This night was an amazing opportunity to take a look at just what an actual journalist does, and I plan on taking this experience forever with me as I continue down this career path. Watching other reporters, both writers and broadcasters, really makes me realize just how much I look forward to this in the future.
The cheers died down by the end of the night, and despite the outcome of the results on the Republican side, it was
exciting to see so many supporters sharing the same views. Overhearing the conversations and talking to different people, it was interesting to look at things a different way.
Even though the party ended early on the Republican side, the people definitely know how to throw a watch party. The music, the food and drinks gave the room a feeling of letting your hair down and just relax.
Going to this event I was prepared for the worst, but I left feeling excited and exhilarated but most of all lucky.
-Jessica Sias
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Good times with the Republicans
This was my first time going to something like this, and I didn't know what to expect when we first got there, but I got comfortable.
When we walked in the room, everyone was paying attention to the two big screens with the election news on it. Everyone was having a good time and enjoying each other's company. Everyone was very confident in Romney's chances. They had their children with them, and I could just tell that this was a family event.
There were lot's of reporters interviewing candidates and doing some of the same things that we were doing. There were photographers everywhere trying to get pictures of the candidates.
The people who won their race got up and spoke to the crowd and tried to fire them up about Romney and what they would do in office.
Every time that Romney moved up over Obama, people were cheering, but when Obama moved up, their mood quickly changed. When Obama won Ohio, the room got empty and quiet. All the excitement left the room, and I'm guessing it was with the Democrats.
-JaDarian Coleman
When we walked in the room, everyone was paying attention to the two big screens with the election news on it. Everyone was having a good time and enjoying each other's company. Everyone was very confident in Romney's chances. They had their children with them, and I could just tell that this was a family event.
There were lot's of reporters interviewing candidates and doing some of the same things that we were doing. There were photographers everywhere trying to get pictures of the candidates.
The people who won their race got up and spoke to the crowd and tried to fire them up about Romney and what they would do in office.
Every time that Romney moved up over Obama, people were cheering, but when Obama moved up, their mood quickly changed. When Obama won Ohio, the room got empty and quiet. All the excitement left the room, and I'm guessing it was with the Democrats.
-JaDarian Coleman
An experience to remember
Walking into the Hyatt-Regency and seeing people in Obama T-shirts took some of the pressure off of not knowing what to expect.
I walked around the room, building my courage to walk up and ask someone for an interview, only to turn around and bump into Royce West. His friendly attitude and polite behavior gave me that push I needed to approach people. He was inspiring and completely changed my attitude toward public officials.
It was wonderful to see so many different people display such an unparalleled sense unity. I feel honored and privileged I experienced a monumental day in history first-hand.
-Lawanda Mckelvy
I walked around the room, building my courage to walk up and ask someone for an interview, only to turn around and bump into Royce West. His friendly attitude and polite behavior gave me that push I needed to approach people. He was inspiring and completely changed my attitude toward public officials.
It was wonderful to see so many different people display such an unparalleled sense unity. I feel honored and privileged I experienced a monumental day in history first-hand.
-Lawanda Mckelvy
The Dream
I feel that this experience was once in a lifetime. I experienced the time President Obama came to Eastfield College in the fall of 2011 and that was nothing like what I experienced tonight. The energy of the crowd kept me on the edge of my seat all night.
The turning point of the night is when President Obama won the electoral votes from California. The Democrats brought down the house in a rage of excitement. The smiles in that room could have lit up a cave.
The atmosphere in the room was tremendous. I have never felt so warm and accepted by such a large group. I was not intimidated at all by the other journalists doing their jobs. I felt like we all worked as a team to get the information that we needed. I was approached by many friendly citizens, and I actually made a couple of friends along the way.
The experience was breathtaking. I felt like I fit right in with everyone one there. This experience actually has pushed me even more to vote.
-Devin Gardner
The turning point of the night is when President Obama won the electoral votes from California. The Democrats brought down the house in a rage of excitement. The smiles in that room could have lit up a cave.
The atmosphere in the room was tremendous. I have never felt so warm and accepted by such a large group. I was not intimidated at all by the other journalists doing their jobs. I felt like we all worked as a team to get the information that we needed. I was approached by many friendly citizens, and I actually made a couple of friends along the way.
The experience was breathtaking. I felt like I fit right in with everyone one there. This experience actually has pushed me even more to vote.
-Devin Gardner
The "Obamas" have gone wild
The Democrat watch party was the ultimate experience for a young news reporter.
I felt like a 5 year old when I met Eddie Bernice Johnson and Lupe Valdez. Even though it was brief, I felt like I accomplished a lot.
The people there were very nice and optimistic. There was no doubt in anyone's mind that Dallas and Obama were not going to win tonight.
When the Republican parties hit the big screen, the crowd would boo, but it was all in good fun.
As soon as I walked in, I noticed buttons and flags in the crowd. The crowd was ready to rock. I went to the front of the room and noticed the smaller screen where I met Royce West. I nervously giggled to myself to ask the man in blue jeans and white button down shirt if he was Royce West. Nonetheless, I built up courage to speak to him.
I can't wait to do this again in four years.
--Rachel Colon
I felt like a 5 year old when I met Eddie Bernice Johnson and Lupe Valdez. Even though it was brief, I felt like I accomplished a lot.
The people there were very nice and optimistic. There was no doubt in anyone's mind that Dallas and Obama were not going to win tonight.
When the Republican parties hit the big screen, the crowd would boo, but it was all in good fun.
As soon as I walked in, I noticed buttons and flags in the crowd. The crowd was ready to rock. I went to the front of the room and noticed the smaller screen where I met Royce West. I nervously giggled to myself to ask the man in blue jeans and white button down shirt if he was Royce West. Nonetheless, I built up courage to speak to him.
I can't wait to do this again in four years.
--Rachel Colon
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Obama Wins!
It is madness in the building at the Democratic watch party. People are screaming, jumping up and down and crying tears of joy. They have turned on the music, and the victory celebration is just beginning.
The phrase of the night is "four more!"
The Democrats have sealed the deal. Barack Obama is President of the United States for four more years.
"Obama won by more than they said he would, and I'm so proud of such a decisive victory," said Assistant District Attorney, Brandon Birmingham.
--Lawanda Mckelvy
The phrase of the night is "four more!"
The Democrats have sealed the deal. Barack Obama is President of the United States for four more years.
"Obama won by more than they said he would, and I'm so proud of such a decisive victory," said Assistant District Attorney, Brandon Birmingham.
--Lawanda Mckelvy
Fox 4 calls it! Obama will win!
People still held onto faith even as Obama won Washington and California, but as soon as the Republicans heard Obama won Ohio, the room was empty.
The music has died down now as people take the last of their drinks and head out the door. The few people who remain in the room have looks of defeat on their faces.
--Jessica Sias
The music has died down now as people take the last of their drinks and head out the door. The few people who remain in the room have looks of defeat on their faces.
--Jessica Sias
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