The Presidental Election of 2008

Hey Everyone,

So watching the Election Coverage on ABC was very exciting and fast paced. When I started watching it at about 5:00, McCain was in the lead with 15 electoral votes and Obama only had 3 electoral votes. For me it was to early to feel nervous or excited because only three states had already been called. About a half an hour later it jumped to Obama being the lead with 102 electoral votes and McCain with 34. After that it started getting REALLY fast paced. The numbers kept increasing dramatically for Obama and moving at a steady rate for McCain. As soon as the western polls closed, Obama was immediately declared as the winner of this election. He became the 44th President of the United States and, the first African American President of the United States. Excitement filled my body! I couldn't believe it ! This was so impressive how the American Citizens came together and made a difference. I just sat in amazement and happiness while my mom screamed with joy!

McCain then came up soon after in the Biltmore Hotel, in Phoenix, Arizona and gave a wonderful Concession speech, He gave his Congratulations to Obama and his campaign. When McCain said, "I give congratulations to my former opponent and my future President..." I was shocked that he gave Obama kind remarks and accepted his failure and was ready to move on with his life.

Later at Grant Park, Chicago Obama said a marvelous acceptance speech. One quote that really stood out to me in his speech was, "It's the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled - Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been a collection of Red States and Blue States: we are, and always will be the United States of America." This stuck out to me because, it just shows how people will come together to do something they believe in.

During his acceptance speech I was filled with happiness because it showed how America has evolved over the campaign. At the beginning people still didn't think it was possible for an African American to be President, but it has happened. I know I wasn't the only person that was happy, there were people all over the WORLD that were watching our election closely and, happy and excited with the outcome.

One thing that I hope Obama will do during his term is to give people, all people not matter what the rights and opportunities to fulfill their dreams.

One thing that I fear is Obama being assassinated because some people just can't get over racism. If this terribly devastated and angry.

I wonder what what will happen between the relationships of the United States and the rest of the world after Obama becomes President?