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Election Day is finally here!

— By Michelle Austein Brooks, 4 November 2008

When Campaign Trail Talk posted its first entry October 12, 2007, there were 17 candidates for the U.S. presidency. A quick 13 months later, we are just hours from knowing who the American people will select as their next leader: Barack Obama or John McCain!

This is a day many across the world have long anticipated, and Campaign Trail Talk encourages you to spend part of this exciting day with America.gov: Our Election Night Webchat begins at 3 p.m. EST (2000 GMT.) Hope to see you in the chat room!
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Shannon Lawson

4 November 2008 at 23:18 EST

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I am Canadian and have been following these two men and their campaigns zealously. Kudos Mr. Obama, and Mr. McCain - good show on both parts. Now the work begins - I fear for Mr. Obama - the reasons are obvious - tomorrow when you Americans wake up at dawn, there will still be an economically morally broken U.S.A. I love your country and I wish you all and your new leader the best. Respect him and give him time.

Sincerely,

S. Lawson

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EL HARRATI RACHIDA "MOROCCO"

5 November 2008 at 07:02 EST

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Congratulations Dear Obama.You cannot just imagine how happy I am. Beleive me, all the African Continent celebrate this great historical event. Go ahead and especially put the emphesis on Foreign Policy of course without forgeting your intornal local affairs

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