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Barack Obama - After a long and arduous campaign, Barack Obama emerged on top. His charisma, discipline, and magnetism pulled together a coalition of voters that looked distinctly different from any other in history. Defeating the Clintons and the Republicans seemed unlikely from the start, but by force of argument and force of will, Obama said "Yes, we can" to one of the most remarkable political accomplishments in history.
John McCain - TU / TD was nearly brought to tears by the gracious words of John McCain. Perhaps no one understood or captured the transformative nature of Tuesday's election better than McCain. His message of unity and conciliation was a public service to the country. This is a good man who has given much for his country - a man many of us might have voted for. Where has he been for so long?
Jesse Jackson - Few sights were more moving on Tuesday than the tears of Jesse Jackson, shed after a lifetime of working tirelessly to bring blacks and whites together. Though he was slow to back Obama, Jackson's emotion betrayed the enormity of this election on the future of black and white America.
CNN - Wolf and Anderson kept us entertained with their sweet touch screen, cautious but appropriate projections, and focused coverage. In terms of ratings and dollar signs, we suspect CNN won in a landslide.
Puppies - TU / TD would never miss an opportunity to give a thumbs up to puppies. Not only did dog racing come to an end in Massachusetts, but according to the Obama victory speech, a lucky puppy somewhere out there will be the next First Dog.
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Ted Stevens - Ted Stevens has again proved that old habits (and old people) die hard. Despite being convicted on corruption charges, Stevens appears to have been elected by a tight margin by the people of Alaska. So what if he took some money for political favors - he helped make Alaska a state (seriously, he's that old).
Sarah Palin - We can't help ourselves. After listening to her bumble through interviews, spew vitriol at rallies, and bombard us with Joe Sixpack references, we're as ready as Tina Fey to see Palin head back to Alaska. Though she was a polarizing figure in this election, we can't help but think we haven't heard the last from Sarah.
Michelle Obama's victory dress - Michelle Obama's red and black dress clashed with her normally tasteful style (and that of her adorable daughters). Maybe she should take some lessons from Sarah Palin and head for Neiman Marcus with the party credit card.
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