was elected and am convinced he will do great things for this country, I am quite disappointed with the racial packaging of Mr. Obama. To be more precise, he is "bi-racial", "multi-racial", or "mulatto". The bottom line is he not "African American" in the traditional sense of those whose families have been here for 400 years in the Americas and has no connection to their legacy. Why can't CNN be fair and objective and present his identity correctly?

I can say this will be a day,( the election of Barack Obama,) the nation first black President of the United States, a lot of American will see a day that all man will look up on in history. To get where I am going. The Emancipation of 1863 , that President Abraham Lincoln,(Democrate from Illinois) signed into law to free the slave, which lead to all forms of killing ,harrassment and discrimination of people of color. Over time people of all color stood up for the rights of the people of color, who were being killed, harrassed and discrimination. The Emancipation of 1863 gave a lot of slave the dream ofhope and prosperity, in which caused a lot of white American, to feel that the people of color where a threat to them, in so many ways, that they has passed laws that would limit anyone of color and their decendent the rights that the White American had on the enconomical and politcal side of their new found freedom, not to achieve things such as education,voting, owning there own property and living a dream of total freedom, to live a fruitful life in harmony and peace. The struggle along the way, has been with a sea of pain with blood and suffering.
From the beginning of Frederick Douglas, Harriett Tubman, Jackie Robinson, Maya Angelo , to Martin Luther King, Jr, to Rosa Parks and John Kennedy, to all of the American who believed that all men are creative equal, White, Black, Chinese, all people of God. I can say that all American of all nationality can stand up and say that with belief and strength, we as a whole can acheive our dream. It has been 146 years that one man (White) believed that all men were creatative equal, the 16th President of the United States, which along with the other pioneers of history that believed in the change are looking down upon this earth not only with a smile,and with great pride to see the struggle of yesterday, which brought on a new day,a new light, a new history, and a new beginning for all people no matter what your color, religion, creed. As one of our greatest fighter and believer of equal right and freedom, Dr Marting Luther King, who spoke of the difficulties of today and tomorrow. who had the dream, that one day that this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of it creed, that we hold the truth that all men are created equal. On this day 145 year after the passing of the Emanicipation of 1863, we have as man, woman, black and white, open up our eye to see what our forefather and pioneers had struggle, died and fought for, the right to live the American dream, where all things are possible. So on this day November 4, 2008, with the election of the first Black president of The United States,the dream is no more, but it is a reality of what our ancestor prayed for. The opportunity of all men to be acknowledge for who they are and not what they are.

Barbara H. Kansas City

I did not see what a truly segregated South was like, i cannot speak to the harshness that so many Americans had to endure.
I can speak of growing up in Kentucky where many pretend that their prejudices were gone. i remember getting bad looks not only from my friends but even some family when my best friend for years was a black person.
I hope today is another giant step in achieving Dr King's dream and inspires all generations of minorities that anything is possible with effort ad persistence.
We are a better country. We have now joined the 21st century.

That's very heartwarming.

"We have lived to see the day."

Very inspiring. We all wanted to see this day happening because we love the man that Obama represents, has become. He's truly a blessing not just for America, but for all peoples of the world who see him as an inspiration.

The world is watching as both lives and history unfold.

Thanks God for Obama. He's the man.

Still after he has won people still talk about colour and race.
American or elections any where should not be about cplour of skin race, ethnicity or religion. After this win the major issue is to take religion out of politics, wherever that is appropriate as it will not happen in Muslim/Islamic states, at least not in my lifetime, but with sensible diplomacy, globaliastion and moderation will reduce in Islamic and muslim states over time at thier pace, not one which is imposed.
Regards,
Hodgson.

I love you guys. Americans, you are great. I never thought I’d live to see the day too.

Now the election is over we know we are under the judgement of GOD !!! No one tells Isreal to give away their covenant land that God Himself gave them. Genesis 12 2-3 "I will make you (Isreal) into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you."

i'm so proud as a world citizen. as a human being. as an african. as a canadian. as a female. as a youth. i'm so happy. i never thought this would happen. i hoped. i dreamed. i prayed. i wished. this is the best day of my life.

Bill, I love the way you put that.

One day we'll be able to tell our kids and grandkids that we participated in this historic election. Unless we have to tell them that we were too "busy."

Fortunately, I won't have to say that.

"Yes we did!"

November 4th 2008 has been marked as the day, a long awaited milestone has finally come. For the first time in American history, an African American has been elected the 44th President of the United States of America. What's to come in the days ahead? This is the question by many that anticipate some sort of "CHANGE". This is one thing that united voters not just across state lines but across party lines as well.

The cost of living has far exceeded the cost of labor and now America is facing the worst economic decline in history. Day after day, dozens of these low paying companies have filed for bankruptcy protection, while laying off thousands of workers. Bill payments slow as cash levels grow short, forcing many to fall victim to high interest credit cards and loans in order to survive the crisis at hand.

I remember not being sure which candidate I would endorse, but when asked my answer remained, "someone that will bring a change of politics to benefit the people". Change has been the key theme for the Obama/Biden campaign. The change that's needed is greater than just one man, it's going to take "We the People" to help make this change. We must budget ourselves to live within our means and not be tempted to keep up with the Jones or even try to be the Jones. We must teach our kids and ourselves the fundamental skills of survival (farming, sewing, home economics), not to many people would know how to survive if the economy was to really come to a stand still. The saying, "when life brings you lemons, make lemonade" should not be taken lightly, as it bears a message of survival. So lets all continue to do our part as we did today and cut back on spending as we adapt to better ways of living and getting along while we rebuild ourselves to uphold a stronger economy in a better America.

Congrats to President Obama

I'm so excited and I see that already he going into transition mode which only reaffirms what I knew he had it in him to do this job. I know it's going to be hard, and change will take time, but the American people will have your back...President Obama. I only wish my great grandmother was alive to see this day. In memory of all those before us who fought.

Wish the Obama/Biden families well and may God protect you and guide you on your new journey.

YES WE CAN, YES WE DID AND AND YES HE WILL change America. See, he already has.

“Yes”, God has Blessed America! After 11:00 pm November 4, 2008 with my eyes closed listening to CNN on TV with my 26-yr old son & 22-yr old daughter, my sons best friend who is also 26-yrs old, and even my niece who is 28-yrs old sat in the den screaming to the top of our lungs “Yes We Did” Obama with tears rolling down our faces in shock, witnessing a Historical Moment!

As a 47-year old Black Woman remembering 40-years ago how my Mother marched to Washington DC during the Civil Rights in the 1960’s, and camping out on the lawn of the State Capital in Hartford CT for Minority & Women Rights, and how I wish my Mom could be here to share this day!

In silence, with my eyes closed, I listen to My Heart pounding hard into my ears and my Spirit Cry from those who have come before us chanting “Joy, Joy, Joy” and I felt something special that words can not explain, but I now know that my Son & Daughter’s Generation & Americans of All Colors have Spoken and our Ancestor’s have paved the way for BARACK OBAMA to guide this Nation with wisdom and Spiritual Guidance around the world that will heal & unite beyond our imagination with our 1st Elected Black Man who looks like all of Us! The Color Theory has “Cracked in a Million Pieces” and the people have spoken.

Yes We Can, and Yes We Did in 2008!

Christine Shannon-Preval, Hartford CT 11/5/08

just curious: why is it that a biracial person is always considered black when one of the parents is black and the other is white?

Hey Bill
I know how you feel.For me it was the same.I grew up in a county with a big wall.Thanks god in the west of the county.I never thought that this wall will be open.But it is!!!We live in history!!!History is happen right now!!!

It's amazing...................I just cannot believe that this country did the right thing..............I'm very happy today.

Bill,

I really enjoyed your wonderful comments of this historical Election08.

Thank you.

I can now be a proud American again.

Van

Yes we can. Yes we did.Yes we sill.