Sen. Barack Obama won the 2008 presidential election over Sen. John McCain, and Philadelphians quickly took to the streets. The celebration lasted well after the president-elect’s Chicago speech into the early morning hours of Nov. 5.
LeAnne Matlach has the report from Main Campus:
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Chris Stover has the report from Center City:
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Videos from Center City by Chris Stover:
Obama supporters in Center City block traffic on South Broad Street, not allowing cars to drive by.
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The crowd chants Obama’s name in the middle of Broad Street.
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Philadelphia Police can’t even fight through the crowd following Obama’s nomination.
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Photos from Center City by Chris Stover:
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Saturday 11/08/08 there is a block party for Obama at 17th and Springarden. I need to know the start time. I would really appreciate this because I am coming from Chester Pa. Thank you