Obama Wins: Why All Americans Have a Reason to Celebrate

Huffington Post by Arianna Huffington | Nov. 5, 2008 (Opinion)

Even if your candidate didn't win tonight, you have reason to celebrate. We all do.

Ten months ago, when Obama won in Iowa, we had a glimpse of what was possible and what became real tonight. What I wrote then about one state is now true for the whole country:

Barack Obama's impressive victory says a lot about America, and also about the current mindset of the American voter.

Because tonight voters decided that they didn't want ... Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Politics, Media
Topics: Presidential Election 2008, Obama Administration, Culture Wars
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Posted by: Posted by Fabrice Florin - Nov 4, 2008 - 10:45 PM PST
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Edited by: Fabrice Florin - Nov 4, 2008 - 10:45 PM PST
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 by Fabrice Florin - Nov. 4, 2008

Insightful observations about how Obama has changed the current mindset of the American voter towards a more hopeful attitude -- and "a country not afraid to take risks or to dream big." The author presents a fair and factual interpretation of the defining feature of this historical event: Obama's unique ability to inspire hope and "tap into the better angels of our nature."

People are selfish. But they can also be compassionate and generous, and they care about the country. But not when they feel threatened. That’s why this is such a ... More »

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