I think it's wonderful that people are so excited to vote that they are standing in long lines to do so, but I don't understand why the election boards - knowing full well there would be record turn out - did not establish more polling places and hire more poll workers. Having people stand in line for hours and hours to do something that is fundamental to democracy is patently undemocratic.

I am not a first time voter, but this is my first Presidential election in the State of Virginia... I arrived at the polls a little after 5:30am and to my surprise, there were over 350+ people in front of me. The whole process took a little over an hour, which isn't too bad... I commute from Reston to Gaithersburg, MD everyday and I hardly ever see anyone in our neighborhood between 5-6 am. To my surprise, both neighbors were there! Everyone was so eager to vote and let their voice be heard...finally, people realize that apathy is not a choice.

the lord is a strong hold for the opress,he will see Obama thougth it all be-co s he is the maker kings.sorry for the deirth of his grandmorther. i think the old princess neede some rest.may her gentle soul rest in perfect pease.

I wish Barack Obama good luck for the election and a longlife with his
familiy.

God bless America

Greetings from Switzerland

Roland Widmer

Libertarian

God will surely give Americans the leader they need. Kevin from Kenya

Its wonderfull to see you guys voting, Im from Australia and voting is compulsary for every citizen over 18yrs.

Although our entire population votes on one day(saturday, which makes live easier) it only takes 10 minutes to complete. Its a shame that the champions of democracy (USA) make it difficult for its citizens to vote with long waits and complicated voting systems.

Anyway good luck from Australia and GO GO Obama :)

America, the land of free, hopefully will be and act as the founding
fathers wanted it to be when Obama is elected. A great nation and leader not world police.

You asked if it were possible in foreign countries to elect a leader from a minority group.
In Holland it would be no problem. We allready have secretary of states from Marocco (first generation!) and in Rotterdam – the biggest city the new mayor (nominated by a council which is in majority right-wing) will be Aboutaleb, a first generation talent from Marocco with two passports.
We don't have president-elections because we are a monarchy but to elect a premier (first secretary of state of the cabinet) from Maroccan, Turkish, Dutch Guinee or Indonesian background would be no problem. Race or color is no longer an issue in Holland.

Over 98 % of people here in Belgium want to see Obama win! Let us bring some change to the world!

America is indeed, the champion of democracy. Nowhere else in the world that the history that is unfolding right now is even close to being possible.

God bless America,

Obama all the way!

greetings from your canadian cousin.

90% of Spain and Europe are with Obama!!
We need him for a good America, for a stronger economy but what is more important...for a better world!!!
Please win and please do it well!!! We all trust you
Americans...if you want a future, to be proud of your country and that other countries respect you... vote for Obama!

Good Luck Obama – at last peace & justic on earth – after 8 horrible years of the Bush (Mc Cain included) Admin !

I am from the island of Barbados in the Caribbean, we are watching this election very closely. Our country believes in democratic right of choosing your leaders, we have a political system that is even older than Americas.
I am rooting for Obama to be president, because if he does get elected I believe that it would show that America has finally grown up. It would show that America is the land of dreams, where anything is possible.
But you know what we the rest of the world also saw? We saw that the problem of race is still raising its ugly head. It needs to killing once and for all and Barak Obama being president can help the cause.

Go Obama!!!!!

Debbie from Barbados

yesterday, I listened to Obama's closing message in Florida. I think it was one of the best most inspiring speeches that I have heard to date.

If Mr. Obama can follow through on his vision of the U.S and accomplish the goals he has spoken of, then I will be one Canadian that will be honored to call myself a proud neighbour of the U.S.A

We in Sri Lanka want to see if the Americans really want to elect a black President. Then we will accept that the USA is really a democratic country!

Hello from Mexico, i think... "Change We Need", good luck Obama!!
but always look forward, go beyond!

The people of the world are holding their breath on the outcome of the american election.
May tomorrow be a happy day for all citizens of the world.
God knows we need change!

People realize the importance of this election and now they are standing together in record numbers to do something for America, to do the right thing, something that’s larger than all of us and that is putting America back on the right track.

For years the country we all love has been derailed, it’s time that we the people put America in it rightful place again, a place where it can regain the respect it once had worldwide, a place where people can feel safe again, a place where owning your own home without the fear of banks taking it away, a place where you have a job that pays a salary that affords you the opportunity to take care of your families and a place where our women and men in uniform are not in splinter groups around the world policing the world.

The state of the economy is the worse I have every seen and maybe the worse in history. We need to elect a President who will get our economy out of the red and keep it out.

I am surprised to hear about the Moroccans etc get a big role in politics. I live in Austria and being a minor here means a criminal. The politicians are so proud to talk in public only negative about Africans and turkish people. Worse is the public also believes the same... they all hate immigrants

I am surprised to hear about the Moroccans etc get a big role in politics. I live in Austria and being a minor here means a criminal. The politicians are so proud to talk in public only negative about Africans and turkish people. Worse is the public also believes the same... they all hate immigrants.

I became a citizen in September and voted.God bless you sir, Obama.

Keep your eyes on God. you cannot go wrong.

From India. Wish the American people will elect a person who will bring peace and prosperity. Go Obama.

This election is truelly history in the making, I pray Obama wins but even if he doesn't he has paved the way for people to dream & to believe in their
dreams. I salute Mccain for a job well done with his campaigns, he has been a good match for Obama & together, they have rewritten the history of America.

Good job Obama... you have inspired many peaople throughout the globe.
All the best,

Aleco, from France

We here in the British Virgin Islands are supporting Barack Obama. He inspires us all. We believe that he was hand pick by our heavenly father. We hope and pray that the American people will look beyond race and vote for Obama, he is the best choice for America's future.

Before this election changes the world- it needs to address the problems at home and infact change the USofA first. This has been an interesting election as it has exposed a vast majority of americans as racists, Illiterate ( they may have been to schools), fox news watching idiots. Obama needs to change the way his nation thinks and behaves with the outside world. His primary focus should be a change from within rather than regime changes around the world. America can contribute a lot to the world positively but it focuses on its own weaknesses and inferior self perception, which then results in USA bullying the rest of the world rather than leading by example. This economic downturn has also caused irreparable damage to its standing as its perceived economic might has been shattered to -pieces. Christiane: Please change the country first before adventuring out to change the world.

History is in the the making & I think Dr Martin Luther King Jnr will be smiling down on Barack Obama tonight. Mr Obama I wish you and your family the very best. You deserve the Presidency because the world needs a change and your candidacy offers that change. Good luck!
Sabinah – London, England.

i just hope that whoever win in this election, the people will stand by him no matter what happen. because we, people has the tendency to put the blame on our leaders if things go wrong. if we are indeed ready for change, then it is also time for us voters to be wise and responsible enough to support the next president to the most wanted change that we dream off.

Yes we can! we are fired up for change
Go Obama Go

Hello from Germany, Frankfurt am Main,
I think Barack wins this Election 2008.
I wish that result of this election, because so Barack can give an example of a writting a new history of the USA.
That was dicuseed all today in us lessons of English and History on my school. And I was shocked, when some of my friends told me, that Barack Obamas grandmar was died in the night of the 4 th November 2008.

Good luck Obama and look forward, and do that what you think !!!!!!

Cause change and lead
Accept change and survive
Resist change and die

It is all about causing a positive change through the power of ballot – it is not about who wins and who loses – It is all about causing a positive change for the country that has always upheld the democratic values.

America is a great country, but the last 8yrs of Bush, has caused her a lot of tragedy. This great nation had lost her respect, the great American Dream has died. The world watched this great nation fall to her feet, she created more enemies over the last yrs, then she had ever in history. Definitely a great change is need. One to restore her proud and gain back her respect. a change that will restore the American Dream. This change is about to happen, as the world watch this great nation make history once more in an admirable way. It's time for democracy CHANGE, and that Sen. Obama is going to bring to this nation and the world as a whole. This young man is symbolic, he represents, both BLACK & WHITE, (all race for that matter), RICH & POOR (all conditions). He is the right person, I mean, a God send. Please America, the world is watching, and wants to celebrate with you this historical event. I thank Sen. Obama for saluting the "Quiet Heroes" I want him to know that he's one, and now his silence has been broken. To all the Quiet Heroes out there, God bless.

I think Obama is the right person for America.

We are all very excited about an obama victory and how it will change tis country for the better.

I'm from Russia. For us the difference is not distinct, who wins this race. It will not influence much american foreign policy, pertaining Russia. And yet, mr. McCain is rather more vicious and vindictive. And, probably, his is thirsty to revenge on Russia for his custody in Vietnam

heather, quit sucking down that cool aid . shout out from londonderry !!!!!!!!!!

With a likely Obama win the USA at last has a real chance of breaking the shackle of sins cast since Christopher Columbus and graduate as a civilized nation in the eyes of the world, friends and foes.

I've been voting in every election since 1976, and I don't think I've ever had more than 5 people in line in front of me (and usually, I just go right on through). I usually go around 8 or 8:30 AM, but wanted to vote as early as I could this time. I got to the poll just after 6:30 am, and there were about 40 people in front of me. I'm glad I got there when I did, because if I had waited until the polls opened at 7, I would have had to wait at least twice as long as I did. Everyone in the line was excited about the turnout and happy to wait to have the opportunity to vote in such an historic election.

This morning I voted for the first time as a new American citizen. I cannot express how proud I am to be able to fulfill my duty as an American. It's truly time for a change – time to fix the economy and the relationships with the rest of the world. Good luck Obama!!

What we are withnessing is history as OBAMA wins this election .But beyound this is expressing it clearly to racists around the world that their days are numbered. Especially in europe .( old generation.)
OBAMA ride on and good luck , the GOOD LORD will see you through . YOu may be the one to balance the RACE equation . MANDELA did play a little part in his home land but the lord has chosen you to deal with the issues of the world at large .

ken

Good day for all involved! The world seems so small today, that one event in one country is discussed by people from about 10 others countries...
Let your hopes come true! One question only: what is so wrong with your other candidate, that he failed to earn one good wish here?

I'm very pleased to learn that ppl care. I'm proud of those getting out and doing one thing that God allows...Barrack the vote, baby!...also you can mark palin or sarah Cane the vote. Caring ppl are not compelled to care abt their welfare, scaring ppl doesnt make them care.

May Obama win this election. He is the man we all need.
Then there would still be hope for the future.

God bless America.
And the rest of the world.
All the best to all of you from Scandinavia,

Ulla T.

My family and I have been following this election on CNN since January of this year. We listened, we observed, we heard both sides. It is now a consensus, that Barrack Obama demonstrates true leadership.. and we are all waiting to celebrate his victory this evening!
From Canada.!

I'm from The Bahamas and we're definitely rooting for Obama. There is Obama mania going in The Bahamas. We have lots of Obamas paraphenalia such as hats, bumper sticks and t-shirts. There wil also be many Obama victory parties held tonight.
May God bless Barack Obama – Bahama for Obama!

MAINE-
THERE IS A RECOGNITION NOT ONLY HERE BUT ALL AROUND America ,our children, seniors, and others need the change beginning with a reform in addressing what America means to us. Obama has lite that flame that Middle Classes in spite of any situation, gives us the hope that each one, door to door, street to street, city to city and state to state and around the world will position us for a world of peace and prosperity.,

We in Brussels, Belgium are so eager to see a strong and wise leader emerge from this US election. Someone that will really focus on his own country, steering his own people all the way up to prosperity.

The US federation had always been such an inspiration to us. What a great spirit of unity, of togetherness, of national identity and pride!
And the way people mobilize to vote, to make themselves heard!

All that we wish is that you guys choose the candidate best fit for serving your country. Don't worry about what the rest of the world might think. That's, after all, Your President, not ours (we actually have a king we love). We will be glad to constructively interact with whoever turns out to be President, provided there is mutual respect and understanding.

I personally like both Obama and McCain. I've seen them both, along with other US senators in a couple of occasions. You know, aside from petty politics, these people really want the best for their country. Their policies may be divergent, but each one, in their own way, loves America. Whoever comes, deserves the respect of all and the blessings that I hereby leave. God bless you guys!

Indians too are keenly watching history in making in america. For al lthose saying it is only possible to have a minority person as head of state only in USA, please note that in India we have had several presidents from minority community and only recently we had a muslim president, a sikh prime minister and a lsdy of Italian origin as the most powerful politician and head of congress party. Way to go america!

God bless America. May GOD continue to bless America and keep it safe from the hands of its enenies. Obama am sure you will win. But remember that is not about you. It's all about the Grace of God and the future of all generations. Pray to god to lead you as you lead the free world. Amen.

@walter 98% from Belgium for Obama??

Ok, this is a tough figure.

But there are also other opinions across Europe!

In Germany there was conducted an if-you-were-entitled-poll on the major universities and only 93,3% of all the votes went to Obama!!

You see: Still differences in Europe!

Andrew

I got to the polls at 6:10 am in Lorton, VA today to find the parking lot of the local Secondary School FILLED! The line wound its way thru the school and doubled back onto itself. Not a single person turned around and left when they saw the line nor did I hear anyone complain about the wait. Instead we developed a community amongst the people standing around us during the 2 1/2 hour wait to vote. The man ahead of me became a US citizen in 1990 and this was the first time that he had ever voted. He wins a "Super Voter" award as he was told by election officials in VA that he could pick up an Absentee Ballot at "any DMV" so he waited in line for 4 HOURS at the Prince William County DMV on Saturday only to be told that he needed to go to a Fairfax County DMV. In total, this man waited 6 1/2 hours to cast his first vote ever as a US citizen! As a fun aside, this first-time voter was reading a book on how to quit smoking and the man ahead of him was a Dr. who spent an hour discussing different treatments with him – free medical advice AND camraderie! What a great and inspiring Election Day!

I wish I was American so that I could vote for Obama! He is the right candidate for the job and it is moving to see how motivated the Americans are to vote.

Note to my fellow Virginia residents: if you will be out of the county at all (even for a few minutes) on election day, you are entitled to cast an absentee ballot or vote early in person. Since I work in a federal agency in the District of Columbia, I took advantage of that option and voted three weeks ago.

Why? Not just to avoid the lines and the wait at a polling place. I wanted to be certain that nothing prevent my vote from being registered - not a failure of voting machines or a polling place without enough ballots or an auto accident. Nothing!

If McCain wins – I am moving to Canada!

Am nt american but this election has captivated every one here in uganda...I love macain but am totally hoping obama wins

Barack Obama is today putting U.S (d so called leader of democracy) on test & its democratic principles, we'll now see d extent of the U.S hypocrisy. Clearly he is the winner & if he is giving d fair chance of leading d U.S, he'll bring d much needed change to d U.S presidential institution. If so, then democracy is been vindicated & giving a good name and course!

Just a few words from Belize our country is with Obama and we like the rest of the world are looking on. We are sure that he is the right person to be the next president for so many reasons, he will help restore the economy and i am quite sure he can bring nations together. I just hope the american people wise up and make the right choice that is Obama.

Go Obama Belize Is with you just like the rest of the world!

Hello from Richmond, VA! It's so nice to see so many people from around the world caring about Americans and if they can get their votes in. I voted this morning in less than 5 minutes. I went at about 8:30 am and the early morning rush had subsided. I walked right up to the table, signed-in and cast my vote for President (Go Obama!), Congress and Senate on an electronic touchscreen machine in a matter of seconds. It's not all ridiculous long lines everywhere, but I do agree that in places with long lines, more voting stations or machines should have been provided.

All my best wishes from New Zealand. Like other countries we're all watching your election, I'm sure that the majority here hope that Obama will win. I'll have CNN website up on my computer here at work all day watching the results come in. GO OBAMA!

I am not an american citizien but I live in USA. I feel bad that I did not applied for my citizienship on time to cast my vote. I feel part of this piece of history. and wanted to live at the fulliest. Maybe this great election day will teach something to my country in Europe where people have lost interest in voting due to the high corruption in the politacl parties and leader. Great way to go America!

Here the USA goes..... we expect this elections to be very free, fair and transparent. The world is watching the champions of democracy. Any failed attempt to quickly address the electoral bottlenecks within the possible voting period will be detrimental to the democratic integrity of the government of the people of the USA. The USA government should note that some third world countries are doing better in recent electoral processes. Indeed, I sincerely wish the lovely people of the USA God's blessing and successful election. Much love to you all.

Hammond

to all americans good luck with your elections and we hope there will be no repeat of the Gore /bush. we the citezens of the world are watching in anticipation and we hope that you will do the right thing and elect the best man for the JOB. FROM SOUTH FRICA WITH LOVE AND PEACE

Thanks you, global cousins, for your kind words and faith that Americans can once again stand proud and be considered the beautiful country and Democracy which inspires people all over the world. I too, am praying Obama is our next president. I am a 62 yr.old white woman..and I'm not the only one of my gender, race and age that are voting the same. Yes, America needs a president who will again allow all of us to hold our heads high with heart's filled with love and patriotism for our country. God bless you!

Cheering for Obama!

Chris in Belgium

Back in the 60's in Los Angeles I saw a huge poster with a picture
of "UNCLE SAM" with underneath (below) the following
written Warning :

THIS is your UNCLE

NOT your DAD !!!

I am sure that many people who vote for OBAMA thinks
just the opposite!!!

Their hope is that the Government will take care of them.
(Not just during bad times but ALWAYS!)

God bless America

The people of The Bahamas wish Americans the very best today. We pray God's blessings on your historic elections and on your future President. – whoever it might be. Go Obama – you make everyone proud!

Today is the day America makes history, for itself and for the world by choosing Obama as the President. When you go to vote today, think about how the world sees you. Think about what Bush has done to your country and the world in last eight years: endless wars, curtailing of civil rights, economic disaster and the list goes on. Obama is the inspiration we have all been waiting for. Good luck today! OBAMA!!!

je suis pour ce q es bon pour l amerique et pour le monde.one love

OBAMA IS THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE WITH THE ECONOMIC PLAN THAT WILL BRING OUR COUNTRY OUT OF THE RED ZONE. HE WILL HELP THE MIDDLE CLASS AND NOT GIVE MILLIONS TO THE BIG COMPANIES LIKE MCCAIN'S PLAN WILL DO.

I'm a big fan from America and I always love to be there in the Country. The people are so friendly and you feel to be welcome there. Voting for Barack Obama is the best you can do. He is as friendly as the Americans and I hope he will change the Country for the best.

Thank God that God is in control! Let it be according to HIS will!
God bless America!

obama is the result of the united states having been brainwashed, hopefully the rest of the world won't follow suit.

Today we are witnessing history unfold. I hope and pray that if Obama wins, he can bring civility and harmony that we severely lack in this place we call home. To our American cousins, this day will change the direction of the United States of America and the world forever.

This is the GREATEST time in American history. We will finally see Martin Luther King Jr's dream come true. The rest of the world is watching and as a proud Black/African American my prayer is that we do not let the world down.

Today I voted for my ancestors, those individual who were brought here against their will. I voted for my grandparents who were born into an American that told them that as a nation separate but equal was the status quo. For my parents who for most of their lives, until the 1960’s civil rights movement experienced the same thing that my grandparents experienced.

Today I voted for myself to be apart of history and to help change the world and lastly I voted for the future generations that can hold their heads up high and say that they are truly Americans! That we are One Nation Under God; that we are judge based on the content of our character and no longer by the color of our skin.

The world is watching us America so do the right thing and Vote for Change!

Here in Seattle, voting lines are starting to build, but they were moving along at a nice clip. G-G-G-GOOOO-BAMA!

Old men have dreams,young men have visions.Where there is no vision the people perish.Congratulations to the voters for their vision in electing Sen.Obama as the next president of the USA.He may not have the experience of Sen.McCain,but he makes up for that by being bright and eager to learn.

I am 47 years old and a first time voter in the state of Virginia. I had never really given much thought about voting. I think this is too important to stay home this time. I went to the polling station around 8:30 am I was finished in about 45 minutes. It looks like things are running pretty smooth.

Hi,

This election shows, that American dream is still alive.

Leo

The clips showing the Presidential candidate voting..McCain only had
White people in his voting booth..Obama only had black people in his voting booth...what has changed

Well I am excited who will be the next president even if it is Obama. I voted for Mccain through. I really don't have any faith in Obama but it will be nice to finally see the boys come home from the middle east. I never liked George Bush.

It will be amazing to see the first African American as the president through.

I have followed the campaigns on a daily, let's hope for the best – and altough I think McCain is a good guy, could you honestly be wanting that horribly stupid Palin woman as your vice-president? Brrrr...

Have a good vote america, i'll be cheering on Obama.

Fabian, The Netherlands

I will be up all night and until the early morning hours because it is 6 hours later than in the USA. I will be watching this great election on the internet until OBAMA is anounced the WINNER. God bless him for his outstanding campaining, his dignity and love of his fellow men. GERMANy LOVES YOU OBAMA

I wish good luck for Mr Obama and for USA. As a old saying tells:
"I´don´t care which colour the cat have ,so long as it caches
mouses all is ok!" (Please do something about the failing voiting-
machines ,there is so many clever brains in USA so it should not be
impossible. Best wishes to you all!

Les Daly: You ask "what has changed"?

What has changed is that a "person of color" has managed to overcome the prejudices that have so widely influenced this country for hundreds of years. That, perhaps, some of those white people around McCain's voting booth were voting for the black man.... And, perhaps, that some of those black people around Obama were voting for the white guy.

But the most amazing thing is that it would appear, at this point anyway, that our country has shaken off its collective apathy.

We really hope here that Obama will be the next president of US. He's the right person. He have a personality that makes him a man you can look up to. We feel that he has power in his words. And then he is half Kenyan – like my wife.

Here in Denmark we cross our fingers – and surely he will win.

Lot of thoughts from here – and hope to see Obama here soon

Aloha!
Turnout on the big island is tremendous!!! I want to extend my heart and hands to all my brothers and sisters in the world who are praying and hoping that Obama wins in a consciousness-raising landslide!!! .OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW... One world of peace for us all. GO OBAMA!!!!!
Maggie-Hawaii

I spent the last few months saying "Unfortunately, America is not ready neither for an woman nor for an african-american in the White House". I'm so happy I was wrong! But if OBAMA wins this election, I hope his program and his capacities to lead made the difference, and not the colour of his skin .
Here in TAHITI (French Polynesia) we love America, and we wish its citizens to choose someone that will get them out of the crisis the Bush administration has brought them in. OBAMA is the chance! But it is not going to be easy, neither for them, nor for the rest of the world.
Anyway, good luck America and may God help you!

Les hablo en español para decirles, que mentira que en europa queremos a Obama..no somos estupidos los latinos, somos muy catolicos y amamos la familia y tenemos muy concretas y cimentadas nuestras creencias...asi que solo el que podría ser bien visto en Europa (españa) es Mc Cain.. No repitan la historia de Hitler...En realidad..Dios bendiga a Estados Unidos si queda de presidente Obama.

As a life-long Republican, I cannot believe that I actually voted for a Democrat for President who openly admits he is going to raise my taxes.

True story here…….. I was really on the fence on this one (especially after the Palin debacle), until yesterday afternoon, when I received an e-mail from a pretty good friend of mine, a business colleague who forwarded me a hate-filled e-mail warning about how Obama is really some sort of Muslim Manchurian candidate that spent time in Pakistan and is funded by terrorists. After reading that from a guy that I feel is a pretty upstanding reasonable person, I said, whoa, I have to vote for Obama to end this nonsense once and for all.

The second part of the story: On my way out the door this morning, my son who knew I was undecided asked me if I was going to vote for Obama. I said, “I will, if you promise to reimburse me (once you are earning money) for all the additional taxes that he will cost us. If you make that promise, I will vote your conscience.” He, of course, having the appropriate Republican instincts, even though he does not know it yet, said, “I can’t agree to that. I’m not giving my future earnings away.”

It is interesting to observe what is sufficient in order to be an appealing candidate to the media and much of the worldwide audience: motivational speeches with a minimum substance, hitting passwords, good looks and the shrewd media support. If Obama wins, he will have to do a little more than that. I hope that he is ready. And I hope that the change he talks about all the time is for good. We will yet need to see the substance.

May the force be with Obama !

As a Swiss citizen who loves your Country I sincerely hope that Barack Obama will be your next President.

Believe me, this man is THE man that you need.

God Bless America and, for sure, Swizerland.

I find it encouraging that America and the world are taking this election seriously. The last eight years you have regressed on the world stage. You are an amazing country with amazing people and potential, but have been let down by lethargic uninspiring leadership from Mr Bush. This is a dangerous time, but the weapons of mass destruction so long thought to be in Iraq, have actually been hidden in the boardrooms of the major finance houses. Handling this crisis and maintaining your status in the world will require real skill and leadership. You are right to be serious and to get out there and vote. I wish you all well and hope you find the right leader. Paul Johnson. London. England.

I pray to God that the American people see pass skin colour and show that america is truly a country that believes in the democratic process and that is it a country where everyone is given equal opportunity like the american people always claim.

Look beyond skin colour and look at the issues.

Let not the world be dissapointed. The International world is depending on you?

Serious question: What will happen if Mc Cain wins and god forbid that Pallin becomes President !!! Will she know when the really terrorist calls?

Celia
St. Lucia (Caribbean)

hallo American people,
we wish you to be liked in the world as you were liked before Bush.
we wish you to live in prosperity and dignity.don`t think you would get that with that Palin woman or with that old man Mc Cain,although he is honorable,I think.
But it will be hard work for Obama to bring in order,what the Bush clan destroyed over the years:the belief in a better America

Ya es hora que los americanos vuelvan a resurgir y seanla gran economia q eran antes...tngo mi familia en usa y desde ya sacaran la cara por Obama..pork ya depsues d 8 años d fracasos..es hora y se urge un gran cambio.........Arriba Obama...peru t apoya..

Thanks for those who have already vote for Obama and for those who are still undecided plz vote him he will deliver coz "A child who have once slept empty stomach knows what is hunger compared to one who has never"
For our brother Obama we are together with you through our thoughts and prayers.May democracy and justice prevail.Good Luck!
One Love.

This election certainly has caught the global imagination.
Good Luck Obama. He seems to be level headed, but it's really tough to lose a really close family member. He must feel torn-apart; remembering his family roots, but now looking to lead the way ahead.

"Fair-play" to McCain; he has also worked hard, and shown a great strength of character.

Good luck America – a beautiful country.

I have followed all the pre-election proceedings on US Tv stations and newspapers and I noticed the undemocratic leaning towards Obama ( It would not happen like that in many democratic countries like my Country : England , where Fair Play is paramount .

All I can say to these propagandist Media is : Shame on You ! -- And the best of luck to John McCain just because of this unfairness . America will judge these actions one day , especially if all this is exposed .

I will be very surprised if these comments get through the Chinese- type filtering process .

For al the Obama fans, at this moment there is a party at the Rotterdamse Schouwburg, The 'Obama victory evening' it is an open party for everybody who wants to joing, even before knowing if Obama is going to win or not.
greetings to the USA and The rest of the World from Rotterdam.

Here in the Dominican Republic we are rooting for an intelligent african american, democrat leader to bring back America on its feet and lead the rest of the world to most needed peace. May God bless America and Obama.

I am an Ethiopian born Canadian who has been following this election for 21months. I am very excited that Obama will win tonight. I can only advise the American people to think hard and not get caught up in all the nonsense the Republicans have been saying about Obama. He is a great and inspiring man!
GO OBAMA!!!

Being originally from Sri Lanka and being able to vote in this historic presidential election is a privilege to me and I hope Obama can bring the change that we all belive in!!!

2 Samuel 23: 3 states that he that ruleth over men must be just and rule in the "fear of God". The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him, 2 Chron. 16: 9.

I know that God has positioned Senator Obama to bring just and righteous government to this nation, which claim to trust in God. He is our modern day David because of his faith in God and people of all origins and creeds.

May God continue to bless America and President Elect Barack Obama.
Pasroby from New York

God is in control and HE is sovreign. I dont know who will win, I expect it to be Obama, but know this, God is in control and we cannot begin to comprehend his thoughts and how his perfect will be manifested thru this election. I am a McCain supporter for reasons of faith but know that the Lord will bring about his perfect will whether my puny human mind can comprehend why or not. Go AMERICA, regardless of who wins. We need to quit hating each other over matters of politics. If Obama wins unlike many that have been Bush haters, I will support him as this country needs to be healed.

For the first time in my voting life, I couldn't wait to get to the polls and vote! It wasn't too bad a line, only about 20 people or so, I was lucky. I didn't care, I would have waited far longer to cast my vote for Sen. Obama.
Finally I have reason to hope again....for change, for the world not to hate us so much, for jobs and equality and a fresh start for the forgotten middle class.
Please God, Bless America, now when we need it so much.

BTW, thank you Sen. McCain for picking that horrid Gov. Palin as your running mate, and making it so easy for so many people to vote for your rival.....:)
I want my vice president to sound educated, intelligent and informed.