To think I remember when CNN first came out, and I thought how silly a 24 hour news... who would watch that.. and now count me as the addicted, during and not during elections!

I watched CNN that night and cried tears of joy I've not cried since my daughter was born 3 years ago.

Watching that clip, remembering my own emotion and reliving it...I'm crying just sitting here. I don't think watching that moment will ever get old.

CNN did such a great job covering the entire election fairly and without any bias from my standpoint as a viewer. Great job! The election night coverage was a perfect blend of emotion, fact, education, and excitement. There's no question why you guys are the best!

(Makes me want to use my journalism degree someday...)

I was in Grant Park. Watching this clip still gives me chills and tears!

It was better than new years. I cant believe republicans thought they could win with the campaign they ran. Obama's crowds seemed like more of a reflection of america, Mccains crowds looked like a bunch of racist they couldnt care about racial relations nor the black vote or the hespanic vote, what does that tell you about the repub. party...

They are the true elite-ist
They will actually have to embrace the ideal of change the most, if they ever expect to wow all of the american people...

ARIZONA RON FROM TUCSON

CNN you are welcome! it was a pleasure to share this moment with you (and to relive it). Your coverage was phenomenal.

Like Sue, I have been a loyal CNN viewer/addict since 1980.

Thank you Ted Turner and Happy Birthday!

Thanks for the links, David. Very cool. Personally I found election night much more exciting than New Year's Eve. On the latter we usher in one new year, but on election night we ushered in four.

CNN, you've come a long way Baby!!!!.....I don't think I will ever not be teary eyed when I see any of these and other videos. It just means so much!

Awesome job guys!!!!!

Why have you given so much television time to Sarah Palin? We kept switching to other channels. Haven't we learned our lesson with George Bush.
I would rather see Anderson Cooper, Matt Lauer, Tom Brokow, Brian Williams, Meredith Viearra run for president before Sarah Palin!
If George Bush, Arnold Schwartznegger, Ronald Reagan were presidents and governor then why not you. You guys are real intelligent and it's not who you are but who you know!

Cooper is real kool! He kept us in the know when the victims of Hurricane Katrina were left to themselves in New Orleans.
I'm so glad someone promoted him with his own show and he was in charge when the election was called. Yeah, Anderson Cooper we love to watch his show on CNN.

I worked 17 hours as an election examiner, watched CNN at home until the call was made and got a good night's sleep. Thank you.

Since obama's campaign still has about 20 million supporters in its computer database they are all set for the next election starting Jan. 21/09.

Kudos to CNN. I enjoy having this site as one of my trusted news sources.

The clips that give me goosebumps are from the international viewers. It seems so long since anyone cheered for the US on the world stage.

This is the first time I have ever followed a race like this and i loved every moment. Thank you CNN. Though I have never believed that Obama was the God others think he is, I'm looking forward to watching his administration play out.

It is like Happy New Year! A new president!

Thank you CNN, for your great coverage of the election campaigns and for keeping us informed throughout election night. I live in Richland county Ohio, and because as usual we could not do it right, we didn't learn of any voting counts until the next day. It seems our Election Board decided to try the same old counting method that was different from anyone else in Ohio, and ran into trouble.Personally, I think it was because all early counts showed a win for Obama and in Richland County that was not only a surprise but unacceptable. President-Elect Barack Obama won without any votes from Mansfield Ohio or Richland County Ohio, and that's the historic moment we have here to tell our kids.

CNN was the best news station on the night of the election. All the British and Irish TV stations covered the election from 12am our time until 6am, but I told my friends to watch your programme, because you were the team on the night, or the morning, in Ireland. Your projections, as usual, were spot on, and your political pundits were most definitely the cream of the crop. Worth waiting up for, and not to be missed. CNN for me from now on! That guy John king was a whizz on that magic screen, wolf was brilliant, and Anderson, plus your studio guests, and Barak Obama, whom the Irish all supported, wasn't bad either. That winning speech was mind – blowing! And oh, give Erica a frontline job on your panel, I could watch her all night, a real cutie!

It was quite a night and I spent it all with CNN – no other network has so many analysts representing so many different views and groups...its always interesting to hear what they all have to say and that night it was mesmerizing. Watching Obama give his speech in Grant Park was the most electric moment I've witnessed in a long time. There are 2 speeches that I have personally heard that I will always remember – JFK's inaugural address and Obama's victory speech; both had the same tone and the same inspiration. Thank you CNN for your coverage – you did an amazing job.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

Always CNN. Blitzer, Cooper and team did a great job, it was just a pity it was all over so soon . I missed staying up till the wee hours waiting on the results of the too close to call States.
David Gergen should be offered a position within the new administration

Lamont austin: I would like to ask you a question. If, Obama had lost, how do you think his supporters, would have reacted? Do you honestly think, for one minute, there would not have been some very angry people, who just might have been booing?

I'm so old I can remember when the news was 5 minutes. And we could not keep em Honest then! Thank you CNN for keeping them Honest this election.

After becoming frustrated with the obvious one-sidedness of other networks, I found CNN. I rarely watched CNN before the election coverage ramped up, and now I am a fan. I was so impressed with how CNN covered both sides instead of being blatantly for one candidate or the other. I truly enjoyed the contributions and was impressed the breadth of knowledge from the various contributors and analysts. Great job!!!

Election night on CNN was the BEST,I surfed some other stations ,but watched it here.Thank You CNN

I'm glad that so many people were so excited about the results,I hope we can stay that way over the long haul–I do doubt it though.Assuming we have a country left,I'm looking forward to watching it in 4 years again on CNN,hopefully with a different result.

Euphoric moments have a way of disappearing. After all, a large number of euphoric weddings end in divorce. Will the same throngs of folk be screaming shouts of joy a year or two from now? It has been my experience that the democrats have an uncanny ability to screw things up once they get them. Take a look at California and Michigan, both under longtime democratic control, and observe their billions in state deficits and high unemployment beyond the rest of the nation. Never mind that the governor of California is republican by party as he is more a democrat by nature. Will democratic control of congress, coupled with a democratic president, lead to the entire nation being financially ruined like these two states?

Now that all the celebrating is almost over, Obama will have to deal with the real world where not everyone is anxious to fawn all over him. He is going to find that solving problems is not as easy as blaming Bush for everything.

I am glued to CNN. Can't stop watching as of recent time as you folks have been doing a wonderful Job in keeping the public updated in all the recent news.
I love 360.. funny at times yet good and clear news casting..I think Lou goes overboard at times and no one take him seriously.. Wolf's my guy though.
Can one of you guys explain how the Blair bail out plan is going to help out people who bought homes in the last 5 years and are now sitting at a 30% loss of value. Make it worse if they loose their Job.
Why didn't the put the bail out companies on such a plan also, rather than giving them monies to spend freely?. Are they all going to pay back the monies with the same terms they are giving us home owners?.
One more stick us the middle-class, you know where and, no grease again.. The Bush governments can't stop amazing us!!!

CNN addict since day 1 here...AC's anchor and mediation of political analysts on election nite was strong,respectful and had no shortage of direction...say something about Obama's interests paying off Str. Clinton's campaign debts as a post election reconciliation prize..Then tell her how fortunate she is that the unlikeliest American has extended her a more generous hand than any political body ever would in history...How do YOU spell change?
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Blue, in red AZ who knows....

Indeed, it was an awesome moment in history and I was captivated. I surfed between PBS and CNN, in case I missed anything. I was also glad to catch McCain's concession speech, which was gracious, and the Palins' ungracious stance, look, and angry body language that screeched of animosity between the McCains and Palins. You mean, Anderson, you did not notice it?

I actually stayed home from work 11/04/2008, because I knew it would be historic, which ever side ended up winning. My television was tuned to CNN from 4:00 am PST that morning. When my state's polls were about to close I knew that California would put then Senator Obama over the top. It's one of the first times that I actually saw my state put a candidate over the top. I grabbed my daughter and my camcorder and started recording that amazing moment when Wolfe Blitzer announced their projection of Barack Obama becoming President-Elect. I started crying and explaining to my 4 year old why this was such an amazing and once thought impossible moment in our time and history.

I always turn to CNN for ELECTION COVERAGE!!!

GREAT JOB!!

The CNN-Grant Park countdown went up on YouTube so quickly that, and I've been watching it everyday since! It still brings tears reliving the moment!!

Perhaps the most telling clip of the lot is the one from Austin, TX, proving that not everyone in that state automatically votes Republican. I don't recall in my life a presidential election attracting this much worldwide interest. Granted, Bush is so hated around the world that McCain would have been cheered just because he wasn't Bush. But Obama's got a vibe we haven't seen since Kennedy. If the Republicans want to get back into office, they need to pay heed.

I pre-planned a vacation day from work on 11/5, just so I could stay up as late as it took to hear who won. I knew I would be thrilled to hear that Barack had won, but when it was announced, I actually cried. I think I cried not just because I was happy, but also for the historical significance of it. I am a white female and over 50 and have never been this interested in an election. The result of this election makes up for the results of the last two!

It makes me sick that people like Lamonte Austin think that republicans are racists who could care less about the significance of this election. That's simply not the case.

"The applause for the countdown switches mid-cheer to that of total surprise."

Watching the video, I would use the word "jubilation" and not "surprise." The switch was between cheering a team on to victory, and cheering that victory once won.

CNN did have the best coverage! The best hologram and the best comments afterward. I love watching CNN Politics because it is in HD and you can watch everything. We had small election parties in hour home during the primaries and the generalbecause we could see everything! So far, other stations cannot compare.

This is great! Please keep this link active for a very long time.

My family had a late night party with all of our children staying up to watch the election on November 4th. All of our family cheered (and my wife and I cried) when CNN projected Obama as the winner. We don't even get that excited over New Year's Eve, which after all, happens every year. It was probably thirty minutes before we remembered to put some very tired kids to bed as we were so moved by the moment. Thanks for highlighting these videos and moments in your article.

Intellectually, I knew Obama was going to win but after the outrage of 2000 and the crushing disappointment of 2004, the best I would allow myself is a position of guarded, cautious optimism.

From 7:00 p.m. on I watched CNN, and tracked the progress via the CNN and BBC websites.

When they announced Obama had won, I was happy but did not experience the joy I had planned on experiencing. I had learned 8 hours earlier that my stepsister and her two small children had died in a fiery car accident.

Absolutely astonishing!!! Here it is 10 days later and I still am brought to tears by this amazing display of humanity. God Bless the USA and the entire world!

It was amusing to flip to Faux News and see them trying to spin McCain/Palin going down in flames.

I was afraid to watch...and once I got the nerve to watch, it was really a lot of fun to see how far "off" the other stations were from CNN's coverage. CNN just had the best coverage. However I must admit as an Obama supporter, as the returns came in and the race hurtled toward the inevitable conclusion, it WAS fun to turn to FoxNews and see the glum faces.

The only other event that I recall in my lifetime that brought so many people together was ... sadly... 9/11. Perhaps it's fitting that these two disparate events bookend eight of the worst years in American history, Let's put a period to this period and move onward, and upward. Yes, we can.

I go to American University (second video on the link provided at the end), and that night was absolute pandemonium. About 600 of us gathered in the campus-wide common room where the video was recorded (I attempted to record a video too, but it was of much lower quality due to shaking in anticipation). Almost the entire group consisted of Obama supporters, and the moment they declared him the victor, as you can see, everyone freaked out.

A few minutes later, CNN showed a clip of people celebrating outside the white house, and many of the people in the common room got off-campus and moved the campus celebration there.

CNN – you should consider selling the broadcast of your election night coverage. I should have recorded it on my DVR. It would be great to go back and watch again as history was announced!

Thank you, CNN for the great job this election season. I had CNN on from 5:30 pm to 1:30 pm on Election night. And you have been my most trusted source to get all my Election News.
Like many other viewers, I was also in tears of joy when you made the announcement.

election night made headlines with CNN all over the world. The count down seem as it was magical thanks to cnn and new technology

I love Roland Martin. He is the true voice of black America. He was able to try to give a vioce for the professional blacks in America that will never be heard. Thanks Roland.

My brother lives in Chicago. About 2 years ago I went to visit him. My sister in law oicked me up at the airport and on the way home the town just stopped. There was breaking news. Senator Barack Obama was opening up his exporatory comittee to seek out the democratic Presidential Nomination for 2008. I asked my sister in law who is this guy? She told me a very popular Senator. I said anyone with a name like Obama is all right with me. She also told me there were rumblings earlier about him running for President. from that point on I knew he would win.

You guys are a bunch of brains that know their job !
CNN is an excellent source for news. I really like AC and of course my favorable analyst David Gergen – Mr Gergen is always objective and truthful about the candidate issue, with no favoritism – David is a quality analyst, very intelligent ! no wonder he advised previous presidents ! Obama should really hire him as well !!

You guys are the best !
I fill like I am now addicted to CNN like I am addicted to my Tim Horton's coffee which I do not miss every morning.

Keep up the good work guys !

Martin

Absolutely incredible reading some of the posts here of folks crying and becoming all emotional over this. Yes, it was historic, but lets be realistic here folks. (Seems to me I recall the same reaction when Clinton one too)

Obama has A LOT to live up to. He made a lot of promises and claims during the campaign that he needs to own up to, and by the look of things he is not starting off as the "I'm a Uniter not a Divider" President. Bringing in Emanuel – are you serious??? Is this how you Unite the Republicans and Democrats? Emanuel is nothing more than a Democratic Dick Cheney, don't kid yourself into thinking otherwise.

Great, turn the country from extreme right-wing to extreme left-wing. When will we ever learn and elect people who have OUR good in mind instead of their party's.

Thanks for letting me re-live a great night. I was so happy to be in Grant Park that night and I'll never forget that moment that CNN called the election for Obama.

Simply the best.... Sitiing here with tears in my all over again. I have only a few "dates to remember" in my lifetime so far: Iran Hostage Release, Challenger Shuttle Disaster, Nelson Mandella's release, Berlin Wall Coming Down, 9/11..... This is one to tell to the grandchldren.

Thanks CNN

I had on every television, and computer to CNN. My 15 yeadr old made it our main page because he said only rednecks and hillbillies watched AOL. It was the best thing he ever did. I am addicted. I was in tears, it was the most moving night of my 52 years on this earth. Never in this country did I expect to see this. Please no more Sarah Palin you are better than that. We are so tired of this ignorant woman. the GOP looked like a KKK rally that night. If john macain had any sense he would have seen that. Ms Palin is not capable of seeing anything, but Russia from her house.

Can you believe the relief of the world at that moment knowing that the Bush years are just about done?

I have been a fan of CNN for years, you are all wonderful news people. CNN did a wonderful job coverning the elections,which was not a surprise to me. Keep up the good work. I call myself your #1 fan.

I can't wait too see your coverage on Obama Inaugural address.

I was a poll worker and it was midnight by the time we got the last voter in and buttoned up the polls. I had not seen this.

Truly amazing. What really struck me while watching was that all of the hoopla about race- yet all the arms and screaming on the vid-bits were white.

Dick

Brings chills down my spine....never will forget that moment

Thank you CNN for your outstanding coverage of the election night. I watched CNN the entire night.

What an amazing night! It still brings chills up my spine and tears to my eyes.

May the unity this election brought stay with us and may we all be the agent of change we looked for in Obama.

Thank you CNN for sharing all of those incredible moments with us.
It was AMAZING, absolutely amazing. With all the sad news we read everyday, let us remember, how we felt at that moment. Thanks again.

Tears just came from my eyes watching those videos. WOW! What a great night, I will remeber it forever. Amazing...

I was fortunate to be in a room of about 60-70 Obama fans just outside Kerrville, Texas, in a county that voted 80% straight GOP ticket. We shouted out the count down as well and went nuts, a bunch of old folks, old white folks with a few blacks and Hispanics in the crowd. We all just went nuts, and it still gives me chills.

In the tough times ahead, President Obama will be able to help bring us together with his persistent message of inclusiveness and the power of his speaking. The CNN countdown and, an hour later, the introduction of the waving Obama family and, as President-elect for the first time, Obama's masterful speech in Grant Park, will live on as one of the greatest, proudest moments in American history - even centuries from now - and we knew that and felt that the night of November 4th, 2008.

CNN did an awesome job on coverage and yes THE moment brought tears to even my eyes and I'm a Pakistani American. I got a real perspective on racism only after moving from Pakistan to USA 8 years ago and after having taught American literature to high school students for 4 years now. Election night was emotional and BIG for people of all colors as it brought the change not just this country but for the whole world.

Even though I am here on a student Visa and I am not allowed to vote (as I a not a citizen of this country), I could not control my tears when I saw history happening in front of my eyes as it would be written in the history books. Seeing the emotion of the people when CNN declared Obama victorious just brings back the faith that was deprived since the past 8 years.

I just pray that he turns out to be the best president ever and governs with intelligence.

I was at an election watch party. When we heard those words, the reaction was instantaneous and amazing. Cheering, people jumping up and down, lots of clapping, everyone hugging each other. Such an amazing vibe. The memory will be with me for a long time.

Long live Obama–I pray he has the strength and courage that it is needed to do wha he is about to attempt.

My guy didn't win but I thought CNN has done an incredible job LATELY of trying to stay in the middle and not be FOX and MSNBC. Both of those can just be terribly leaning each way.

CNN had all the PUNDITS from both sides but the CNN folks stayed in the middle and just reported the news and let the pundits do their SPIN.
Thanx. We need somewhere to go to JUST GET THE NEWS.

I cannot keep watching the clips because everyone will think I'm mentally unstable at work for crying so much.

Thankyou Obama for being an example to all the young black men that do not have role models. You and your wife have made it just a little bit easier to raise black children.

and CNN......so greatful that you are here to provide the new and not noise like Fox.

Jay Allen:

People are crying over this because they genuineely DO Believe that Obama is for the people, not just the Democrats. He is already making moves towards a bipartisan administration. I wouldnt be surprised if John McCain gets an offer for a position.

I started crying as soon as the reality hit. It was an emotionally overwhelming moment. We had all come together, and our choice affirmed that Americans have at least one quality that unites them, hope. We didn't elect a "black" president. We elected the one man who embodies the hope, the strength, the intellect, and the character to lead in a way no one has in a long, long, long time. You can see for yourself, white, black, latino, asain...it doesn't matter, we all see the same thing in President Elect Obama...a future. He is not just the new President of the United States, the hopes of an entire world are pinned on this man.

I followed the whole election process all the way up to election night – it was very exciting to watch and listen to all of the comments; and I too can't get enough of CNN – it's the best news network ever! Cooper Anderson, Walt Blitzer and the the whole CNN team are phenomenal. You're all my favorite. Keep up the excellent work.

Ps. Love watching Larry King Live (most of the time)..

It was like the feeling I had watching the underdog Giants beating the perfect Pats in Super Bowl XLII, only bigger, with many more people having seen this victory of reason coming. It was exultation across the planet and a real chance for America to rejoin the civilized world! Stop the bitterness and fear and give the man a chance to do what he can for all our sakes, "real" Americans should want to see him succeed!!!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE CNN! I was addicted already, but you all kicked it up a notch during this election and you election day coverage was spectacular...When that tornado came through Atlanta earlier this year I called all my friends freaking out and after I knew they were ok I immediately asked them how was the CNN building...LOL! I watch you all everyday. It is even the homepage on my Blackberry! Keep up the good work!!!

Jay Allen – Can you just let people express their emotions without being critical, Pres. Obama has alot of mess to clean up, God knows, but that nite, we could actually be happy for a change. You may want to allow the guy to be inaugerated first, then you can trash him.

The moment was amazing, as soon as the polls closed on the west coast, Obama was declared the winner and it was like a bolt of lightning! Because it was one of the most singularly historic events of this new century.

I can't believe we're still talking about it. We are probably going to be worse off for four years.

I wouldn't have thought about spending election night anywhere other than CNN (unless I'd have won that trip to Grant Park!). I've been watching CNN since the Persian Gulf War and am a self-confessed addict. Thanks to all of you for your contributions!

I made sure to stay up and see it through.. when I could be sure it was true and could sleep through the night. We "lost" Al Gore and felt gutted when Bush was "selected"... I'll never forget watching Obama's electoral votes going up and up and up...nor will I forget the honest, classy concession speech Senator McCain gave. What a night.

It was a night my kids and I will never forget.

The best TV moment of my life! One of the best and THE most memorable moment of my life! I was in shock for a good 5 minutes. I have always trusted in CNN, but no one expected it to happen like this. We immediately ran to the streets and started partying. Then the election speech had everyone tearing up again. Who was there? CNN!! Love you guys.

I have (in the past) religiously watched Fox , and more recently watched MSNBC...I have found them both to be extremely partisan. However, CNN is really "Fair and balanced" in truth; not to mention as lot more interesting and diverse...so guess what I watch now? CNN!!! It was the best on election night, prior to election night, and now. Thank you for (finally) giving me something to watch that I can believe in.

Thanks to you we saw history in the making...watching these videos gives me the chills, CNN is the best...I can't believe I once relied on the other channel with the "fair and balanced" coverage. CNN rocks!

The ego stroking on here is AMAZING!!!!!! Look I will be the first to admit that Fox News has a conservative bias. But I guarantee that everyone here would attack me for having the gall to suggest that there is a liberal bias on CNN and just about every other major media outlet. You get to have your comfortable safe news source that caters to your tastes why do you so bemoan conservatives having theirs? Is it so threatening to all of you that someone has a different world view than you do? I am a frequent Fox News watcher but I also watch CNN for perspective, as skewed as it may be. But when I go to the blogs on Fox News I don't see this kind of sugary self aggrandizement. In fact most of the blogs are constantly being flooded by outright hate about how biased, unfair and STUPID Fox News and conservatives are. Swallow your preconceptions and go look for yourselves. That is if you are able to leave this safe security blanket that Ted Turner has created for you.

CNN, you do a great job. I rushed home in time to be there when you declared the winner. True history. ( I wouldn't rush home to be there for New Year's Eve.)

But......WHY are you giving so much time to Sarah Palin. She talks much and says nothing. She is a con for sure.

The announcement of Obama's victory will go down in history as one of those moments when you'll always remember where you were...who you were with and what you were doing. History was made. I still get goosebumps as i reflect back. thanks for the great coverage and continuance of super news.

I was flipping back and forth to Faux News only to listen to them crying watching McCain/Palin going up in flames. Thank you CNN for great reporting. We, in Canada, are addicted to CNN for your unbiased reporting. We love you Wolf Blitzer, Anderson Cooper and Roland Martin.

I was so overwhelmed hearing of Obama's victory. I had to keep explaining to my children that I was crying out of joy. Watching these clips captures the same sense of euphoria from that night. I was more happy to be an American in the first moments after the announcement than I have been in a long time.

What a healing moment. everyone was together on 9/11, being Americans together. This is such a different moment, we are all so incredibly happy. As if good triumphed over evil. Keep collecting these for all of us to enjoy........Thanks, CNN

I can remember watching Wofl Blitzer on CNN that night, its so clear for me. All of a sudden there I was with my baby in hand and looking at the TV with great anticipation. All of a sudden I see "BARACK OBAMA elected PRESIDENT" I just lost it totally with excitment and overwhelming amount of emotion, it just seem so REAL but yet surreal. I was screaming with joy and happiness that we finally did it. YES WE DID.....CHANGE WON AMERICA!

CNN you are the best !! A little story..The sunday before election day
I was at Mass and our priest told us that if we vote for the pro-abortion
party,"the blood of abortion is on our hands". I am pro-life but,it really
upset me that this came from the alter..How many years did it take
our priests to address the child abuse in our church. ?? I know
it was NEVER adressed in my church....So,abortion-sex offenders,
who suffers more? I voted for Mr Obama and I will continue to pray
for ALL victims of abortions.Thanks for hearing me out.It is still upsetting me.

I had no idea ... and, now watching these videos, I am crying joyful tears again and it feels so good! Hey... if you haven't seen Alice Waters' letter to President Obama – google it. An eloquent message from one heart of American spirit to another. YES! WE CAN ... all of us!

Cheers!

We had our friends over to watch and celebrate that night. After watching the east coast swing, and ohio go, we knew that as soon as California polls closed, CNN was going to call the race. As soon as you cut to the last commercial break, it gave us just enough time to get the champagne and glasses ready.

When the count down hit, and "breaking news" splashed the screen, it was welcomed in our home with bottles popping, cheers, hugs, and tears.

I will never forget that moment as long as i live.

how anyone can't be moved by this all...I don't know.

Like it's been said before now every American child can aspire to be what ever they want to be. During election day, I noticed how much more diverse the Obama crowd was compared to McCain's. I knew it wasn't going to be just blacks and whites. I knew it would be Native Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, men, women, and even children all pulling together. It was and will always be one of the single greatest moments of my life.

Tears and chills over and over again! The unadulterated joy is just so moving, especially when you realize that it happened all over the world. Thanks CNN!

A historical moment, no doubt. But as usual, the west coast votes did not count. We may as well stop voting for president, since we are so predictable.

I was jumping up and down yelling like my favorite basketball team just won the championship!

What a feeling!!! What a moment!!! Thank you to those who captured the moment and shared these videos with CNN. Here I am, teary-eyed all over again with the biggest smile ever when I hear and see the reaction immediately after the countdown, and you flashed across the screen that Barack Obama won...these are tears of joy. Thank you.

I watched your coverage on our cruise ship from the time we left port on October 31 till we got back on November 6. You were the only news network on the ship's TV network. Thank goodness it wasn't that other network that is a right wing, fascist news organization who report such slanted coverage.

I am/was delighted with the outcome and greatly enjoyed CNN coverage. I do have a question. How was it possible to declare a victory when the polls had barely closed on the west coast? Do you all get a running tally throughout the evening which allows you to do this and you are only able to declare a winner once the polls officially close? Does this question qualify me as a "doofus"?

CNN I would have to agree with Alec from Cincinnati. You should really really reeeeeeeeeally consider selling the election night coverage in its entirety.

I would happily watch that moment over and over.

However, I do NOT happily watch Sarah Palin doing this, doing that. Please, please, someone make her go home and stay there! Seeing the dour faces of the other Republicans behind her on stage today, I can't see how she can continue to delude herself that she is the face of 2012.

At that moment I was at home with my wife. When I saw "CNN Projection- Obama elected President" I yelled at the top of my lungs, "he won!, he won!...Obama won!!!" It was like a meteor headed for Earth and it missed us. It did indeed feel like New Year's. I get emotional and teary eyed just watching that clip.

Oh sheesh, of course we counted down; at 11 PM we'd done the math and had spent a full hour watching CNN dance around the obvious! I was in my living room nursing a cold, with my husband next to me and my best friend on the phone, and I counted too. And then I screamed and shouted so loud my voice didn't work for the rest of the week. Worth it!

The New Year's Eve comparison occurred to me too, but NYE is always an enormous letdown. Not so November 4. I will never forget it.

Watching these clips brought tears to my eyes. I mainly watched the returns on Fox figuring they would spin it towards the republicans and basking in schadenfreude!

This election was not about Obama or McCain. It was about distancing ourselves from Bush. Any American who travels outside of the US, knows that were judged first by our President, then who we are.

This was a step away from the failed policy's that have made friend and foe alike shun the USA. During the time Bush has been President it has given Americans a chance to look back at our glorious history and say this guy isn't it! This guy doesn't cut it! We wanted our JFK, Abraham Lincoln, or best of all George Washington in office. This guy doesn't represent them.

I teared up during CNN's announcement. I teared up because I felt like Americans finally wanted their country back.

Thank you CNN for presenting some of the best coverage on one of our Nations best moments. I will remember that moment for the rest of my life.

Mr. Clark, the Democratics cannot possibly mess things up as much as the Republicans have. President Obama has his hands full with the mess that has been left but I have full confidence in him that he and his team will be able to begin to turn this around.

Watching those clips brought tears to my eyes again. I am so moved by the power that the people truly have in this country. How fortunate we are to be able to have someone care about us as if we are family.

CNN, by far, had the very best coverage f the election. I only hope they continue to treat our new president as well as they have.

I was one of those watching CNN and counting down the seconds until the polls closed in Califirnia. I called my father two minutes before the polls closed because I wanted to be on the phone with him when the race was called.

I told my father at the time that McCain's campaign had exactly 2 minutes of life left in it......

As a right wing republican nut I must admit CNN is the best (due to the its team of analysts).

What a great feeling to be soooo proud to be an American and part of something so amazing and uplifting. I'm 29 years old and this is the first time in my life that I've ever felt that way.

My husband picked on me for over a week because I went from watching nothing but NFL Total Access to CNN. I'm hooked. You guys did an excellent, superbolous job!!! These clips are awesome. I've sent the link to just about everyone I know with an email address. CNN...objective, knowledgeable, "no-biase", no-bull". No one wants to live in the dark or in fairytale land. Most Americans want the truth...whatever it is. And CNN delivered. On both candidates and both campaigns...you gave us the truth. THANK YOU!!!

And your analysts are the best in the WORLD! AC, you are hot! Nothing like a smart guy in nice suit. Just like our president! David Gergen...awesome! Roland Martin...sharp as always!

gotta admit CNN was much better than MSNBC at 11:00pm...they really blew it going over all the states, etc....just let it be!!!

Truly a great moment in American history! I actually missed the count down, I feel asleep had been working 16 (as a nurse/RN) over the weekend/Monday (2 jobs) to pay for all the our needs (gas, food, utilities, insurance, house note, helping my elderly mother, daughter going to college next year) but my kids came up stairs excited and woke me up with the great news, we toasted with sparkling grape juice.

Still one of the best moments of my life, and blessed to have 2 jobs to work at to provide for my family during this difficult time:)

It brings tears to my eyes all over again! I had 30+ people packed in my two-bedroom apartment and we counted down and literally started screaming when we saw Wolf announce it... what a beautiful night.

This is great, but the real moment everyone knew our next prez was when CNN called Ohio for Obama.

By far the most watched and trusted of all the news channels. I could not believe it . Before I celebrated, I had to hear from a trustworthy source... CNN you were and are that source. When I heard it clearly the second time, my wife and I fell to our knees and prayed. We prayed for President-Elect Obama, President Bush and the McCain/Palin ticket. We prayed for the answered prayer of Obama/Biden. I am sure we were among the chorus of prayers that went forth that night and even now. Thank you that you allowed us the priviledge of seeing the first African American elected POTUS. God bless you CNN.

The television was on CNN all night....except for 20 brief minutes when I needed some comic relief (Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert). My boyfriend was not happy about the lack of information on Comedy Central and it was Jon Stewart, not CNN that broke the news upon closing of the CA polls. Thanks for being there even though I was not!

What a night it was. We were glued to CNN too at our house. Except for 10 minutes when we went over to FOX and took amusement in seeing them all dour and glum as if they were at a funeral.

I channel skipped to see what other networks were showing but I kept coming back to CNN. I thought highly of everyone but I was most impressed with the genuinely encompassing reflections shared by Gergen and Castellanos.

Excellent coverage, CNN!

I got cable TV for the first time only months before the election, so it's great I was able to get the whole cable news experience at this incredible time in history.

I hugged and kissed everyone in the house even my old and stubborn, mccain/hillary supporting parents. this was history in the making and will forever be etched in my memory as a very happy event! Go Obama Biden 2008 and let's fix America! The greatest country in the world!

Will there ever come a time when watching this event doesn't bring tears to my eyes! I am so proud of my vote and this election! Republican who pulled her head out of the sand! And voted for OBAMA!!!!!

I just couldn't get enough of Wolfe Blitzer and Roland Martin....love 'em. I have been glued to CNN since July. Amazing Election night. Still get the chills from the CNN Breaking News "Barack Obama Elected President." I will never forget it. I'm still glued to CNN from Post Election, however, please stop giving Sarah Palin airtime. She is now a "has been." Let's move on to other news.

Anderson,

Got ur shot from the large screen at Grant Park that night, guess what I will be doing with all those pictures?

You, I mean we all made history that night.

Kudos to Wolf, David Gergen, Roland Martin, Amy, Donna Brazille, etc.

Now what is left to watch on tv?

It was a remarkable momment in history. Thank you CNN for bringing that to us. My children, 2 of whom are very young. They may not understand what it all means but they felt the emotion of the momment. You did not have to be black to feel how special this is. Now if only civil rights can be unbiased and reconized in all areas of life. This was an enormous step but there is still much to be overcome. "Yes, We Can !"

I was at Grant Park, and yes, that was just the most amazing moment! And thank you CNN for not calling the race too early. I think we "knew" Obama would win once they called Pennsylvania. Then, of course, Ohio went, and Virginia too. I think no one wanted to get their hopes up too high, but the mood was festive. And sure, the math made it pretty obvious Obama would win, but who was really sure of how many delegates CA had, when there was so much going on in Grant Park? So everyone thought CNN would just be projecting California to Obama, and everyone was – joyfully – caught unaware that THE projection was coming. I didn't even have my video camera on! And then, when CNN did project Obama as the next POTUS, I completely lost it, like everyone else around me. We're talking the bad cry, baby! But tears of joy and catharsis, and it was a great shared experience. Never will forget it!

I still can not stop crying! Everytime I see that moment, A picture of watch a video of the moment, I just cry! I couldn't help but say, "MY GOD!"

Each one of those videos gives me the same, exact feeling in my heart. It's the same feeling I got on Election Day. It's crazy how videos can do that. That was a perfect moment that I will never forget.

I must admit I teared up at the moment Obama was declared the winner. My wife and I had read both of Obama's books long before he announced his candidacy and we knew he was something special. Some of our tears was from the notion of knowing that we will no longer have to deal with the Bush/Cheney regime. However, we were more grateful because we have two biracial grandsons (Age 2 and 4) and we realized they may not have to fight the fights that Obama and others fought because they are different from the mainstream. God Bless Obama.

My wife and I had tears running down our face. We knew it was coming but the scene in Hyde Park was too overwelming for us to control our emotions. Thanks for the great coverage. Keep up the great work.

CNN, thanks for showing both sides....

I was in New York City for the first time election night and happened into Times Square. The air was electric with election fever. I've never been a part of such excitement and I'll never forget it. After Barack Obama was declared the winner and I made it back to my hotel room, I turned on CNN and stayed glued to the TV the remainder of the night. I'm from CA and it was so cool to realize that my state was the one who had put him over the top while I sat in NYC watching it happen. (Yes, I had mailed in my ballot the week before). This is one momentous occasion that will stay in my memory bank forever. Thanks for helping me relive it.

Hey there: Anderson, David, Rolland and to you my favorite Gloria Burgers. you guys did a fantastic job on election night. wow it felt like new years night. Great Job!

My heart hurt so much for what our country is about to experience with the new ones coming in. It is not about anyone being black, purple, greeen or what ever color. It is about who they follow and what they do in that following! CNN, you all most of the rest of the media got this one elected, so in the future I hope you are just as happy as you are now!

My family and I were in Atlanta, GA, staying at the downtown Hyatt. The Georgia Democratic Party was having their 'watching party' in the Hotel that night. We were in our room, our two kids asleep, when THE NEWS hit. It was euphoric. The entire hotel erupted (22+ floors all open into the center of the hotel and look down to the party) people were running around the floors, horns were honking outside. As my wife and I are white and our children are black, it was amazing. The next day I looked at them and told them, for the first time really meaning it, that they, as black americans, could do anything, even become president. I am still so elated and hunt for news about the transition every day.

Oh the memories! I almost lost my voice that night, I was screaming so hard, in my living room with my 25 year old son who was screaming too. We were both elated. A wonderful night indeed! Thanks for sharing.

I too am now hooked on CNN. I watched every night soon as I got home from work until 11:00, while I cooked dinner, folded clothes, washed dishes, etc. On election night I was glued to the sofar. When the countdown started I was holding my breath, and when the breaking news flashed my husband and I jumped up and down and hugged and kissed like it was New Years Eve. Our kids called from college, also relatives started calling from all over the state. I will never forget that night as long as I live! Thank you CNN.

Great indeed, I recall that moment watching from home and reliving it never gets old, especailly with the CNN election night results recorded on my dvr. I, like many of his supporters felt such great victory from all our hard work and small donations that truly exemplified the promise of america, if you work hard and work together there is no limit to what can be accomplished even in the political reign. To see such diverse groups of americans come together to elect Barack is truly inspiring and to relive that moment is uplifting to a heavenly degree.

I am only 30 and honestly never thought I would see the day in my lifetime. The unbiased coverage of CNN was phenomenal, to say the least. There wasn't a dry eye in my home on Nov 4 (male and female). Thanks for allowing us all that experience.

Now, just please STOP giving airtime to the sideshow called Sarah Palin. I would much rather take my little cousins to see Barnum & Bailey when they come to town.

I was amazed – I knew I wouldn't have to worry about anything anymore. I felt part of something bigger – a bigger government that would absolve me of any personal financial responsibility. I knew CNN could play a major role in the election and they did.

I also loved it when less than 20% of the popular vote was in and CNN declared him the next president of the United States.

I'm In Canada, and on election night we all stayed at work an extra hour till past 12 midnight just so we wouldnt miss one minute of Obamas victory speech, When we stepped outside it was total chaos, people were honking, people were in balconies popping champane and screaming. Then we decided....lets go find some maccain/pain fan to jeer....there was none, so we went back to celebrating.

Thank you CNN. That night was one the best moments of my life

Watching this got me choked up all over again. What a historic moment! I am so proud to say that I participated in and celebrated this moment in my life.

When I was leaving work Obama had 3 electorial votes, so I thought it was early and the rest of the country's polls hadn't close yet. I got home about 10:30 pm turned on CNN, fed the cat and took off my shoes. By the Obama was at 268 electorial votes, I called my mom in Jamacia , Queens and woke her up and we watched together at 11pm when he was declared the winner.
My mom is 76 yrs. old was born and grew up during the Great Depression. Both sets of grandparents have passed on as well as my dad. I asked her did she ever think she would be here when a person of color would be elected President of th USA. Never, she said. Now your cousins children and your nieces have no excuse to achieve and achieve big time.

I remember that day I was in Shanghai.in my hotel room,I cancel my plan for the day just to watch CNN, I Remembered how my heart was beaten when I saw Mc Cain leading, then When CNN Predict that Obama is the winner I call all the Room Service ladies and tell them come come and come see History in the making althought they didnt understand English they sat there and watch Obama give the Speech.Then As I was walking out in the Street a Chinese yelled OBAMA, Because I was wearing an American Flag.and I replied YES WE CAN....I will always remember that is Like 9-11 Still remember what I was doing...

The entire election was electrified....remember we do not see Obama as a god but as one who can lead this generation and we pray that he will listen as God leads him

Great coverage CNN.

I have watched CNN since Desert Storm back when Papa Bush was at the helm. Why I changed and watched Fox for awhile I'll never know but it didn't take long with the McCain/Palin campaign to listen to all the hate and venom and Sean Hannity going so radical with a lot of his mis-information. The biggest was that Obama was a Muslim and the continual harping about Ayers. It didn't take me long to get back to CNN and enjoy the election night and the flashes of pictures of the victory. Just don't invite Palin back pleeeeeeze! No one yelling on your show was a welcome and enjoyable watch. Good journalism, stories, and a well rounded unbiased scoops. Thanks CNN.

and I dont know if anyone realized that MC Cain crowd didnt represent the actual America we are living in...Look at the Crowd at the park in Chicago, Diverse, Black and White Hugging, Young and Old embracing,Even Babies have smile in their face.....One thing need to change, we need to drop all the Labels such as African American, Cuban American , let just call ourself American .

in one of the videos you can hear people yelling, Oh my God, Oh my God!!! That sums up how i felt that night. Tears, excitement, and all!

Wow! That was a great night. I feel like I'll be celebrating for the rest of the year if not longer!

CNN's coverage was fabulous. I have to admit though, that I kept switching to Fox News because I wanted to see them suffer. I'm not sadistic normally but after the pain we've been through under Bush, I wanted to see them suffer a little bit. But CNN had my eyes for 90% of the time!

What a great night!!! I was educated to the issues on CNN during the election. I was kept up to date with the weekly changes. I am now addicted to CNN. I still cry when I relieve the moment and see the screen change to Obama – President elect. Thank you CNN for giving a perspective from all sides. It was so good to see that all of America and the world is proud of our decision. We have taken steps forward to an all-inclusive America.

I have never cheered, cried or laughed this much on New Year's eve. I will remember that night for the rest of my life.

Anderson,

when the results came out, I was in a hotel in Arlington, VA. I took pictures of me in front of the TV and the headline: Barack Obama Elected President. I couldn't have been happier. I thank you and Wolf so much for making the night so memorable. And of course, Roland Martin. Such fantastic coverage. You guys are great.

Honestly, I don't have cable so the only CNN I watch is at the gym but I was on CNN.com almost everyday to see how this election played out. Election night I watched on a local station and waited with bated breath for the polls to close. I have never been so happy for all of us as Americans then I was the moment Katie Couric called the election for Obama. Definitely one of the best moments of my life.

Blue in AZ.

Thanks for making me cry at work!

I am still crying when I watch those videos. Thank you CNN for always being there when it counted.

I agree with the others here. I worked the polls during the day and got home around 8 pm and began to watch CNN with a bowl of popcorn.
When the announcement was made it WAS like New Years eve.
I could have kissed a a republican! Ha!

I'm 51 years old and have never been so glued to CNN and have never as interested in politics as I have been in the last 20 months. Thank you CNN for your coverage – election night brought tears of joy to say the least . I could cry now just thinking of it!

Cnn, you did a spectacular job delivering the most inspiring contests this planet has ever experienced. The world is rejoicing!! I am a single mom with two kids in college and for the first time in my life as a mom I can honestly say to them that the world is finally going in the right direction. They both have more hope and so do I. Thanks CNN! I You're the best!

So exciting. My mother who barely speaks English was visiting from aborad and she and I both cried. I feel empowered and motivated to do whatever new idea comes to my mind. Yes, I Can and motivation that fuels a human body. I am ready and excited.

I was tuned in that night and I cried like a baby. My son called from SC, and I couldn't speak. As an African-American in my early 50's I never thought I would see that day happen. Seeing it over again, from so many perspectives has me crying again. It was truly awesome, and one of my proudest moments as an American!
I hope that CNN will rebroadcast that moment again so that I can save it. It was great work. Thanks you also for allowing us to just listen and watch. That is great journalism. Somethings speak for themselves. Good job!

I think CNN did a fantastic job throughout the whole election process. I was extremely impressed with the coverage of the primaries. Although, I believe that CNN leans more "left" , and FOX leans more "right", I was convinced that CNN still provided solid bi-partisan unbias coverage. For that, I salute you. Irrespective of my beliefs, and I am a democrat, I strongly believe that Anderson is the best in business. I thank you for your contributions.

It seems this was the day the world finally breathed again. I remember sitting in my car at the gas station listening to the news when it was broadcast. The only clue I had that the radio hadn't jumped the gun in calling the race was the fact that there were explosions of fireworks throughout the neighborhood. I looked into the station to see the attendant jumping up and down. Seems like we really needed this. Can't help but tear up seeing the emotion from that day.

Thank you CNN for a great coverage. I enjoyed every minture of that moment and it's a piece of history i will cherish for the rest of my life.

I watched the election on cnn.com and was announcing results into chat rooms as they were posted. I remember the west coast suddenly turning blue and posting, "I think Obama just won."

That night an entire world joined our nation in joyful tears. The relief that the long nightmare of neocon rule (best characterized by our European friends as "eight years of hell") is over; the pride that a majority of Americans were able to turn history to a more hopeful course; the dizzy incredulous hope that our children may perhaps have a future after all...
Like the day they began tearing down the Berlin Wall, this moment will move a generation to tears whenever it is brought to mind, for the rest of our lives.
A turning point in the history of this great nation and of the world!

There are two moments in my life that are not related to anything personal that I will never forget. 9/11 and the moment the election was called for Obama........and CNN was the channel I was watching both times.

How about the cheers in the CNN newsroom when its candidate won?

I am pleased that we have an African-American president. I am glad my kids can dream of being anything and am glad all American children can now do the same.

But, I'm afraid of the cost. There will always be economic problems. But capitalism is clearly established as a superior economic system that benefits all in the long run. We will suffer greatly from the program Obama promises in unguarded moments. Socialism is not the answer to a failed Bush presidency.

CNN was the only show to watch during election night. All of the experts are exactly that "experts" and they make the event all the more interesting and fun!!!

Congratulations to CNN for doing a great job!!!

OMG, now i'm all emotional all over again!

i'm constantly surprised at myself by how moving this is!

To James Clark, It's hard to imagine the next four years being worse than the last eight. I am 50 years old and a native Californian. California's economy was doing just peachy until the Bush wrecking crew (Moron, Enron, and Chevron) scammed and screwed us. We've been paying ever since. The elation of election night is second only to the relief we will feel on Inauguration day, when all we Californian's hold dear will no longer be under assault.

"I was amazed – I knew I wouldn’t have to worry about anything anymore. I felt part of something bigger – a bigger government that would absolve me of any personal financial responsibility."

Thats why an awful lot of people are going to be filled with, disapointment and worse. They expect the Government to do everything for them. People who feel this way like Kevin above do not want to ever be accountable for their own lives. Let the government do it seems to be their motto. As President, Obama will NOT do all the things these people expect him to do, it ain't happening.

Awesome to hear and see the people shouting and jumping for joy!!
I can not remember when we as a people celebrated in the streets like we did that night. Great to see and be part of the whole thing.
Thanks CNN for being unbiased an fair about the reporting. I know I'll continue to watch your coverage of anything and everything.

There's more than tears falling. If only the market was as excited about Obama being elected.

I will always remember that moment. 42 year old men aren't supposed to cry, but I was so overcome with Joy, that it could not be helped. Thank you CNN!!

Thank you CNN. Like a lot of others, I was channel surfing my rear end off that night, and although CNN had the best coverage, I must admit I was cruising Comedy Central when Jon Stewart announced
"It's official; Barack Obama has won the election and is the next president of the United States." This will be a moment my entire family and I were blessed to witness, and it will never, ever be forgotten.
Thanks again.

This was a powerfully emotional night in our suburban Chicago home. We are hopeful that our Pride in America will be restored.

President-Elect Obama === you have our family's support. Please dig into these CEO and senior management pay and severance packages. It's insane - and the rest of us are having to pay for their greed and unrestraint.

President Obama - Thank you for taking all this on. You're the best.

Thanks, CNN, although I admit I was channel surfing and Jon Stewart was the one who gave me the news. But all things considered, CNN was doing a better job that night. I'll never forget it.

Thanks so much for sharing this video with everyone. It all happened so fast that it was great to watch it all over again and relive what appeared on the screen that night with Wolf's announcement. I'll never forget it. CNN is the best!

My Husband & I were at the Madonna concert in San Diego, Ca.
She was hour and hlaf late, we had no cule that Obama had won, after 2000 election, we didn't want to sepculate and be too positive.
We thougt maybe she wants to make an announcment.
Anyway after 10Pm, in hte middle of one of her songs she shouted that if we were ready for an new President and Obama had won.

over 40,000 people cheered, it was a life time expereince, we will never forget.
You can see it all on YOuTube, then she had his pictuere on the backdrop and made a huge announcment and brought everyone together, even days later we were still on cloud nine from the expereince.
Then she turned the whole show into a clebration party at the end, all wearing obama t. shirts and jumping on top of each other on stage and people really went wild.
So this was our unforgetable evening, a once in a life time expereince. Which we should never forget, Now that we all voted for change we all have to be the agents of change and help eachother.
Change doesn't come form outside, it's an inner journey.
Now we all have to put on an effort and make that change possiable.
Good luck and best wishes to everyone who wants any kind of a change.

I was very amazed at the awesome CNN coverage. This is history, folks!!! I cried like a little French school girl. I am still crying. All I do now is just watch that coverage and cry. I thought I was all cried out but after reviewing it again, I went through another box of Kleenex. Thanks so much for the great coverage, CNN. You guys really do the news right without favor or bias...... Hats off to CNN!!!!

I was too freaked out and nervous to watch the election coverage–I taped it (lame, I know) so in case the outcome wasn't what I wanted, I wouldn't bother watching the tape. Ultimately I got curious and flipped on CNN right at the time when the projection came through and it was a truly remarkable moment–one that I never thought I'd see in my lifetime. Watching my tape of CNN's excellent election coverage after it was all over was a real pleasure–I still haven't been able to bring myself to erase the tape–I don't think I can...

I was taping CNN that night. I've watched it a couple of times since b/c I want to get that feeling back again. It was an amazing night.

This moment brings me to tears every single time I see it. To see so many Americans and WORLD citizens erupt in joy was one of the most profound moments I've ever experienced. Even though I was sitting at home alone, I threw my arms up in the air and cheered and cried and smiled from ear to ear. Regardless of whether you're a Democrat or a Republican you should at least acknowledge how people were able to come together and feel such hope for that night.

I only wish the right wingers would stop trying to ruin what has been achieved by tossing around so many negative comments. They did not win the election, and if they'd like to win the next, they'd be much better off trying to present themselves in a positive light. Going about referring to Obama as Hitler, Marx, and a terrorist only makes the Republican Party look ignorant, regressive, and frankly, pathetic. If you ask me, these staunch Obama opposers should quit living their lives ruled by fear and outdated "morals" and live by the golden rule.

Thank you CNN for wonderful coverage of the election and the great job you continue to do afterward to keep us informed during the transition process. I never miss Campbell Brown and Anderson Cooper after work!

On November 3rd, I told my husband, "I feel like I'm a kid again and it's Christmas Eve!!" I absolutely felt that way. After seeing these celebrations, I'm so sorry I didn't go to an Election Night party. Thank you so much for posting this. It is absolutely wonderful to relive and I am completely choked up – again!

I'd also like to echo other comments regarding some of the wonderful people on CNN – David Gergen and Candy Crowley are at the top of my list for their professionalism, intelligence and total objectivity.

CNN, you're simply the best! I'm with you ALWAYS! You have the best coverage, the best political team, the best researchers...NOBODY can top your coverage!

Thanks for the moment. Thanks for the memory. Thanks for caring about the MEANING of it all!!! Again, you're simply the best!

This moment transcended politics. It was history being made. We crossed a major chasm and "the Dream" became reality. What really got me: Jesse Jackson, Sr. in tears. For what he fought for in the Civil Rights movement, this moment must have been bittersweet for him and others who were involved in the movement. I know that all involved wished that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. could have lived to see this moment. While many may not agree with Obama's opinions or political views, as Americans we should all be proud that he was elected. It shows the world that we mean it when we say, "All men are created equal."

For the first time in my adult life I am ashamed of this country. To vote in a person that associated with terrorists and whose minister and spiritual advisor for 20 years preached hate for America and particularly white people is a shame and disgrace.

My dad cried born and raised in Kentucky in his almost 80 years on this earth he has seen some of the worst. Last time I seen my dad cry was when my grandmother his mom died. My mom shed tears too..Born in Mississippi she saw Black men beat, burn drowned and hung. Her ONLY brother killed in front of her by some angry White men. I cried too for the joy and hope for my own kids. You know what I was thinking watching it all on tv? We are down here on earth crying and heaven was rejoicing!

I don't know if I'll ever not get choked up when I see the moment that Barack was officially elected. It was one of the biggest celebrations of my lifetime - bigger than any New Years party! It's still hard to believe sometimes

I feel sorry for Gary, who is now ashamed of his country. The mud slinging didn't work and now he's disappointed. Pity he can't appreciate the fact that we've just had a historic election, that many, many people (over 66 million of us) decided Obama is not responsible for his minister's opinions and a passing acquaintance with a former radical makes us yawn. Pity he can't appreciate the fact that our wonderful democracy again has done the miraculous... control of the most powerful country on earth will once again change hands without a shot being fired or blood flowing in the streets.

woohoo! i too, was one of the people who was counting down the last seconds of the election with cnn =). It was an incredible moment! infact i started jumping for joy when i heard barack obama is the winner! =D ill never forget that day, even though im only 17 years old. thanks for being the best cnn!

As awesome as the Obama victory is, it is amazing to hear the energy people in other countries had invested in our election process.

I no longer feel the need to include an "I did not vote and do not support…" disclaimer on correspondence with people from other countries.

one more thought..CNN you are awesome...down came my hearthrob poster of Brad Pitt, up went David Gergen. David-you ROCK...loved your deliberate, well thought out analysis...not biased, just well spoken and well researched. Come on CNN-this guys needs his OWN SHOW!

While it's wrong to not vote for someone because of the color of his skin, it's just as wrong to vote FOR someone because of the color of his skin-or by how eloquently he speaks. We've been given this right to vote, many have died to keep it, so it must be our responsiblity to look underneath the skin and make an informed decision.

When the novelty wears off, and we see that he's just a politician, & not the messiah, only then will we know if this euphoria is justified. Let's keep our fingers crossed.

My happiest moment when I saw the Great State of Ohio vote Obama. I am a native of the Buckeye state and I have seen what the Republican administration has cost this State.