European leaders hail Obama victory

[Aragorn]

European leaders have hailed the triumph of Democrat Barack Obama in the US presidential election.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy said the victory was "brilliant", while UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown hailed Mr Obama's "vision for the future".

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the result was "historic", while the European Commission president called for "a new deal for a new world".

Moscow said it was expecting a "fresh approach" in US relations with Russia.

Mr Obama beat Republican John McCain to become the first black US president.

"At a time when we must face huge challenges together, your election has raised enormous hope in France, in Europe and beyond," Mr Sarkozy said.

"France and Europe... will find a new energy to work with America to preserve peace and world prosperity," the French leader acted.

In London, Mr Brown said: "The relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is vital to our prosperity and security.

"Barack Obama ran an inspirational campaign, energising politics with his progressive values and his vision for the future."

Mrs Merkel said that the German government was "fully aware of the importance and of the worth of our transatlantic partnership".

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7710169.stm

How typical, isn't it? :confused:

[Vulpix]

Indeed :rolleyes2:... it's not like we expected something different from these traitors, did we? :coffee:...

[lei.talk]

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[Beorn]

...while UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown hailed Mr Obama's "vision for the future".

What future? Would this be the future where you have us crawling on our knees with your false expectations and liars breath?

I for one do not share your hope for the future.

[Æmeric]

I think Obama is more popular in Europe then in America. The only crowd he attracted in America that was bigger then his Berlin rally was election night at Grant's Park in Chicago. And many of those persons just showed up to witness "history". I personally feel embarrass by these (White)Negrophiliacs who gush over Obama. These people would kiss Obama's ass but how many would be willing to live on a street full of people who looked like Obama?

[The Dragonslayer]

It sickened me to see all the European leaders and even people cheer the Obama victory. Even around here, I heard all these people celebrating his win. Many of these were Republicans who had never voted for a Democrat. Some said they were just tired of Bush and felt McCain would be like him, while others said they didn't want to stand in the way of history.