ABC's Nightline Gushes: Obama, An 'American Political Phenomenon' Posted by Megan McCormack on November 7, 2006 - 15:19. On Monday night’s edition of Nightline, just hours before the polls opened for Tuesday’s midterm election, ABC’s Terry Moran prematurely promoted a potential 2008 Democratic presidential contender. Moran went along with Illinois Senator Barack Obama as he campaigned for Democrats across the country. Moran’s piece was full of praise for the "American political phenomenon," whom, according to Moran, millions see as "the savior of the Democratic Party." Terry Moran: "You can see it in the crowds. The thrill, the hope. How they...