Barack Obama elected to second term

Dawn.com Published November 7, 2012
US President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle and daughters Sasha (L) and Malia (R) wave to supporters on election night in Chicago on November 6, 2012. — Photo AFP
US President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle and daughters Sasha (L) and Malia (R) wave to supporters on election night in Chicago on November 6, 2012. — Photo AFP
President Barack Obama smiles after delivering his victory speech to supporters gathered in Chicago early Wednesday Nov. 7 2012. — Photo AP
President Barack Obama smiles after delivering his victory speech to supporters gathered in Chicago early Wednesday Nov. 7 2012. — Photo AP
People celebrate as they watch U.S. President Barack Obama's acceptance speech broadcast live in Times Square following his re-election in New York November 7, 2012. — Photo Reuters
People celebrate as they watch U.S. President Barack Obama's acceptance speech broadcast live in Times Square following his re-election in New York November 7, 2012. — Photo Reuters
Vice President Joe Biden and wife Jill, wave to the crowd after Barack Obama was elected to a second term in office on Nov 7, 2012. — Photo AFP
Vice President Joe Biden and wife Jill, wave to the crowd after Barack Obama was elected to a second term in office on Nov 7, 2012. — Photo AFP
President Barack Obama walks out to make his give his victory speech in Chicago, Illinois, on Nov 7, 2012. — Photo By AFP
President Barack Obama walks out to make his give his victory speech in Chicago, Illinois, on Nov 7, 2012. — Photo By AFP
A man exits Times Square after listening to Presiden't Obama's victory speech Nov 7, 2011. — Reuters Photo
A man exits Times Square after listening to Presiden't Obama's victory speech Nov 7, 2011. — Reuters Photo
Republican nominee Mitt Romney gives his concession speech on November 7, 2012.
Republican nominee Mitt Romney gives his concession speech on November 7, 2012.
People celebrate in Times Square as it is announced that President Obama has been re-elected during the 2012 Presidential Election in New York, New York on November 6, 2012. — Photo Reuters
People celebrate in Times Square as it is announced that President Obama has been re-elected during the 2012 Presidential Election in New York, New York on November 6, 2012. — Photo Reuters
US. President Barack Obama gives his election night victory speech in Chicago, November 7, 2012. — Photo Reuters
US. President Barack Obama gives his election night victory speech in Chicago, November 7, 2012. — Photo Reuters
Family members and friends of U.S. President Barack Obama celebrate at his election night victory rally in Chicago, November 6, 2012. — Photo Reuters
Family members and friends of U.S. President Barack Obama celebrate at his election night victory rally in Chicago, November 6, 2012. — Photo Reuters

President Barack Obama told cheering supporters early Wednesday that “the best is yet to come” for the United States as he stormed to a second term by defeating Republican Mitt Romney.

After taking the stage at a raucous Chicago victory party with wife Michelle and daughters Sasha and Malia, Obama returned to the themes of his re-election bid, vowing to fight for the middle class and the American dream.

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