President Elect Barack Obama Asks For Unity

November 5th, 2008 // 2 Comments

The man has his work cut of for him, that’s for sure, and he acknowledged that in his speech last night.

“We know the challenges that tomorrow will bring are the greatest of our lifetime — two wars, a planet in peril, the worst financial crisis in a century,” Obama said in his victory speech in Chicago’s Grant Park. “There is new energy to harness and new jobs to be created, new schools to build and threats to meet and, for us to lead, alliances to repair.”

He said the solutions wouldn’t be quick or easy — perhaps not even achievable with one term. “I promise you — we as a people will get there,” Obama said.

Everyone, grab a cocktail, and join Barack Obama in preparing yourselves for the time of your life!

Check out John McCain‘s very gracious speech conceding the election after the jump.

Click any photo to view all 25+ photos of Barack Obama on election night in the gallery!


The man has his work cut of for him, that’s for sure, and he acknowledged that in his speech last night.

“We know the challenges that tomorrow will bring are the greatest of
our lifetime — two wars, a planet in peril, the worst financial crisis
in a century,” Obama said in his victory speech in Chicago’s Grant
Park. “There is new energy to harness and new jobs to be created, new
schools to build and threats to meet and, for us to lead, alliances to
repair.”

He said the solutions wouldn’t be quick or easy — perhaps not even
achievable with one term. “I promise you — we as a people will get
there,” Obama said.

Everyone, grab a cocktail, and join Barack Obama in preparing yourselves for the time of your life!John McCain’s gracious speech is below.Click any photo to view all 25+ photos of Barack Obama on election night in the gallery!

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Comments (2)

  1. joan durtz | November 5, 2008 at 7:45 am

    I am so excited and happy today I could crap a twinkie!

  2. Anne Arkham | November 5, 2008 at 1:11 pm

    What a beautiful picture – the big one at the top of the post. I live in Chicago. It was a very special night here last night – everything was magical and Chicago herself has never looked more beautiful.

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