He ran the classiest political campaign I’ve ever seen. He was gracious and calm as can be every step of the way. For the first time in my life, I will be voting with actual enthusiasm for a president.
Congratulations Senator Obama! I look forward to your victory. Personally I would rather you take some time to really trash what the Pubs have done to this country over the last decade, but you’re probably to classy for that too. Ok, I can live with that.
If you can win as a gracious and positive candidate, you will have changed the nature of American politics before you ever take the oath of office.
I don’t think I’ve ever voted enthusiastically for Pres. I held my nose and voted for Clinton (and unlike most of America, I grew to like him more as the years went on). I voted for Mondale, knowing he wouldn’t win, but I loathed Reagan so much (still do) that it was my one protest vote. I may well have my history wrong, but I don’t recall who Reagan ran against the next time around–I do remember we were stuck with Bonzo for 8 looong years. I may have refused to vote or something…
I voted for Gore because I agreed with his positions, not because he struck me as charismatic. Voted for Kerry, ditto.
I dunno–trying to remember how many Pres’s I’ve been able to vote for. I would have liked to have seen Hillary, but I have no problem with Obama as Pres. I think he’ll do this benighted country some good. I do like that he took the high road, but then again, the gloves are about to come off now–and the GOP is not known for its restraint re mudslinging. It’d be great if McCain could also take the high road, but I don’t count on it.
Mondale was Reagan’s reelection opponent (and the first election I could vote in…I voted for Reagan…I know, I know…). Reagan’s first opponent was a Peanut farmer, name of Carter.
This Republican also adds his hearty congratulations for Senator Obama, Bravo, Sir, you have done well, and with integrity and honor
Due to the utter failure of the Republican party to stick to it’s original core ideals, you have earned my vote, good Sir
I have no desire to see this country slide further down the course set by Dubya and his Cronies, and it’s clear to me that McCain is basically Bush Rev. 3, so I will be voting for Obama in this election, we gave the pubbies a chance, they failed utterly, it’s now time to give someone else a chance, and see if the damage can be repaired
unlike the last election, where I held my nose and voted for Kerry (to send a “bush needs to be fired” message to Washington), this time, I will proudly vote for Obama, he’s earned my vote
I’m still a Republican though, but an old-school pubbie
Thanks. I think for the first Reagan election, I wasn’t registered. I don’t recall voting for Carter (but I would have–maybe I did). I wouldn’t have been thrilled to do so, then, because newly 18 year old me found him “weird”.
I may never talk to you again due to your voting record. :eek:
(I kid, I kid)
After the last couple of elections, it sure is nice to feel good about one’s candidate for a change, amen.
This is my sixth presidential election, but not the first I’ve been excited for.
My first was Dukakis, I was simply excited to be of age and voted against my parent’s choice.
Second was Clinton, and I was thrilled. I’d been starting to pay attention and learning more about politics and he was a charismatic underdog with great ideas that appealed to my twenty-two year old self.
Clinton again, then Gore and Kerry, not excited about any of those elections but voting against the alternative. So it’s great to feel like I’m choosing someone I want for the office instead of the lesser evil this time around.
I congratulate Barack Obama in bringing back what this country stands for. I congratulate him in helping every voter see that they do make a difference, that our Democratic system has a chance, in what the original intent of a Declaration of Independence means. I see that as a precious document, breaking away from old ways and dictates, to give power to people governed.
And, more than thanking Obama, I thank the voters of this country for standing up and making this happen. A groundswell effort for change, voices heard, and a turnaround for a chance at a better world.
I’m so proud to be a part of this campaign for this candidate. I work for a political consultant and have never been this personally involved in a campaign before. Fundraising, neighborhood canvassing, phone calling, waving signs on my street corner. It’s been thrilling and exciting to finally feel so inspired by, and involved in, the process.
Congratulations and deep appreciation to Barack Obama! *"We know the battle ahead will be long, but always remember that no matter what obstacles stand in our way, nothing can withstand the power of millions of voices calling for change.
We have been told we cannot do this by a chorus of cynics who will only grow louder and more dissonant in the weeks to come. We’ve been asked to pause for a reality check. We’ve been warned against offering the people of this nation false hope.
But in the unlikely story that is America, there has never been anything false about hope. For when we have faced down impossible odds; when we’ve been told that we’re not ready, or that we shouldn’t try, or that we can’t, generations of Americans have responded with a simple creed that sums up the spirit of a people.
