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There was dancing in the streets throughout the country last night as news of Barack Obama's historic victory made the rounds. Forty Seven Years after the Freedom Ride Campaign to register African-American voters in the Jim Crow South, the United States has elected its first African-American president.
Today we look at the significance of Obama's win with MANNING MARABLE, STEVE COBBLE, and MALIA LAZU. We also review the House and Senate races as well as what lies ahead for an Obama administration. Then, an interview with the Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel.
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Likely recount in Minnesota Senate race:
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes…..a-recount/
By GRITtv on November 5th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Obama taps Rahm Emanuel for Chief of Staff:
http://www.abcnews.go.com/Poli…..038;page=1
By Anonymous on November 5th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
sorry to hear that about Emmanuel – payback?
By nightbird on November 5th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Laura,
Not just American eyes were glued to the results last night. The entire world was tuned in. What effect do your panelists think our election could have globally in terms of breaking down racial barriers in governments throughout the world?
Thanks,
Claudia
Roanoke, VA
By political123 on November 5th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
yes, i think we need more choice in terms of political parties, too…
By nightbird on November 5th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Speaking of celebration, I thought I heard fireworks last night. Turns out, Lower Eastsiders were shooting guns in the air. So much for gentrification.
By LeeNYC on November 5th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
I wonder if Katrina vanden Heuvel would be a good addition to an Obama administration as policy adviser. Seems her experience writing about issues for years and as administrating editor might be very useful.
By MarkH on November 5th, 2008 at 5:08 pm