Barack Obama's North Carolina Victory Speech (VIDEO)

Last night was an historic evening in which (I believe) Barack Obama secured his position as the nominee of the Democratic party. There is virtually no doubt that this will transpire after the results from last evening and I'm thrilled at the prospect of seeing him in the general election.

He gave a great speech that at times seemed to move into general election territory with an attack on McCain and great rhetoric about not being distracted at this critical moment in our nation's history. He admits that he is not perfect, but that he trusts the American people to make the right decision even if the message is coming from an imperfect messenger.

I really liked the speech and thought I'd share it with everyone who didn't get a chance to see it... or would like to re-live the moment.

Barack Obama's North Carolina Victory Speech part 1

Barack Obama's North Carolina Victory Speech part 2

Barack Obama's North Carolina Victory Speech part 3

Also, Brit Hume had some absurd post-speech analysis. Somehow in Brit's mind the key area of focus was a woman in pink standing behind Obama who looked "transported" by Obama's words and that the crowd was in an "emotional rapture".

You can see that craziness here if you want:
http://www.redlasso.com/...

•  TIP BOX

  It's not rocket surgery

  by PDonaldson on Wed May 07, 2008 at 07:07:11 AM PDT

•  Thanks, I have been waiting for this

  I saw it once, but I like to see his great speeches more than once.  Thanks

  by sarakandel on Wed May 07, 2008 at 07:09:24 AM PDT

•  The words also available

  in text, for a prior diary which happened to included the video, as well.

  by wader on Wed May 07, 2008 at 07:12:32 AM PDT

•  I'd like to point out that

  Barack Obama is the Fred Astaire of politics

  http://www.youtube.com/...

  by hannah on Wed May 07, 2008 at 07:14:46 AM PDT

•  links please?

  where are your video links?

  by anna on Wed May 07, 2008 at 08:31:45 AM PDT

•  Thanks.

  I was hoping someone would post this speech.

  by ybruti on Wed May 07, 2008 at 08:41:55 AM PDT