I went to bed at 9:30 last night, unable to stare at the numbers on the television any longer.
When my clock radio clicked on this morning the first thing I heard was McCain saying they'd fought the good fight -- and I knew Obama had won.
I continued to listen and heard Obama say, "If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer."
And I cried. Because I've nearly lost faith in this country many times, and I don't want to ever feel that way again.
This is a beginning that's finally on the right track, a new beginning for all of us -- not just the rich or powerful or connected. All of us.
"And where we are met with cynicism and doubts and those who tell us that we can't, we will respond with that timeless creed that sums up the spirit of a people: Yes, we can."
Yes. We can.
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I had a similar reaction. We were in London, so I'd voted earlier, in October.
When we went to bed, it was still afternoon in the US, so I had a very restless night.
I couldn't believe it when I turned on the news. I've been getting goosebumps hearing about reactions like yours.
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