Afghanistan: American Expats Laud Obama Win, Voice Hope for US Policy Toward Afghanistan
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06/11/08 , 01:28 /
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BY AUNOHITA MOJUMDAR
It was a long night, but a short vigil. Expecting a drawn-out counting process, American expatriates in Kabul had readied themselves for a slow presidential election tally. When it quickly became clear during the early morning hours that Barack Obama was headed for a landslide victory, the central Kabul party grew lively.