Twitter is buzzing around Election Day and the day after.
Before the election results came in, Mayor Emanuel tweeted: "I'm proud of our President and I look forward to hearing his victory speech in #Chicago tonight. Go vote!"
President Obama did radio interviews Tuesday, including one with Ryan Seacrest.
On Tuesday, Seacrest tweeted: "Spoke to @BarackObama – breaking -- his guilty pleasure is nachos & guac. #presidentincheese #donttellmichelle"
Also on Election Day, Mitt Romney tweeted a photo of him voting, saying "This is it. Make sure you vote today."
On Wednesday, after the election results were in, many athletes sent out tweets. Some of them were to congratulate the president and others had a message for politicians.
Brian Dawkins said, "This is 1 of the reasons I totally dislike election time. Brings out the worst in so many usual GOOD folk BECAUSE we don't SEE EVERYTHING the same!!"
Jeremy Shockey tweeted: "Hope he improves but most importantly I hope our country stays strong."
"Looks as if we have our President! Any chance we could now join hands & try 2 grow as a country or will we cont 2 b divided by parties?" Kurt Warner tweeted.
Scott Fujita had this to say: "I've spent most days the past few years in a locker next to @phil_dawson, & we work together quite well. Can House & Senate do the same?"
Matt Bogusz, 26, is Des Plaines' mayor-elect, the youngest mayor in the northwest suburbs and one of the youngest city leaders' in recent Illinois history. He spoke on his plans for his town, and about the big victory.
Matt Bogusz, 26, is Des Plaines' mayor-elect, the youngest mayor in the northwest suburbs and one of the youngest city leaders' in recent Illinois history. He spoke on his plans for his town, and about the big victory.
Kelly's election is a big win for New York's Mayor Mike Bloomberg. He and others worried that the Democratic primary in February might have been won by a candidate with an "A" rating from the NRA.
Kelly's election is a big win for New York's billionaire Mayor Mike Bloomberg. He and others worried that the Democratic primary in February might have been won by a candidate with an "A" rating from the NRA.
FOX Chicago snagged the first post election interview with Obama campaign advisor David Axelrod. He was critical to Tuesday night's victory - and he gets to keep his mustache.
FOX Chicago snagged the first post election interview with Obama campaign advisor David Axelrod. He was critical to Tuesday night's victory - and he gets to keep his mustache.
President Barack Obama's Kenyan half-brother told FOX Chicago News exclusively that he's so proud, and hopes to keep with the family spirit in his own political pursuits.
President Barack Obama's Kenyan half-brother told FOX Chicago News exclusively that he's so proud, and hopes to keep with the family spirit in his own political pursuits.
Just like in 2008, many people are racing to get political souvenirs from this year's election with Obama's re-election. One Chicago store on Michigan Ave expects to see and increase in sales.
Just like in 2008, many people are racing to get political souvenirs from this year's election with Obama's re-election. One Chicago store on Michigan Ave expects to see and increase in sales.
It was a rough night for the Republican Party, not only in the presidential race, but also in three matchups in the Illinois suburbs. Illinois GOP Chair Pat Brady joined Good Day to explain.
It was a rough night for the Republican Party, not only in the presidential race, but also in three matchups in the Illinois suburbs. Illinois GOP Chair Pat Brady joined Good Day to explain.
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