moment that barack obama was named president of the united states. cnn projects that barack obama is the next president of the united states of america. it is now official. he has passed the 270 electoral votes. [ cheers and applause ] when you watch the tape, you can see that kolbert begins to cry. that s not what that character does. john stewart loves kolbert so much as a human being, he covers for kolbert. 297 for barack obama. 137 for john mccain. ed! at t-mobile get the unlimited plan and the latest phones included for $40 dollars. feels so good to be included.