Who goes? America have decided

The Democrat Barack Obama is to become the 44th President of the United States after defeating John McCain in an extraordinary election yesterday.

Obama received 349 Electoral College votes, compared to McCain's 162.

Obama's new position in the White House will bring a resounding end to the Bush years. A change is to sweep through America, and that change is Obama.

The new American President will not be falling into a well-cushioned seat from Bush though. He must take on two £2 billion pound wars and an economy that is in national crisis.

Obama's promises to try and start to solve America's economy resounded strongly amongst voters who saw the financial state of America as the most important issue.

Americans' urgent need and want for change resulted in a turnout in casting ballots that is expected to smash records.

In 2004 123 million people accross America voted. Last night over 130 million votes were counted.

The Times reported today that many poll workers expressed astonishment at the number of people waiting for up to four hours to cast their ballots. For many it was their first time.

In their speeches after the election, McCain and Obama have no bad words to say about each others' opposition leaders.

Please see below for Obama's inspirational and moving victory speech in Chicago last night.



'Yes we can' man Obama is the first African-American president. Today the press has been making many comparisons between Barack Obama and Martin Luther King.

Had 72 year old John McCain become President today, there would have been a huge loss of confidence and faith in America. The US need new political strategies, hope, and a new lead.

Can Obama do it? Yes he can.