Initial Reactions at the NC GOP Victory Party

Nov 04 2008, Written by Zachary Tracer in election 2008,News, 1 Comments

Sen. Barack Obama’s win in the race for president was greeted with sadness and disbelief here tonight.  As 11:00 p.m. passed and the West Coast turned blue, the faces of McCain supporters turned down.

“I’m disgusted,” said Elisabeth Smith, a student at North Carolina State University, as she watched Obama supporters in Illinois party on TV.  ”I feel like people would not be that excited if they knew what they are getting into.”

Elisabeth Smith - Zachary Tracer/The Chronicle

Smith was joined at what was supposed to be a Republican celebration by Meredith College students Kate McGuire and Rachel Boyd.  Despite the reports of the FOX anchors, the students held out hope for a McCainc comeback.

“I don’t believe it,” Boyd said.  ”I mean, it could change so easily”

More photos as McCain gives his concession speech:

Concession Speech - Zachary Tracer/The Chronicle

Reaction - Zachary Tracer/The Chronicle