Sen. John McCain on Tuesday urged all Americans to join him in congratulating Sen. Barack Obama on his projected victory in the presidential election.
Sen. John McCain congratulates Sen. Barack Obama on his projected victory.
1 of 3 more photos » "I pledge to him tonight to do all in my power to help him lead us through the many challenges we face," McCain said before his supporters in Phoenix, Arizona.
"Today, I was a candidate for the highest office in the country I love so much, and tonight, I remain her servant," he said.
McCain's running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin, was standing with him, but she did not speak.
McCain called Obama to congratulate him, Obama's campaign said.
Obama thanked McCain for his graciousness and said he had waged a tough race.
President Bush also called Obama to congratulate him.
With his projected win, Obama will become the nation's 44th president and its first African-American leader.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/04/election.president/index.html
Sen. John McCain congratulates Sen. Barack Obama on his projected victory.
1 of 3 more photos » "I pledge to him tonight to do all in my power to help him lead us through the many challenges we face," McCain said before his supporters in Phoenix, Arizona.
"Today, I was a candidate for the highest office in the country I love so much, and tonight, I remain her servant," he said.
McCain's running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin, was standing with him, but she did not speak.
McCain called Obama to congratulate him, Obama's campaign said.
Obama thanked McCain for his graciousness and said he had waged a tough race.
President Bush also called Obama to congratulate him.
With his projected win, Obama will become the nation's 44th president and its first African-American leader.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/04/election.president/index.html