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05 Nov, 2008

Moments ago, the CLEO gals huddled in front of the office tele – jittery in anticipation and keen to soak in the historically significant moment: Senator Barack Obama has declared victory!

He’ll also become the first African American president of the United States.

After months of campaign, weird celebrity endorsements and media speculation – it seems that the people of America have united in their decision. A landslide win for the Democrats ensued and from the excited expression on everyone’s face – it’s clear that there’s a scent of momentous change in the air.

Even if you’re not usually a follower of foreign politics, this has been one exciting election to watch. As this blog goes live, Barack Obama is standing on a podium and making his victory speech.

Are you watching the celebration across America? How do you think Obama’s win will affect Australia? Drop by and tell us what you think!

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Comments (5)

Posted 05 Nov 2008 by blah blah

i'm so happy obama won! it's about time they got a black preseident :)
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Posted 06 Nov 2008 by bec

i think its fabulous that Obama got in. it really shows that america is willing to try and change. i just hope he doesn't get assasinated!
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Posted 06 Nov 2008 by Sarah

Yipeeeee!!!!!
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Posted 06 Nov 2008 by KRIIIISSSYYY

i went to chris brown's concert last night, and he was so happy that obama won, the concert was so cool! Everybody was so happy yesterday!
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Posted 07 Nov 2008 by Elena

I have been following this election from the start and originally didn't think Obama had a chance against Clinton let alone the Republicans but as I learnt more about him it became obvious that he is the person the country needed, someone to inspire them. I watched his speech and cried. I'm so glad the person in the white house will no longer be an idiot.
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