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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 the President is…

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

Follow Up

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