Latinos represented their votes and helped make historia at the 2008 Presidential Election.
The evening resulted in a national wave of "SI SE PUEDE" chants, tears of victory, and yes, even explosive echoes of homemade fireworks. McCain may not have won enough electoral votes, but Latino supporters were just as watchful.
CNN reported that an estimated 67% of Latinos gave their votes to Barack Obama, while 30% gave their tickets to McCain. Why the major gap? According to the news network, 80% of Latinos disapproved of President Bush, and believed that McCain-Palin's administration would result in the same political ideals.
Senator McCain made sure to bow down gracefully by stating:
My friends, we have come to the end of a long journey. The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly. A little while ago, I had the honor of calling Senator Barack Obama to congratulate him on being elected the next President of the country that we both love.
El Cangri must be heartbroken over this! Pobrecito.
But this isn't about celebrity endorsements because the majority rules! Presidente Obama sealed his glory with a memorable acceptance speech repeating "YES WE CAN":
If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.
Congratulations Obama! Are you still repeating "SI SE PUEDE" in your barrio? [MTV News, MTV News, CNN]
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