Right from the onset,i've had this optimistic feeling that Obama would be the one to change the united states for the better.A big CONGRATS to the people of the US for choosing the right one.

Congratulations from the Netherlands, citizens of the USA! You have reached a very important, great milestone in your history. Your country will benefit from this, and so will the whole world. Gobama!

I am an American living in Switzerland and was up all night watching the election returns. I am ecstatic that my child saw Obama's victory speech live on TV this morning. This is a moment in time we will never forget. Congrats Obama, thank you and Good Night.

It's so amazing to be a 21 year old witnessing this truly Histroric event...I'm not even American and i wish the whole world could have voted...I am very happy and excited..it's feeled me with so much hope..that you can do anything you set your mind to...my parents were (and still are asleep) when they announced he won... i felt like jumping into their rooms and dancing and screaming to tell the OBAMA PRESIDENT ELECT..but their 2 old and i don't wanna scare or shock them..can't wait till they wake up...i don't know who 2 share this with...so i guess this is why i am writing this...=)..This is what you getting for living in London...time difference what a shame..but at least change is coming...

Congratulations to the people of America. I am an Indian living in Netherlands for past 6 months. I left USA after completing my Masters and then working for 3 years as an Engineer. Even looking from eyes I believe that Obama was the right person. He will change not only America, he has the power now to change and undo all the nonsensical policies of last 8 years. And I am sure he will do it. Obama for Iife.

Congrats to Obama and to all americans...now that Obama is the new President elect, time to paint that white house....

Congratulations to Obama..... it speaks a lot of true democracy and i congratulate USA for being a leading figure to many parts of this world. it is a historic moment to address the issue of racism.

Senator John Macain is not the loser and President Elect Barack Obama is not the winner in this campaign. The real loser in this election is racial politics and racial discrimination. The real winner is racial integration and raical unity. Lets make sure that the changed that has arrived in America will be arriving at other parts of our world

Congratulations from Australia. The whole world has been holding it's breath over the result of this election – we all thank you!

Im from the Dominican Republic and I just want to take this opportunity to congratulate the American people for their choice in Election Day! The whole world was watching! Congratulations Senator Obama!!!!

Nearly 150 years ago, another little known state legislator from Illinois aspired to the highest office in the US and came to Washington to heal conflict and to bring an end to the divide between black and white. How appropriate it is that another previously little known Illinois legislator should become the first African-American President to build on the hopes for a better America that Lincoln inspired all those years ago.

I feel like screaming at the top of my voice but my dad wont let me. America u made the right choice. Time to make it time to move progressively.

Obama, well done. We reside in South Africa and are truly happy for you and your party on a job well done.
We want to wish you well in all your future endeavours....

Never in History has the Whole World celebrated the Victory of an American presidential candidate as they have for Obama!!
He now faces the daunting task of being, not only America's, but the World's President!!

I am a Brit living in India for the last 20 years.

It is heartening to note that the US people have chosen such a charismatic and forward thinking person. Barack Obama's election as President represents a sea change in attitude for the US.His election brings hope to a nation – perhaps world – that is currently devoid of the same.

It is my earnest wish that he repays the faith and trust the American nation has reposed in him.

I also have no doubt whatsoever that his sincerity and commitment will ensure that this transpires in no small measure.

God Bless Obama!

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Congratulations President Obama. You certainly have the intellect and charisma to lead the people of America from darkness into light.
My only hope is that you are consistent and not easily swayed by the pressures of the job. America needs to create friends and not enemies as it has so readily done in the past.

I'm a New Zealander living in Eastern Europe and I stayed up all night watching CNN coverage. I have never felt so proud to be alive and bare witness to such a historic event that means so much to so many people. I believe Obama will bring the change that is needed. He is not just the President of the United States, he is the President that the world wanted elected. This election speaks volumes to how far the U.S has come, how far the world has come. I will never forget this day, and I will continue to have faith that hope can change lives.
Thank you America, congratulations, and OBAMA IS THE FUTURE!

Congratulation to all american people.am from kenya and am happy for Obama's victory.I think US has now change from now onwards.may love prevails forever.

I am a South African who like many South Africans woke up to watch the election results come in during the wee hours of the morning. To the American public, your choice of the next president to be is one that will prove best for you and the rest of the world as well. I salute you and am glad to witness history in the making and I have no doubt Obama will be one heck of a great president who will bring about great change. And in Obama’s own word’s we can start believing…

‘If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer’

The television coverage in Australia provided a very contrasting image of the two candidates' supporters. On one hand I saw a very diverse and vocal crowd for Obama while McCain's was very homogeneous and sneering. Obama represents the true America, not some far flung corner with a 1950's mentality punctuated by racist idioms. A resounding victory it was and Americans should be thankful that he has bolstered their standing in the world. I for one consider this a big step in reconciling America's commitment to freedom and fairness, as opposed to the purgatory and debilitating condition of a nation wholly brought into disrepute and ridicule. Good luck from Australia and thank you for making the best decision.

Obamania infected the whole world, the election is very very signicant, i was up all night monitoring the election. Obama should and cannot afford to dissapoint. congratulations Americans, congrats world citizen

I am another South African that got up early this morning to watch the election results.

Obama has instilled a global hope – that change CAN happen. I know as a South African and the current political situation my country faces, Obama has given me hope.

Thank you, America.

Its been a long campaign if not a long night. Congratulations to Barack, Congratulations to America. Being from India for long, I used to look up to US for advancements in science,technology, research, medicine and governance . However during the last 8 years it has lost its identity as an ambassador of human advancement and become more of a global bully.I wish and hope Barack would undo a lot of this and help regain the american pride and be the world president.

I want to say my sincere appreciations to all the people around the world who has followed this historical election with great emphaty and hope for a better America and a better world. It is ironic that one great man from Illinoise had the courages and visions to bring true meaning of “all men are created equal” as inscribe by our founding fathers.

As I and my wife stood in line to vote today this thinking keep revolved inside my head, If Abraham Lincoln could come back to this election day, I think he would be in for a big shock to see the sheer number of American voters to vote for another son from Illinoise who is the same color as men that he freed as the slaves.

It took one great man to keep this nation as a whole, it will take another man to make Americans whole. Under the eyes of the world, friends and foes alike, today America takes another giant step to show that we are one country, one people, united. This is the strength, the voice that bring great hopes for us and people around the world that Abraham could envision but could not even imagined.

Congratulations from Indonesia, CHANGE has come to America, I hope CHANGE will come to my country asap, YES WE CAN

Just a minute ago, I heard the sensational speech of Barack Obama, which let many poeple shed to tears. He looked amazing and so georgeous. I hope his sensational speech will not be just a politicians speech, but hope he will prove what he said and what he has promised to US citizens. I also want to mention that, he is the President Elect of the US (the world's strongest country) for the next term, and we all expect from him a lot. I hope and I wish he will prove his victory in the world also as he proved his victory in the US. A victory which can bring peace, happiness and prosperity in the US and also to those parts of the world, where people think US is fighting wars. We can't bring peace and happiness by having wars, but we can bring peace and happiness by joining hands to hands and giving respect to eachothers. Millions of congratulations to Barack OBAMA, the new president of the US. God bless you, God Bless America nd God Bless other nations too who are suffereing by the bad deeds of a few.

Not only US citizens but all over the world, people are expecting from you President Obama. Don' t through away people's expectations. It's time to increase the resepct and love the people have for america. It's time to remove the hatredness from the people who have against America.
Bring the great image of America all over the world not through war but through peace, through friendly relationship and through mutual values each country people have.

May you live long and May peace previal on Earth.

God has spoken! The American people have spoken! And I feel elated beyond words.

God bless President Obama!

I now have to change the ending of my manuscript of a children's book on Obama which I had written in September 2008!

Mary Joseph
New Delhi
India

I'm a Belgian living in Dubai. congratulations to the American people for proving to the world the American Dream still lives on. Let's hope all Americans will embrace this victory and help their leader bring the much needed change.

It feels great to be a witness of such an historic moment and all the best to President-Elect Obama.

Yes you can America.

Mabrook Obama. I guess the best man did win in the end. Now the real works begin. All the best to you and your family esp during your years in office.

God has created all equal, irrespective of their color, creed, race, religion and status. Americans have endorsed this.

Congratulations to all Americans! Viva democracy!

Finally, sense prevails!
Good luck Mr. President. You are going to need it – there's a lot of work to do!

Sonia

I'm a Singaporean now writing from Quebec. Congratulations to America! You have reclaimed yourself!

The world has witnessed hope in its full glory. We have witnessed the power of each voter's right. We have witnessed how Obama has taken everyone with him on his journey.

Let's work to put the world back together! Yes, you can!

Thanks for the amazing inspiration.

Nelson Mandela.....Mohammed Ali and now Barak Obama......you give hope to the world

Well, it was so good to wake up this morning and find our that Barack Obama is the new President.
If american people decided for the change, this means WE can do it over here in Italy as well! thank you for the hope you gave us!

a change much needed to revamp the economic turmoil facing most country all over the world.it is time for america to take back its revered seat in the world.congratulation americans for choosing your new president.

Congradualtion America! You proved again that you are a country of opportuninty! I followed and cried as much as when I saw Mr Mandla was released. I am white person who could never accept and repelled racism. This ia a historical moment in mankind progression towars real civilization. A world without pre-judjment.
Mr Obama, you are an inspiration to whole world! Congradulation!

Thank you to all american voters for massively choosing Obama. I am so happy. This is not just a political victory but a spiritual one :)

Congratulations from Bangalore, India. There has been some talk amongst friends back here about how Obama may not be the best choice for Indian business, however, i believe he was the better choice for a better world – a Strong, Positive and Empathitic America is needed for a better and more positive future – and Barack Obama was just the right man for the Job. The nice thing about Senator Obama is he is aware that the Journey is long and has just started.
You did it America, its not Yes You Can anymore, its now – Yes You DID. Cheers and Congratulations on a Wonderful Journey ahead.
Congratulations and our Best Wishes Senator Obama.....

Congratulations from Germany to Mr. Obama, his family, to all Americans and the world.
Let's start to build up a world of cooperation and trust and not of confrontation and war.
Yes, we can !

I am a school boy living in Eastern Europe, really happy to witness such a historic event. Let's hope CHANGE will also influence other parts of the world.

My homage to a great country and a great people.By rising above its prejudices and fears to elect the better man,the US has shown once again the fount of its greatnes : its broadminded and generous spirit,its readiness to take risks and face the future.
I wish and hope that the wisdom and energy of Obama's actions will match the eloquence of his speech.
A great day for US and the world

Whole-hearted congratulations from Australia, America, for voting with reason and rationality for not only your nation's future, but the world's. Obama looks set to breathe a spirit of hope and substantive progress back into the tired institutions of American governance. Finally, the America of history, the America of its founding fathers and the liberal internationalist, not realist, America will be a possible vision again. You deserve endless thanks for putting the parochialism of the past 8 years behind you, and voting optimistically for a better world.

I'm feeling that Free Obama won the world and Congratulations to American People hopping that the CHANGE Motto Must exist , implemented and in the phase – I of 4 years(2009-2012) Ruleship Obama must make sure tour programme for underdeveloped Countries such as Sudan,Kenya and other conflics World under war crisises and Actions Policies must be taken and to bring peace and stablity in the Phase II – (2013-2016) and we thank God for all who made the election possible & today we are in the New Direction of Change We Want and Let us always pray and thanks.

Your fathfully;
John Mel;
South Sudan,
Sudan.

All the way from Sri Lanka, congratulations to Obama and best wishes to the people of America! I am so glad to have followed this election. This is a GOOD day. :)

At last American has grown up!

congratulation to barrack obama..
now the US will change

My congratulation to Barack Obama! ... Not sure whether this congratulation should be addressed to the rest of the USA (sure not to the rest of the world). Obama`s victory is, of course, the big triumph over the racism (and this is I highly appreciate). There are many people around the globe perceiving US as a global policeman which does things the rest of the world denounces. On the other hand, they appreciate there are no terrorist attacks in their countries, there are no wars just behind the closest border, there is a watchdog chasing after potential nuclear weapons producers etc. Being a citizen of EU I am ashamed the Union is not able/not willing to be this kind of policeman. Barrack Obama swears to bring the troops back home from Iraq and Afganistan. OK! Will he stop Taliban? Will he stop to push Iran and North Korea? What about financial problems affecting the whole world? Will he stop giving government guarantees to mortages? ... The answer for very most of this kind of questions is NO, I am afraid. I always trusted to America being the global hero, I am afraid I am loosing this trust. God bless America, God bless the rest of the world!

I'm an Australian with personal ties to the US, Chicago in particular, and I'm very excited for my American friends. I believe we have witnessed a great day, not only in American history, but in current World history. The US needed this, from where I stand, with an outside view. The rest of the world wants the US to be the superpower it once was. With two failed wars and a global economic crisis that most Australian's blame the US for, Australians approving of Obama on a 4 to 1 basis makes this nothing but positive. I look forward to watching our Priminister Kevin Rudd working with your Presedent Barack Obama.

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This is a victory for all black people around the world. I'm as happy as I felt when Nelson Mandela was released from Jail after 27 years.

Now I know that nothing is impossible.

A very happy Tanzanian in Tanzania

In my youth, America had John F Kennedy for president and I was in awe of his charisma, his forthrightness and his courage as a leader and the President. He injected youthfulness into American image in the eyes of the World. He came to become my idol, and I emulated in him in my style and deliberations. Obama has much in common with John Kennedy, and with more befitting skills to drive America back to the limelight.

I love Obama for his forthrightness, his daring spirit that surpasses racial and social barriers, his brilliance that is free of snobbishness and his love for equanimity among all. Let me congratulate Michelle and Barack for fighting a good fight with all their might and reaching the goal that is purpose driven – the goal to 'bring change'. May Peace surround him, wisdom empower him, courage outshine in him, love of all mankind support him in all his presidential deliberations.

My best wishes to Mitchell that she may continue to be the soul of his Presidency, Queen of his heart, the light in his family, and the conduit through which heavenly spirit flows to obama and to all his men.

My best moment was when i saw Jesse Jackson shedding tears with a flag in one arm , the gentleman was out of words all he could do was cry . I was so taken away by emotion too at that moment i felt tears in my eyes too.

I am a Kenyan from Alego Kogelo so we know Preeident Obama as one of our own sons but this was huge and the speed by which the election was called was electrifying i was still waiting for Florida then boom Califonia was ready and he was over the top .

This goes down in history as one of my best moments in my entire life , i am really proud to be alive in this day and time.

Odek Fred
Silverafricators – Kenya.

Its like Armageddon, the effect of Obama on Nigeria, just like the world is coming to an end, everybody feels it, and everyone was happy for the victory Americans recorded ,you have done it again, you always make the first statement. you have a president for the whole world, God bless you and i HOPE he will CHANGE not just America but the world at large !!

Our Heartily Congratulations to Barack Obama the President Elect of USA.
Mr.Barack Obama is the best brand President of a true GLOBAL VILLAGE called AMERICA,because he belongs to every one who loves the true Democracy in the World.He belongs to all as he has the blessings of all religions in the World.Very few people have this kind of opportunity in the World to use his lifes experiences into a reality as his Father was a Black Muslim,Mother a Christian White and he carries a small Replica of Hanuman with him for the Strength he require to become the 44th President of USA.Hence he has the blessings of largest Religions of the World along with All other Religions of the World.
USA is the only Country in the World where All the Religions of the World Exist,All the Languages of the World are spoken and All Colours of People Exist in one Country and this is a Reality and the only 9th Wonder of the World. The USA has proved to the World that they are the real champions of Democracy in the World and their people are the greatest lovers of Democracy.The so called Racism in the World has to disappear and the whole World must become a Global Village for the Survival of the Mankind along with ALL the other Creatures in the World as mentioned in the Vedas.
We Wish the American people a great future and its President Barack Obama to become the Greatest ever President of America and a True Leader of Democracy in the World.
AMEN

Joy to the world
Bless the American people
You are truely democratic
All Man /Woman,No racial discrimination
You are the true leader
May god bless you.

I am a Canadian woman living in Nicaragua, and i can tell you that not only am I moved beyond words, but the Nicaraguans, and the world is moved and awed and HISTORY IS MADE – no more "yes, we can" but "YES WE DID" I have never been more proud of America and all of her people! Now lets get to work and repair the damage and re-unite the world, which I strongly believe, CAN BE DONE!!!!

AMERICA THE PROUD

Put the Bradley Effect in your pipe and smoke it! I'm talking to you, Rush!

Bush won two presidential elections by spreading fear in the hearts and minds of Americans. Obama on the other hand won by re-instilling hope and by calling for a revival of the many enlightening as well as exemplary American values and ideals. The Bush Administration's fear-mongering had succeeded in instilling a seige-mentality, and it is truly a pity to see previously friendly US Embassies, American International Schools and many American institutions across the globe turning into very unfriendly fortresses. It is my hope that Obama's presidency will remove this fear and paranoid in the American minds instilled by 8 years of Bush presidency, and restore the previously good international standing of the US.

Congratulations to the people of America for showing the rest of the world that with hope, all is possible. These elections have shown that it is no longer about your orientatioN, denomination or creed but about the change that you want to see. It is true what others on this threads have said, it shows the maturity of the American people and the war fought without arms, a war fought so well by those who knew it could be done. Although we hoped, never did we think that this change was going to be so soon, all we did was to hope and we prayed that Barack Obama win and he did. This is a victory of not only America but of the world and the American people suprised us. Now I can once more say what a great Nation!

just keep in mind, everyone:
a great nation doesnt reward its people for going into extreme credit card and foreclosure debt by excusing the people from it. this is also a nation that tolerates gay marriage in some states and has elected a president who defends pro choice. America- where you can be morally free! pretty sad.

CONGRATULATIONS TO : PRESIDENT OBAMA.

TO DAY IS A GREAT DAY FOR ALL PEOPLE. ALTHOUGH I AM A DEM. HAVE MUCH RESPECT FOR McCAIN AND I THOUGH IS EXIT SPEECH WAS WONDERFUL. HE A TRY SOLDIER. GOD BLESS BOTH SIDES AND LETS ALL MOVE FORWARD.

P.S. TO BAD FOX NEWS IS SO BITTER. THEY COULD HAVE OFFERED THEIR CONGRATS. TO THE OBAMA CAMP.

Congratlations President-elect Barack Obama. Yes the dream has come to pass and the change you can has become the change you did. Thanks to God Almighty for making it happened.America has shown the world that unity and love surpasses everything on this earth. America is indeed a great nation. Once again my heart-felt congrats to the American people and especially the people of Chicago. God bless you Barack Obama and your family, God bless America and the world at large. LIGHT RULES DARKNESS

Fox news: we report, you decide.... Should be more like, we report to scare you with aggressive,negative journalism and an obvious bias.
I wonder what's up with Sean Hannity and his evil playmates.
Though an Obama supporter, I will be fair and admit that CNN was in favour of Obama too but without the negativity that characterised all of Fox's broadcasts.
Michelle Obama: go, girl! Wear what you LIKE and don't give a toot what they say. You are a beautiful family and I'm proud of your family.

Linda , you would have credibility if you said the same about MSNBC , and to a lesser extent CNN . The thing about the right and left is we see everything through our own bias . Including me . Barack is not who you think he is ....and not who I think he is .

We will see

we're so so happy for you ! congratulations to all american people! you made the right choice!

With great respect to the efficiency of Polling system, and electors behaviour, and loyalties to their value and principles, with self disciplis conducting affective achievement in USA history.

With buirty of our hearts we extend our high congratulations to Mr. OBAMA, Macain, and the peoples of USA.