"I spent the night of Barack ­Obama's election, in 2008, in Harlem, at a community "watch night" in a place called the House of Justice. They had the election count on a big screen with buffet food and a DJ ­announcing the latest results."
"When the election was called for Obama, people ran out on to the street, shouting and crying."
A mayor-elect is provoking tension with Republicans while many voters remain uncertain about the ability to deliver on sweeping campaign promises. Voters show a mix of cautious optimism and skepticism toward ambitious political promises. Strong emotions surround electoral outcomes and community celebrations. On Barack Obama's 2008 election night in Harlem, a community watch night took place at the House of Justice. The event featured a big-screen count, buffet food, and a DJ announcing results. When the election was called for Obama, people ran into the street shouting and crying, reflecting intense public reaction to victory.
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