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Celebs React to Obama's Re-Election

Twitter exploded with excitement as the media projected Barack Obama the winner of the 2012 presidential election. Stars from coast to coast tweeted their enthusiasm and expressed their gratitude to voters. Check out what Kerry Washington, Ciara, Russell Simmons and even First Lady Michelle Obama had to say about the historic moment.

By Derrick Bryson Taylor and Myeish · November 6, 2012October 28, 2020
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Kerry Washington

@kerrywashington: Wow! Wow! Wow! #Obama2012 YOU DID IT AMERICA! YOU DID IT!

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Michelle Obama

@MichelleObama: More than anything, I want to thank you all for everything. I am so grateful to every one of you for your support and your prayers. –mo

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Diddy
Diddy
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Ciara
Ciara
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Tamar Braxton
Tamar Braxton
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Zoe Saldana
@ZoeSaldana: Barack Obama!!! The 44th President of The United States of America. God bless America, once again!- ZS
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Russell Simmons

‏@UncleRUSH: BIG NIGHT FOR A NEW AMERICA – WOMEN, LATINOS, GAYS, BLACKS, VETERANS, STUDENTS – ALL OF AMERICA. FORWARD

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Will.I.Am
@IamWill: Thank you america…we are still on our path…
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Steve Harvey
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Jennifer Hudson
‏@IAMJHUD: It’s a new day!!!!!!! Come on!!!
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Michelle Williams

@RealMichelleW: TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

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Janelle Monae
@JanelleMonae: Tears of joy. President Obama has 4 more years. America has spoken. We believe in @BarackObama. http://instagr.am/p/RtvrXqSybA/
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Don Lemon
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Chris Paul
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Sheryl Lee Ralph

@thesherylralph: This feels so good! And they said it wouldn’t happen. Pres. Barack Obama in for a second term!

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Mariah Carey
@MariahCarey: Let your vote be heard!! Four more years!
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Gabrielle Union

‏@itsgabrielleu: YES. WE. DID…AGAIN!!! #Obama2012 #Forward THANK YOU AMERICA!!!!!

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Trey Songz
Trey Songz
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Whoopi Goldberg

@WhoopiGoldberg: I’m so happy, NOW that it appears Prez.Obama has WON will all you racists & nasty vitriolic angry folks GO AWAY& take your CRAP w you.

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Lala Anthony

@lala: OBAMA!! Yes WE CAN!!! @BarackObama!!!!! YES! We DID IT!!!!!!!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

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Donna Brazile

@donnabrazile: Congratulations @BarackObama @MichelleObama @JoeBiden and the entire #TeamBarackObama for an amazing race. #Forward2012 #Believe #Stayinline

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Toure

@Toure: Over a year ago I said the GOP cannot come up with a viable alternative. They never did. Romney ran one of the worst campaigns ever.

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Issa Rae

@IssaRae: WHOOOOOOOOOOP! Obama has got this!

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Jesse Jackson

@RevJJackson: Congratulations to #Obama in winning four more years. MSNBC Has called it. #4MoreYears

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Roland Martin

@rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Pres @BarackObama wins Ohio! He has been re-elected to a second term. #onevotematters

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Mary J Blige
@maryjblige: Congratulations Mr.President!!!! I was never worried and i never doubted you!!! God bless you!!! 4 more years!!!
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Octavia Spencer

@octaviaspencer: CRYING MY EYES OUT RIGHT NOW! AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL! #SoProudOfTeamObama and everyone that i got to meet on the ground!

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Sherri Shepherd
@SherriEShepherd: Cannot adequately describe how I am feeling right now.Tears b/c people didn’t let obstacles stop them from voting… their voices were heard
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KeKe Palmer

‏@KekePalmer: I’m a first time voter & it feels amazing! Vote! Vote! Vote!#Election2012

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Rihanna

@rihanna: Put one in da air for the Prez!!!! Our dear Obama!

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NeNe Leakes

@NeNeLeakes: I’m so proud to be apart of history again! #Obama

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Garcelle Beauvais
@GarcelleB: Woo whooooooo #4moreyears
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Amber Riley
@MsAmberPRiley: I feel just like I did 4 years ago 🙂 Let’s move forward now, 4 more years! @BarackObama my PRESIDENT! RESPECT!
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Solange Knowles

@solangeknowles: Yes. We. Can. Yes. We. Did. Obama 2012.

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Usher
Usher
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Niecy Nash
Niecy Nash
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Kelly Rowland

 @KELLYROWLAND: 2 Terms!!!!!

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Nicki Minaj

@NICKIMINAJ: Beyond proud of your passion to let your voice be heard. Happy Election Day.

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Jill Scott

@missjillscott: Overjoyed!!!!! Thrilled & jubilant!!!! we must continue supporting. Much to do. I can breeeeeaaaarrtthhhhhheeeeeeee…….

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Mary Mary

@therealmarymary: Yeeeeeeeeees President Barack Obama!!!!!!!! 4 more years!!!!

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Kimora Lee Simmons

@OfficialKimora: OH MY GOD!!!! The 44th President of the United States is @BarackObama!!! #forward2012 #PraiseGod

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Holly Robinson Peete

@hollyrpeete: CONGRATS PRESIDENT OBAMA. WELL DONE. #USA #PROUD

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Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah
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Eva Marcille

 @EvaMarcille: We did it!!!! #obama2012

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Tasha Smith

@tashasmith4real: Yay!! We did it you guys!!!!!! #ObamaFourMoreYears

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