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Excitement level high at Obama parties

Young and old alike gathered in Madison Thursday night at a couple of parties organized by the Barack Obama campaign to bring together supporters to listen the historic moment when the Illinois senator became the first black man in history to accept the presidential nomination of a major party. People started gathering early at both the Majestic Theater in downtown Madison and at a room in the Coliseum Bar, 232 Olin Ave., for the parties -- and the food and beverages. full story >>> TCT

Rick and Susan Herndon, retired Madison teachers, were among those who watched the Obama speech at the Majestic Thursday night.
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