Statement From George Allen Congratulating Barack Obama
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008For Immediate Release:
November 5, 2008
Statement from former Governor George Allen
Mount Vernon, Va. – Former Governor and U.S. Senator George Allen issued the following statement today, congratulating Barack Obama for being elected the 44th President of the United States.
“Congratulations to President-elect Barack Obama, his family and his team in winning a phenomenal and historic election. I strongly believe his grandmother in spirit enjoyed his massive, exciting victory. Thank you also to Sen. McCain, his family and his team who fought hard in an exceedingly tough political climate. The people – the owners of the government – have spoken in their States. We must respect the decision of the voters.
“Challenges remain ahead for America to improve opportunities for all. The prescriptions and decisions to rejuvenate our economy, improve our competitiveness, achieve energy independence and keep our nation secure will need action. Rather than engage in recriminations about political processes, voters, polls and pundits, I believe common-sense conservatives need to advance the ideas and solutions that motivate and inspire people for our principles that have a practical, positive impact on people’s lives. To address the challenges facing Americans, we must Start our Creative Engines!
“As always, stay strong for Freedom!”
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November 7th, 2008 at 5:15 am
Sen. Allen, I know that Americans should support Barack, but I just can’t. I KNOW that Barack will make a terrible president–probably the worst since Carter. His tax and spend far-left policies will bring this country into a much deeper recession than we’re currently in. You, Sen. Allen, are THE CHANGE WE NEED, not Barack with his false promises he doesn’t intend to keep. CHANGE is just a campaign slogan because Barack offers no ideas and no substance in his speeches. Just youthful vigor and good teleprompter reading skills. I know in 4 years Americans will learn the error of their ways and we will win back the Whitehouse and the Senate but only if we the GOP stand together and stick to our conservative principles to defeat the Obama administration in 2012. I wish you best of luck. You have been a great leader and have made me proud to call myself a Virginian. You should be the President, not this inexperienced clown from Illinois.
November 8th, 2008 at 1:51 am
Though I cast my vote for his opponent, Sen. Obama has my blessing — may the President-elect match his ambitious rhetoric with an equal/greater amount of action. However, I’m disappointed with Sen. Obama’s careless propensity for jest…The Nancy Reagan quip was way out of line.
November 9th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
It’s you, Sen. Allen, who should be our President–not that inexperienced liberal loon Barack. Over the next 6 months of the Obama administration, he will be tested. We need someone with experience and a proven record like you. I hope that you will return to politics and possibly defeat Jim Webb in 2012. I strongly believe you have a great chance at unseating Webb should you decide to have a rematch. I hope all is well Sen. Allen.