McCain concession speech as viewed by Democrats

Democrats watch and react to John McCain's concession speech at a watch party organized by the Democratic Senatorial and Congressional Campaign Committees

Daschle: McCain looked angry, mean-spirited

Former Senator Tom Daschle (D-SD) says that about two thirds of the country think John McCain looks angry, and McCain didn't improve that image at the debate.

American people want to hear economy, not attacks

DNC Chair Howard Dean says that Senator McCain's biggest problem is Senator McCain. Further, he says that the American people want to hear about the economy, not personal attacks.

"Senator Government knows how to string a sentence together"

McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds says that Obama is eloquent, but he doesn't know how to cut taxes, control spending, or work in a bipartisan fashion.

Lieberman: In time of crisis, go with tested leader

Senator Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) says that he does not know why polls show Obama leading on the economy. In a time of crisis, he says, one should pick the tested candidate, in this case John McCain.