PRIVATE SCENES: THE OBAMA FAMILY – BACKSTAGE ON ELECTION NIGHT

// November 8th, 2008 // Hott News

destiny fulfilled

By John Charles Reedburg

As one man prepares to fulfill his destiny, the tension is overwhelming, the sense of expectation immense.

Patience: BARACK OBAMA listens intently as John McCain gives his concession speech on Wednesday morning.

Cloistered in a stark Chicago hotel room, and living up to his nickname ‘No Drama Obama’, he appears contemplative and often serious as he watches a giant TV screen showing John McCain delivering his concession speech.

These fascinating behind-the- scenes pictures show the historic moment Barack Obama learned he had been elected as America’s first black president.

Fateful viewing: Barack Obama leans forward and wrings his hands as he watches John McCain give his concession speech on television during election night

Down time: Perhaps conserving his energy for his acceptance speech, Mr Obama leans his head back with his feet up on the table next to wife Michelle

Support: Mr Obama holds his mother-in-law Marian Robinson’s hand

Confirmed: Mr. Obama and his vice president Joe Biden shake hands as they romp to victory

Congratulations Mr. president. But there is still a long road ahead.