Some grew restless. Some couldn’t stop moving with anticipation. Some even spent the waiting period eating dinner or talking on the phone. However, all of these people had one thing in common: they wanted the election results. After months (and years) of waiting and wondering, each person’s dreams and hopes were either answered or shattered when the election results were announced late Tuesday evening. With the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom filled with Obama stickers, T-shirts, buttons and signs, it would be obvious which way the country swayed. All one would have to do is listen to the screams…happy or sad? Without further hesitation, the crowd roared in excitement as Barack Obama was announced the President-elect of the United States. Among the chaos of laughter, tears of joy, and singing, stood the few McCain supporters in the ballroom – stunned and dissatisfied. The wait was over, and those in favor of Obama were celebrating non-stop. Here are some moments I caught amidst the chaos, celebrations, and anticipation:
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