Presidential Election Results

by Tricia Dove

Barack Obama takes the Presidency for the United States Tuesday Nov 4th.

During his victory speech that night Obama said, “The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even in one term. But, America, I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there.”

A Glimpse in to the Future

by Danielle Fol

Citizens of this country can stop holding their breath and fill their lungs with the air of a new presidency.  As of last night, Barack Obama was declared the next president of the United States of America in a 349-163 Electoral vote.  The sounds of celebration and upset swept through the nation.

The Youth Have Spoken

by Rebecca Grites

It’s 11 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, and Barack Obama has been projected by CNN as the next American president.

Biden the Wildcard in Historic Election

By Cody Chrusciel

Now that the landslide is complete and arguably the most historic election in our nation’s history has come to a close, the countdown is on until George W. Bush’s final day in the Oval Office.

Barack Obama Sweeps the Polls In the 2008 Presidential Election

by Heather Highley

After a long desperate wait for Americans, Barack Obama was named President of the United States late Tuesday night.   His victory was just over 7 million more votes than McCain.  With his moto, “The Change We Need” he intends on bringing many changes to the White House.

New Age Campaign Brings Obama to Victory

by Bobbi Lee Hitchon

CNN declared Barack Obama the 44th president of America al little after 11 p.m. on election night. Some democrats may have thought it wouldn’t be that easy after being tarnished by long ballot counting in 2000. But after picking up key swing states such as Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, Obama was declared winner with 349 electoral votes.

History Being Made: Locally and Nationally

by Jean Jones

History was made on Nov. 4th; Barrack Obama is now the elected President of the United States of America.

Younger Voters May have Won Barack Obama the Election

by Portia Porter

Senator Barack Obama took home a victory on November 4, but the high percentage of African-American voters may not have been what made the election go his way.

Alcohol Still Legal in America

by Jessica Revere

The 2008 presidential election has made history.  America has elected its first African-American president, Barack Obama.  Obama beat out Senator John McCain and his running mate Sarah Palin with a popular vote of 64,058,618 to 56,499,923 and electoral vote of 349 to 163 respectively.

Yes He Did: Barack Obama Wins Historic Election

by Anthony Sciarrino

Barack Obama was elected the 44th President in the history of the United States, handily defeating John McCain in Tuesday’s election. Obama is the first African-American to be elected the President of the U.S, and the first Democrat to be elected since then incumbent Bill Clinton defeated Bob Dole.

Students Weigh in on Whether Absentee Ballot Was the Way to go

by Stacy Jones

College students across New Jersey cast their ballots, absentee or otherwise, in record numbers in the 2008 general elections.

Money Talks in 2008

by Christopher Carmena

The 2008 Presidential election saw a remarkable spending increases in campaigns, political parties, and interest groups. This increase has made the 2008 Presidential election the costliest in history.

Obama Landslide a Testament to his Personality

by John Gurbisz

On Tuesday evening, Senator Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States in a virtual landslide.  An overwhelmingly long election highlighted by inspirational speeches, dirty ads, and the prospect of change had culminated with Americans nationwide electing the first African-American president.

Youth Vote Brings Obama Closer to Presidency

by Gloria Melunis

As Kristie Bankes, 20, of Mantua N.J., stepped out of the polling booth this Tuesday, she received an enthusiastic “high-five” from her girl friend. This is the first Presidential election Bankes has had the opportunity to be a part of, and according to the demographics of this past election she is one of many young people making this first big step. Among the young voters under 30 casting their ballots, 69% gave their vote to Barack Obama. “I’m just so excited to be a part of this influential election,” explains Bankes, “I hope that Obama will bring change to this country like he promises, I know a lot of other people my age are feeling the same way.”

Barack Obama’s Victory Stirs Emotions

by Naza Hajra

Our new president for the 2008-2009 Barack Obama was truly proud to stand in front his nation with such pride. So many Americans were not surprised about him winning because most Americans already see the changes that Obama will improve. The percentage between Obama and McCain was quite amazing because the last vote’s people saw were that Obama has 336 where McCain has 156.

County Election Results Bring New Faces to Local Government

by Shayna Singer

Tuesday, November 4, 2008 marked the end of one of the longest campaign seasons in decades. For Cumberland County residents it marked the beginning of a new season. A season that will bring a lot of change.

College Students Await Obama’s Reform

by Julie Shannon

With Barack Obama being the newly elected President, it is clear that change is on its way to America. With change comes lots of planning. Most people want change to happen soon, that is what almost every American wants, but change is not going to happen in the near future. Change takes time, and Americans need to understand that. Obama even mentioned in his acceptance speech that it will take time, and for them to be patient.

And the President is…

As of November 4, 2008 Barack Obama is the 44th President of The United States of America.

Follow Up

Sometime at the end of this week, or the beginning of next, the follow-up articles will be published on this site.

African Americans See Hope in Change

By Jean Jones

Many members of the predominately African-American community of Lawnside, N.J., young and old, have taken a huge interest in this year’s presidential election for many different reasons, more than in previous years.

There is a major difference in the current 2008 presidential election than in previous years. The difference surfaced in the primaries when a woman, Sen. Hillary Clinton, and a black man, Sen. Barack Obama, joined the race for president of the United States. The victory of either of the two would make history; there has never been a woman or a black man as the president of the U.S.

In the Borough of Lawnside, according to statistics, 62.36% are registered Democrats, 38.86% are registered Republicans, and 0.79% are independent. With the majority of the community Democratic, it would be safe to say whoever was the Democratic candidate, whether it be Clinton or Obama, would have won the majority of the town’s votes either way.