Barack Obama Acceptance Speech Chicago Video

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This video gave me a feeling of GREAT hope and happiness that this country is finally coming back to the ideals of what we have always stood for: liberty, freedom, diversity, opportunity and hope! I was actually brought to tears while watching this. How amazing it is!! I feel hopeful and glad that the maniacal administration of the past 8 years is FINALLY leaving. Now we can get back on track. It will take us some time and patience as a people and a country...but I know we can persevere. Thoughts?
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FINAL Election Results (source: cbsnews.com)



Final Senate and House Results (source: CBSnews.com) as of 11.6.08 1pm PST

Election 2008 Results

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(from cnn.com as of 11/5/08 11pm EST)

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Obama WINS !!

Obama Wins!!!

Electoral Vote Definition

Electoral Vote Definition.

A mechanism for the indirect election of public officials. For the purpose of electing the President and Vice President of the United States a 538-member Electoral College is created with each state having as many electors as it has representatives and senators in the national legislature, plus 3 for the District of Columbia. To be elected, a candidate must obtain an absolute majority in the Electoral College, currently 270. If no candidate gains an absolute majority the US House of Representatives makes the choice, with the delegation from each state having one vote. The winning candidate, therefore, MUST have a TOTAL of 270 (or more) Electoral Votes to WIN!
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Gallup Poll Shows Obama ahead 53% to 42% over McCain

The recent Gallup poll (http://www.swamppolitics.com/news/politics/blog/2008/11/obama_leads_mccain_by_11_point.html) shows Obama ahead by 53% to 42% over McCain. Gallup polls are usually a good indicator of overall candidate preference of public opinion. As this poll indicates, it would take a HUGE shift in public opinion or a much larger Republican voter turnout to change this trend. Additionally, the Gallup Poll has been VERY accurate indicator of voter's actual votes and preferences. Just go back and study the Gallup findings for every election since its inception. Nothing is 'certain', however, things are looking VERY good for Obama! What do you think? Post your response!