Welcome to the big Obama victory party at the Palais M. with Young Democrats. More than a thousand people are gathered to celebrate the possible victory of their candidate : Barack Obama. A sum up hour by hour.


4AM

Yes, he can! Barack Obama is the 44th president of the United States! Everybody’s dancing in the Palais M. The atmosphere is unbelievable. Music is louder than ever. People are smiling, applauding. “I’ve waited so long” says Emily, an American student. Some are crying. It’s a moment of joy. Some people were asleep in armchairs when CNN announced that Mississippi was taken by McCain. The TV newscaster concludes : “it’s a beautiful night for Barack Obama”. And a beautiful night for us.