"Change Has Come To America," Says Obama In Victory, To Become 44th U.S. President

Democrat Barack Hussein Obama became the 44th President of the United States tonight, the first African American ever elected to the post, in a resounding victory over Republican candidate John McCain. Racial barriers, real or imagined, collapsed as voters, seeking significant change, turned out in record numbers. Linked by party affiliation Republican McCain was unable shake the connection to President George W. Bush's failed policies on the economy, mortgage meltdown and the war in Iraq.

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