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It's over. During the roll call of the states Hillary Clinton moved to suspend the rules and nominate Barack Obama by acclamation:
In the spirit of unity, with the goal of victory, let's declare with one voice Barack Obama is our candidate.
The motion was passed on a voice vote and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, chairwoman of the convention, formally extended the nomination to Obama.
Democratic National Committee Secretary Alice Germond then informed the delegates that Obama accepts the nomination. With that, Obama made history as the first African American standard-bearer of a major political party. He will deliver his acceptance speech on Thursday at Invesco Field.
With that announcement, the delegates erupted in applause. There was a palpable sense of relief that the Clinton-Obama drama had come to an end. The delegates cried and danced with abandon as the band played "Love Train."
A couple hours before the roll call, Clinton held a reception for her delegates. She said she wanted an opportunity to thank her 1920 delegates in one place at one time:
This has been a joy. Yes, we didn't make it but boy did we have a good time trying.She then said:
I am here to release you as my delegates.She informed them that she signed her ballot for Obama earlier that morning.
I asked David Gray, an Obama delegate from Oklahoma, about the delegate voting process:
This morning was a special day because this is when the nominating process begins. At our caucus meeting, each delegate was given a paper ballot with Obama's and Clinton's name. We checked a box and then signed the ballot.After today's roll call, all Democrats know Clinton stands with Obama.
It is not a secret ballot so everybody knows where everybody stood.
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By: SOL on 8/28/2008 12:09AM
This is definitely something I didnt think I would see in my lifetime. Its not only a historic moment for the citizens of the United States, but one for the world. This shows that with determination any man or womam; black, white, asian, indian, hispanic or any other race can reach levels of achievement never imagined. Congrats to President Obama. You deserve this.
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By: L. Liegel on 8/28/2008 12:40AM
First of all, how can people continue to call him "African American"? Only one of his paternal grandparents was black. The other 3 were middle eastern, egyptian I believe. His mother's side was white/Hawiian. That makes him only 1/8th black. Why is that the only part of his heritage being acknowledged?
Secondly, his views on such things as abortion, the economy, etc. are so far out there, I can't imadine him even coming close to becoming our President.
McCain is a true American and cares about the people. Wake up America!
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By: kimm c. on 8/28/2008 8:48AM
as proud as i am of obama he will not be the first black president of the country,president hanson was the first president in the country and the first black president people learn the real history of it all.
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By: Howard on 8/28/2008 4:19AM
To bad Black O is just trash and Clinton's just did as toald ther never vote for his black ass he will get us in two more wares and nuthing black trash to bad I move to the R
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By: Marie on 8/28/2008 4:10PM
To Howard at 4:15Am:
Did the thought of Sen. Obama, a black man & representative of all people, becoming President of the U.S. keep you awake last night? Apparently,so. learn how to spell and use correct english and maybe, just maybe your thoughts will be considered. You are obviously a miserable person, you cannot get past race. Bless Your Heart!
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