GW Bush victory and John Kerry concession. New York Times photos, slideshow

nytimes ^ | nov 4 2004 | nytimes

[dennisw]

Eric Draper, White House via Associated Press

On Wednesday, President George W. Bush received a phone call in the Oval Office of the White House from Democratic presidential candidate Senator John Kerry, who conceded the presidential election.

Hector Mata/Agence France-Presse--Getty Images

Kerry supporters reacted after he delivered his concession speech in Boston.

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Senator Kerry’s daughters, Alexandra, left, and Vanessa, center, arrived for his concession speech at Faneuil Hall.

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In his concession speech, Senator Kerry called on his supporters to "bridge the partisan divide." Mr. Kerry also had a message for President Bush. "America is in need of unity and longing for a larger measure of compassion," he said. "I hope President Bush will advance those values in the coming years."

Stephen Crowley/The New York Times

Stephen Crowley/The New York Times

Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards and his wife Elizabeth, left, and members of the Kerry family during Mr. Kerry’s speech.

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Kerry on stage with his wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, after his speech.

Ruth Fremson/The New York Times

Bush supporters watched Senator Kerry give his concession speech as they wait for President Bush to make his victory speech in the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C.

Doug Mills/The New York Times

Supporters looked on as President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney claimed victory at the Ronald Reagan Building.

Brendan Smialowski/Agence France-Press--Getty Images

Secretary of State Colin Powell, right, with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld during the celebration.

Ruth Fremson/The New York Times

President Bush with Vice President Cheney and their family members. Describing his second term as a wonderful opportunity, Mr. Bush said he was deeply proud "to lead such an amazing country, and proud to lead it forward."

Doug Mills/The New York Times

President Bush with the first lady, Laura Bush, and Vice President Cheney with his wife, Lynne.

Doug Mills/The New York Times

"America has spoken," Mr. Bush said. "I'm humbled by the confidence and trust of my fellow citizens."

[GOPyouth]

Great photos of President Bush and his crew. Thank you for posting those.

[Question Liberal Authority]

"I'm glad to hear that. The last guy got all huffy, hung up in a snit, and hasn't been right since!"

[jp3]

Good caption, I'll go to bed laughing:)

[Question Liberal Authority]

"How many raisins did you have, dear?"

"About 350."

[lwoodham]

must Teressa be drunk in every single photo?

[Question Liberal Authority]

"THANK YOU, FREEPERS!"

[Prime Choice]

"But-but-but...the announcer last night said I was gonna be the next Vice President!!"

[Prime Choice]

"I'm glad this race is over, John. Now I don't have to act like I'm sober anymore!   (hic)"

[elizabetty]

"I'm glad to hear that. The last guy got all huffy, hung up in a snit, and hasn't been right since LOL!!!

[dennisw]

 

 

Here's a cute one from Yahoo photos

Wed Nov 3, 7:39 PM ET
President Bush (news - web sites) shakes hands with Vice President Dick Cheney (news - web sites) as the President's daughter Jenna, center, looks on during a victory rally, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004, at the Ronald Reagan (news - web sites) Building and International Trade Center in Washington. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)

[DTogo]

Would you want to be sober if married to Kerry?

[bootyist-monk]

Looks like Flicka is doing the "humble heart pat"...

...while Trigger takes the "false Asian acknowledgment" duties.

Everything about these people is hollow. Even their gestures are practiced and fake.

[truecons]

"Recent Jedi Whoopi Goldberg rumored 'deeply saddened'"

[Laffalot]

Love the pictures. Thanks

[Bandaneira]

Well done dennisw on the photo collection. All of them are great. What a great victory for Western Civilization !

[beaversmom]

Lsura just looks so pretty in that pale pink. I think that is the best suit I've seen her in in a long time.

[beaversmom]

Daughter Alexandra is pretty.

[devolve]

QUESTION:

  Who had most influence on the 2004 election outcome?

•      New York Times / CBS 

•      FreeRepublic.com / SwiftVets / wintersoldier.com 

[weegee]

CBS had more influence but only because they shot themselves in the foot repeatedly.