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Posted: 8:15 PM Nov 5, 2008
Obama's Big Win Inspires Locals
Sen. Barack Obama made history as the first African-American to be elected as president of the United States, and millions of Americans shared in his emotional win.
Reporter: Will Jones Email Address: will.jones@wsaz.com |
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Sen. Barack Obama made history as the first African-American to be elected as president of the United States, and millions of Americans shared in his emotional win.
Obama scored a huge victory over Sen. John McCain Tuesday night, and his road to the White House is paving the way for local people to follow their dreams. He is giving African-Americans a new sense of pride in themselves and their country.
This excitement took center stage at some beauty salons and barber shops throughout Charleston. Many people recalled what it was like to witness a historic milestone.
"I was crying like a baby at the TV," said LaDawn Davis, a nail technician.
For some in the black community, a new day has come -- a world with endless possibilities. It also is changing how many see themselves.
"We can get beyond whatever we thought we couldn't," said Marvin Watson, who is a barber. "We couldn't get over the hump (before)."
Obama fared well in several traditionally Republican states in the election, including Ohio, Indiana and Virginia. He was unable, however, to turn West Virginia blue. McCain beat Obama here by double digits.
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WHEN WILL THE PEOPLE GET TO FIND OUT WHO DONATED THE MONEY FOR THIS ELECTION DONT WE NEED TO KNOW OR DO WE ALREADY KNOW
THE BRATS OF TO DAY HAVE NOT BEEN TOLD OF WHAT OR HOW BAD AMERICANS HAD TO FIGHT TO GET WHERE WE ARE TO DAY RIDEING HORSE BACK AND COVERED WAGANS IF THEY EVERY HAVE TO WALK A MILE IN SOME OF TOHSE MENS SHOES THAT HAD SHOES THEY WOULD REALLY STOP AND THINK WE AS THE PEOPLE COULD OF MADE CHANGE YEARS AGO AND JUST STOOD BY AND LET ALL THIS HAPPEN I REALLY DONT THINK THESE YOUNG FOLKS THAT VOTED NEW WHAT THE FATHERS AND GRANDFATHERS HAD TO DO TO GET WHERE WE WERE YESTERDAY IT IS NOT GOING TO BE THE PROMISE LAND
The Hamas terrorist organization has changed its tune and has expressed a desire to talk with President-elect Barack Obama. "We are ready to hold a serious dialogue with the new United States president," de facto Gaza prime minister and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said Thursday.
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