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More NYC Socials Thoughts On The Election Results
Want to know what your favorite NYC Social thought of this week’s election results? We have been on the phone, on facebook, and email all week to get some of our favorite “guests” reactions. We have added several additions and will be continuing to as we get so make sure and check back! Some recent additions: Go HERE for the full list!
- Paul Johnson Calderon: “I am very proud that we have come together as a country in support of change. Isn’t it just a miracle to be a part of this generation? Although we aren’t progressing at the speed of light, this is a definite start. Thank the good lord that awful backwoods beauty queen isn’t going to be anywhere near the white house!”
- Nick Raynes: “I think that the election results will represent a positive change in our country and peoples attitudes. I am proud to have Barack Obama as our president and this marks a very historic and monumental time for the American people.”
- Kristian Laliberte: “When we were watching the “Yes We Can” speech after Obama took to the stage, someone at the small election night party I attended remarked, “this is something our kids will have to learn in 5th grade.” I could hear the screams of joy all down Houston and despite my 101 fever I ran out with my friends to an impromptu post-election rally on Ludlow and felt like I was part of history.
How L.A. Celebrated Election Night
[At The Century Plaza in West L.A. Photos by The CobraSnake]
They got the party right, now why couldn’t they just have gotten Proposition 8 right? That’s what many of their East Coast counterparts are wondering today. The Proposition, which was approved by a majority vote yesterday, changes the California Constitution to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry in California. The new section to be added will state that “only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.” Well at least we can enjoy an insiders look at their party. Was it comparable to yours?
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Democratic Leadership For The 21st Century Perpares For New America At New World Stages
The Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century (DL21C), decided to host their Election Day party at a venue that matches up with their long, big name. New World Stages, located on West 50th Street , actually boasts about 60, 000 sq feet of space which was taken over by DL21C last night. Guests watched the states’ results on 15 feet screen projections elections surrounded by patriotic balloons, booze, and pro-Obama accessories. Guests included the cast of the hit show Altar Boyz, Chris London, Council Memmber Eric Gioia, Luke Parkin, Michael Cooper, Elizabeth Caputo, Jack Layton and of course many, many more!
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What NYC Socials Think Of The Presidential Results
So what do the NYC most social think of last night’s election results? We have been on the phone, on facebook, email, and text all morning to get some of our favorite “guests” reactions. We have several socials so far…send us yours to be added!
- Kelly Cultrone (from People’s Revolution and “The Hills”): “I am so excited! I travel all over the world and have felt embarrassed to be an American until today. I was literally thinking that I could not do another four years of this party. For the first time in my lifetime, I am seeing our president and his beautiful wife together and am so proud.”
- Lydia Hearst: “Today is a proud day for America. I just wanted the best candidate in the job and I am in full support of Obama. Like anyone I am excited for change! I think its exactly what this country needs and wants. As far as Palin not making it into the Whitehouse, I just want candidate in the job regardless of age, sex, or race. I do think John Mccain and his administration would have done a fine job but I am also very optimistic about the next four years.”
- Steve Lewis: “Taking WC Fields lead, I voted against the people who I didn’t believe in. Sarah Palin is everything that was wrong with the Republican party, and our country in general. She is a disgusting b*tch.”
- Peter Davis:“I’m of course thrilled Obama was elected and not surprised he won. But the victory is bittersweet as Proposition 8, which is hateful, was passed in California.
Election Night ‘08 In Rockefeller Center
[Photos by SHAUN MADER for PMc]
Rockefeller Center was just one of the places our patriots gathered, watched, and waited last night. It doesn’t get more American than this….
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CNN’s Grill Gets OBAMA Fever!
[Photos by SHAUN MADER for PMc]
Last night’s CNN Grill brought out some of our city’s favorite media figures. The NonSociety girls were there, liveblogging their little hearts off in red, white, and blue gets ups picked out by Allison herself. Other guests included Lou Dobbs, Eddie Izzard, John Norris, and Robert Strahan.
“Best $650 Million I Ever Spent!” YES HE DID!
[Photo by Ozier Muhammod for the NYTimes]
It costs a lot of dough these days to win the title of president of the free world. Can you imagine how it must feel to be Obama right now, the most powerful man on the planet? That is a title that is worth more than any dollar amount. If you think that figure is a lot, Barack Obama raised over $150 million in September alone!
“The inflation in presidential fundraising was due in large measure to Obama’s decision to finance both his primary and general election with private donations. He was on track to raise more than $650 million.” [Politico]
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Stanley Celebrates With Dogs Everywhere
Stanley is as patriotic as they come. And he’s on his plane, don’t know when he’ll be back again. But today he is flying sky-high! He made no secret at our office about his support for Obama and his “no dog left behind” policies. That’s why he was ecstatic to receive an email around 1:37am today from Barack himself:
Stanley —
I’m about to head to Grant Park to talk to everyone gathered there, but I wanted to write to you first.
We just made history.
And I don’t want you to forget how we did it.
NYC Explodes With Election Fever!
“It’s the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled - Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been a collection of Red States and Blue States: we are, and always will be, the United States of America.” [Obama's Speech after winning presidency]
As I’m typing this I am hearing ROARS from Bowery. I have never believed in democracy more than I do tonight. I have never been so proud to be an American. Whether Democrat or Republican, male or female, black, white, or purple…this has never been more of your country than it is tonight! How lucky are we all to witness such a profound act of character as in the video above? How lucky are we that get to live in the best city in the best country in the world? The men that we chose in this election to represent our parties were class acts. They have both made me proud to call this country mine. God Bless America, and no matter where we lie in our differences of opinion, may we all unite to support Obama in this, the toughest job in the world.
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Stars Rock The Vote The Day Before Election
[Photo by ZACK HYMAN for PMc]
Last night, The Highline Ballroom sponsored the “Get Out and Vote Party”, to benefit the voter mobilization group Head Count. Over 500 people attended the election eve concert, which was also streamed online at iClips. Performers included Joss Stone, Robert Randolph, Disco Biscuit, Qwest Love of The Roots, Stanton Moore, and Ween.
[2008 Election Night Party Guide]
[Party Animals Voting Guide]
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