Credit goes to John McCain for talking to America about what really did happen in this election. History was made, and McCain spoke about it for what it was: it is almost unbelievable, given the racism that has existed in the US well into recent times, that we have elected an African American president. This was also a credible, from the heart call for people to rally around the new president, which this country needs given the formidable, daunting challenges ahead. McCain is a better man than his campaign made him out to be (in some ways, like Gore and Kerry).
Rossi/Gregoire
This one’s going to be a while in coming – the secretary of state has the vote count at 561,762 for Gregoire and 542,302 for Rossi. Don’t hold your breath!
And with that, I bid you adieu. Thank you for visiting!
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Acceptance Speech
Barack Obama has always made very moving speeches and this one was no different. He manages to get the crowd to cheer wildly and always maintains a very positive attitude. He has a JFK like ability to get the crowd going and really move people.
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Local results roundup
State representative Position 1
Maureen Walsh 23,958
Dante Lee Montoya 9,132
State representative Position 2
Bill Grant 18,151
Terry Nealey 15,443
Walla Walla County Commission
Perry Dozier – 7,718
Sheryl Cox – 5,107
Columbia County Commission Position 1
Dwight Robanske 1,108
Tony Currin 965
Columbia County Commission Position 2
Wanda Brooks 908
Richard W. (Dick) Jones 1,147
Garfield County Commission District 1
Bob Johnson, 634 votes
Randy Mulrony, 563 votes
Garfield County Commission District 2
Rick Slaybaugh: 585
Wynne McCabe: 641
Athena mayor
Mark R. Seltmann 156
Charles B. Vickery 274
Umatilla County Commission Position 3
G. Glenn Youngman 3,148
Dennis D. Doherty 4,638
Weston mayor
Barb Byerly 39
Vickie Jackson 37
Duane R. Thul 79
Tim Crampton 49
Milton-Freewater Water Control
Yes – 253
No – 518
Athena mayoral race
Mark R. Seltmann 156
Charles B. Vickery 274
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The last roar of the 2008 election in WW
Bill McCaw: The WW Democrats are appreciative of McCain’s very gentlemanly concession speech. It’s too bad his handlers led him down the wrong path.
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And here is Obama on the screen. This group roars along with the televised crowd. Applause grows like a sea swell, subsiding to hear him again. And when Obama speaks, all here listen.
It is cold outside at just after 9 p.m., but the heat of new energy will warm these folks for hours to come.
Thanks for “watching” history with the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin. Let us know your thoughts, suggestions and what you’d like to see next on our site at www.union-bulletin.com.
Good night, Walla Walla Valley.
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State representative – District 16
These are quad-county seats.
Position 1
Maureen Walsh 23,958
Dante Lee Montoya 9,132
Position 2
Bill Grant 18,151
Terry Nealey 15,443
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Shutting down a historic night
Folks here are waiting for this moment in history to draw to a close with President-elect Barack Obama’s acceptance speech.
They are nearly floating with anticipation of what is to come. Tomorrow brings a changed America, they are saying.
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They are lined up in front of the huge TV
The band is playing but has promised to stop when Barack comes onstage, because “there is no competition.”
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Walla Walla what do you think about last night’s outcome?
After an historic election night that saw the country elect the first African-American president we want to know what you think about the outcome. What does the election of Senator Barack Obama mean to you. What are your hopes and fears? Leave a written comment or if your computer is webcam-enabled leave a video comment.
Also, we want to see your Election 2008 photos. Share your photos of election night for instance. Join our Flickr group at www.flickr.com/groups/887885@N25. If you don’t have a Flickr account it is absolutely free to get one. It’s a great way to share your photos with family, friends and the community.