President-Elect Barack Obama delivers his victory speech to a crowd of supporters in Chicago, Illinois.

Discussion Questions

1. Why does President-Elect Obama state that he was “never the likeliest candidate for this office”?
2. What challenges does President-Elect Obama mention in his speech? Which challenge do you believe he should focus on first after Inauguration Day? Why?
3. What does President-Elect Obama want his supporters to do now? How does he appeal to people who did not vote for him?
4. Explain the historical significance of President-Elect Obama quoting from President Abraham Lincoln.
5. Looking back at the 2008 election what moments made an impression on you? Explain why and how you think they helped shaped the campaign.