2008 Woodie Awards
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CHICAGO-When the first Obama supporters cleared the metal detectors at Grant Park at a little after 6 p.m. on election night, they burst into a run across the open grass, some elbowing each other to get as close to the stage as the barricades allowed. Many thought this would be the biggest thing they saw in their lives.
PHOENIX-John McCain's presidential run ended Tuesday night on the lawn of a swank resort hotel with a gracious touch of statesmanship. "The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly," the defeated Republican presidential candidate said. "Senator Obama has achieved a great thing for himself and his country.