President George W. Bush congratulated President-elect Barack Obama this morning just after 10:15amET in a Rose Garden address, and the cablers and networks covered. “It will be a stirring sight to see President Obama, his wife, Michelle, and their beautiful girls step through the doors of the White House,” he said. “I know millions of Americans will be overcome with pride at this inspiring moment that so many have waited so long.” Charlie Gibson, who was on the air until 2amET for ABC last night, anchored the Special Report, while Harry Smith anchored on CBS, Matt Lauer on NBC and Jon Scott on FOX:
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