I am filled with overwhelming pride tonight, as United States Senator Barack Hussein Obama is named as the winner of the 2008 presidential election. I feel tears well as I marvel at our willingness as a nation, as people, and as humans, to right the wrongs of the past, and to look forward to the future with hope and optimism; willingly taking the steps necessary to attain our dreams, and to challenge the status quo to secure a safe and better future for our children.

I love you America.

Electoral Map, 8:10 PM Pacific, November 4, 2008