Fox News has called Ohio (where Obama now leads, 57%-42%, with
8% of precincts reporting) for Obama, and CNN just teased a "big
projection." Update: The news nets catch up with reality, after the jump.
Updating our previous map, it is now inevitable that Barack Obama,
noted author, law professor, community organizer, state Senator,
convention keynoter, and US Senator, will be the 44th President of the
United States, with a minimum of 284 electoral votes.
Go wild kids!!!
CNN makes their call
So does Fox
| Barack Obama elected 44th president |
| ‘Change has come to America,’ first African-American leader tells country |
The 47-year-old Obama, a Democrat, reached the White House exactly 45
years after the Black civil rights leader Martin Luther King challenged
Americans to embrace his "dream" of equality.
"It'll be a stirring sight to watch President Obama, his wife, Michelle, and
their beautiful girls step through the doors of the White House. I know
millions of Americans will be overcome with pride at this inspiring
moment that so many have waited for, for so long," Bush added.
Cooperation assured
In his address to the White House, Bush promised his full co-operation to
his successor, stressing that there was "important work" to do in the
months ahead.
"During the transition, I will keep the president-elect fully informed on
important decisions. And when the time comes on January 20 (when
Obama will take over as the 44th president), Laura and I will return home
to Texas with treasured memories of our time here, with profound
gratitude for the honour of serving this amazing country," Bush said.
Noting that the US had embarked "on a period of change", he expressed
confidence that the next government would stay vigilant in protecting the
American people.
"The world can be certain that this commitment will remain steadfast
under our next commander in chief," he said.
The president also invited Obama and his family "to visit the White
House".
"Last night, I extended an invitation to the president-elect and Mrs. Obama
to come to the White House, and Laura and I are looking forward to
welcoming them as soon as possible.
"I know Senator Obama's beloved mother and grandparents would've
been thrilled to watch the child they raised ascend the steps of the Capitol
and take his oath to uphold the Constitution of the greatest nation on the
face of the earth," Bush said.
years after the Black civil rights leader Martin Luther King challenged
Americans to embrace his "dream" of equality.
"It'll be a stirring sight to watch President Obama, his wife, Michelle, and
their beautiful girls step through the doors of the White House. I know
millions of Americans will be overcome with pride at this inspiring
moment that so many have waited for, for so long," Bush added.
Cooperation assured
In his address to the White House, Bush promised his full co-operation to
his successor, stressing that there was "important work" to do in the
months ahead.
"During the transition, I will keep the president-elect fully informed on
important decisions. And when the time comes on January 20 (when
Obama will take over as the 44th president), Laura and I will return home
to Texas with treasured memories of our time here, with profound
gratitude for the honour of serving this amazing country," Bush said.
Noting that the US had embarked "on a period of change", he expressed
confidence that the next government would stay vigilant in protecting the
American people.
"The world can be certain that this commitment will remain steadfast
under our next commander in chief," he said.
The president also invited Obama and his family "to visit the White
House".
"Last night, I extended an invitation to the president-elect and Mrs. Obama
to come to the White House, and Laura and I are looking forward to
welcoming them as soon as possible.
"I know Senator Obama's beloved mother and grandparents would've
been thrilled to watch the child they raised ascend the steps of the Capitol
and take his oath to uphold the Constitution of the greatest nation on the
face of the earth," Bush said.
Obama, 45, is biracial _ his
white mother was from
Kansas, his father Kenyan _
and educated at Ivy League
universities.
In his best-selling memoir,
“Dreams From My Father,”
Obama said he couldn’t even
get in the door at national civil
rights groups when he was
younger. He wrote letters to
them after graduating from
Columbia University but said
none responded.
In a statement responding to
Jackson’s support, Obama
said, “This campaign has
been about giving hope since
Day One and I am proud to
have the support of my friend
Jesse Jackson. It is because
people like Jesse ran that I
have this opportunity to run
for president today.”
Jackson could help Obama
to secure the support of black
voters, a critical bloc in the
Democratic primaries.
‘I don’t owe a debt to any of
them’
Jackson has a long history
with one of Obama’s chief
rivals, Sen. Hillary Rodham
Clinton and her husband
former President Clinton. He
counseled the two when the
president’s affair with former
White House intern Monica
Lewinsky became public.
But Jackson said his history
with the Clintons doesn’t
complicate his decision to
back his home state senator,
calling Obama Illinois’
“favorite son.”
“It’s not awkward at all,” he
said, adding, “I don’t owe a
debt to any of them.”
Jackson said he will support
the winner of the Democratic
nomination, whether it’s
Obama or not, and he is
talking to other candidates
because of his agenda that
includes the war on poverty
and voter protection.
Although Jackson failed in
his bids for the White House
in 1984 and 1988, he said
that helped make it easier for
not only blacks, but women
and other minorities to run for
president and function at the
highest levels of government.
“We broke down barriers,”
Jackson said.
Jackson said Obama has not
asked him to campaign for
him and he is not in Obama’s
inner circle of advisers and
fundraisers.
“I just have an appreciation of
him,” Jackson said.
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white mother was from
Kansas, his father Kenyan _
and educated at Ivy League
universities.
In his best-selling memoir,
“Dreams From My Father,”
Obama said he couldn’t even
get in the door at national civil
rights groups when he was
younger. He wrote letters to
them after graduating from
Columbia University but said
none responded.
In a statement responding to
Jackson’s support, Obama
said, “This campaign has
been about giving hope since
Day One and I am proud to
have the support of my friend
Jesse Jackson. It is because
people like Jesse ran that I
have this opportunity to run
for president today.”
Jackson could help Obama
to secure the support of black
voters, a critical bloc in the
Democratic primaries.
‘I don’t owe a debt to any of
them’
Jackson has a long history
with one of Obama’s chief
rivals, Sen. Hillary Rodham
Clinton and her husband
former President Clinton. He
counseled the two when the
president’s affair with former
White House intern Monica
Lewinsky became public.
But Jackson said his history
with the Clintons doesn’t
complicate his decision to
back his home state senator,
calling Obama Illinois’
“favorite son.”
“It’s not awkward at all,” he
said, adding, “I don’t owe a
debt to any of them.”
Jackson said he will support
the winner of the Democratic
nomination, whether it’s
Obama or not, and he is
talking to other candidates
because of his agenda that
includes the war on poverty
and voter protection.
Although Jackson failed in
his bids for the White House
in 1984 and 1988, he said
that helped make it easier for
not only blacks, but women
and other minorities to run for
president and function at the
highest levels of government.
“We broke down barriers,”
Jackson said.
Jackson said Obama has not
asked him to campaign for
him and he is not in Obama’s
inner circle of advisers and
fundraisers.
“I just have an appreciation of
him,” Jackson said.
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After making history by capturing the Democratic nomination, Barack Obama
turns on Wednesday to the task of unifying a fractured party for a five-month
battle for the White House with Republican John McCain.
Obama rocketed from political obscurity to become the first black to win the
presidential nomination of a major U.S. party. The Illinois senator on
Tuesday locked up the 2,118 delegates he needs for victory at the August
convention.
Rival Hillary Clinton, the former first lady who entered the race 17 months
ago as a heavy favorite, did not concede and said she would consult with
party leaders and supporters to determine her next move.
Obama will be crowned the Democratic nominee at the convention in August
and will face McCain in November's election to choose a successor to
President George W. Bush.
"Tonight, we mark the end of one historic journey with the beginning of
another," Obama told a victory celebration in St. Paul, Minnesota, at the site
of the Republican convention in September. "Tonight, I can stand before you
and say that I will be the Democratic nominee for president of the United
States," he told 17,000 cheering supporters. Another 15,000 gathered
outside the arena.
Clinton told New York members of Congress she would be open to
becoming Obama's vice presidential running mate, and her backers turned
up the pressure on Obama to pick her as his No. 2.
The win by Obama, son of a black Kenyan father and white mother from
Kansas, marked a milestone in U.S. history. It came 45 years after the height
of the civil rights movement. It followed one of the closest and longest
nomination fights in recent U.S. political history.
Clinton, who would have been the first woman nominee in U.S. political
history, won more than 1,900 delegates. Obama clinched the win after a
wave of more than 70 uncommitted delegates announced their support on
Tuesday, pushing his total to 2,156, according to MSNBC count.
Five months of state-by-state delegate selection concluded on Tuesday with
Obama winning Montana and Clinton capturing South Dakota.
More party leaders and uncommitted officials are expected to back Obama
on Wednesday as the party tries to rally around the nominee for what
promises to be a tough election campaign with McCain.
"I am committed to uniting our party so we can move forward stronger and
more ready than ever to take back the White House in November," Clinton
told a cheering crowd of supporters in New York City. But she made no
public overtures to Obama.
The two are expected to meet soon to discuss the looming election
campaign and Clinton's role.
No Meeting Scheduled
They talked early on Wednesday, and Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs
said Obama told her he would like to "sit down when it makes sense for
you." But no meeting was scheduled.
Both Obama and Clinton will address a pro-Israeli lobbying group on
Wednesday morning in Washington as Obama begins to focus on the
November election. McCain wrapped up the Republican nomination in
March.
"This has been a long campaign and I will make no decisions tonight,"
Clinton said. "In the coming days I'll be consulting with supporters and party
leaders to determine how to move forward with the best interests of our party
and my country guiding my way." Obama lavished praise on Clinton after
beating her.
"Senator Hillary Clinton has made history in this campaign not just because
she's a woman who has done what no woman has done before, but
because she's a leader who inspires millions of Americans," he said.
turns on Wednesday to the task of unifying a fractured party for a five-month
battle for the White House with Republican John McCain.
Obama rocketed from political obscurity to become the first black to win the
presidential nomination of a major U.S. party. The Illinois senator on
Tuesday locked up the 2,118 delegates he needs for victory at the August
convention.
Rival Hillary Clinton, the former first lady who entered the race 17 months
ago as a heavy favorite, did not concede and said she would consult with
party leaders and supporters to determine her next move.
Obama will be crowned the Democratic nominee at the convention in August
and will face McCain in November's election to choose a successor to
President George W. Bush.
"Tonight, we mark the end of one historic journey with the beginning of
another," Obama told a victory celebration in St. Paul, Minnesota, at the site
of the Republican convention in September. "Tonight, I can stand before you
and say that I will be the Democratic nominee for president of the United
States," he told 17,000 cheering supporters. Another 15,000 gathered
outside the arena.
Clinton told New York members of Congress she would be open to
becoming Obama's vice presidential running mate, and her backers turned
up the pressure on Obama to pick her as his No. 2.
The win by Obama, son of a black Kenyan father and white mother from
Kansas, marked a milestone in U.S. history. It came 45 years after the height
of the civil rights movement. It followed one of the closest and longest
nomination fights in recent U.S. political history.
Clinton, who would have been the first woman nominee in U.S. political
history, won more than 1,900 delegates. Obama clinched the win after a
wave of more than 70 uncommitted delegates announced their support on
Tuesday, pushing his total to 2,156, according to MSNBC count.
Five months of state-by-state delegate selection concluded on Tuesday with
Obama winning Montana and Clinton capturing South Dakota.
More party leaders and uncommitted officials are expected to back Obama
on Wednesday as the party tries to rally around the nominee for what
promises to be a tough election campaign with McCain.
"I am committed to uniting our party so we can move forward stronger and
more ready than ever to take back the White House in November," Clinton
told a cheering crowd of supporters in New York City. But she made no
public overtures to Obama.
The two are expected to meet soon to discuss the looming election
campaign and Clinton's role.
No Meeting Scheduled
They talked early on Wednesday, and Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs
said Obama told her he would like to "sit down when it makes sense for
you." But no meeting was scheduled.
Both Obama and Clinton will address a pro-Israeli lobbying group on
Wednesday morning in Washington as Obama begins to focus on the
November election. McCain wrapped up the Republican nomination in
March.
"This has been a long campaign and I will make no decisions tonight,"
Clinton said. "In the coming days I'll be consulting with supporters and party
leaders to determine how to move forward with the best interests of our party
and my country guiding my way." Obama lavished praise on Clinton after
beating her.
"Senator Hillary Clinton has made history in this campaign not just because
she's a woman who has done what no woman has done before, but
because she's a leader who inspires millions of Americans," he said.
