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As Barack Obama addressed the nation after the announcement came that he would assume the position as the next President of the United States, I could not help but bear in mind the gauntlet which Obama eventually overcame. Due to the inconceivable incompetence of the Republican campaign, Obama was able to make history.

With the country’s fat asses in couches, eating Doritos and watching Celebrity Wrestling, the rest of the country was embracing the onslaught of slander from both sides like hungry pigs to a trough.

Barack Obama’s election victory was a bittersweet pill for many people in this country.

All Americans can take pride in and celebrate the Obama presidency as a symbol of progress in the struggle for equality and civil rights.

I am a young woman in my senior year of college, who is proud to be African- American.

There have been many times in my life where people and the media tried to make me feel like I was less of a person because of the color of my skin.

As people in the United States, and in fact the whole world, gathered to hear the results of the election, some were happy and some were disappointed. Of course, those who supported and voted for John McCain were upset and let down. On the other hand, Barack Obama fans rejoiced in their victory. Obama’s victory in this election is historic for African-Americans and is something that should be taken seriously. Unfortunately, from what I have seen around campus and from what I have heard from others, some people decided to take the road of racism when referring to Obama.

President-elect Barack Obama’s victory over former presidential GOP candidate John McCain shouldn’t just be considered a victory for African-Americans, but for America.

It was a collaborated effort among all races.

As citizens of one of the most successful experiments in socialism, you have lived up to what the likes of John Stuart Mill would demand as a necessary condition or characteristic of an effective democracy: there should be competing, and even contrary opinions fleshed out constantly. When one idea fails, a better one should be allowed to get ushered in. This is what your vote embodied.

Governor Ed Rendell made a visit to campus on Thursday as part of the PA Democrats’ “Road to Change” tour.

In addition to Governor Rendell, several local democratic candidates spoke to students, encouraging them to not “stop at the top” of the ballot, and to vote full straight party for the democrats.

A photo gallery of Election day, from the “Vote Boat” to celebration in the streets.

Local Legislators discuss national issues at MU.

The final stretch of the Presidential Election is finally in sight and all I think of is: it’s about time. On November 5th, the countless political television ads, irritating phone calls and annoying lawn signs will all mercifully end.