Hasselbeck stuns viewers by supporting Obama

Washington (ANI): American co-host on the talk show 'The View' Elizabeth Hasselbeck stunned viewers when she began supporting president-elect Barack Obama. Hasselbeck, who had campaigned with John McCain's running mate Sarah Palin, was asked on the show by executive producer Barbara Walters how she felt about McCain/Palin losing the elections.

The former reality show contestant replied that her daughter Grace, 3, had asked her who won and who lost the election. "No one lost," Fox News quoted Hasselbeck as telling about what was her reply to her child?s question. "Seriously, today is a victory for this country," she said.

Hasselbeck said that the massive voter turnout and the excitement of the presidential contest inspired her. "I will get in a long line of supporters for this president," she added.