The election of the first African-American President is only one of the many precedents that were set. Voter turn-out, States opting for different political-party choices than they had for decades, taking the majority of men’s votes, Catholic votes . . . the list goes on.

The $630 million national campaign was funded mostly from small donations, using technology as the foremost tool for soliciting funding.

Steve Cochran, Montgomery County Democratic Committee Chair, said that he was overwhelmed that Obama won, but that it was no surprise to him.  

“In my 35 years, I have never experienced such a coordinated effort," Cochran said. "The local party and the Obama campaigners that were brought to Montgomery County have worked seamlessly; it has been a wonderful experience. I believe that the organization and unity of the campaign is exemplary of how the Executive Office will be operated. I’m looking forward to the upcoming positive changes."

Mary Biggs, Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Chair, said that, “the election represents hope to all, and restores our belief that anything is possible, in America!”

Hundreds of well-wishers followed the results, at Awful Arthur’s in Blacksburg.  The revelry was joyous as - state-by-state - the results tallied the win to Obama, at about 10:45 p.m.

Rick Boucher, Democrat, will return to the US Congress, and Mark Warner handily won his US Senatorial bid.

Senator John McCain gave his concession speech at 11:15 p.m., encouraging America to work together to overcome the current problems and become greater than ever.

Barack Obama gave his victory speech in Grant Park, Chicago, at midnight. Over 125 thousand supporters filled the park for several hours, awaiting him.  

"Voters believed that, this time, things could be different. They often waited several hours to vote; they believed they could help bring change. All ages, ethnicities; everyone will always be the United States of America. This victory belongs to you. At this defining moment, change has come to America,” said Obama.  

In eleven weeks, Barack Obama will be sworn-in as the 44th President of the United States of America.

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