Barack Obama Re-elected US President After Winning Against Mitt Romney
Barack Obama has been re-elected President of the United States after scoring victory against Republican Mitt Romney on Tuesday night (6 November).
Projections suggest Obama will win the critical swing state of Ohio, putting him over the 270 electoral votes needed to secure the presidency.
During a lengthy campaign, Obama secured a wave of celebrity support and endorsements, with rapper The Game, Pamela Anderson, Sir Paul McCartney and Beyonce among those who urged Americans to vote for Obama in recent days, while Bruce Springsteen and Jay-Z performed at election eve rallies on Monday (5 November).
Meanwhile, George Clooney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Will Smith and Gwen Stefani hosted fundraisers for the President’s re-election campaign.
Eva Longoria, who is a fervent supporter of Obama, was among the first stars to celebrate his win on Twitter.com, writing, “We did it!!! Obama re-elected!!!!! Yes!! Yes We Can!”
She later added, “Barack Obama re-elected as 44th President of the USA!!!! Go @BarackObama!!!! Me and my friends celebrating! I’m on tears! Moving the country forward!!! Obama!!!”
Cher gushed, “I’m so happy! This is one of the great nites of my life !!!! Tears r streaming down my face! women we have a champion!!!”.
Ricki Lake said, “Breathe. Sigh. Relief.” and Mark Ruffalo declared, “I am so proud to be an American!!! I love our country and everyone in it. Even those who do not share my beliefs.”
Zachary Quinto, who manned the phones for Obama in Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday, told his followers, “Never been more fired up in my adult life!!!!!!!” and Cyrus stated, “Congratulations Mr President ! Congratulations America …the process worked …and freedom rings.”
Nicole Richie tweeted, “We did it America!!!!!” and Olivia Munn declared, “Four More Years!!!! Barack Obama is our 43rd AND 44th PRESIDENT!!!!”
Elizabeth Banks was ready to toast Obama, telling her fans, “Wow, great day! Open the champers! Whoo hoo… congrats Barack Obama!!” and Mandy Moore gushed, “So F’ing proud of my country and our President.”
Ricky Gervais, Paris Jackson, Amber Riley, Ashley Judd, Rob Lowe and Zoe Saldana also took to Twitter to heap praise on Obama and celebrate after learning the Democrat had won re-election.
Obama also took to Twitter to thank fans, writing, “We’re all in this together. That’s how we campaigned, and that’s who we are. Thank you.”
