Americans react to Obama's re-election

Shortly after polls closed in the west, President Obama was declared the winner of the 2012 presidential election.

West Palm Beach -- Letitia Cartwright, of West Palm Beach, cheers after President Barack Obama is announced with 270 Electoral Votes at the Democratic Party election night celebration at the Embassy Suites in West Palm Beach on Tuesday. (Gary Coronado/The Palm Beach Post)

President Barack Obama waves as he walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.(AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

West Palm Beach -- Doug Savoca, of Cleveland, Ohio, left, with Obama mask, celebrates with Mary Brabham, right, of Riviera Beach, after President Barack Obama is announced with 270 Electoral Votes at the Democratic Party election night celebration at the Embassy Suites in West Palm Beach on Tuesday.(Gary Coronado/The Palm Beach Post)

Christine Wofford reacts as Fox News calls the election for Obama at a Republican watch party at Scholz Garten on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012.

President Obama supporters erupt in celebration after President Obama wins re-election at the Democratic Party of Georgia election party at The Depot in Atlanta Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.

A Mitt Romney supporter reacts after President Obama's reelection is announced.

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West Palm Beach -- Letitia Cartwright, of West Palm Beach, cheers after President Barack Obama is announced with 270 Electoral Votes at the Democratic Party election night celebration at the Embassy Suites in West Palm Beach on Tuesday. (Gary Coronado/The Palm Beach Post)

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