Joy

The Outraged Liberal wants to work with the other side:

... The repudiation of George Walker Bush -- a faux conservative who thought swagger translated into authority -- should send thoughtful Americans of all political persuasions into thoughtful conversations about how we can work together instead of fight apart. ...

Ned Batchelder writes that now the hard work begins:

I don't know if that is possible, since it will require effort from everyone, including the people. Reining in an overwhelmingly Democrat congress may be difficult, but it is crucial. Of all the reasons Obama won, the most important may be that people were punishing the Republicans for their excesses when they controlled all of government. If the Democrats are smart, they will learn from that. If they do not, we may just see another whipsaw election next time around. ...

Lori Magno: I am flabbergasted:

Amazed, amused, shocked, happy. After an evening of quiet hope and expectations (and great friends who prepared a wonderful meal,) to finally see the election called for Barack Obama was stunning. ...

Dr. T writes down her memories of last night:

... I treasure most of all remembering the faces and voices of my own children as they learned about the electoral process and participated in the campaign, and the exhilaration of seeing, at last, someone who strikes me as a loving family man with intelligence, character, and vision elected to the White House. ...

Overmatter: There's a lot to be said for hope and majesty.

Sassy Sundry: This country finally turned away from fear and embraced hope.

Margaret woke her young son up last night:

It won't mean much to him today. But he'll remember that his mom woke him up to show him the birth of a new world.

Jef Taylor addresses the rest of the world:

It's us, the United States.

Will you have us back now?

Rhea Becker reports on Obama celebrations at Rhythm & Muse and at the Alchemist (also a Sonia Chang-Diaz party):

... People were crying. Black people. White people. It was so moving. Walking home down the main drag of Jamaica Plain at one in the morning, people were greeting each other with horns honking, hand slaps, and yells of "Obama!" I have hope for this country today. ...

Andrew Teman reports:

... So last night, when Obama sealed the deal, a pretty cool thing happened. Instead of drunk dickheads from BC heaving celebratory kegs from the windows of Brighton three-deckers, we were treated to a lot of live music, impromptu marching bands, and a full on parade in the streets of our neighborhood. Dixie land style bands, drums, horns, string quintets ... it was pretty surreal, and all awesome. ...

Celebration photos.