President Obama

Kinda' odd-sounding, but whatever:) The American people have spoken, and voted in Barack Obama for the next US President.

Not unexpected, and not a tragedy.

Americans proved last night that they were willing to gamble in the hope that change would be for the better. The GOP had been in power for too long; it was time for a change. It is essential that the government be swept clean every so often: stagnation leads to waste and corruption.

But by the same token, great care must now be taken by the incoming administration. With control of the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives, we have removed one of our government's precious checks and balances. This means that policy will probably be made more swiftly--a good thing in a time of economic crisis--but also that it will be made more easily. So a note to the incoming President Elect and his newly-strengthened legislature:

DO NOT let your reach exceed your grasp. Start out slow. Our economy is struggling at the moment; don't immediately try to "fix" everything. Comprehensive health-care reform can wait a year or so. Even Energy Policy and Education Reform (see below) can wait. Get things back onto an even keel before you start rocking the boat again. The voters have basically written you a blank check. Spend it WISELY.

Barack Obama will be the 44th President of the United States. With our support, some informed advice, and a dash of good luck he could do some good things for this country...IF he keeps his head about him.

Election Day Coverage

Today is, of course, Election Day. And that means that tonight iBear will be posting vote results just as soon as I get them. Stay tuned for breaking coverage with our imaginary-award-winning political analysis team:)

Results:

National Presidential Race:
McCain: 173/270 Electoral Votes
Obama: 365/270 Electoral Votes - PROJECTED WINNER!

Alabama: 9 Electoral Votes - McCain
Alaska: 3 Electoral Votes - McCain
Arizona: 10 Electoral Votes - McCain
Arkansas: 6 Electoral Votes - McCain
California: 55 Electoral Votes - Obama
Colorado: 9 Electoral Votes - Obama
Connecticut: 7 Electoral Votes - Obama
Delaware: 3 Electoral Votes - Obama
District of Columbia: 3 Electoral Votes - Obama
Florida: 27 Electoral Votes - Obama
Georgia: 15 Electoral Votes - McCain
Hawaii: 4 Electoral Votes - Obama
Idaho: 4 Electoral Votes - McCain
Illinois: 21 Electoral Votes - Obama
Indiana: 11 Electoral Votes - Obama
Iowa: 7 Electoral Votes - Obama
Kansas: 6 Electoral Votes - McCain
Kentucky: 8 Electoral Votes - McCain
Louisiana: 9 Electoral Votes - McCain
Maine: 4 Electoral Votes - Obama
Maryland: 10 Electoral Votes - Obama
Massachusetts: 12 Electoral Votes - Obama
Michigan: 17 Electoral Votes - Obama
Minnesota: 10 Electoral Votes - Obama
Mississippi: 6 Electoral Votes - McCain
Missouri: 11 Electoral Votes - McCain
Montana: 3 Electoral Votes - McCain
Nebraska: 4 Electoral Votes - McCain 1 Electoral Vote - Obama
Nevada: 5 Electoral Votes - Obama
New Hampshire: 4 Electoral Votes - Obama
New Jersey: 15 Electoral Votes - Obama
New Mexico: 5 Electoral Votes - Obama
New York: 31 Electoral Votes - Obama
North Carolina: 15 Electoral Votes - Obama
North Dakota: 3 Electoral Votes - McCain
Pennsylvania: 21 Electoral Votes - Obama
Ohio: 20 Electoral Votes - Obama
Oklahoma: 7 Electoral Votes - McCain
Oregon: 7 Electoral Votes - Obama
Rhode Island: 4 Electoral Votes - Obama
South Carolina: 8 Electoral Votes - McCain
South Dakota: 3 Electoral Votes - McCain
Texas: 34 Electoral Votes - McCain
Tennessee: 11 Electoral Votes - McCain
Utah: 5 Electoral Votes - McCain
Vermont: 3 Electoral Votes - Obama
Virginia: 13 Electoral Votes - Obama
Washington: 11 Electoral Votes - Obama
West Virginia: 5 Electoral Votes - McCain
Wisconsin: 10 Electoral Votes - Obama
Wyoming: 3 Electoral Votes - McCain