Bush Tells Obama: ‘What an awesome night for you’

Barack Obama Democrat President Bush calls Barack Obama to congratulate him on winning the presidency.
by The Associated Press
Published: Tue, November 04, 2008 - 10:46 pm CST
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush has called Barack Obama to
congratulate him on winning the presidency.
The two-term Republican president told the Illinois senator upon
his historic win: "What an awesome night for you, your family and
your supporters."
Barack Obama was elected the nation's first black president
Tuesday night in dominant fashion, besting Republican John McCain.
Bush promised Obama a smooth transition to the White House.
Bush spokeswoman Dana Perino said the president told Obama:
"You are about to go on one of the great journeys of life.
Congratulations and go enjoy yourself."


(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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