U.S. troops abroad follow election results

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U.S. troops abroad follow election results
Stars and Stripes
European edition, Thursday, November 6, 2008
Lisa Novak / S&S



Supporters in Rome cheer shortly after 5 a.m. as CNN announces Barack Obama the winner in the 2008 presidential election at the Democrats Abroad election party.



U.S. troops and family members around the world woke up Wednesday with a new president, after Sen. Barack Obama defeated Sen. John McCain in a historic contest.

And like their countrymen in the States, Americans overseas voiced opinions about the election results that were as diverse as the men and women who make up the U.S. military.

At many bases in Europe, folks were following the election results into the wee hours of Wednesday morning.

In Stuttgart, Germany, Army Pfc. Robert Hopwood stayed up all night watching the news and waiting for confirmation of an Obama win.

For Hopwood, the top issue is Iraq, and the appeal of Obama is his commitment to a fixed deadline for withdrawal.

"I think everybody is tired of war," he said.

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