From his acceptance speech.
Victory for the People
"But above all, I will never forget who this victory truly belongs to - it belongs to you.
I was never the likeliest candidate for this office. We didn't start with much money or many endorsements. Our campaign was not hatched in the halls of Washington - it began in the backyards of Des Moines and the living rooms of Concord and the front porches of Charleston.
It was built by working men and women who dug into what little savings they had to give $5 and $10 and $20 to the cause.
It grew strength from the young people who rejected the myth of their generation's apathy; who left their homes and their families for jobs that offered little pay and less sleep; it grew strength from the not-so-young people who braved the bitter cold and scorching heat to knock on the doors of perfect strangers; from the millions of Americans who volunteered, and organised, and proved that more than two centuries later, a government of the people, by the people and for the people has not perished from the Earth.
This is your victory."
So I will second what Barack said last night, and say to my children and their generation, thank-you, this election is your victory. A great victory for our country and your future.
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| From Obama gives his thanks |
Such a silly picture, but PJ is wearing his Obama shirt.
Stephen at Grant Park on election night.
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| From Obama gives his thanks |
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