Hard-Fought, Historic Contest Ends With Obama Victory

Wall Street Journal by Laura Meckler, Jonathan Weisman | Nov. 5, 2008 (News Report)

Wins in key battleground states put Sen. Barack Obama over the top in a hard-fought presidential race, eliminating rival Sen. John McCain's path to the White House.

Sen. McCain conceded the election to Sen. Obama at 11:15 p.m. ET, congratulating him and pledging to help bringing unity to the country. Speaking from outside the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Sen. McCain told his supporters: "It's natural tonight to feel some disappointment. ... Full Story »

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 by Fabrice Florin - Nov. 6, 2008

Good breaking news report from WSJ, with remarkable depth and context, citing extensive factual information and context about the anticipated rise of a new "period of dominance for Democrats in Washington."

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