How is the rest of the world reacting??? All I've seen is Kenya?

[Erin Elizabeth]

Anyone have any reaction from the rest of the world? It's tomorrow in other parts....I would imagine a lot of happiness. Where can I see such things?

[AndreaCG]

1. They must be as relieved as much as most of us are

That a gentleman and scholar is being returned to the White House.

[Erin Elizabeth]

2. I know!

I think I just need to be patient, I'm sure in the coming days and weeks we'll see plenty of footage of reaction from the rest of the world.

[ThatsMyBarack]

3. Can't wait to see photos and stuff....

From ALL OVER THE WORLD! :party:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMWA9Gj_IUE

[kurt_cagle]

4. The canadians are relieved

From here in Victoria, BC, work has all but stopped as people pay attention (far more attention) to this election than to the Canadian one about a month ago. The Canadians around me were all scared silly that we would elect Palin. They value the values that Obama espouses, and his sense of calm competence. Now if only someone on the Canadian political landscape would emerge like that ... (sigh).

[dpibel]

5. From Great Britain

Guardian.uk

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/nov/06/barackobama-uselections2008



US elections

They did it. They really did it. So often crudely caricatured by others, the American people yesterday stood in the eye of history and made an emphatic choice for change for themselves and the world. Though bombarded by a blizzard of last-minute negative advertising that should shame the Republican party, American voters held their nerve and elected Barack Obama as their new president to succeed George Bush. Elected him, what is more, by a clearer majority than one of those bitter narrow margins that marked the last two elections.

Having snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in 2000 and 2004 it felt at times fated that the Democrats would somehow complete a hat-trick of failures on election day 2008. Instead, fuelled by unprecedented financial support, the key things went right for them yesterday, from the moment just after midnight when Dixville Notch voted 15 to six for Mr Obama (the first time the early-voting New Hampshire hamlet had gone for a Democrat in 40 years), through to the early Obama success last night in the prized swing state of Pennsylvania and on into the battleground areas of middle America.

[ScreamingMeemie]

7. Thank you Dr. Dean for that "unprecedented financial support"

:)

[Erin Elizabeth]

9. Thank you for posting that.

That's cool to read!

[Monkey see Monkey Do]

6. As a Brit, I've been crying for about an hour!

I'm so fucking proud of America right now. (And quite drunk!)

(I've been watching CNN tho so can't comment on what our media's said)

[Cronopio]

8. Here's a start.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/low/americas/us_elections_2008/7710020.stm

"I give you my warmest congratulations and, through me, those of all French people. Your brilliant victory rewards a tireless commitment to serve the American people."

EUROPEAN COMMISSION CHIEF, JOSE MANUEL BARROSO


"Mr President-elect, congratulations to you. What an awesome night for you, your family and your supporters.

"I promise to make this a smooth transition. You are about to go on one of the great journeys of life. Congratulations and go enjoy yourself."

FRENCH PRESIDENT NICOLAS SARKOZY


"I give you my warmest congratulations and, through me, those of all French people. Your brilliant victory rewards a tireless commitment to serve the American people."

IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER, HOSHYAR ZEBARI

"We believe this is the decision of American voters. We respect their will. But there are many upcoming challenges.

"We don't think there will be change in policy overnight. There won't be quick disengagement here. A great deal is at stake here."

KENYAN PRESIDENT MWAI KIBAKI

"This is a momentous day not only in the history of the United States of America, but also for us in Kenya.

"The victory of Senator Obama is our own victory because of his roots here in Kenya. As a country, we are full of pride for his success.

"We the Kenyan people are immensely proud of your Kenyan roots. Your victory is not only an inspiration to millions of people all over the world, but it has special resonance with us here in Kenya.

"I am confident that your presidency shall herald a new chapter of dialogue between the American people and the world at large."

NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER, HELEN CLARK

"Senator Obama will be taking office at a critical juncture. There are many pressing challenges facing the international community, including the global financial crisis and global warming.

"We look forward to working closely with President-elect Obama and his team to address these challenges."

SOMALI PRESIDENT, ABDULLAHI YUSUF AHMED

"I am congratulating Barack Obama for his election as the president of the United States of America.

"I am hopeful that he will help end major crises in the world, particularly the endless conflict in my country Somalia.

"This was an historic election in which a proper leader was elected. This is a great moment for America and Africa."

[MickBastard]

13. MSNBC said

it was President Bush who told Obama "Mr President-elect, congratulations to you. What an awesome night for you, your family and your supporters.

"I promise to make this a smooth transition. You are about to go on one of the great journeys of life. Congratulations and go enjoy yourself," not Sarkozy.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

10. I've been watching French TV all evening through Dish Network

Channel 731. They had non-stop coverage of the election, interviewing a lot of people in France, the U.S. and other parts of the World. They did a report on the reaction in China where 68% of the Chinese support Obama. They did several interviews with foreign leaders in several Africa countries. Across Africa they are jubilant. They showed Obama's speech in front of hundreds of thousands. The French correspondant in the U.S. was in tears and symbolically changed his tie on screen to a blue one.

[Fluffdaddy]

11. Thank you... More more more more.....please

[JJ]

12. middle of the night in Europe