A century ago, President Theodore Roosevelt's invitation of Booker T. Washington to dine at the White House was taken as an outrage in many quarters.
America today is a world away from the cruel and frightful bigotry of that time. There is no better evidence of this than the election of an African-American to the presidency of the United States.
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After many months of harsh campaigning on both sides, John McCain conceded to Barack Obama in this tasteful, upstanding and fair speech. He was well composed and articulate, and defied many of the pundits' predictions in his remarks.
Inspiring speech by John McCain, who graciously congratulated Obama for his nomination and offered his full support, in a commendable gesture of reconciliation. His remarks were factual and fair, with real insights and very reasonable calls to action.
I was very moved by this speech, which showed exceptional character during this challenging time. The McCain we used to know appears to be back. Good for him, good for all of us.
This concession speech by John McCain will go down as part of his legacy, and it deserves to be mentioned on NewsTrust and reviewed in the spirit of unity, jubilation and objectivity that Barack Obama symbolizes with his victory on Tuesday,
More than at any other time, elections test journalists (and their reviewers) who must remain objective in the light of history and their own biases.
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