Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States. He defeated John McCain in a historic election that saw record voter turnout. Obama will become the first black President and inherits leadership of a nation facing economic crisis and wars abroad. His message of change and commitment to addressing the financial crisis and the economy were key factors in his victory. Americans now look to Obama to solve the nation's many challenges over the next four years.

1. SPECIAL ELECTION EDITION
THE MARQUETTE TRIBUNE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008
Volume 93, Number 21 www.marquettetribune.org
BARACK OBAMA ELECTED
44TH PRESIDENT
Photo by Morry Gash/Associated Press
President-elect Barack Obama waves after giving his acceptance speech at Grant Park in Chicago. The election results were announced at approximately 10 p.m. Tuesday. As of press time,
Obama had received 349 of the 538 electoral votes. He needed 270 electoral votes to win the race. In Wisconsin, 64 percent of voters ages 18 to 29 voted Democratic, according to exit polls.
cial crisis since the Great Depres- “Being a Republican in this cli- also made the tactical error of
Illinois senator to serve as country’s sion. mate meant you were facing an suspending his campaign (to deal
It all started with Ohio. uphill battle,” said Julia Azari, with the crisis).”
first black commander-in-chief Leading up to Election Day, all assistant professor of political sci- Obama’s platform of change,
eyes were on Ohio, one of seven ence. “Attributing the failure of fresh take on Washington politics
battleground states, as both Obama this election to the McCain cam- and carefully constructed cam-
Cain called “the most challenging
By Ashley Niedringhaus
and McCain fought fiercely for its paign is not entirely fair.” paign helped him to victory on
campaign in modern times,” he
and Jack Kelly
20 electoral votes. Obama even- But McCain did keep it closer Election Day.
could not escape the shadow of
ashley.niedringhaus@marquette.edu
tually edged out McCain by only than some expected. McAdams
the Bush administration and the
jack.kelly@marquette.edu
three percentage points. said the election “wasn’t a blow-
Republican image. McCain failed The Road to Election Day
“The new dawn of American Historically blue Pennsylvania, out.”
to maintain control of traditionally Obama’s road to the White
leadership is at hand.” and its 21 electoral votes, was an- Kirsten Kukowski, communica-
“red” states, including highly con- House began in Springfield, Ill.,
On Nov. 4, 2008, as Barack other “must win” for both candi- tions director for the Republican
tested Ohio and Florida. In a key on the steps of the State Capitol,
Obama accepted the presidency dates in their race to the necessary Party of Wisconsin, stressed the
step to victory, Obama took con- where Abraham Lincoln gave
of the United States, he told the 270. Obama claimed Pennsylva- impact of the economic crisis.
trol of seven formerly Republican his famous “A House Divided”
world that change has come to nia with 55 percent of the total “The economy had a lot to do
states that brought in 86 electoral speech in 1858.
America. In the most historic vote, delivering a major blow to with the outcome,” Kukowski
votes. Nearly 150 years after Lin-
election of our generation, Obama McCain. said. “America is facing a tough
Colorado and Virginia, two coln’s speech, on that symbolic
became the first black, as well as “McCain had hopes of flipping economic time. We are hoping
states that were reclaimed by the site, Obama officially announced
the youngest, president-elect. Pennsylvania,” said John McAd- America can hope together, and
Democrats, had a 44-year Repub- his candidacy for president of the
Obama’s election completed a ams, associate professor of politi- hoping that Obama can lead us in
lican voting streak. United States.
full shift of power in the House cal science. “McCain’s failure to a new direction.”
This truly was an election for Obama’s message of change
and Senate, giving Democrats full win Pennsylvania and Ohio indi- McAdams also stressed the im-
change. The election was more started early. After serving as com-
control of both legislative and ex- cated it was over.” portance and key role of the eco-
than just political parties and munity organizer on Chicago’s
ecutive branches for the first time Some argued that for McCain, nomic crisis.
campaign platforms. The winner South Side, he attended Harvard
since 1994. the race to the White House would “The stock market crash really,
of the election would inherit two
In what Arizona Sen. John Mc- be a difficult battle. really hurt McCain,” he said. “He
wars abroad and the biggest finan- See Obama, page 12
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STAFF EDITORIAL COLUMN
Voting not enough From the mountains,
for ‘perfect union’ to the prairies...
The marathon for the White House has finally come to an end,
way to Starbucks to get my While I was in line for those
after months upon months of campaigning, conventions, fundraising
free coffee (CNBC estimated two hours, I talked to several
and advertising. But we urge voters not to shelve until 2012 the is-
the company would lose $2.25 interesting people. One was
sues this election highlighted.
million in revenue for the day’s an ex-Vietnam vet who talked
We congratulate Obama on his victory. More importantly, we ap-
handouts) and start my day of about the draft and his military
plaud American voters for going to the polls in record numbers to
nonstop election coverage for service. Another was a woman
Jim
make this the election of a lifetime.
the Tribune’s special election who felt so compelled by the
But when the voting booths are returned to storage, the confetti McLaughlin section. Shortly thereafter, I intensity of this election that for
and balloons are trashed and the oath of office is sworn, this country
spilled the coffee and, worst the first time she opted to work
remains at a precipice.
of all, my “I Voted” sticker fell the polls Tuesday. Students
Could it be? Is it really true?
The United States is in a recession and our economic woes have
off, leaving me ineligible for all had many different ideas about
I don’t want to jinx anything,
only compounded the global economic crisis. It has become increas-
the free stuff offered to voters, what the election’s most crucial
but I think after two years of
ingly difficult for borrowers to obtain loans and mortgages. We are
including Ben & Jerry’s ice issues were and how to solve
campaigning, mudslinging, ex-
fighting two wars in the Middle East, and threats to our security
cream, Krispy Kreme donuts, them, but most agreed that in-
aggerating, villainizing, poli-
remain. So while we’ve finally selected our next president, there is
beer, combo meals, bottles of formation about the candidates
ticking, scandal mongering,
still much work to be done.
champagne, tat- and the issues
pig-lipsticking, assassination-
Marquette Tribune readers have selected the following issues as
too removals, was more widely
plotting, whiskey-shot-taking,
among the most important of the election. We go further to argue
reduced zoo ad- Well, no matter available to vot-
curveballing, YouTube-ing,
that these issues are some of the most important of our lifetimes.
mission, and… who they supported ers this year than
campaign shopping, vote
They must not be forgotten or ignored simply because the campaign
ahem, uh, adult Tuesday, Americans ever before.
stumping, will.i.am remixing,
season has come to a close.
toys. Seven years
celebrity endorsing and Tina
Feeling like I should feel one heck ago, author Rob-
Fey-ing, the 2008 presiden-
Economy was in a Charlie of a bond with one ert D. Putnam
tial election is at long last…
Given that Obama is taking office during a recession, his adminis- Brown movie another because for wrote a book
OVER!!!
tration will likely be credited with — or blamed for — whatever eco- or the title char- two years, we’ve had called “Bowling
Maybe now there will be
nomic situation the country faces four years from now. During the acter in “James Alone: The Col-
some more real news instead
campaign, both presidential candidates pledged to reign in spending and the Terrible, a constant conversa- lapse and Reviv-
of pseudo-news about Joe the
and balance the budget. Obama will need to aggressively pursue that Horrible, No tion topic. al of American
Plumber’s licensure.
proposal if he wants to improve the country’s financial situation. Good, Very Bad C o m m u n i t y. ”
Now that the confetti’s been
Further, voters should carefully watch how the government’s $700 Election Day,” I The book is about
swept away and the champagne
billion bailout of financial institutions is handled. The financial res- sulked as I interviewed election how Americans no longer feel
spills have been mopped up, the
cue package is being put together with taxpayer dollars, and voters workers and voters. But being connected to one another. He
morning-after nostalgia has be-
must not write the federal government a blank check. constantly bombarded by eager calls it social capital.
gun to set in.
We need to ensure our money is spent wisely to aid homeowners citizens, it was impossible to Well, no matter who they
Having psyched myself up for
and to help banks begin lending again. That way voters — particu- stay grumpy. supported on Tuesday, Ameri-
the last few months, I woke up
larly students — will have access to the credit market, which will Everywhere were signs telling cans should feel one heck of a
yesterday at 7:30 a.m., Christ-
assist them in purchasing their first cars and homes and in paying off people where and how to vote. bond with one another because
mas-morning excited to cast my
student loans. Posters hung in students’ win- for two years, we’ve had a con-
ballot. I expected my first time
dows — both for John McCain stant conversation topic. For
voting in a presidential election
and for Barack Obama. I talked two years, people have pon-
Energy and Environment to be accompanied by trum-
Voters of every party and political stripe can agree that our nation’s to a community organizer who dered aloud to each other what
pet fanfares and rockets’ red
dependence on oil is troubling. We urge young voters to buy smart said 400 high school students the outcome would be. And two
glares and maybe the Found-
and consider gas mileage and fuel emissions — when they purchase in Racine were going door-to- years later, the world still has
ing Fathers looking down from
vehicles. Don’t forget the campaign promises to “go green.” Begin door, encouraging neighbors to its eyes on our fantastic nation.
heaven, nodding in approval.
introducing green practices into your daily lives in small doses and get to their polling stations and We the American people are
Instead, it was just two hours
hound elected officials to fund the research and development needed even offering free transporta- members of a coveted group,
in line and a little attitude from
to find alternative energy sources. tion there. It was even charm- and I think that’s something we
the poll workers.
Saving our planet cannot be done in one fell swoop. Protecting the ing (for the first hour) to hear can all agree on.
Slightly disheartened, I
environment will take the concerted efforts of every American. cars honking in support of their
walked out of the Alumni Me-
candidate.
morial Union and made my james.mclaughlin@marquette.edu
Iraq
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have largely been shoved from
the front pages of the nation’s newspapers due to economic troubles
STATEMENT OF OPINION POLICY
and energy woes. But the men and women in uniform who risk their
lives every day should not be forgotten.Obama has promised to set a The opinions expressed in staff editorials reflect the opinion of THE MARQUETTE TRIBUNE editorial board.
timeline for the withdrawal of troops from Iraq, in order to re-focus The editorials do not represent the opinions of Marquette University nor its administrators. Opinions repre-
the war on terror where it began — in Afghanistan. sented in columns, letters to the editor and submitted viewpoints are those of the writer(s).
The war in Iraq is undoubtedly a hot-button issue. But regardless THE TRIBUNE prints guest submissions at its discretion. THE TRIBUNE strives to give all sides of an issue
of voters’ personal stances on the war, they should remind Obama of
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an equal voice over the course of a reasonable time period. An author’s contribution will not be published
his campaign promises regarding the war’s end. more than once in a four-week period. Submissions with obvious relevance to the Marquette community will
Countless other issues face our nation, from health care to educa-
be given priority consideration.
tion to social issues to immigration, and none of these issues will
Viewpoint submissions should be limited to 400 words. Letters to the editor should be no more than 150
disappear when Obama takes the oath of office on Jan. 20. For the
next four years, it is up to us to hold Obama and his administration words. THE TRIBUNE reserves the right to edit submissions for length and content.
AS OF NOVEMBER 4TH, 2008 @ 9:33 P.M. CST
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unfailingly work toward that “more perfect union” the Constitution in which you are enrolled and your year in school. If not, please note any affliations to Marquette or your cur-
proclaims America should be. rent city of residence. No anonymous submissions will be printed.
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3. 3
NEWS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008 TRIBUNE
Performance art
encourages voters
zation, produced the projects.
My Vote performs at The purpose of MVP is to en-
courage voting, said Laura Mak-
11 polling locations er, a volunteer for the group.
“It’s about civic involvement
and getting your voice heard,”
By Jeff Engel
Maker said.
jeffrey.engel@marquette.edu
The State Elections Board (now
the Government Accountability
“Oh dear, what can the matter
Board) and the Milwaukee Elec-
be?” sang the woman in an old-
tion Commission approved MVP,
fashioned dress. “Women are
Maker said. The commission also
wanting to vote.”
approved each project concept
Voters outside Central Li-
and its polling site.
braryCentennial Hall, 733 N. 8th
Inside the library, a video pre-
St., were welcomed to their poll-
sentation of animated Milwaukee
ing place yesterday evening by
Public Library sculptures and his-
“Suffragium,” a performance art
torical factoids greeted voters as
project that included jazz singing
they headed to the polls.
and a video documenting histori-
“Reconsidering this history in
cal events in American voting.
Wisconsin reveals how fragile
Singer Annie Denison served as
and precious our right to vote
Photo by Therese Bowes/therese.bowes@marquette.edu
a “living sculpture,” said friend
continues to be,” read the project
Jill Sebastian, a Milwaukee In-
description on Sebastian’s sign. Around 2,300 students voted in the Alumni Memorial Union, while 2,050 voted at Central Library. Students and
stitute of Art & Design sculpture
voters arrived as early as 6:40 a.m. to cast their votes in the 2008 presidential election.
Denison said the 2008 presiden-
professor who came up with the
tial election is the most important
idea for “Suffragium.” Sebastian
Polling places experience few problems
election of she and her children’s
enlisted the help of Denison, who
lifetimes.
performed on the steps of the li-
“I have seen today that kids are
brary.
First-time voters
voting,” Denison said. “I’m so
The performance was one of 11
proud of my country right now.”
that occurred at polling locations
make voices heard
throughout Milwaukee. My Vote
Performs, a non-partisan organi-
By Marie Gentile and Jeff Engel
marie.gentile@marquette.edu
jeffrey.engel@marquette.edu
Five minutes before the polls
Ex rience
closed, a Marquette freshman
sprinted to her polling location
near campus to cast her vote in
Saint James Court yesterday’s presidential election.
Historic Apartments
Kimberly Campbell, a freshman
831 west wisconsin avenue
in the College of Business Ad-
ministration, was the last voter at
Central Library Centennial Hall,
733 N. 8th St. Campbell was still
undecided throughout the day, but
felt it was necessary to make her
voice heard.
“Every vote counts, whether it’s
Neighboring Milwaukee’s main
one in a million or one in a dozen,”
library, Saint James Court
Neighboring Milwaukee’s main library,
Campbell said. “I believe it’s im-
Saint James Court apartments are
apartmentsto all of downtown
are convenient to all portant to vote if you’re going to
convenient
Milwaukee’s cultural, Milwaukee’sand
of Downtown entertainment, have any say in the government.” Photo by Therese Bowes/therese.bowes@marquette.edu
Like many other Marquette stu-
cultural, entertainment, and
business resources.
dents, Campbell voted in her first
Its award winning
business resources. Its hardwood
award Students wait in line in the Alumni Memorial Union third floor ballrooms to
presidential election yesterday.
garden,
vote. Only a few minor problems were encountered by voters.
winning garden, hardwood Freddy Terrazas, a freshman in
floors, fireplaces, and
Edison Media Research for media and Central Library experienced a
romantic ambience
the College of Health Sciences,
floors, fireplaces, andthis a great
romantic
organizations, 68 percent of vot- few minor problems involving vot-
make
arrived at the polls in the Alumni
ambience make this live.
place to a great
ers between the ages of 18 and 24 ers’ confusion about where to vote
Memorial Union at 6:40 a.m. to
place to live. supported Obama and 30 percent and having the necessary identifi-
cast his vote.
voted for McCain. cation for registration. However,
“Not only is it my first election,
In an effort to make Election Schultz said that overall, voting
but it’s one of the most monumen-
Day go smoothly, Marquette stu- went smoothly Tuesday.
tal elections in United States his-
dents, faculty and staff worked “I think things went very well. It
tory,” Terrazas said.
to register students in advance. was very orderly,” Schultz said. “It
Another first-time voter, Kelly
Roughly 1,500 students registered went as fast as possible given all
HBO & Internet Included! L’Esperance, said it is everyone’s
before Nov. 4, according to Steve the checks and balances within the
duty as an American citizen to ex-
Call Matt: 414-272-6600 Schultz, manager of governmental voting system.”
ercise his or her right to vote.
and community affairs in the Of- Schultz observed both polling
“You’re not allowed to com-
fice of Public Affairs. places throughout the day. He said
plain if you don’t vote,” said
As of Oct. 31, 86 percent of both locations had a heavy turnout
L’Esperance, a freshman in the
youth had pre-registered for the- early in the day, then tapered off.
College of Health Sciences.
election, a 3 percent increase from The final tally of voters at Cen-
“We’re the next generation, and
the 2004 presidential election, ac- tral Library was around 2,050,
this election will affect us more
for Marquette News cording to a Gallup poll. while the AMU had around 2,300.
than other people. We have to take
Matt Willems, a sophomore in Schultz said he was extremely
the opportunity (to vote).”
the College of Business Adminis- impressed by Marquette students’
Alison Wessendorf, a graduate
VISIT tration, volunteered as an election enthusiasm and participation in
student in the College of Health
www.marquettetribune.org observer at the Central Library. He the election.
Sciences, voted in her second pres-
said he saw many pre-registered “As members of the Marquette
idential election. She said voting
students at the polls. community we’d like our students
this year was important because of
“They’ve done a good job reg- to be part of the political process,”
the many critical issues at stake.
News Sports Entertainment istering students on campus,” Wil- Schultz said. “We’re thrilled to
“There’s lots of issues that will
lems said. “It’s pretty impressive. see how they’ve turned out and
have an effect in the future, like
The Marquette Tribune Overall, there’s been a good effort that they’ve exercised their right
health care, Social Security and the
to make registration available to to vote. We’re hoping that this is
war (in Iraq),” Wessendorf said.
everyone.” something they take forward with
“I think the election has shown
Aria DeBenny, a freshman in the them once they graduate.”
young people how they can have
College of Communication, regis-
an impact with their votes.”
Read the Trib tered in the Cobeen Hall lobby in
Janet Boles, professor of politi-
Video
Online October. She said it was easy to
cal science, said she believed the
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youth vote would benefit Barack www.MARQUETTETRIBUNE.org
teers were helpful. Check out the Tribune Web
Obama more than John McCain. site for a video of campus
The polling locations at the AMU
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4. 4 NEWS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008
TRIBUNE
Why did you choose to vote?
“It is a right that you have in “I voted to be civically “I voted because I believe “It is my right and I care “Because there are people in
this country and that other responsible.” in Barack Obama.” about who is elected.” the world that don’t have this
countries don’t.” right and it is our privilege.”
-Chelsea Du Fresne, freshman, -Bryan Miguel, freshman, -Ashley Reed, 4th year,
-Michael Chapman, junior, College College of Arts & Sciences College of Communication School of Dentistry -Kelly Krol, junior,
of Business Administration College of Nursing
“A lot of things need to be “It is important to exercise “You have the right and you
“It’s something new.
changed, one being the my right and have a say.” must exercise it.”
I didn’t do it before.”
economy. We need change.” -Jessica Green, senior, -Jon Newman, freshman,
-Patrick Kurish, junior,
-Thomas Fera, freshman, College College of Health Sciences College of Engineering
College of Communication
of Business Administration
Reporting and photos by Rupali Varma, Andrei Greska, Ross Geiger/Special to the Tribune | Graphic by Terri Sheridan/terri.sheridan@marquette.edu
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