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Wednesday, November 5, 2008 12:00 AM

I watched Fox News for five hours last night

As Obama's victory became undeniable, Brit Hume moved beyond grief and anger with Karl Rove. And Juan Williams justified his existence.
By Andrew O'Hehir

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  • Wednesday, November 5, 2008 06:52 AM

    Class act

    Not to beat a dead horse, but what really summed up the two electorates last night came at the end during their respective speeches. McCain congratulates and wishes Obama well which was met with a chorus of boos. Obama thanked McCain for his patriotic contributions and received a huge round of applause. The hardcore Republican base is disgraceful.

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