President Barack Obama Re-elected To The White House

Americans turned out in record numbers to re-elect President Barack Obama. From his campaign headquarters in Chicago as music blared, thousands of supporters cheered the President and the First Family as he stepped on stage to claim another four years. Mr. Obama wasted little time reaching out to all Americans.

“We are an American family, and we rise and fall as one nation and one people…. and we know the best is yet to come,” President Obama said. “We believe in a generous America, a compassionate America, a tolerant America.  ”

Political pundits credited the President’s win to an effective coalition-building strategy. The President claimed the African-American, Latino, women, and LGBT vote. President Obama also did well among moderates. But, it was a hard-fought campaign with Democrats increasing their majority in the Senate and the House of Representatives remaining under Republican control.

“Our economy is recovering, a decade of war is ending, and a long campaign is now over. And whether I earned your vote or not, I have listened to you. I have learned from you. You have made me a better President. And I return to the White House determined.”

It was an impressively decisive victory in the Electoral College. The President captured the White House with far more than the 270 votes required. The popular vote suggested a division among Americans that may very well hint at another four years of fiscal gridlock in the Capitol. Speaker John Boehner said voters issued a mandate for “both sides” to find a way to solve the country’s financial problems and other issues.

Minutes before President Obama spoke, Republican Mitt Romney called him to concede the election. From his headquarters in Boston Governor Romney addressed his supporters, saying this is not the time for “partisan bickering.” It was a gracious speech during which Romney said he is praying for the President-elect’s success in office.

The President acknowledged the challenges ahead but described himself as “more hopeful than ever before. I believe we can build on the progress we have made.”

As the crowd roared, the President Barack Obama emphasized the resilient spirit of saying, you can “make it in America if you try. We are not as divided as our politics suggest. We are and forever will be the United States of America.”

The President and his wife were joined on stage by their daughters and extended family along with Vice-President Joe Biden and his family as millions around the world celebrated the re-election of the first African-American President.