IT'S OVER!!!!!!!!

 What a night!!!!!!!! BARRACK OBAMA has been elected the new president!!! What a night for CU News!!! With a few small hiccups, we produced one heck of a show. I'm very proud of everyone on the show tonight. Words can't describe how cool this was!! Here's my TD Mike Faggett: Tonight has been an awesome night for CU News, Cameron University, the United States, and for me personally. We at CU News had the privilege of covering the most historic presidential election in the history of our nation. It was an unbelievable night to be able to cover live results (which was a a first in CU history) and to be able to do so in historic fashion. For me personally, it is a life-changing experience because I, as an African-American and first time voter, not only was able to help elect the United States' first African-American President, but I also was able to help others witness this historic moment. As the sole African-American on this staff who covered this election, I feel like I have played a role in American history, and more specifically Cameron history. This is the beginning of a new chapter for America, for Cameron University, and for CU News!

Comanche County voters have decided

Three hours after arriving at the Comanche County Courthouse, I finally return to work. After a mad rush of precincts returning to turn in their votes, thing quickly tapered off to a slow crawl of the occasional precinct coming in late. Midway through the evening, the major races had already been decided. Ken Stradley was still sheriff, Don Barrington retained his seat and T.W. Shannon won his race. Most were mere formalities.

Still, the one wildcard that remains is Elgin. Even at 10:45 p.m., the town of Elgin still hasn't turned in their votes yet. At 7 p.m., there were people still lined up around the voting area and stayed there through the night to cast their ballot.

At the end of the day, more than 80 percent of eligible voters in Comanche County had gone out to the polls between Friday and today to cast their votes. This is a turnout that has never been seen before, with ONE precinct turning in more than 1,800 votes in a population of 3,600 people.

The country has entered a turbulent time. It appears, perhaps for the first time, America decided to voice its opinion at the polls instead of around card tables over a beer and cigarette or while standing in line at Wal-Mart. Could this be the beginning of something special?

It's Over

It's been called and the election is over. Some people are hoping that the world is over too. Hopefully it won't come to that. This whole experience has been so full of emotion it's overwhelming. My heart is sad that it's over. It's been a historical race with the first African American president-elect and a potential first female Vice-president. But the best man won...i guess. We'll see how the next 4 years turn out...

AND HERE IT IS!

With 297 electoral votes, Barack Obama has won the 2008 Presidential Election!

inside peek- CUTV and bloggers at work

Predictions....

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This election night is soooooo exciting! I encourage you to stay abreast of these issues in the weeks to come---don't think your civic duty "ends" at midnight tonight.....we share common responsibilities......we must stay engaged!

I love Capt. James T. Kirk...Does anyone know what "T" stands for in his name?? I do.

Dr. W

9:33, vote update across America