Obama's Victory Speech
I had an Election Day gathering at my house last night, so that we could watch as history was happening. We watched the Daily Show and cheered as Jon Stewart at 11:01pm EST announced that Barack Obama is to be our 44th President. There was cheering from all of us and a bottle of champagne was opened and a toast to "making history," was made. We sat down and listened intently to both speeches, but I only had ears for Obama's. It moved me and gave me goosebumps. I had tears in my eyes. I know somewhere in Heaven my staunch Democrat Dad was dancing, and that thought made me smile. I am ready for a change. My best friend L called me on her way home and said she'd seen a falling star while she was driving home. A hopeful sign, I think. Without further ado: Obama's Victory Speech, found here . (McCain's Concession Speech can be found here .) If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the...