Matthews: Obama will be 'the spirit that stirs the country'

Lalitha Balasubramanian,Fredericton,N.B., Canada — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:26:17 GMT

Couldn't agree with you more, Chris. I came to Canada thirty three years ago and am a proud Canadian. For the first time last night I wished I could call myself an American. What a glorious moment and a new beginning for all Americans.

Matthews: Obama will be 'the spirit that stirs the country'

Jim McKelvey — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:49:29 GMT

Thank you Chris for what you do..I was just listening to you on your show and felt the need to let you know how much I appreciate your opinion. I to think the election of President-elect Obama is historic, but I really believe it's people like you that have been instrumental in helping educate the public.. I am a 49 old white male, father of five (one son and four daughters), Insurance Agent, born and raised in Custer County, Idaho (maybe most conservative county in one of the most conservative states) and I am thrilled and excited to see the change of direction our country has decided to take. My message to Democrats is this, though... Don't blow the opportunity.. Thank you again.. I will continue listening in.

Matthews: Obama will be 'the spirit that stirs the country'

Ines, Lake Worth, Florida — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:17:44 GMT

I love your show and I thank you for the great coverage of the election.

Matthews: Obama will be 'the spirit that stirs the country'

pete,ROseburg,Or — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:22:05 GMT

we have just witnessed history with that acceptance speech.A great history in the making.Barrack is a leader that is destined to lead this nation.Nothing could stop it,evidenced by what he had to go through in the campaign and still got elected.I could not imagine a scrutiny more frenzied and hateful smear so persistent.But if one can stop a high speed train then destiny of a nation could be interrupted.

Matthews: Obama will be 'the spirit that stirs the country'

G. B. Davis, Deer Park, NY — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:38:33 GMT

Chris, i just watched Hardball and you said Obama was almost "zen like" in running his campaign. I was so excited to hear that!

In the midst of the incredible high of the Obama victory we are being drowned in the hyperbole of the over analyizing of the campaign and subsequent election. Missing is the discussion of the "spiritual component" of what is going on now in America. I believe that there is a raising of conscienceness accross the country--and the old political rules don't apply. Yes, as Obama said in his historical message last nite, we are witnessing a new paradigm and a "new spirit" in this election.

I am not talking about religion. I am referring to spirituality. I realize this may be unfamiliar territory for many in the news media. But please consider this as the "story that nobody is getting".

Obama has tapped into this, either intuitively or purposefully, and I believe it has played a huge part in his appeal to a wide cross section of Americans and consequentially his victory.

Hopefully, I will see and hear your conversation on the "spiritual aspect of the Obama victory" that will certainly light up the airwaves world-wide very soon on Hardball.

I appreciate your unique thoughtfulness and comments always on your show. It sets you apart from all others.

Sincerely,
Gregory Davis

Matthews: Obama will be 'the spirit that stirs the country'

Art Zakama; Woodbury, MN — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:48:41 GMT

Chris, on January 9, 2008 I became a US citizen; and, I can not say how timely it was for me to be a part of history by casting my vote for the first time in a major presidential election for Barack Obama. I must say Novemenber 4, 2008 at 10:00P.M. will forever be monumental for this nation. May God bless my new country, the United States of America.

Matthews: Obama will be 'the spirit that stirs the country'

mukta sinha, patna, bihar, india — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:04:48 GMT

chris, i happened to be in America for those memorable 2 months when the campaign, debates, ur special shows were going on & i watched the historic moment here in india , i must confess, i cdn't stop crying, and i was not the only one. something changed forever. bless you and ur President elect