This victory alone is not the change we seek; it is only the chance for us to make that change.-- President-elect Barack Obama, in his victory speech, 4 November 2008
Whatever our differences, we are fellow Americans. And please believe me when I say no association has ever meant more to me than that.
-- Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain, concession speech, 4 November 2008
No matter how they cast their ballot, all Americans can be proud of the history that was made yesterday,
-- Out-going president George W. Bush, regarding Obama's victory, 5 November 2008
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In Piatt County, IL where I live, McCain won with 4988 votes (55%) to Obama's 3856 votes (43%).
In Champaign County, IL where I work, Obama won with 48,351 votes (58%) to McCain's 33,748 votes (40%).
Of the 8 times that I have voted in a presidential election, this marks just the second time that the candidate I voted for has won. No wonder I'm a cynic about national politics.
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