Tuesday, 4th November, 2008

• 136.6 million Americans voted
• The result of the popular vote was 51.9 percent for Obama and 46.8 percent for McCain
• Shortly after 11:00pm EST John McCain conceded defeat. “The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly,” he said.
• At 11:12 EST, President Bush made a telephone call to congratulate Obama. “You are about to go on one of the great journeys of life. Congratulations and go enjoy yourself,” the President said.
• About half an hour later a victorious Obama emerged onto a wide platform in front of his fans to declare victory. “It’s been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this date in this election at this defining moment, change has come to America,“

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