Word: concessioner
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Meanwhile, unaware of the developments, supporters outside waited impatiently for the concession speech.
Tears flowed freely as aides trudged across the street, through security and into the Plaza to watch their man deliver a concession speech.
At about 3:35 a.m., Gore called Bush to retract his concession.
But in a drama worthy of the Bard, no winners emerged last night, as victory speeches and cheering crowds were left in the lurch and concession speeches were retracted. In the end, no man would emerge victorious, or at least on this night.
"Gore Retracts Concession" - honestly, can you imagine any other public figure's name at the beginning of a sentence like this? Is there any greater irony than having your plans for a recount announced by a man with the last name Daley?