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Nov 05, 2008 00:53

"I was never the likeliest candidate for this office. We didn't start with much money or many endorsements. Our campaign was not hatched in the halls of Washington - it began in the backyards of Des Moines and the living rooms of Concord and the front porches of Charleston.

It was built by working men and women who dug into what little savings ( Read more... )

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steveyp931 November 5 2008, 07:43:11 UTC
It was a fantastic, wonderful, defining moment. People at work who were huddled around the tv were in tears, no lie. It gave me such a pride in being a part of this country that I have rarely, if ever felt this poignantly.

Also, props to McCain for his speech, which I thought was tremendous. He seemed like a different man, almost freed by defeat. I think people will ultimately remember him for what he said tonight more than the damage caused over the past 2 months; trying to bring all of his voters to a larger cause.

Tremendous.

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crystalballer82 November 5 2008, 16:45:59 UTC
Well said.

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anonymous November 5 2008, 12:13:47 UTC
goosebumps... even just reading this.

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visyxx6 November 5 2008, 22:29:12 UTC
I doubt that any of us will live to see another presidential win that satisfying and inspiring.

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