The 2008 Election Day LIVE Thread

[the rocketeer]

Me too. But I'm staying up via internet with my two best friends, who are staying up until they find out if they're still going to be married in the morning.

It really feels like two steps forward and one back.

[sthrnsweetie007]

Originally Posted by the rocketeer

It really feels like two steps forward and one back.

yeah it does, but if that's what it means to push for progress... do you think that's what we should do?

[Leslie Anne]

Wow, what a night! I'm physically, emotionally and mentally exhausted from crying tears of joy and drinking too much champagne. Almost went to Grant Park (waitlisted) but wanted to hear his speech live, loud and clear.

McCain's speech was very touching and it really seemed heart-felt. It reminded me of the senator I respected so much 20 years ago, before this whole campaign began. I wish him well as he returns to his important work in the Senate.

Loved Obama's speech. He always seems to get the mood right ---appropriately sober. We've got a whole lot of work ahead of us. I hope and pray that he'll be up to the task, that the country will come together after such a devisive campaign and that we can get through the tough times ahead and have a better future.

I'm just so glad this election is over! Can we stop being foremost Republicans and Democrats and just be Americans again?

[pinksirfidel]

Originally Posted by Leslie Anne

I'm just so glad this election is over! Can we stop being foremost Republicans and Democrats and just be Americans again?

Yes...Americans! I'm ready to just an American.

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

This just in...Obama has won NORTH CAROLINA

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081106/...north_carolina

Wow. This was most shocking for me!

Originally Posted by Tinia2

I heard a story, while on the way home, that surprised me to the point I had to "fact check" it. Which in turn lead to a few other surprises.

Today's entire production run of The New York Times SOLD OUT. And The Times, in what maybe a first, ran an afternoon production run of 50,000 more papers.

I showed up at 8AM trying to get a copy of the New York Times, only to find that all issues were sold out in my city! I immediately called and ordered a reprint! ha ha.

[pinksirfidel]

Originally Posted by Leslie Anne

McCain's speech was very touching and it really seemed heart-felt. It reminded me of the senator I respected so much 20 years ago, before this whole campaign began. I wish him well as he returns to his important work in the Senate.

I kept screaming at the TV.... Where in the hell has he been? That is the REAL JOHN MCCAIN! He has been locked in the closet for the whole election process. I totally felt for him. He has worked how many years for this? I'm just glad to have him back.