Advertisement But a few disappointed McCain supporters followed the example set by their candidate in his gracious and admirable concession speech: For the first time, we saw the McCain who charmed many of us in 2000.
And some of the supporters of the president-elect followed Mr. Obama’s example with an e-pluribus-unum approach.
Here are some of the comments our readers attached to a story Wednesday about Obama’s acceptance speech in Chicago:
OnaRes wrote: “God help us all! You all think our country was in bad shape? Wait until after four years under the leadership of this left-wing extremist. More Americans will die from another terrorist attack on U.S. soil. Illegal immigrants will have more money to live on and free health care while the middle-class American pays the bill. Hunters will find it extremely difficult or impossible to purchase a gun.”
aggie wrote: “My father once told me that you vote for the person who you believe is the best choice. But when the election is over and your choice did not win, you support the one who did. This is our country, and no matter what you believe, Obama is our president. I support our new president and look forward now to hopefully Washington learning how to work together.”
nanigrrl7 wrote: “The American people have spoken loud and clear. Change has come to America. The numbers speak for themselves, not only for the president-elect but for the House and Senate as well. ... Right-wing extremists can and will spew their hatred and fear, but the numbers clearly show that Americans did not fall for the propaganda and fear mongering that the right wing tried to put forth.”
girlfriend wrote: “Attention to all who are angry at the election outcome: You may find this link helpful. Good luck and God speed. http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-for-Moving-to-Another-Country&id=41004.”
avgtaxpayer wrote: “Well put Aggie, perhaps if more Americans would live by your father’s words/teachings, we would all be in a better place. No matter who won last night, that president has the toughest of battles to change America, a challenge that probably cannot be done in four years. We should all be uniting as Americans and press forward to make this country what it once was. In these critical times, there is really no room for Democrats, Republicans, etc. we all need to be Americans first!”
fortwith bolgar wrote: “Thus we embark on a new path. Now is the time for unity, not division! Good things are on the way.”
philly wrote: “As a McCain supporter, I offer my congratulations to President Obama. My hope is that Obama meets in the center for the major issues and brings unity to the country.”
crank wrote: “The campaigns are over, thank God. Remove the bumper stickers from your cars. This is directed at all of the people who had W and Kerry stickers on their cars four years after the last election.”
philly wrote: “As a McCain supporter, I offer my congratulations to President Obama. My hope is that Obama meets in the center for the major issues and brings unity to the country.”
crank wrote: “The campaigns are over, thank God. Remove the bumper stickers from your cars. This is directed at all of the people who had W and Kerry stickers on their cars four years after the last election.”
