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November 5, 9:59 AMDC Events ExaminerCosta Lapaseotes

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The Washington, DC, streets were jubiulant upon the news that Barack Obama will be our next president.  As I waited for the "walk" signal to head back home, every car that drove by was honking its horn at the crowds gathered on the sidewalks holding up "Obama/Biden" signs they had apparently stolen from yards.  One friend texted me at 1:30 am to tell me he was "In front of the White House.  This is bizarre.  Like Latin America."

Celebrations were to be expected in a city that turned out 96% for Obama, but no matter who won, Washington was going to be the site of a lot of celebrations.  Rather than try to catalogue them all I'm going to ask that readers tell their own tales of the election night - what bar did you go to? What set it apart?  Were you upset?  Honking your horn?  Not even in DC?  Tell your best story and I'll put my favorites in an upcoming article.

I'll get things started with part of my night with the Republican National Committee: