Photos from 11-04-2008

The crowd reacts as it is announced on television that Barack Obama has been elected the President of the United States at his election night party at Grant Park in Chicago, Tuesday night, Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)
Coroner candidate Frank Lloyd Jr. M.D. speaks at the Indiana State Democratic gathering at the Marriott Hotel Tuesday November 4. (Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star)�
Jerrie Reid, 77 yrs, reacts to the news that Obama is elected the next President. After hearing the news she looked to the sky and said, "We did it babe....we did it babe"... her husband Walter passed in 2007 and she called him Babe. Families all over the nation are watching election results come in for the national presidential election as well as other contests. Here we photograph the Jones family on the Northwest side of Indianapolis on Tuesday night, Nov 4, 2008. (Sam Riche / The Star)�
State Attorney General candidate Linda Pence speaks at the Indiana State Democratic gathering at the Marriott Hotel Tuesday November 4. (Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star)�
State Attorney General candidate Linda Pence speaks at the Indiana State Democratic gathering at the Marriott Hotel Tuesday November 4. (Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star)�
State Attorney General candidate Linda Pence speaks at the Indiana State Democratic gathering at the Marriott Hotel Tuesday November 4. (Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star)�
Tonya Harris (front left), embraces Julia Marshall, both of Indianapolis, as they watch cable news on a television screen at Cloud 9, a nightclub on Indianapolis' westside, Indianapolis, IN, Tuesday, November 04, 2008. "It's the best day of my live," said Harris. (Robert Scheer/The Indianapolis Star)�
The crowd reacts after it was announced on television monitors that Barack Obama has been elected President of the United States at Obams's election night party at Grant Park in Chicago, Tuesday night, Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)
Obama supporters Damara Ferguson (left, hat) of Indianapolis and Shiquitta Brown of Indianapolis (right) celebrate as the he is announced winner of the Presidential Election while they watch results on a big screen at the Downtown Marriott in Indianapolis, Tuesday, November 4, 2008. (Heather Charles/The Star)
Obama supporters Damara Ferguson (left, hat) of Indianapolis and Shiquitta Brown of Indianapolis (right) celebrate as the he is announced winner of the Presidential Election while they watch results on a big screen at the Downtown Marriott in Indianapolis, Tuesday, November 4, 2008. (Heather Charles/The Star)
Sharleigh Poindexter, Indianapolis, cries as she talks on a cell phone as Barack Obama is announced as the winner of the days' presidential race. Poindexter said "I can't believe that he made it so far, I'm overwhelmed right now," at Cloud 9, a nightclub on Indy's westside, Indianapolis, IN, Tuesday, November 04, 2008. (Robert Scheer/The Indianapolis Star)
Reacting to the news that Obama is the next President are left to right Tisha Reid, Jerrie Reid and Debra Bluitt. Jerrie Reid, 77 yrs, was looking to the sky and saying, "We did it babe....we did it babe"... her husband Walter passed in 2007 and she called him Babe. Families all over the nation are watching election results come in for the national presidential election as well as other contests. Here we photograph the Jones family on the Northwest side of Indianapolis on Tuesday night, Nov 4, 2008. (Sam Riche / The Star)
Octa Leach, 53, Indianapolis, is overcome with joy as Barack Obama's lead widens and his victory appears certain in Tuesday's election. Leach was watching the returns with friends at Cloud 9 on Indy's West side. Jeff Rabjohns for The Star
WELCOME, FINALLY, TO THE 21ST CENTURY! ( Photo provided by Donn Frizzi )
People climb a hill up to a statue of General Logan to see into Grant Park in Chicago where Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., will hold his election night rally, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/The Daily Illini, Aaron Facemire)
Gregory McGee, left, and Jakeeta Stubblefield from Chicago, supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill, watch election returns on a big screen TV in an overflow area of Grant Park in Chicago, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Hundreds of supporters gather in Grant Park for the election night party for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., in Chicago, Tuesday night, Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Supporters react as they watch projections on television monitors at the election night party for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., at Grant Park in Chicago, Tuesday night, Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Teri McClain, a supporter of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill, watches election returns on a big screen TV in an overflow area of Grant Park in Chicago, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Supporters react to projections while watching television monitors at the election night party for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., at Grant Park in Chicago, Tuesday night, Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Crowd reacts as it is announced on a large screen television that Barack Obama has been elected the President of the United States at his election night party at Grant Park in Chicago, Tuesday night, Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Supporters cheer as they hear results from television that President-elect Barack Obama has been elected President of the United States at Grant Park in Chicago, Tuesday night, Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Director Spike Lee takes photos near the main stage at the election night party for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., at Grant Park in Chicago, Tuesday night, Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Gregory McGee, left, and Jakeeta Stubblefield from Chicago, supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill, watch election returns on a big screen TV in an overflow area of Grant Park in Chicago, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Hank Williams, Jr. performs for supporters of Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., at an election night rally Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Director Spike Lee waits with spectators at the election night party for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., at Grant Park in Chicago, Tuesday night, Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Director Spike Lee waits with spectators at the election night party for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., at Grant Park in Chicago, Tuesday night, Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
T.J. Lightle-Ray of Rush County screams in celebration for Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels during his speech after he defeated Jill Long Thompson at Conseco Fieldhouse on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. (Matt Detrich / The Star)�
Matthew Davis, 17, of Indianapolis jumps up as Presidential results are released on CNN at the Downtown Marriott in Indianapolis, Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Democratic supporters gathered at the Marriott.
Obama supporters Sarah Clanton (left), 21, of Indianapolis; Felecia Gordon, 20, of Indianapolis and Brittanie Redd (right, hat), 22, of Indianapolis make phone calls to Montana voters an hour before the Montana polls closed.
Obama supporters Sarah Clanton (left), 21, of Indianapolis; Felecia Gordon, 20, of Indianapolis and Brittanie Redd (right, hat), 22, of Indianapolis make phone calls to Montana voters an hour before the Montana polls closed at the Downtown Marriott in Indianapolis.
U.S. Representative Andre Carson (right) gives his wife Mariama a kiss on top her head following his victory speech.
Democratic Governor candidate Jill Long Thompson supporters cheer her on as she exits the stage following her concession speech.
Gov. Daniels poses for a picture with supporters after giving his victory speech.
Democratic Governor candidate Jill Long Thompson staff members Steve Kolbert of Indianapolis and Erika Stiles of Rochester react as Thompson gives her concession speech.
Gov. Daniels greets the young republicans gathered behind the stage after giving his victory speech.
Democratic Governor candidate Jill Long Thompson gives her concession speech at the Downtown Marriott.
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman is all smiles as she spends a moment with Sheri Daniels on stage.
Gov. Daniels acknowledges supporters when he arrives on stage to give his victory speech.
Democratic Governor candidate Jill Long Thompson gives her concession speech.
Matthew Davis, 17, of Indianapolis makes calls for the Obama Campaign to Montana before their polls close Davis recruites fellow Obama supporters to help him make phone calls. He had an hour to make calls.
Jill Long Thompson staff member Erika Stiles of Rochester, IN cries during Jill Long Thompson's speech at the Downtown Marriott in Indianapolis, Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Stiles ran Thompson's Argus office.
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman is all smiles as she is re-elected on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. (Matt Detrich / The Star)
Actors Paul Rudd,right, and Seann William Scott make an appearance on MTV's "Total Request Live" show to promote their new movie "Role Models" in New York on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Ed DeLaney, Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 86, speaks at the Indiana State Democratic gathering at the Marriott Hotel Tuesday.
7th District Congressman Andre Carson speaks emphatically at Indiana State Democratic gathering at the Marriott Hotel Tuesday November 4.
7th District Congressman Andre Carson speaks at the Marriott Hotel Tuesday November 4. (Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star)
7th District Congressman Andre Carson speaks emphatically at Indiana State Democratic gathering at the Marriott Hotel Tuesday November 4. (Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star)
Ed DeLaney, Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 86, speaks at the Indiana State Democratic gathering at the Marriott Hotel Tuesday November 4. (Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star)�
Andre Carson y at Indiana State Democratic gathering at the Marriott Hotel Tuesday.
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels is all smiles as he announced to his supporters that there was going to be a big sale of Democratic stickers he was holding while flanked by (from left) Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman and his wife Sheri Daniels after he defeated Jill Long Thompson.
Congressman Steve Buyer holds his grandson Kaden Appleton during a victory speech after winning the 4th congressional district Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at the Best Western hotel in Monticello. Watching are Buyer's wife Joni (left), son-in-law Rob Appleton, daughter Colleen Appleton, Ashlyn Wagoner, girlfriend of Buyer's son Ryan (left) Michael Heinz/ Journal & Courier
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels by his supporters after his speech at Conseco Fieldhouse on Tuesday.
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels promises his supporters big things to come while flanked by (from left) Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman and his wife Sheri Daniels.
Renita Gray, Indianapolis, dances to a band performing at an Obama election night party at the Sheridan Hotel.
Supporters of Democratic governor candidate Jill Long Thompson cheer during her concession speech at Indiana State Democratic gathering at the Marriott Hotel.
Jill Long Thompson shakes hands with a supporter after her concession speech.
Jill Long Thompson managed a quick smile durning her concession speech.
Democratic governor candidate Jill Long Thompson gives her concession speech at Indiana State Democratic gathering.
Leigh Evans, left, Hope Tribble and Lawanda Mitchell, all from Indianapolis, cheer as results show Barak Obama the winner in Pennsylvania.
Logo_colophon

© 2009 Star Media
All rights reserved.

Use of this site signifies your agreement to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, updated December 2008.